the sloppy copy

So I was reading Kevin C. Johnson’s review  of The Arcade Fire concert here on Thursday and he mentioned the opening act The National. I was all like “Oh, yeah, I think that maybe I’ve heard of them? Maybe? I have a friend who likes them? Or something?” And then I was like “Oh, I should check out some of their music, because I generally agree with Kevin C.’s (I call him Kevin C., because we go way back) recs.”

And then I was all like “Oh, what a fantastic Theme Week idea! I find a song from an artist/group that I’ve only heard about and feature it each day! I could think of my friends’ favorite artists and finally get around to checking them out for myself! Jackpot, Julie!”

And – lastly – I was, like, “Oh, why do all my sentences begin with ‘oh’?”

“Oh well…”

*pause*

“Oh! crap! I just did it!”

*pause*

“Oh…man!”

Walter, Wally for short, but you can only call him that if he specifically gives you permission. Trust me on this one.

Well, folks, I’m back! The past week I spent lounging on the beach was awesome, let me tell ya! I got a tan, and learned to surf, and swam with dolphins, and adopted a pet manatee – his name is Walter, and he is adorable.

And then I woke up.

But no, for serious: it has apparently been a busy week, though to my recollection I didn’t really do anything except go to work and almost get pelted to death by hail the size of baby orangutans (more on that in a bit). But I must have been doing something, because why else would I have been keeping my loyal reader(s) waiting for a new post for oh-so-long?

I’d apologize if I meant it, but I don’t, so I won’t. I will, however, give you an incredibly tantalizing sneak-preview of what’s on tap this week at The Sloppy Copy:



1. A new SOTD Theme Week!
2. More on that “almost getting pelted to death by hail the size of baby orangutans” bit I mentioned earlier
3. More Conversations with Juanita and a new Best in Show pic
4. I guess I’ll pick something to review for tomorrow. Oh! I just finished a book – an actual book! There we go.
5. Maybe I’ll even post something on the formerly-promised Fiction Thursday, but don’t hold your breath. Blue is not your color.

In the meantime, here’s a random pic for your enjoyment:

Any guesses as to what this is?

Anyone…?

Anyone…?

That’s right, it’s a frozen pizza.

Oops.