This week I have been reading Connie Willis’ awesome book of holiday short stories while snuggling under a blanket in the evening.

OMG, was it a tech bro?

And quietly dying inside.

Usually they’re all stupidly proud of themselves until you spell it out for them later. But then they just expect you to fix it.

As a PR person, all the coaching in the world doesn’t stop some people from running off at the mouth at precisely the wrong time. I have kicked clients under the table, jabbed them with pens and waved my arms frantically behind the interviewer, and often stuff just keeps spewing right out.

See Johnny Depp.

What’s with the “Sugg.” prices on the bark and the truffles? Did the writers just copy and paste right off the press releases? Ditto the 4 v 6 pineapple toothpicks. At those prices, you’d think W-S could hire a fucking proofreader.

...which looked like something I’d eat at the American Girl Doll version of Nobu.

I mostly lost interest in football after seeing Joe Theismann’s leg snap on MNF in 1985 (yes, I’m old). A big Raiders fan at the time, I’d also read Jack Tatum’s book They Call Me Assassin a couple years before that. This shit ain’t new, but the guys now are bigger and faster. Now I can’t even watch a game on TV,…

a world champion honey

I’m about halfway through her book and loving it so much. She is so straightforward and sugarcoats nothing, and her insights about being black, female and the victim of a horrible crime apply to anyone who feels “other” and without a voice, not just people like herself. Go get it and read it RIGHT NOW.

And when there’s a fire or someone has a heart attack and the response time is terrible because the local stations have all been closed, they’re the first ones whining about it.

Right? I’ve been playing on my tablet for years and have never spent a penny. They sometimes make me wait 24 hours to continue now, but nbd!

It’s true. I am addicted to a Frozen-themed match three mobile game because it’s beautiful and well done, but I refuse to use any Olaf-themed power ups and get unreasonably grumpy when the game only presents those as choices for a level.

What did you choose instead?

“Snippets” is fun to say.

Do you live inside Wind in the Willows? I am envious.

As my vet once told me, nothing’s more expensive than a “free” cat. She was treating my rescue kitty for a UTI at the time.

Can I interest you in owning your own little piece of Paradise at the new Margaritaville Resort opening soon in Orlando? It’s right next to Target! Lush Tropical Landscaping(tm) included!

Now, pumpkin cheesecake I would be happy to eat anytime, anywhere.