Comments on: They Grow Up So Fast…

By: roo

roo — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:33:20 +0000

Hey! Happy Bloggiversary! Sorry I’m late with my happy bloggy wishes.

“just tell me something about yourself, anything at all.”

Well, I’m often late for things,
and I love “Flotsam.”

I’m also wondering about my choice to put that period inside the quotes…

By: T

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:23:24 +0000

I love the fact that you apparently used to be (still are?) a boston red sox fan and I dislike the fact that it’s almost required to pee prior to reading about a particularly bad day.

Happy Blogiversary!

By: Thalia

Thalia — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:32:13 +0000

I’ll be dull and just say I love your writing and your attitude, and I’m coming back for ever. You can’t stop me.

I’m particularly intrigued by the situation with your father. You have a tough situation there, yet you write about it with extraordinary patience as well as humour. Perhaps that’s not very different from how we all write about infertility (although you do that better than the rest of us, too), but I feel I’m learning a lot about how you do that.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:22:53 +0000

Happy Belated Anniversary! How could I ever pick a favorite part about Flotsam! It was the first blog I ever read and still my favorite. I’ve lost track of the number of times you’ve brought me to tears of laughter.

As for capris and gauchos I must point out that there would have been no flashing of the homeless guy had you been wearing either.

Hmmmm tiramisu? Would that be the same tiramisu that you showed me on the 16th? Please tell me you didn’t have the will power to wait until the 19th to eat it!

By: Leni

Leni — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 00:59:04 +0000

Very cute picture! I’ll be brief since I happen to be commenting under the influence of some butter-ish beverage myself. Love the humor and wit, happy bloggiversary!

By: TB

TB — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 13:38:35 +0000

That picture it awesome and you are much better at drunk blogging than me. Less slurring and typos.

Happy One Year. I’m so glad I found Flotsam and I hope that the next year brings you everything you want.

By: Jul

Jul — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 12:41:15 +0000

1. Somethin’ about me? I will try anything new Trader Joe’s produces. I have no doubt that they will one day, as a prank, begin selling bags of “Trader Joe’s Scrumdiddlyumptious Ferret Scat” for $1.99 a pop… and I will be unable to help myself from buying one.

2. I like it ALL, yo! I am a total writing snot (well, as much as someone who compulsively re-reads Stephen King books in lieu of Booker Prize winners can be), and the writing here is consistently excellent. Whether it’s happy or sad, heart-rending or hilarious (or both), Flotsam is a kick-ass read.

3. Color: black.

4. Original L&O is the ONLY way to go. It gets to be like an old friend… you wind up doing things like shrieking, “SKODA!” at the screen during the opening credits, because you know that his presence guarantees a delightful insanity-defense episode. Chris Sarandon’s presence also usually signals a freakily enjoyable case.

5. Any vertically-appended garment other than a skirt is an abomination. I wear shorts only to run. I’d wear a skirt then, too, but haven’t been running long enough to pare down the Thighs of Destiny to the point where they don’t chafe and rub hard enough to ignite my underthingies.

By: Cricket

Cricket — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 04:51:03 +0000

1)Something about me…I wish I still lived in St. Paul.

2) You and your take on life’s whole crazy mess. Oh, and those skates and cordurouy pants are kicking cute’s ass. Seriously. Are you totally cussing someone out in that photo, cause girl, you have got attitude!

3) Red and turquoise, together

4/5)And capri pants rock. I like them because I hate shorts. And I like the Sunday night L&O cause the big weird guy is hot, hot, hot!!!

Happy blog birthday! May you have all the wishes you wish for in the coming year!

By: Feral Mom

Feral Mom — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 03:34:44 +0000

I am relatively new to Flotsam, yet it seems like I’ve been reading you for years…err…year! You’re like a buttery glass of wine yourself–familiar, tasty, intoxicating, and habit forming! Happy blogoversary, and may this not be your last drunken post. Oh…my favorite color is blue, I loathe Law & Order in all its forms, and capris=less shaving, therefore AOK in my book.

By: Zee

Zee — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:43:20 +0000

Happy 1st Bloggiversary! Way to go, Alexa! Where’s the cake? Hmmm. I guess I should take part in the poll festivities:

1) Something about me: I can’t stand the word “participate.” Not sure why. It just makes my teeth itch.

2) What I like most about FLOTSAM: You write very well, and you’re FUNNY!

3) Favorite color: Wine red.

4) Favorite L&O: Not so much into the L&O. (Although Chris Noth in the original was pretty darn tasty!)

5) Capris are the pants of Satan.

Someday we should chat about the Reproductive Luddite thaing. I’m trying to understand it, but not having much success. Any insights, tips, tricks, or handy household hints would be appreciated!