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By: Crazy for Brains « Admissions of a Suburban Philosopher

Crazy for Brains « Admissions of a Suburban Philosopher — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:15:01 +0000

[...] brains–people who think of galloping in soup and collecting frozen gnomes. People like this brilliant woman [read the entire post--it's hilarious] who, of course, have book deals and can somehow whip up ridiculous yet coherent streams of thought [...]

By: Life in Eden

Life in Eden — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:41:36 +0000

I don’t know why but your posts weren’t coming through my reader! Ugh, ugh, ugh. I felt like your mom on those days you didn’t post!

This cracked me up which means indeed she will call and it will be all good things.

By: Flotsam » Nerdtopia.

Flotsam » Nerdtopia. — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:52:04 +0000

[...] I knew exactly what the outcome of my proposal’s maiden voyage would be. I thought it would be number three or four. I knew the boxcar and diseased pigeon and my eventual demise near a cart-return were unlikely, but [...]

By: Tea

Tea — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 23:56:50 +0000

HA HA HA!

I missed this when you posted it, or I would have sent a note. You are hilarious and I adore you.

PS. If you must know, it wasn’t an email it was a phone call, and the words “she’s a great writer” were involved. xox

By: Flotsam » CHAMPAGNE FOR EVERYONE!

Flotsam » CHAMPAGNE FOR EVERYONE! — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:49:01 +0000

[...] It was number one. [...]

By: Bernice Barrington

Bernice Barrington — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:50:06 +0000

Hi Alexa,
I’ve been following your blog for ages now (18 months or something), and I’ve been meaning to write to you for ages just to say you’re, you know, hilarious. Anyway, was spurred into action when I saw that you sent in your book proposal. I have often thought to myself: if this woman does not get a book deal, there is no hope for literature. So, I am extremely optimistic that you will indeed get an agent, then a publishing deal, culminating in an appearance on Oprah.
But seriously, you are an amazingly funny woman and your work needs to be brought to a wider audience. (Specifically to Ireland where I’m from. An author visit to my local bookstore would be appreciated also.) I am crossing fingers and toes for you.
Bernice (Ireland)

By: suz

suz — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:07:42 +0000

I think you may be running a fever.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:35:17 +0000

Now, whYY Neil Patrick Harris? Hilarious!

By: Kristin

Kristin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:32:34 +0000

OMG re: The Little Match Girl! I haven’t thought about that story in years. I used to alternatively have nightmares about it as a child and then wish that I could be her because wow, would people feel sorry for me then (preteen angst). Not an appropriate story for children! And certainly not your fate. You are an extremely talented writer and I have no doubt that you will have many books published. I can’t wait to say I “knew” her when!

By: Jerilyn

Jerilyn — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:44:47 +0000

I’m POSITIVE the Maiden Voyage will result in #1. You are a fabulous writer – there’s no way she could turn you down!!

As for the sinus infection, this is one of the few areas in life where I have much expertise… unfortunately.

EASTERN Medicine: I say “ditto” on the neti pot. I’ve heard there are studies saying they are just as effective as antibiotics in healing sinus infections. The key is your nasal passages have to be open enough to let the saline through.

WESTERN Medicine: Here’s the best advice I received from an LPN a decade ago: 1) Do NOT take decongestants – they just dry you up and leave the foul stuff in your head – you need to get the foul stuff out to prevent the bacteria from growing; 2) use a nasal spray for just a FEW days to open up your nose to let the foul stuff drain out; 3) My own addition to this mix is ibuprofen which I take for both for the pain relief and for the additional anti-inflammatory boost.

I give it a week (maybe ten days)and if none of this works, I see the doctor and take antibiotics if prescribed. I always try to avoid antibiotics, but I also make it a policy to treat raging infections right next to my brain.

Hope you are on the mend soon!!