The former internet home of Los Angeles writer Tessa Strain.

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Email:
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Essays about the San Fernando Valley:
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Art:
http://number1pennumber2thoughts.blogspot.com/

15th April 2011

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GPOY: [Insert Tiny Tim Lyric of Choice Here] Edition
In which my love/hate relationship with summer leans to the side of love as I realize that it’s sometimes pretty damn great to live in California and that today’s as good a day as any to get my annual weird, tiny ankle sunburn that will eventually become my weird, tiny ankle tan, remaining visible until roughly October.

GPOY: [Insert Tiny Tim Lyric of Choice Here] Edition

In which my love/hate relationship with summer leans to the side of love as I realize that it’s sometimes pretty damn great to live in California and that today’s as good a day as any to get my annual weird, tiny ankle sunburn that will eventually become my weird, tiny ankle tan, remaining visible until roughly October.

Tagged: gpoysummerbehold my pasty legs ne'er exposed to light of day

10th March 2011

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GPOY: “I just want to be perfect” edition.
In which even my email address has a black swan.
(Credit to Christina, friend and gmail contact to both of us)

GPOY: “I just want to be perfect” edition.

In which even my email address has a black swan.

(Credit to Christina, friend and gmail contact to both of us)

Tagged: motion picturesblack swangpoythe internet

29th December 2010

Photo reblogged from If the machinery goes, we will repair it with 861 notes

blackandwtf:

1905
Lions and lion tamer. 
(via depthandtime and museumkunstkabinett)

GPOY

blackandwtf:

1905

Lions and lion tamer. 

(via depthandtime and museumkunstkabinett)

GPOY

Tagged: gpoymy future as a rich eccentric

Source: firsttimeuser

22nd October 2010

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GPOY

GPOY

Tagged: gpoyuncomfortable truthsbatman

17th September 2010

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geoffreyisworking:

09/17/10 GPOYF: In which Tessa and I decide that we are allowed to be a gross couple because I am moving across the country in five days.

Sorry guys, but Geoff’s right. For the next five days, all bets are off. For courtesy’s sake, I’ll try to keep my feelings off the internet because I know y’all don’t follow me for the sentimentality. Except maybe when I get sentimental about All-Star Superman. Which is often. I’m not made of stone.

geoffreyisworking:

09/17/10 GPOYF: In which Tessa and I decide that we are allowed to be a gross couple because I am moving across the country in five days.

Sorry guys, but Geoff’s right. For the next five days, all bets are off. For courtesy’s sake, I’ll try to keep my feelings off the internet because I know y’all don’t follow me for the sentimentality. Except maybe when I get sentimental about All-Star Superman. Which is often. I’m not made of stone.

Tagged: shut up about your boyfriendgpoyfeelings

Source: geoffreyisworking

11th August 2010

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GPOY: Still Not Over DR 4BAX Edition
In which I am once again laughing so hard about that license plate that I might do injury to myself. Luckily I know a good doctor. 4 bax.
I am also holding a plastic lobster.

GPOY: Still Not Over DR 4BAX Edition

In which I am once again laughing so hard about that license plate that I might do injury to myself. Luckily I know a good doctor. 4 bax.

I am also holding a plastic lobster.

Tagged: gpoyi can't offer you a satisfactory explanation for the lobsterDR 4BAX

21st July 2010

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GPOY: Put It In My Contract Edition
In which I have a list of demands.

GPOY: Put It In My Contract Edition

In which I have a list of demands.

Tagged: gpoylists

11th June 2010

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GPOY: Bottom’s Up Edition
In which I endorse Arnold Palmer-endorsed Arnold Palmers.

GPOY: Bottom’s Up Edition

In which I endorse Arnold Palmer-endorsed Arnold Palmers.

Tagged: gpoynon-celebrity endorsements of titularly appropriate celebrity endorsements

2nd June 2010

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GPOYW: Mr. Owl Edition
In which this is the most expensive hat I own.
And I own a crown of dollar bills.

GPOYW: Mr. Owl Edition

In which this is the most expensive hat I own.

And I own a crown of dollar bills.

Tagged: if you look closely you can see it in the backgroundgraduationgpoy

12th May 2010

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misskatie:

(via herekitty)
very true.

I dunno, what do you guys think?

misskatie:

(via herekitty)

very true.

I dunno, what do you guys think?

Tagged: 101 dalmatiansdoggiesgpoy

Source: herekitty