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Etsomnia™ 118: Four Large!

Numbered Al Hirshfeld print of Marilyn Monroe sold by BlkBttrflyDsgns

Oh, how I love this Signed Numbered Al Hirshfeld print of Marilyn Monroe sold by BlkBttrflyDsgns

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

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Etsomnia™ 94: Rainbows and Peace

It's not that I don't find it hilarious or that the makers aren't in on the joke. (They are). It's that I've reached an age where people might assume I intended no irony. By GoodieTees

It’s not that I don’t find it hilarious (I do) or that the makers aren’t in on the joke (They are). It’s that I’ve reached an age where people might think I’m serious. By GoodieTees

Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.)

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Yes, Virginia!

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This is the best thing I’ve seen all year. 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin wanted only one thing for her birthday; to meet the President. And thanks to a White House petition, her wish came true last week. Continue reading →