Neurotic Owl

flapping vaguely downward through clouds of uncertainty on wings of existential dread

Author Archives: naralesser

Fear the wrath of Captain Floofy!

Mooch does this thing I can’t seem to catch with a camera in my hand, where he rears up on his hind legs with his front legs stretched out and … Continue reading

March 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Shake a tailfeather!

One of my friends found this glorious photo of a great horned owl being ADORABLY threatening: (Photo by Deanna Butler, found here.) . . . and pointed out that it looks … Continue reading

March 29, 2016 · Leave a comment

And then I bought another doll.

I’ve been eyeing these Ever After High dolls for a while — some of them have really cool designs — but I couldn’t justify buying one just to have since … Continue reading

March 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

I made a thing! A wee little thing.

This was going to be the post where I showed you the Ever After High doll I’ve been reworking, but I left her on my desk at work.  Luckily, I … Continue reading

March 18, 2016 · Leave a comment

Wait, but now I’m picturing Kylo as Scar and Han as Mufasa and I know, the relationships don’t work, but *sob*

I’m really in and out lately, huh?  Well, the new computer is here, Photoshop is downloaded, the scanner is hooked up, so it’s time to get arting again. Speaking of … Continue reading

March 16, 2016 · Leave a comment

I have seen the future, and it is FLUFFEH.

Remember back at the end of September, when a cat adopted me? So it’s been a while, and stuff has obviously changed.  Charlie is shrinking, which freaks me right out … Continue reading

March 10, 2016 · 1 Comment

An update and theatre news.

I still haven’t had the energy for drawing, which almost doesn’t matter since I also still don’t have a computer yet, but I do have some new fun toys and … Continue reading

March 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

And now a leetle story.

Some of you already know this.  Sorry. Once upon a time, in a land called my apartment, I was looking at Twitter to see whether it was really interesting enough … Continue reading

February 26, 2016 · Leave a comment

Fear of falling? Or flinging? Something.

Mild trigger warning?  It’s probably not an issue unless you’re reading blogs while on top of high buildings or ladders, so don’t do that.       A friend was talking … Continue reading

February 24, 2016 · Leave a comment

Happy discount chocolate eve, everybody!

Sure, fine, I’m not getting laid tonight, but I won’t have to share this box of half-price Russell Stovers, either.  Life is about checks and balances.

February 14, 2016 · Leave a comment