Allegra Rivett Sloman's blog

Moooose!

Sigh. Wish my vacation started sooner. Watched a meth lab get hosed down the other night. I have an appointment for Ziva to go to the body shop later this month. I should get orthotics. I like Katie’s new housemates, but they have barky barky dogs.

Believe me, the artwork I’ve made up to go with this makes this even more offensive – and I do it all with line art and print. When we get to discussing imaginary friends, my God’s not a dick. I thought of another one, but it’s even ruder, and I know mein pOp will thank [...]

“Lie” isn’t an adequate word for what Republicans say. We need a new term; I propose anti-truth, as in, “There are lies, damned lies, and Republican anti-truths.” Like matter and anti-matter, Republicans and the truth just can’t occupy the same space. What they say goes all the way through and past “untrue” into the realm [...]

Beloved bossy took us bowling, it was so much fun!  Also, Mike came over afterwards and watched the first two eps of Pioneer.  What a great show; I’d forgotten how good it was just in the last few months.   Tonight, off to practice. I’m feeding Kira while Paul is gone, but I’m getting the [...]

Decision fatigue.  It’s interesting how poor people, who have all sorts of pressures on them already because they are poor, are pressured into continuing to make poor decisions.  A vicious cycle, one of many for the impoverished.

I am happy; there’s nothing interesting about that.

Yes, more money.  I am a fool, but I’m conSIStent.

I tried to get my car to a body shop but they must be on vacation or something.  Paul and I went for a walk and then checked out the new gelato place at 6th and 6th in New West (verdict – the blood orange sorbet is FUCKING AMAZING).  Honestly.  It brought tears to my [...]

Most of yesterday I felt horrid.  I think I ate something that disagreed with me.  But look!

Plums from Derica’s front yard (Paul and I made an expedition).  When I got in this morning, my minion D. provisioned me with blackberry muffins, which combined with Keith’s kickass coffee made a lovely start to my day.  He also described seeing Kevin Smith live last night, along with his new movie Red State, which [...]

He’s cooking up corn and a fabulous looking Greek salad right now.  Om Nom Nom! Keith is nerding out with Zero Punctuation, which even I will view from time to time.

But I really love my brother.  He is such an amazing guy, and so kind, and so, so funny. Also, really liking the person Katie is turning into – brave and funny and self-deprecating.  Already really liked Keith, so no new news there…..  It’s very pleasant to like your children and enjoy their company, and [...]

I am going to the dentist today.