Neurotic Owl

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

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As Lola would say, ‘Breeeeeeeeeead!’

That ‘Kinky Boots’ joke will make immediate sense to about two people, but they’re an awesome two people, so. Traditionally getting ready for Passover would involve selling or giving away … Continue reading

March 25, 2013 · 3 Comments

Eep.

  So yesterday started off slow — I was going to go to my parents’ house, do laundry, visit Skippy the Cat and (if she’d let me) Meg the Grumpy … Continue reading

March 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

He reeeeeally should have checked the Yelp reviews first.

Once again giving the ‘this won’t end well’ and ‘terrible ideas’ tags a workout.

March 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

Holding still is hard, y’all.

Which I realize is a weird thing to say, since part of Neurotic Owl’s deal is that he barely moves, but still.  Anyway, I meant him to just be peeking … Continue reading

March 15, 2013 · Leave a comment

Nor does he sparkle.

Or watch high school girls sleep and draw them.  Seriously, how does anyone not find that creepy? Funny story, though — between being part Hungarian, having no surviving grandparents (for … Continue reading

March 12, 2013 · Leave a comment

Now you want thin mints, and it’s all my fault.

But not the new mango ones, because I hear those are terrible and contain more mushrooms than mangoes.  “But isn’t Neurotic Owl male?” you completely fail to ask.  Why yes, … Continue reading

March 10, 2013 · 2 Comments

In which we learn life lessons from fairy tales.

Happy Women’s Day!  Remember, just because an elderly woman offers you an apple, that doesn’t mean she’s necessarily an evil witch trying to kill you so she can stay the … Continue reading

March 8, 2013 · Leave a comment

See? I said this wouldn’t end well. Should have had her spayed, you silly owl.

Seriously, folks.  Spay and neuter your pets, cause that poor cat in heat howling outside my window every night is just confusing the crap out of Charlie.  He knows she … Continue reading

February 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

Happy Lunar New Year!, take 1

Had an awesome time yesterday eating delicious food truck treats and watching a Lion dance at The Refinery, performed by the Vien Thong Tu Lion Dance Team.  One of the lions … Continue reading

February 10, 2013 · 1 Comment

I’m still in a paper doll kind of mood from last week.

I’m actually not a huge zombie person (I haven’t watched a single zombie movie or show — the closest I get is occasional zombie-related Buffy episodes and, of course, Reavers).  … Continue reading

February 9, 2013 · 2 Comments