The Bit in Between

Archive for April 2008

Dear Mrs. Sue Burbia…

Posted by: Drake on: April 29, 2008

The disgusting deliciousness of Burrata has me in its evil grip. It’s the only thing I can eat without wincing in pain from the braces that hold my mouth hostage. I hold you responsible for any extra cellulite that shows up on my ass. I must now go and spend 15mins in the bathroom brushing, [...]

Violin nightmares

Posted by: Drake on: April 12, 2008

When I was a kid my mum said “Your brothers are learning to play a musical instrument, so should you. What would you like to play?” My instant reply, “Violin please.” The following week I was dropped off to piano lessons with a woman who smelled of Prell shampoo and cat food.
I’d still like to [...]

Too old for some things

Posted by: Drake on: April 11, 2008

Sharing your living space with anyone other than your hubby, boyfriend or kids when you’re almost 40 is just a bad idea. There’s a certain level of tolerance that just isn’t there for the dirty floors, un-emptied garbage bins and week old take out boxes left by people who do not share your last name [...]

When is a good thing too much?

Posted by: Drake on: April 1, 2008

It is a generally held belief these days that the odd glass or two of wine per week is good for your health. Too much though and at best you have a nasty hang over, at worst you need to rock up to your local AA meeting. Thing is, how do you manage that with [...]