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The eggshell business is a typical situation when you're dealing with narcissistic people like my dad. God, all the tiptoeing around my mom did--awful. Divorce can be a beautiful thing. Of course, when it's a parent...only relatively recently did I break the emotional shackles and free myself. When my dad threatened not to come to my wedding, in fact. My father-in-law is eerily similar to my dad, but I am pleased to say that my husband is not at all!
Commented Jun 14, 2011 on You know what sucks about codependency? at Uncommon Julia
You know what sucks about codependency?
Well, lots of things. But one of the biggest is that if you're codependent, you rarely know you're in a codependent relationship. Because you're codependend. It's a real catch-22. I had no idea that I've lived my whole life in codependent relationships. My parents, who are lovely people, are...
I'm way late to the party here, but this made me think of a cool piece about the moon landing and South Africa by my dissertation advisor: http://www.theatlantic.com/past/docs/issues/99jul/9907apartheidtv.htm. A good read.
Commented Jul 23, 2010 on one small step for man at WWdN: In Exile
one small step for man
Ken Levine, on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing: I honestly don’t remember whether we saw video or just heard audio when Neil Armstrong made his historic first step. You’d think that would be indelibly imprinted in my brain but it’s not. I’ve seen the video so many times since but ...
It is possible that I may have had to read parts aloud to my husband. Quite possible.
P.S. finally got to watch our Tivo'd Big Bang Theory, and we so enjoyed it! I hope you get to reprise your Evil Wil Wheaton character sometime.
Commented Oct 31, 2009 on in which a tale is told about the preparation of soup at WWdN: In Exile
in which a tale is told about the preparation of soup
Anne is helping a friend move today, so she went down to The OC last night, in order to avoid the hellish traffic that exists on the Southern California freeways between 6am and 10pm just about every day of the week. This meant that Nolan and I were alone last night, free to watch the original ...
looks like another show I don't normally watch will be appearing on the TiVo in the near-ish future :)
what you said in your update reminds me of something Stephen Colbert has said: he often feels like he has to apologize to the writers afterwards for mucking up their jokes! I can see how you'd feel responsible for doing justice to the writers' work, and it must be even more pressure when you have only the one shot at it.
Commented Sep 26, 2009 on leveling up while geeking out on the set of the big bang theory at WWdN: In Exile
leveling up while geeking out on the set of the big bang theory
Living out here in Pasadena means I have limited options for getting into Burbank and points North and West. Typically, I head up to the 134 and hope I get to approach 4th gear for at least a few minutes before the whole freeway turns into a parking lot. This morning, the first morning in months...
looks like you've far exceeded your goal, but I wanted to celebrate Ferris's awesomeness and add a little bit from me and my husband, in memory of the wonderful dogs we've had in our lives as well.
Commented Sep 22, 2009 on to celebrate the memory of our awesome dog at WWdN: In Exile
to celebrate the memory of our awesome dog
This weekend, Anne and I are going to go up to the Rose Bowl and join a few thousand other animal lovers for the Pasadena Humane Society's annual wiggle waggle walk. Every year, it seems, we plan to do the walk, but every year something comes up and we end up missing it. This year, we're co...
finally watched the ep on the TiVo, and my husband and I loved it! Absolutely perfect casting...we couldn't imagine anyone being a better fit for that role. Awesome. Hope we'll see Chaos again!
Commented Sep 2, 2009 on Leverage - The Two Live Crew Job at WWdN: In Exile
Leverage - The Two Live Crew Job
Early feedback from tonight's episode of Leverage is overwhelmingly positive, which delights me. I'm so happy to hear that so many people liked it. If you've seen the show already, you may get a kick out of the pictures I took during production and just added to Flickr, but there are spoilers, s...
Oh Wil, I just saw this. I am so very sorry. Losing a friend is terribly hard, whether he or she has two legs or four. I'd love to read more Ferris stories, if you'd like to write them (not if it's too sad right now, of course). I'm sure those stories will be part of your family's history forever.
Commented Aug 25, 2009 on through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes at WWdN: In Exile
through the fish-eyed lens of tear stained eyes
My dog Ferris, who was rescued from a bus stop in Monrovia by my wife Anne almost exactly 8 years ago, had a heart attack and died this morning. It happened very quickly, and I was with her, which is supposed to make me feel better, but at this moment all I can feel is nearly-unbearable sorrow, ...
Happy 37th, Wil! Hope it's been a fun one.
Commented Jul 30, 2009 on ah, to be young again, and also a robot at WWdN: In Exile
ah, to be young again, and also a robot
I'm 37! I'm not old. Also: Happy birthday to me!
I am so sorry! But now we will all remember you, Mr. Snowpants.
Commented Jul 22, 2009 on RIP Freddy Snowpants at WWdN: In Exile
RIP Freddy Snowpants
My brother had one of the coolest cats in the world. We called him Freddy Snowpants, because he had furry fat hind legs that looked like he was wearing snowpants when he walked. One of my favorite things to do was stand behind him and make the "zip zip zip" noise, which always resulted in much m...
Aww. Aw! How sweet!
Commented Apr 10, 2009 on kyle + rosemary is finally online at WWdN: In Exile
kyle + rosemary is finally online
I'm too busy to write about how incredibly awesome my trip to Seattle was, but I just found out that kyle + rosemary is online, and I want everyone in the world to watch it, because I'm so proud of it: Find more videos like this on Channel Frederator RAW (Thanks to reader squonkmama for the ...
I know I say this every time you post one of these stories, but I just love them. Thanks for giving us that glimpse.
Commented Feb 16, 2009 on the best ten minutes of the day at WWdN: In Exile
the best ten minutes of the day
A few weeks ago, I introduced Nolan to this really fun, really simple dice game from Cheap Ass Games called Button Men. Distilled to its essence, Button Men is a fast-paced brawling game where two players roll and try to capture dice from each other. Small dice are considered "skillful" and big ...
Yes! I think his speech hit all the right notes, and that was one of the highlights.
President Obama. It just sounds so good.
Commented Jan 20, 2009 on choosing hope over fear at WWdN: In Exile
choosing hope over fear
I'm way too busy today to take time out and write the post that I wanted to write about Obama's inauguration, but I wanted to single out the part of President Obama's inaugural speech – a classy and necessary repudiation of the Bush years, I thought – that I was hoping to hear: As for our commo...
eggs-cellent. this will stick with him long after he grows out of calling things "weird."
Commented Nov 4, 2008 on in which time is well spent ... at WWdN: In Exile
in which time is well spent ...
Yesterday, while Anne took Ryan to the airport, Nolan and I found ourselves in the living room. He sat at the desk and played Warcraft, and I sat on the couch, bored with football and contemplating some Xbox. "Hey," I said, "let's play frisbee." "Mmmhhhuuhhh," he said, clicking the mouse and doi...
eggs-cellent. this will stick with him long after he grows out of calling things "weird."
Commented Nov 4, 2008 on in which time is well spent ... at WWdN: In Exile
in which time is well spent ...
Yesterday, while Anne took Ryan to the airport, Nolan and I found ourselves in the living room. He sat at the desk and played Warcraft, and I sat on the couch, bored with football and contemplating some Xbox. "Hey," I said, "let's play frisbee." "Mmmhhhuuhhh," he said, clicking the mouse and doi...
I'm sure it's going to get crazy up in here, but I just wanted to say: I'm with you, Wil.
Commented Nov 4, 2008 on one last time . . . at WWdN: In Exile
one last time . . .
I want my country back, and I want the despicable campaign of hate, fear, lies, and division run by John McCain and personified by Sarah Palin to be repudiated by a massive Obama win. We can make this happen. The polls all say we're going to make this happen . . . but I remember 2000 and I re...
I'm sure it's going to get crazy up in here, but I just wanted to say: I'm with you, Wil.
Commented Nov 4, 2008 on one last time . . . at WWdN: In Exile
one last time . . .
I want my country back, and I want the despicable campaign of hate, fear, lies, and division run by John McCain and personified by Sarah Palin to be repudiated by a massive Obama win. We can make this happen. The polls all say we're going to make this happen . . . but I remember 2000 and I re...
Simply fabulous. I'm so glad you linked to that! I love the photo. Congrats, George and Brad!
Commented Sep 16, 2008 on congratulations, george and brad! at WWdN: In Exile
congratulations, george and brad!
I've known George Takei and Brad Altman forever, it seems. I've never seen one without the other, and they're two of the most obviously in love with each other people I've ever been around. So I want to take a moment to congratulate them both on their marriage this weekend. It sounds like it was...
Simply fabulous. I'm so glad you linked to that! I love the photo. Congrats, George and Brad!
Commented Sep 16, 2008 on congratulations, george and brad! at WWdN: In Exile
congratulations, george and brad!
I've known George Takei and Brad Altman forever, it seems. I've never seen one without the other, and they're two of the most obviously in love with each other people I've ever been around. So I want to take a moment to congratulate them both on their marriage this weekend. It sounds like it was...
I love this too, although the slowness of Bart's skateboard ride cracks me up every time!
Commented Sep 12, 2008 on pretty much the coolest thing you'll see today at WWdN: In Exile
pretty much the coolest thing you'll see today
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I love this too, although the slowness of Bart's skateboard ride cracks me up every time!
Commented Sep 12, 2008 on pretty much the coolest thing you'll see today at WWdN: In Exile
pretty much the coolest thing you'll see today
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oohh Wil. "Ouch" doesn't seem to cover it. Looks like you need my mantra..."at least I got a good story out of it."
Commented Aug 14, 2008 on can i break just one rib? at WWdN: In Exile
can i break just one rib?
Though based on actual events, some of this has been . . . enhanced . . . for dramatic effect. On Friday, I took Anne to the Moonlight roller rink for her birthday. It was totally awesome, and we had exactly the kind of fun we remembered having when we went to roller rinks as kids, which was kin...
oohh Wil. "Ouch" doesn't seem to cover it. Looks like you need my mantra..."at least I got a good story out of it."
Commented Aug 14, 2008 on can i break just one rib? at WWdN: In Exile
can i break just one rib?
Though based on actual events, some of this has been . . . enhanced . . . for dramatic effect. On Friday, I took Anne to the Moonlight roller rink for her birthday. It was totally awesome, and we had exactly the kind of fun we remembered having when we went to roller rinks as kids, which was kin...
Aw, Wil. This is why we love you. In, uh, a totally non-sweaty way, of course!
Commented Aug 10, 2008 on in which i fail a vital saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
in which i fail a vital saving throw
It was the end of the day, and my blood sugar was dangerously low. Colors and sounds were louder than they should have been. My feet and legs had been replaced by two dull, throbbing stumps that barely supported the weight of my body. Most of the day, I'd been signing autographs for and talking ...
Aw, Wil. This is why we love you. In, uh, a totally non-sweaty way, of course!
Commented Aug 10, 2008 on in which i fail a vital saving throw at WWdN: In Exile
in which i fail a vital saving throw
It was the end of the day, and my blood sugar was dangerously low. Colors and sounds were louder than they should have been. My feet and legs had been replaced by two dull, throbbing stumps that barely supported the weight of my body. Most of the day, I'd been signing autographs for and talking ...
We knew this already, but: Ryan totally rocks! (Uh, no pun intended.)
I'm with those who say that this will be a good joke between you two...eventually.
Commented Jul 28, 2008 on green grass and high tides forever (and ever and ever and ever and at WWdN: In Exile
green grass and high tides forever (and ever and ever and ever and
Ryan goes back to school in just under 2 weeks, and I've been bugging him to play the Endless Setlist with me on Rock Band before he leaves. If you're unfamiliar with Rock Band's multiplayer thing, the Endless Setlist is the last thing you unlock in the game when you're playing as a band. It is ...
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