the gremlin wrangler

Change

2009-11-06T10:59:00.003-06:00

Life is just one big adjustment after another. Just when you get used to one thing, it changes and in times like that, it's good to be thankful for the little things.I'm thankful for the simple pleasure of raining leaves and kids that haven't lost the wonder of a perfect fall day.I'm thankful for my little muse and for the wonder I get to relive through his eyes. Eyes that are learning to

Just a good quote for the weekend

2009-11-06T10:56:00.001-06:00

Life is too shortto wear boring socks.Go forth and conquer the weekend!

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Gross But True

2009-11-02T10:11:00.003-06:00

Dear Shoppers,Unfortunately, we have enough disgusting incidents that I've decided to make a whole series of Gross, But True letters. Let's just use these as friendly reminders on the proper and sanitary way to shop.Gross, But True Fact #1Leaving poop on the floor might be acceptable behavior for dogs, toddlers, crazy Aunt Myrtle in lock down and maybe citizens of the imaginary planet you come

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Inside Out 3

2009-11-02T08:59:00.005-06:00

Dear Candy Crazed People,Whoa Nelly! In my 4 1/2 years at The Market, never have I seen such a craze right before Halloween! What gives? We had every register open (except for the 2 that are broken) and still had lines. It's almost a relief for me when that happens because at that point there's nothing I can do. If people complain, it won't be because I don't have enough lines open, but because

Glamour in the Corn

2009-10-26T18:14:00.003-05:00

Yesterday we celebrated my 33rd birthday. It was awesome. Charlie and I took glamour shots of each other in the dried corn patch...or as Jack called it: the corn bushes.We combined my birthday with our annual fall dress up party. It was a nice reprieve from my normally hectic schedule.Since I got your attention with my return to the blogosphere with my last two cashier letters, I thought a random

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Inside Out #2

2009-10-24T18:57:00.003-05:00

Dear Grumpy McGrumperson,There are a few instances in life that draw people together.1. Bonfires of any size. People are mesmerized by fire. It makes them think. It makes them reflect and open up and sing stupid songs together and give each other meaningful looks.2. Smoking. Bad habit or not, there is a community involved with smoking. I don't do it anymore, but something magical happens when a

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Inside Out Edition

2009-10-24T08:59:00.004-05:00

Dear Customers,Please try not to be too shocked. A lot has transpired since we last had one of our chats. For one, I'm not a cashier anymore and while I may still be friendly for the most part, I can also be your worst nightmare.It all depends on you and your attitude. You see, when you decide to harass my cashiers or customer service people, I get to put the smack down. That's right. But don't

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Vol 29

2009-07-22T16:40:00.000-05:00

Yeah, it's a rerun. But at least it's something, no? Most Highly Esteemed Customers,It's been awhile since I filled several pages in my notebook with your antics. Not all bad! No worries! I'm not always coming after you with the big guns. For example, a good majority of you ask me how I am before I can get to it. Which isn't saying much because while I'm happy to greet you with a "hello", I'm

Hard Times

2009-07-07T20:45:00.004-05:00

I know I haven't been around here much. I've felt for awhile that this blog has been dying a slow death.But you know how these things go. Life happens and sometimes it happens, then happens some more, and happens in such a way that you just can't do the things that you once loved to do.And sometimes you just move in and out of creative phases.For me, it's been a case of all of the above. I will

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Vol 29

2009-07-01T06:50:00.002-05:00

Guess what? It's another rerun. Don't kill me. I just haven't gotten back into writing mode just yet. Until then, enjoy Volume 29 from the Friendly Cashier. Most Highly Esteemed Customers,It's been awhile since I filled several pages in my notebook with your antics. Not all bad! No worries! I'm not always coming after you with the big guns. For example, a good majority of you ask me how I am

Birthday Boy

2009-06-28T19:33:00.002-05:00

Jackelope had a fun birthday filled with lots of sugar and subsequent breakdowns at the end of the day.I've had some major fatigue going on this week and can't string a thought together much less than a blog post or a cashier letter.I'll be back eventually. I always am.Peace out.

Drawing Time With Jackelope

2009-06-25T11:26:00.001-05:00

Another fun Jackelope rerun. Today's his birthday! Woot!Jackelope comes up with some pretty interesting stuff as some of you well know. And his drawings are no exception.Take this guy, (who doesn't have a name).When I saw this laying around, I naturally asked,"Hey Jackelope, why is this guy crying?"To which he replied,"He lost at his concert."Alrighty then.And then I saw this one. Before I could

Interview with the Jackelope

2009-06-23T21:29:00.001-05:00

From October 2008...Here's a nifty interview with Jackelope. You might find it interesting.Please excuse the hiccups in between takes. It looks like it's over, but it's not. I'm not the biggest whiz with Windows Movie Maker, you know. I've got other pursuits to perfect...like how to take a nap with chaos all around. I'm pretty good at that. Interview with a Jackelope from Carrie Louise on

The Right News

2009-06-22T17:44:00.002-05:00

Continuing on with the Jackelope reruns, here's a good one from June 2008.Jackelope has some very definite opinions about certain things. Just this morning he saw the drawing I'd started on my desk of all four of the gremlins and asked, "You're not drawing me, are you?""Of course I'm drawing you."He said, "Well, you can't. I have to decide that. I'll look stupid in that drawing."Obviously he

His Last Name is Going to be Howard

2009-06-21T14:33:00.004-05:00

Here's the deal: I'm going to take a short bloggy break and in the meantime I thought it appropriate to rerun some of my most favorite Jackelope posts, since his birthday is this week.Yes, Jackelope did indeed reach 8 years of age, despite my many warnings that he would not.Here's one from January 2008.A piece of carrot almost just went up my nose. There I was, eating my carrots for lunch like a

Gone to Middle Earth

2009-06-19T08:13:00.003-05:00

If you're wondering why I haven't made good on my promise to post a new cashier letter, it's because I took a trip to Middle Earth. Luckily they have internet access there and I was able to post this message.If you want, you can come see what I've been doing there...

Mascara Isn't Just For Eyelashes Anymore

2009-06-16T15:18:00.004-05:00

They say that when your two year old is quiet, that's when you should worry. But I get so little quiet around here, when it comes, I go into a coma.It's a peaceful coma; full of daydreams of unicorns and ocean sprays and endless Twizzlers. It's a happy place where I can watch a DVD without having to pause it 58 times before it's end.It's a place where little dogs aren't mastermind escape artists

I Promise...

2009-06-16T00:35:00.002-05:00

I promise I'm not hiding....I've got about 3 cashier letters swimming around in my blue covered head and no time to get them out. Well, that's not entirely true. I've had time to take ridiculous pictures of myself that are very hard to explain to people who know me in real life and time to watch DVD's of Everybody Loves Raymond and time to dance around the house to songs I'm embarrassed to admit

In Which I Make My Shame Complete

2009-06-11T14:30:00.004-05:00

I know I'm gonna regret this. But in the effort of honesty, you should know what you're dealing with around here.Occasionally I get a "fabulous" idea for a new header. However, I don't have a remote for my camera and am therefore left to my own devices and ingenuity to make the shot work.And sometimes it does.But on this day, it didn't. This blog is all about my super powers and gremlin

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Vol 84

2009-06-10T16:04:00.003-05:00

Dear Beloved Customers,I labeled this volume 84. Because of my highly anal nature when it comes to facts, I feel I must add a footnote that I did try to count all the volumes because I am all about the accuracy. I must confess that the ADD made me lose count several times and out of frustration, I am using a guesstimate to start keeping track. Rest assured that it is a close guesstimate. I'm

Did You Grow Overnight?

2009-06-08T18:04:00.004-05:00

Charlie and I often ask this to one of the gremlins. If you have gremlins, you'll know what I'm talking about. One morning, one of them will get up and make their presence known and you do a double take.Lately, it's been this one. She's 9 1/2 going on 25. You know how it is with girls.Only she's not really into Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift. She scoffs at fads and does her own thing. She

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Vol. I Have No Idea Any More

2009-06-07T17:05:00.004-05:00

*I know what I said in my last post. But really, I've been posting them here for so long that I couldn't resist.* Dear Peeps,Sometimes it’s like that Phil Collins song, “I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh Lord.” I don’t fancy Phil for the most part, but maybe he spent some time working with the public before he penned these lyrics. Maybe, even though he usually bores me to tears with his

Just So You Know...

2009-06-05T11:42:00.003-05:00

Enjoy some photos of my favorite words while I relay some friendly cashier news.In light of recent events, I've decided to get going on a project I've been lolygagging on for awhile.When I self published my first 20 letters, I did it to get my stuff out there. And it payed off.You might have noticed that I've taken most of the letters off my blog. Don't be sad. I've been compiling them into book

Jumping Out of my Skin!!

2009-06-03T08:25:00.002-05:00

Remember this?It finally happened.Go here for the articleand here for the excerpts.I am FREAKING out!!p.s. if you're reading this today, June 3, you can also pick up a copy of today's Wall Street Journal to see this article in print. I promise I won't buy them all. I'm broke as usual so I'm limiting myself to 2 copies.

Letters From Your Friendly Cashier: Vol 46

2009-06-02T16:46:00.002-05:00

Here's a nice re-run from Thanksgiving 2008. I pinky swear to write a new one really soon.Dear Thanksgiving Shoppers,This just in: I will not be there to see your Thanksgiving faces when you haphazardly stroll into The Market that night.But when you goons do come in for that last can of cranberry sauce, do me a favor, eh? Be nice to the poor chaps that do have to work on Thanksgiving. Although