Sonya Schryer Norris

Library Humor

library of congress Originally uploaded by *wanderlust*. What’s the difference between congress and the Library of Congress? Well, at the Library of Congress you’re not allowed to mess with the pages.

The Snake Lady’s Afternoon Off

Late last week I decided I needed an Afternoon Off. Kind of like Ferris Beuhler’s Day Off only I asked for annual leave from my boss four day’s ahead of time and let hubby know my plans. Y’know, a grown-up version of Ferris Beuhler’s Day Off. My Afternoon Off began with a trip to theContinueContinue reading “The Snake Lady’s Afternoon Off”

Little Mosque on the Prarie

Ever wonder what normal life is like for normal Muslims in Canada – and, by extension – America? Ever wonder what a Muslim sense of humor is like? Wonder no longer. You can now watch a TV sitcom written by a Muslim woman, produced by the CBC, and available to everyone. Take 20 minutes andContinueContinue reading “Little Mosque on the Prarie”

All Hail South Park!

Over the last few months I have veritably steeped myself in television – television on DVD with no commercials, of course. I went through The Sopranos twice, Star Trek Voyager, Dark Angel, part of Six Feet Under and, most recently, South Park. South Park rocks. And after watching 2-8 epidoses a night forContinueContinue reading “All Hail South Park!”

Growing Up via Insulated Garage Doors

My friend gHost sent the following to me. gHost is awesome. We’ve known each other for almost 10 years and have gone from the stage where we’re thoroughly satisfied by the prospect of a restaurant dinner in three courses that costs under $5 to a little grossed out by it. See below for my additionsContinueContinue reading “Growing Up via Insulated Garage Doors”

Casualty 2 of The First Year

We now have our second casualty of The First Year in the New House: the microwave. Tonight, after heating up two Tyson chicken patties and while heating up a bowl of lobster bisque soup, it unceremoniously died. It reponds to nothing. Is stuck perpetually at 6 seconds. And runs continually if you shut the door.ContinueContinue reading “Casualty 2 of The First Year”

What I’m Reading: In the Beginning

I keep a bookshelf of classics in my home. Books I want to be able to look at anytime I please and read once every five years or so. Beat-up paperbacks worth their weight in gold. Having these books makes me feel safe – that I shall never, ever have a moment when I haveContinueContinue reading “What I’m Reading: In the Beginning”