Horoscope for Friday, January 30, 2009

Aries (March 21-April 19): Most of what you say today will be silly and half-baked, which is only a slight departure from your norm. However, today will be special: your words will trigger others into calling you out and making light of your speech, and you will become frustrated with communication. Fear not, however, because …

Habby Nous Yarr. Whut.

First week of the new year. 51 more until the next. Sitting at Epoch having some much-needed caffeine. Yeah, you heard me…I am at Epoch. I’ve come to the conclusion that there’s something about every coffee shop that just bugs the shit out of me, and over time, it all evens out. Every place sucks. …

It Was Daylight When You Woke Up In Your Ditch

Tonight, after some coffee, I took a drive around town. Decided to avoid the big streets and thoroughfares I always take. Investigated some of the little neighborhoods I never see, the stuff in-between the high streets. The nooks and crannies. I had the windows rolled down; radio off. Vent fan was turned off. All I …

Fam on the Lam, and the Van That Moves the Fam Mam

So my mother is moving out of her shack (known in Austin as a “cozy bungalo”) and into my sister’s house. Hoorah for her! After three some-odd years of languish, she’ll be able to enjoy the benefits of the technological wonders of plumbing, running water, and central air. Good for her! She’ll be helping out …