Neurotic Owl

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

Author Archives: naralesser

Because sometimes you just want to snap together Legos.

Building things with Legos is creative and great, but there’s also something soothing for me about just snapping the bricks together and taking them apart.  Don’t ask me why. Also, … Continue reading

January 7, 2015 · Leave a comment

Because sometimes you just want to dig a hole.

Or bury your feet in sand, or make a lego tower, or wire a potato to a lightbulb.  Whatever.

January 6, 2015 · Leave a comment

All hail the pickle lord, dill be unto him.

This may require explanation for you non-Facebook friends, or just people who weren’t around for my pickle-related descent into madness. So, first, this happened: Facebook posts, because I’m on a … Continue reading

January 5, 2015 · 2 Comments

Never RSVP to a cookie exchange before you know what that entails.

 There’s still dough in my freezer.  And flour in the crevices of my (awesome) hand mixer, because how do you get that out?  I can’t wash the engine-y bit, and … Continue reading

January 3, 2015 · 1 Comment

I swear I haven’t finished the lemon curd yet.

In fact, I haven’t started it, because as much as I want the delicious lemon curd and would be more than happy to eat it with a spoon or, let’s … Continue reading

December 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Don’t get me wrong, there were bright spots.

Like a three story used bookstore in Denton, that I actually managed to visit twice in two days.  By the way, Strand Bookstore in NY?  You’re great and all, but … Continue reading

December 30, 2014 · Leave a comment

In case you were wondering where I was for most of last week. . .

And now I’m home.  And now we shall never speak of it again.

December 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

June, but better.

I know I showed you this one already, but look!  It’s better now! And I know, the lower Serenitys are flying upside down.  That’s totally because Wash is a crazy … Continue reading

December 23, 2014 · Leave a comment

Burning Owl.

I’m pretty sure I’m going to get a certain amount of backlash from various Burning Man/Burning Flipside/tent party devotees on my friends list about the douchey faux tribal border, but … Continue reading

December 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

It’s up! And also, August.

So, I’m going to keep rolling out the last few months for those of you who hate links, and also because it gives me a quick respite to finish other … Continue reading

December 19, 2014 · Leave a comment