Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig

Yes, it's almost that time of the year again, when all those of Polish, Greek, Lithuanian, Mexican and Chinese descent pretend they are Irish and drink all things green. If this past Saturday parade day is anything to go by, this coming Thursday is going to be dangerous!

Just when you thought it was warming up

The skies open up and vomit out more snow. Thick, chunderous chunks of the white stuff.

So if you put away your winter coat, the wool hat Mom knitted for you when you were 12, and those silly gloves you think are so cool, it's time to dig them out and put them back on.

They're forecasting more snow! Hey, on the bright side, maybe spring will be a one-day event and we'll jump straight into summer! Awesome.

Pittsburgh ComiCon. Seriously.

A couple times a year, super heroes descend on Pittsburgh. How they get here, I do not know. Maybe they fly. Maybe they take the Bat Mobile. I do not know.

Either way, they come to Pittsburgh all garbed up and ready to fight crime (or do whatever it is they do) for the Comic Convention.

They came to Pittsburgh last week. But the question remains. What do you write on your Leave Request for work?

Brrrrrrrr-ace yourself

We have a cold front coming in from the north. And the south. And yes, both east and west. They say it's one of the most severe snowstorms on record. It's so cold my nose runs and my toes go numb. All this snow and I don't even know how to ski! I should would like to learn though. On second thoughts, the runny nose and shrivelled bits is not nice. I think I'll stay inside where it's nice and toasty. If I feel like seeing a snowman, I'll take a photo of one out my apartment window. Pittsburgh is cold, people.

Can I getta 'amen'?

Was walking in downtown Pitssburgh today and happened to pass the Smithfield Episcopal Church (for those of you in England and Australia and New Zealand and South Africa, that's the American version of Anglican). The folks at this church are quite witty. Look how they nailed today's motivational, thought-provoking notice board message on the head.

'A classic bedtime story'?'

For whom? Vampire kids?

I watched this dvd last night because my internet is down at home and my laptop is being temperamental. Anyway, it's about this pale, drugged-out Narf who climbs out of an apartment complex swimming pool and is "rescued" by the building superintendent.

But all is not as serene as it seems. Grass monsters with green fur, red eyes and yellow fangs lurk in the brush for our sipid heroine. Dangerous stick monkeys (dangerous because it is said they killed their parents the day they were born) attack said grass monster and all is well with the universe and the gal in need of a tan is rescued by the giant eagle!

I think the person who created this was on some pretty strong hallucinogenics. I can't imagine telling ANY child this as a 'classic bedtime story', not even Saddam Hussein's grandchildren!

Dang these things is hot!

If you're looking for a snack that clears your sinuses, look no further. I've found it. Holy cow bells, they're like Chilly Nik Naks.