seventeen syllables

blog for recording
mundane observations in
bastardized haiku

Thursday, April 28, 2005

Why no reply? or, you're never too old for email anxiety

does silence mean my
advisor is busy, or
that she hates me now?

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

Who can take tomorrow, dip it in a dream? The minivan can.

If you fear to buy
one because it's "not cool," you've
lost your shot at "hip."

Monday, April 25, 2005

All I know is, my lumbar region has never been better

My chiropractor:
bone doctor, witch doctor, or
maybe just genius?

Friday, April 22, 2005

The first comment received on seventeen syllables

is it a nice note,
or sarcastic and cutting?
only x can tell....

Thursday, April 21, 2005

Make a statue of that woman and paint it gold!

Hairdresser who knows
how to do a razor cut
and is not afraid

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

the peter principle

personality
disorders seem to inspire
promotions, sadly

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

I'm Netflix' "beeyatch" now

Blockbuster, you had
your chance with me years ago--
your late fees still blow.

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Two and a half weeks 'til the semester ends--but who's counting?

documentary
videos: labor-saving,
educational!

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Pucker up!

To the inventor(s)
of Preparation H: I
could kiss you, indeed.