Neurotic Owl

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

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In which I succumb to peer pressure.

Of course, I also started this blog because of peer pressure, so this is all your fault, peers.  Anyway, The Bloggess and Filing Jointly have both done Rules for Life … Continue reading

May 18, 2013 · Leave a comment

Just a reminder that not everything cats do is adorable.

A lot of stuff is, though.  Like purring loudly enough to startle people in the next room. (Totally self-indulgent video of Charlie purring like a buzzsaw.  What the hell is … Continue reading

May 16, 2013 · Leave a comment

Sometimes these are drawn directly from shit my cat does.

Isn’t it sweet how he likes to ‘help’ me with my crocheting?   I particularly like the defensive look in his eyes – “What?  I didn’t do anything.  What makes you … Continue reading

May 13, 2013 · 1 Comment

In which I show you around my apartment – at least, the non-messy bits. Basically walls. Woo, exciting!

Like any virtual apartment tour, I’ve done some judicious cropping to hide what needs hiding.  I’ve always wanted one of those homes where you walk in and instantly want to … Continue reading

May 11, 2013 · Leave a comment

It was a very small dragon, but still:

Remember, it’s not whether you win, lose, or turn into a charred pile of feathers: it’s how hard you try. And that’s the sort of logic that causes you to … Continue reading

May 1, 2013 · Leave a comment

I actually didn’t have one of these nights last night, but I am all too familiar with them.

What do you guys do to turn off your brain?  My go-to is reading, but that has its own perils – if the book’s not good enough, I’ll keep getting … Continue reading

April 29, 2013 · 1 Comment

The unicorn asked that his face not be shown for personal reasons. His name is Buttercup McFoofytail, though, so I blame his parents.

. . . and nothing bad happens to him at all.  No, really.  This particular adventure has no horrible twist, other than the fact that he spent his delightful unicorn … Continue reading

April 25, 2013 · Leave a comment

I honestly can’t figure out if I’ve posted this one yet or not.

I watched a fairly long opera last night, then got home to find a note on my door about apartment inspections starting today, so cue the 2-hour frantic cleaning binge, … Continue reading

April 24, 2013 · Leave a comment

Even more paper dolls for your Saturday.

Teehee. He’s such a pale ginger he’s nearly unscannable.  Before you mention the lack of body hair, I grew up a dancer among men who did away with such things, … Continue reading

April 20, 2013 · Leave a comment

100! I’ve been posting a lot, y’all.

I wasn’t sure what to post for my 100th, but this seems good since it’s the basic personality traits of both my main characters. (Sorry, Food Truck Hedgehog.)  I am … Continue reading

April 19, 2013 · 1 Comment