Neurotic Owl

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

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Back to Paris for a smiling lady.

I am SO grateful that my mother did not find it necessary to enter the scrum directly in front of the Mona Lisa.  If you haven’t been to the Louvre, … Continue reading

October 20, 2015 · Leave a comment

Technically this isn’t Paris.

If you’re ever in Paris and you only get to make one day trip, the obvious one is Versailles, but I think Giverney is even better.  It’s Monet’s house and … Continue reading

October 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

What, Paris again?

We technically only went to the museum portion of the Pompidou, since it’s also a concert venue and probably a few other things.  Also, it looks like a giant ship. … Continue reading

October 16, 2015 · Leave a comment

More Paris! Specifically, the Marais, for chocolate and dolls.

My cousin B sent us to Jacques Genin Chocolaterie, and I was questioning her choices a bit, because EXPENSIVE.  But then they brought our lemon-basil tart, and our tasting selection … Continue reading

October 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Neurotic Owl goes to Paris!

The Musee d’Orsay is filled with beautiful and magical art, but also, it’s a former train station, which means you can go stand in a giant clock window and look … Continue reading

October 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

A rerun about anxiety.

I have a few things drawn, but a friend was having trouble with anxiety last night and I suggested playing with LEGOs or jigsaw puzzles as a thing I find … Continue reading

September 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

And there’s a creepy doll. . .

I was having a shitty night last night for reasons, and I couldn’t focus on drawing.  Normally that’s when I play with LEGOS, which I find very soothing, but a … Continue reading

August 27, 2015 · Leave a comment

He’s alive, dammit! It’s a miracle!

I’m not shilling for a certain Netflix series, but a friend suggested it and it just seemed perfect.

August 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

SNOWCROTCH. It’s a band name and a horrible, horrible fate.

Have I mentioned my prematurely white hair?  It runs in the family; I started seeing them at 16, and 20 years later, I’ve got almost totally white bangs and temples … Continue reading

July 15, 2015 · 1 Comment

And now, a leetle story.

AKA how Nara spent her Saturday morning.  Goodbye, $2.50.  I hope you go to a good cause, but it’ll probably just be the laundromat owners.

July 14, 2015 · Leave a comment