Miles the Bulldog — does it get any better?

Miles the Bulldog

Nope this is not a postcard or a stock photo.

This is Miles Avore ;) Adorable bulldog of Karen and Chris — who incidentally are expecting their very own new bundle of little person joy any day now! How exciting ;) I’ve been asking for months — actually since the day I found out Karen was expecting — if they’d consider naming the baby Erin Rashida.

I believe they seriously considered it… Because it makes me giggle to think so.

But about a week ago Chris told me that Erin Rashida Avore was out of the running because a panel of baby-naming experts determined that the clash of the soft vowel sounds in the middle and last names would be too troublesome. Totally get it. I know that if y’all had a different last name, she’d be named after me for sure. And hey look, I appreciate the offer, but I can’t let you guys change your last name. Too much paperwork… Y’all should just go ahead and pick another name.

Anyway, back to the adorable-ness that is Miles… I’m severely allergic to most dogs and all cats, but I would snuggle with this dog until the EMS techs pried him from my itchy, swollen hands. Seriously.

Want to see more Miles? Check out his website: Miles the Bulldog

Merry almost Christmas, guys. You are so welcome.

My new crush and birth control

So most of you who know me personally or read on a regular basis know that I have a serious crush on BFF Angi’s son, Roman. So far I’ve chronicled his disdain for Sarah Palin and his Halloween adventures. He’s super adorable and from all reports is a consistently happy and pleasant baby — the kind of kid every new mother or woman who’s thinking about having a baby prays for. But after hearing the story his mom told me on Saturday afternoon, I’m pretty sure I’m not ready for kids anytime soon. My current dating status dictates that birth control is… well, under control, but if I had a need for it, I would totally get on the pill today.

BFF Angi just posted an entry on Roman’s blog about what we now refer to as Operation Stinky Panera. If you don’t have kids yet, but think you like and/or want them, read this post … just to make sure.

You’re welcome.

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My Christmas wish list — Pt. I

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I must have this.

My obsession with this movie has been well documented (see here and here). This board game would probably be the best Christmas gift I could ever receive. Though I have a feeling I’d have a hard time finding someone to play with me…

I saw this in a Borders, but I’m sure if you look hard enough you can find it online too. That’s right, you could make all my dreams come true without even leaving your house.

You’re welcome.

Dear Some White Lady:

Dear “Some White Lady:”

Thank you sooooo much for the comments you left on the blog tonite. You literally made my nite ;) I guess the verdict is in. White people do have cousins. Now it’s time to let the world know!!!

Tee hee ;) It’s always fun to get an unexpected comment on an old blog. I busted out laughing just from reading your username. I may have to give you Alan’s contact info. I think you guys would hit it off. Sounds like you have a lot in common ;)

Ahhh…. some days y’all do the work for me ;)

Ambigously Brown, Absolutely Hilarious

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Hey y’all! So next Thursday 10/16 I’ll be back in NYC to perform as part of The Hysterical Festival. It’s an all-female comedy festival featuring stand-up, sketch, cabaret, film screenings… all by some of the most hilarious women in the business. The show I’m on is called “Ambiguously Brown Comedy Hour and it’s gonna be at Comix. It’s gonna be an awesome show and I’ll be performing with some amazing comics you’ve seen and heard all over TV and radio (Retta, Jiwon Lee, Diana Saez, Aparna Nancherla, Desiree Burch) — aaaahhh the sisterly love ;)

If you’re in NYC, come on out! Here are the deets:

Comix
353 W. 14th Street
New York, NY
7:30 p.m.
(212) 524-2500

Tickets: https://www.comixny.com/reserve.aspx?eid=470&sid=0

Debate Drinking Game

HA!

So I just got an e-mail fwd. from a friend about a fun little drinking game we can all play while watching the VP Debate tonite. I’m sure a lot of y’all have gotten it too but if you haven’t, maybe it’ll make you giggle too… The drinking rules for the Joe Biden gaffes were ok, but the Sarah Palin portion was waaaaay funnier. Among my favorites were:

When Palin claims she said “Thanks but no thanks” to the Bridge to Nowhere: Demand a new drink from your hosts, say “thanks but no thanks,” and then when no one’s looking, take it anyway, then claim you never wanted it.

When Palin talks about being the most popular governor in the country: Go to a room by yourself, realize you’re the most popular person in the room, then finish your drink.

When Palin insists that governing a small town in Alaska is in fact experience: Give your friend a shot glass of beer when he/she asks for a pint and insist it’s the same thing.

Tee hee ;) I can’t wait.

The Brotha with the banjo

Not quite as artistic as Henry O. Tanner’s “The Banjo Lesson”…

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But it’s way funnier ;)

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This is me and very good friend/godsend/all-around-amazing guy Odyssey Michaels in the green room at the Richmond Funnybone. Don’t ask for an explanation. I was there and I don’t have one. Suffice it to say, he actually does play the banjo.

You’re welcome.