i’m eating toasted almonds and leftover orzo with parmesan while drinking Coke zero yes i know it’s scary stuff don’t send me any links. it’s 10a.m.
this is what happens when the dishwasher dies:
’tis true, i was unable to work my appliance-whisperer magic on the 20+ year old dishwasher. yes, it really is so old it could have attended my high school reunion last year (like i was gonna go), and i quote the electrician/handyman friend who came over to peer into and under the thing, “wow, i’ve never seen one this old. wow, this thing is ANCIENT. wow, i didn’t know these STILL EXISTED.” heartening, to be sure.
in its defense, the hideous, REALLY LOUD thing works like a charm, still, cause it’s a commercial Hobart, and if you google the model number you’d be shocked (like me) to find that people are snatching up its late 80’s twins like paula abdul her false eyelashes, willingly paying more than the price of a new dishwasher. even though all the parts are discontinued (kicks fabulous old thing in the panel.) so there. and yes, i know more about kitchen appliances than i should.
okay, so two weekends past we went to st. louis and stayed downtown in all our priceline’d splendor (although i’ve yet to be forgiven by the family for landing us a steal without a pool. please don’t mention it when we run into you at costco). we looked at replacement cars (they were crap! don’t mention that either! and if you’re selling a well-treated honda van with lowish miles and live within a 150 mile radius you should email me immediately!) and visited the City Museum, aka The Scariest Place Ever I’ve Ever Been That Exists Solely For Children. i still can’t talk about it.
we also visited the stunning, surreal Arch. can you believe i’m a missouri native and hadn’t seen this thing? no i didn’t go to the top. i’m not insane. there was a wind advisory.
this is what happens when you try to take a family picture at the top of a windy, cold hill and your youngest has a serious grudge going against the paparazzi:
as you can see, i’ve already endured The Museum and might want to go home.
nothing much else going on here. been listening to neil young’s on the beach and bob marley, because when i hear bob marley i can almost feel the sun on my face.
oh oh oh, look what i found in an old book. dude, i am so crazy in love with these weird guys. how should i do them up? mat them big? simple black-around-the-very-outside-edge-only frames? some old distressed fake-gold frames in slightly different sizes with matte glass? i though they might even work with this wall color. i realize it would be a lot going on but you know me: if there’s gonna be color, just go ahead and EMBRACE THE COLOR.
so this is what might happen if you dig to the very, very bottom of the free box:
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Comment by laeroport February 26, 2008 @ 12:29 pmYou didn’t like the city museum?! It’s the most awesome place ever. (or so says my inner 10 year old!) Seriously.
Comment by aliciaalferman February 26, 2008 @ 12:35 pmI am also curious about the City Museum. Most folks REALLY adore that place, but I will admit I have not yet been. I dont think Jack is quite old enough to appreciate it yet for the price.
Comment by Sarah February 26, 2008 @ 1:03 pmSeriously, the city museum was the very first conversation Alicia and I ever had…that woman is a total crazy-place enthusiast! it seems a little scary for me…maybe I should go without the kids!
Oh, and another summery song for you…Mother we just can’t get enough by the New Radicals.
My dishpan hands send their regards to yours.
Comment by Rachel February 26, 2008 @ 1:22 pmdude. the fishes rock.
and no new car? damn.
Comment by capello February 26, 2008 @ 2:27 pmok, my dishwasher died the first year we lived here (i think its been 11 years now?) and cant be replaced unless we replace the counter too… opens a can of worms because THEN we need new cabinets and of course a new stove…. so no new dishwasher anytime soon. i still have yet to do priceline, glad to hear someone likes it, maybe i will try again! i love your wacky posts, they make me smile and i feel like i am truly having a conversation with you! oh and my old honda mini van didnt start at first today which makes me very very nervous now (we went thru a rough year with it last year) this eery “not starting” is how the problem started last year. please not again!!
Comment by leslie February 26, 2008 @ 5:29 pmthose fish are really cool and i love that color green which i probably already told you.
Comment by meg February 26, 2008 @ 6:04 pmlove the fish!!!
Comment by Lori February 26, 2008 @ 6:05 pmOK. We missed you by a couple of weeks, but we drove out to get a car in St. Louis too. Ours was also a priceline stay, but we had a pool and no swimsuit or time or extra outfit. I’m not sure which is worse. What scares me is the arch. I can’t look at it and drive because it makes me feel like I will fall off the road. Is the City Museum really that bad for parents? I am due to take a girl scout troop there…
Comment by dorie February 26, 2008 @ 6:31 pmthose will look great, whichever way you frame them.
Comment by J February 27, 2008 @ 4:54 pmYou need to try the Magic House! It is so much fun. I’m not sure i have ever been to the City Museum, we went to the Science Center last summer when we were there to see the Marvel Ex. My grandparents live in Collinsville Ill. 15 joyous hours in a car with three kids and my mother! fun…First time commenting. I am not sure which link I took to get here(lost in blogland),but i am glad I did. I enjoyed your blog. Next time try the Magic House. I think it is $5 per person per day and it could literally take all day to get through it, you can even leave have lunch and go back. Sorry about the dishwasher, I’ve been there. Hobart are awesome, maybe you can find one for parts?
Comment by mandi March 4, 2008 @ 8:03 amI almost lost my mom’s boss’s two kids at the City Museum once. Now THAT’S scary.
Comment by Rebecca March 15, 2008 @ 11:47 amSo you need a van, eh?
Comment by hattelatte March 19, 2008 @ 3:50 pmMy Honda van has 91K on it and runs like a top.
What are you looking to pay?
DeeDee
Sorry this comment is late - your blog is fantastic! If you find yourself in St. Louis, you HAVE to give the City Museum another chance. If your kids are younger than 6, it’s a risk…older than 6, there’s no place like it on earth. I recommend you get flashlights that attach to headbands…they’re perfect for all the tunnels and caves. And don’t forget the Zoo…it’s free! Signed, a mom who has a membership to the City Museum (and Zoo, and Botanical Gardens and Magic House…three kids and we’re local!)
Comment by Corinne April 28, 2008 @ 8:54 pm