Quote of the Day

Scene: The ceiling-to-floor bookshelf in our bedroom. A has just
asked me about a painting on the spine of a book on the Templars.

A: "Why are those guys on fire?" [The Templars are being burned at the stake.]
J: (giving the standard response when A asks this question) "It's complicated."
A: "Do they think their feet are wood?"
J: "Well... that picture is from a long time ago when people thought
it was OK to set other people on fire when they didn't agree with
them."

So busted.

SOMEBODY put sunflower seeds into the DeskJet 930 C printer.

I am not amused.

Bowling for Moose

A was being a pill today. He didn't take his nap, so M said they weren't going to go anywhere (A is basically insane -- and not compatible with stores -- on days when he doesn't nap).  So later, A said that he wanted to go to ToysRus, and M reminded him that the day had been napless.  A announced that he was going to go anyway -- I wasn't there for the complete dialog because I was painting... but A's plan was to walk there (it's about five miles away and across a river).   

A (with M following) left the house on foot.

They wound up at a bowling alley about six blocks away.  Apparently this was fine with A because not only were people knocking over pins with heavy balls, but there was some sort of game where you could shoot a moose with a rifle.  

The Happy Pirate Song

A came up with this song a few moments ago.   And somehow we came up with the "argh" part simultaneously.

If you're happy and you know it

sink a boat  (Argh! Argh!)

If you're happy and you know it

sink a boat (Argh! Argh!)

If you're happy and you know it

then you really shouldn't stow it

If you're happy and you know it

sink a boat (Argh! Argh!)

Pumpkin Photos

Photos from before the pumpkins melted into a moldy goo.