Neurotic Owl

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

Tag Archives: fairytales

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

May the Fourth be with you.

As always, click to embiggen. Of COURSE I did this.  How could I not do this? P.S. – It’s not terribly visible because metallic ink does not scan well, but … Continue reading

December 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

January — now with colour and a fox that looks like a fox!

Muuuuch better.  

December 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

You get a rerun today, because I was busy last night totally failing to cook anything for the Rosh Hashanah potluck tomorrow.

So when I turn up with a store-bought something, my excuse will be that I was busy totally failing to scan cartoons for my blog.  It’s the circle of bullshit. … Continue reading

September 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

Every university student should have a spiffy hat and a half-brick in a sock, right?

September 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

If I were in charge of a country or principality or dark empire or whatever, I would want a throne made of pillows.

Pointy thrones made of swords may make you look badass, but the effect will be negated somewhat when you have to sit on one of those inflatable rubber donut dealies.  … Continue reading

August 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

You saw this coming, right?

I won’t belabor the point, because I’ve said this before.  When it comes to choosing the bravest character in my cast of weirdos, Neurotic Owl will always win hands down, … Continue reading

July 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Because Schadenfreude Seahorse is a jerk.

By the way, Slytherin?  Your house crest is easily the biggest pain in the ass to draw.  This is not improving my outlook on how much you suck. Please, feel … Continue reading

July 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Is it a curse to be a swan by day and an owl by night? Probably not so much.

As you may have guessed, I just saw Swan Lake at the Houston Ballet this weekend.  I’ve seen it before — 3 or 4 times, I think — but I … Continue reading

June 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

LIBRARY. Land of books I don’t have to pay for! And also audiobooks!

And oh, this past weekend when I went to the library they had ‘The Ocean at the End of the Lane’, and it’s WONderful (and also mildly triggery if you … Continue reading

June 12, 2014 · Leave a comment