Not to Mention the Biggest Ella Fitzgerald Ever

Things to Love About the Ocean's Eleven Soundtrack:

1. George Clooney's voice on several tracks.


2. The instant Badass Boost(TM) included with each song. You could be doing laundry the boring way, or you could crank up the stereo and do some badass laundry.


3. Brad Pitt's …

Green-Eyed Monsterskirts

This is how it should be. I am in the front seat, blinding people into submission. My brother is in the back seat, quietly reading manga. REMEMBER THAT, "SuperSanko," while you sit at your computer and woo the internet with 140-character quippy statements on …

Don't Ask What Happened on June 30th

I've been trying to narrow down why exactly I fell a month behind in blogging and why it is taking me so long to catch up. The simplest answer is that I just ran out of things to say, but I would have to point to Twitter as the reason for that happening. I used to …

We'll All Do the Fishstick

Tonight, I will celebrate. After almost two years of complete procrastination, I am finally free of .wma files, which means that all my music can finally live on my iPod. How am I celebrating? By laughing myself to sleep with a healthy dose of You Look Nice Today, …

Fly Me to the Moon

Yesterday, I got stuck behind a really long freight train on the way home from work. Because my mother is out of town this week, I get to drive myself to work and back. That time in the car is really the only "alone time" I get, and -- no offense, family -- I really …

Ring Ring Ring, Banana Phone

Things That Failed to Impress Me This Week:

1. Wal*mart's new logo, which is not an improvement over the old one in any way, shape, or form.
2. Jackie Chan's flick, Rob B Hood
3. Target not having a single USB headset in store (that I could find)

Things That Totally Made Me …

Late Night Tips: Working

Note from Rachelskirts: This is the third in a series of guest blog posts brought to you by Michael. Enjoy!

"Night time is really the best time to work. All the ideas are there to be yours because everyone else is asleep." - Catherine O'Hara

How often do you have to …

Tip for Google Users

If you're going to search for something creepy or pervy like "photos of ladies in panties" or "dead children" or "photos boys in heels and skirts," copy the link location of the search result into a fresh tab or window to avoid tipping off people like me that you landed …

Internet Rehab

I just marked some 3000 entries as read in Google Reader, and I feel incredibly relieved. At some point in the last few months, I allowed myself to get weighed down by a feeling of obligation to the blogosphere, and that just isn't healthy, folks. I can barely keep …

Final Chance to Make Fish-Naming History

With your help, I've narrowed down the options for my fish's name to the twelve listed below. You have until July 4, 2008 at 5 p.m. CST to make your final vote.

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Stowing Away in Dave Brubeck's Pocket

On Saturday night, my family went to Ravinia to see Dave Brubeck in concert. It was as close to heaven as I've been since Jazz Fest last year. The weather was supposed to be rainy, but the clouds knew better than to disrespect the legendary jazz musician and his …

By Team Christmas

Note from Rachelskirts: The following was sent to me by my dear friend, Team Christmas. The doubt and fear and pride he writes about are things we have all experienced, and I just wish I had the guts to be this transparent and honest once in a while.

How did I ever …

Cast Your Votes Now!

My fish needs a name! Because I am both wicked indecisive and a huge fan of polls, I'm asking you to help me out with this. The suggestions are all yours, so now it's your duty to help your favorite name make it to round two. The poll closes on Friday (June 27) at 5 …

My Favorite Grass Addict

I have two kitties. This one is named Carmel because, well, my brother and I weren't very creative with naming the cats thirteen years ago. I'm already fairly well-practiced in being a crazy cat lady, but now I have the chance to share that with the internet. Who …

Not Alone Anymore

I got a lot of wonderful comments and emails from people regarding my status as a single 22-year-old. Everyone was encouraging and understanding and supportive, which made me remember that a lot of people have been here before. (Say what? The world doesn't revolve …

At Least I Like Cats

A while back, I was asked to read Lady in Waiting, a book written for single Christian women. I've read my fair share of dating and courtship books, and I've never been very impressed by them. I don't want to wait to kiss a boy until my wedding day, and I don't want …

Keep In Mind, "Juan Pedro" Is Already Taken

I bought a fish. His name is Fishpants. Or Captain Jack. Or Mr. Betta. Or as of today, The Fish Who Won't Eat His Food And Will Therefore Probably Be Dead By The Time I Pick A Name For Him.

(Thankfully, you don't have to beckon a fish like you do with a dog or a …

Team Memedroids 3: White Tiger

Have I ever introduced you to Scrangie before? If not, I should be flogged. She is amazing. You need to follow that link and read her beauty blog and be in awe of the fact that someone so gorgeous can also be so funny and knowledgable and freaking awesome. She could …

Late Night Tips: Teh Interwebs

Note from Rachelskirts: This is the second in a series of guest blog posts brought to you by Michael. Enjoy!

"Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day; teach that person to use the Internet and they won't bother you for weeks."

What better way to waste your …

Play That Cloud Game With Me

I originally took this picture because I was completely in love with the battle going on between the sun and the clouds. I kept photographing the sky for the entirety of my drive, which you shouldn't try at home, kids. Anyway, when I was dumping the image from my …