EJ loves his big sister!

EJ's big sister was visiting us and all he wanted to do was laugh and laugh!

I've got the Eye of the Tiger

I have recently waged a new war in my apartment. I must say that it has taken me quite a bit to get to this place, but for those of you that know me well, you can attest to the fact that I will fight to the death if it means getting what I really am passionate about. In this case, I want death to all silverfish.


According to Wikipedia (as we all know is completely accurate and factual 100% of the time) "Lepisma saccharina (commonly called urban silverfish or just the silverfish) is a small, wingless insect typically measuring from a half to one inch. (or if it is in my apartment they can measure the same size as a friggin anaconda) Its common name derives from the animal's silvery blue color, combined with the fish-like appearance of its movements, and the species is estimated to have existed for over 300 million years. (about as long as Keith Richards) The silverfish is best known as house-dwelling arthropod that exhibits rapid, fluid movement."


Wikipedia does not cover how speedy these fishy little mofos actually are. If your eye lands on one- you must attack on the spot without delay. There simply is not time to fetch a shoe or papertowel! Additionally, a handy spray of windex (which works wonders on spiders) only serves to strengthen the resolve of the sly silverfish. Truly, there must be a chemical in windex that silverfish thrive on, enabling them to have Terminatoresque non-killable traits.


Wikipedia also fails to go in depth to explain just how awe-inspiring it looks (or feels) when you manage the good fortune and kill one. The once bug-like silverfish resemble a pile of shiny silver dust when successfully executed. Yes, better looking dead than alive. Just like Ronald Reagan as his embalmed body lie in state for what felt like a decade or more.


Yes. I've had enough. Think Rocky III in the fight agaisnt Clubber Lang. Cue the Eye of the Tiger. It's woman against silverfish and Im prepared to go all 12 rounds if necessary. I am no longer fighting just for me, I am a mother protecting her young. Let the message of fear circulate throughout the silverfish community- I'ma comin for ya.

(ps: do not be fooled by the picture Ive included. clearly that' a silverfish glamour shot.)