Maternal alternatives

Posted 15 Nov 2011

Language, Places | 2 Comments 

If any of our UK, NZ, AU or non-US English speakers are looking to swap their current mother for something more floral, I know of a place. They seem reasonably priced too.

The Great Pumpkin Swindle

Posted 14 Nov 2011

Food, Places, The Little Things | 1 Comment 

On a recent trip to a child-friendly farm, I was dismayed to learn that mass-produced pumpkin pies don’t use the wonderful, orange pumpkins that we so look forward to every autumn. Instead, the pumpkin of choice for canned pumpkin is bottle-neck pumpkin, and as you can see in the picture above, is more of a squash than a pumpkin.

How disappointing is that? All I need now is for someone to tell me that Santa Claus doesn’t exist.

Pre-raked

Posted 10 Nov 2011

Daily Life, Events, People, Places | 6 Comments 

An adult man walks by an adult-sized pile of leaves. What happens next?

Happy Halloween

Posted 31 Oct 2011

Events, Places, Signs | 2 Comments 

In case you have not yet picked up your edible Halloween costume, your local Rite Aid has them on sale for 50% off.

The Private Room

Posted 20 Oct 2011

Commuting, People, Places, Signs | 3 Comments 

I saw a sign on the door on a train platform in London recently.

What sort of private matters do London Underground staff conduct in this private room?