Posted in Grammar, etc., tagged Apostrophes, Bright ideas, Peeves, Signs on March 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
So I’m on high alert for interesting signs now. My friends know this, and have shared some spectacular ones. This is the one everyone sent me this week:
Nope. Still not right.
Near “South of the Border” (!) I discovered a place with a treasure trove of fireworks. The labels are amazing. Check it out:
Perfect for St. Patrick's Day
There’s nothing grammatically wrong, but I’m not sure I like the idea of flaming balls.
Posted in Random, tagged Bright ideas, Death, Definitions, Kids, Parenting, Peeves, Rage, Soccer, Students on March 11, 2010| 4 Comments »
My transformation is now complete. I am now part of the “Mom” species. Yes, I know I have two kids and have been a mom for a while. But this week, I became a Mom with a capital M.
One of my students said about me, “She is like the cool mom.” And that aged me 10 years.
Then Dominic started soccer practice. And that added 10 more. I’m a freakin’ Soccer Mom. Feeling middle-aged and frumpy. How did this happen?
Soon, I’ll be shopping at JCPenney for Mom jeans. Thanks to SNL, I can show you what I mean.
The good news is that the boys love soccer. I’m happy because they’ll learn teamwork and get some exercise. Too bad the sand gnats like soccer practice too.
Dominic (blue shorts) learns fundamentals
Gideon's got mad skillz
Posted in Chickens, Grammar, etc., tagged Chickens, Commas, Signs on March 7, 2010| 6 Comments »
This sign defies explanation. Please gaze upon its hideousness, while I cluck in dismay.
Posted in Chickens, Grammar, etc., tagged Chickens, Facebook, Signs, Trish (the chicken), Twitter on March 6, 2010| 1 Comment »
Trish wasn’t just a chicken. She was a cottage industry. She had a Facebook page, was the theme for my Twitter account, and the star of this blog. So I’m struggling with how to proceed.
For now, she will remain as the inspiration and theme.
And today, I’ll return to a popular topic: signs.
At a sushi place in the Mall of Georgia, I spotted this bit of loveliness:
Does that “sause” get you soused? Sigh.
Posted in Chickens, tagged Chicken coop, Chickens, Death, Kids, Loneliness, Pets, Rage, Trish (the chicken) on March 3, 2010| 8 Comments »
Trish La Gallina was laid to rest in a private funeral service held Wednesday morning
Funeral service held for murder victim
From Staff Reports
Distraught family members stood solemnly at Trish La Gallina’s graveside as Beth Concepción, La Gallina’s mother, delivered the eulogy.
“We’ll miss you so much,” she said, her voice cracking. “No other chicken can replace you.”
La Gallina, 1, died Monday after an altercation with her sister, Maggie The Dog, 8, in the family’s back yard. Their father, Eddie Concepción, found the body Tuesday morning. Maggie is in custody, and has confessed to the murder. She is represented by their brother, attorney Vince The Dog, who said he plans to enter a plea of temporary insanity.
The family held a private, side yard service Wednesday morning. In addition to Beth and Eddie Concepción, La Gallina’s older brothers Dominic, 5, and Gideon, 3, were in attendance.
“We love you, Trish,” Dominic said as their father threw the first shovel-full of dirt into the hole he dug next to La Gallina’s coop.
The family banned both Maggie and Vince from the ceremony. There is no date scheduled yet for Maggie’s trial.
Posted in Chickens, tagged Chicken coop, Chickens, Death, Pecking order, Rage, Trish (the chicken) on March 2, 2010| 6 Comments »
Domestic dispute leads to murder
From Staff Reports
A apparent domestic dispute led to murder in Effingham County Monday afternoon. Trish La Gallina, 1, was reportedly killed by her sister, Maggie The Dog, 8, after an altercation in the family’s back yard. Their father, Eddie C., found Trish’s broken body Tuesday morning.
“I looked out the back door and thought, ‘Oh shit! Those are chicken legs!'” he said. “I was like, ‘Oh no. I really don’t want to tell [their mother].'”
Warning: Graphic images
The pair’s mother, Beth C., appeared to be in a state of shock, and refused numerous interview requests.
This is not the first incident between Maggie and Trish. Eddie C. reported that Trish was the lone survivor of an attack by Maggie one year ago. That attack resulted in the deaths of three other poultry siblings. Maggie was convicted of those murders, and was sentenced to life in the detention facility of the gated back yard or inside the house. She also was ordered to stay at least 10 feet from Trish for the rest of her life.
Maggie apparently disregarded that restraining order when the side gate was left open by Eddie himself.
“I was working on the back door, and was going back and forth to the garage,” he said. “I didn’t know I had left it open. I felt horrible because I realized it was my fault.”
Murder suspect: Maggie The Dog
Unwitting accomplice: Eddie C.
Maggie was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with first-degree murder. Her brother, attorney Vince The Dog, said that Maggie will enter a plea of temporary insanity.
“Trish kept taunting her, clucking in that way of hers,” he said. “When Maggie saw that the gate was open, she just couldn’t help herself.”
Eddie said that his wife wants to adopt more chickens, but that it is too soon to make any concrete plans.
“There’s not going to be another chicken that smart,” he said.
A funeral service will be held at the family’s house March 3.
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