couches

I don't understand why couches are so ugly. Some look ok, but I can't afford those. I'm scouring craigslist right now for a nonugly couch, and its just not possible. Whats with the hideous patterns that get used on couches? I just want a very plain, minimally textured, moderately modern (but some retro would be ok!), not 1000 pound couch. Apparently this is not possible.

Everytime I say or think the word couch, I remember a conversation I used to have with Mumm about how our grandparents called them davenports. Maybe I'd yield better results if I searched craigslist for davenport. Or perhaps sofa, setee, lounger, chaise...

I extended my van rental so I could have an extra day to run errands with it around Chicago. If you want to experience the joy of the minivan, I have it until next Wednesday morning. However, experiencing that joy also involves manual labor of lifting crap into and out of it. Freedom ain't free.

Audrey has been passed out all day. I guess the beach and a trip to the vet (some thermometer up the butt and bordatella shot action) really knocked her out. Poor girl.