I've been tagged!!!
Jana has tagged me for a most funtabulous little game. Here are the instructions:
The Rules:
1. Go into your archive.
2. Find your 23rd post.
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest to).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
5. Tag five other people to do the same.
3.23.05
5. Marvin Gaye was shot by his dad.
That is about the most unsarcastic, true yet cryptic comment I've made.
I tag:Acumamakiki, Echrai, Laurenbove, Marybishop, Sylow
I would tag you Melvin but you're so busy working, you never do your blog.
29 September 2005
28 September 2005
27 September 2005
With 2 cats in the yard...
Ode to Little Mouse
My cat adores you
He runs about
Allowing you to
get all tangled up
So pretty and gray
with little pink feet
I think you may have
been playing dead
so as not to be a treat
I must admitt
that I'm proud of
my cat
Who has one fang left
and claws that are cracked.
My cat adores you
He runs about
Allowing you to
get all tangled up
So pretty and gray
with little pink feet
I think you may have
been playing dead
so as not to be a treat
I must admitt
that I'm proud of
my cat
Who has one fang left
and claws that are cracked.
23 September 2005
Oh it's such a perfect day...
I am HIGHLY irritated at the moment. I (we) have had such a lovely day. We went to Music Together, then played with friends in the park, lunched, and went to the library. Pretty nice and I'm very lucky to do this with my little man.
Now here's the thing, I just received our electric bill for Aug-Sept and it is HIGHER than any other time. Why is this? Because of something called Market Supply Price has almost doubled in 2 months. I used the air conditioner maybe twice in the past month and it's still higher. I'm livid. I emailed Con Edison to explain this in plain English to me. I asked them if they were price gouging. I'm in trouble now, I know it. But I am sick and tired of paying too much for EVERYTHING!
And...Halburton is one of the companies getting our money to clean up New Orleans!! Can you f-ing believe this? And we're still getting screwed. And no one cares.
To top this off, the pressure has finally gotten to W. Yep he's drinking again. I do not feel sorry for this pitiful excuse of a man. What is scary though is this man is DRINKING. He was bad when he was sober. Who knows what he'll do. Apparently like a lot of alcoholics he has a very bad temper. Isn't that a frightening thought? Do you think he has bitch slapped Cheney?
Now here's the thing, I just received our electric bill for Aug-Sept and it is HIGHER than any other time. Why is this? Because of something called Market Supply Price has almost doubled in 2 months. I used the air conditioner maybe twice in the past month and it's still higher. I'm livid. I emailed Con Edison to explain this in plain English to me. I asked them if they were price gouging. I'm in trouble now, I know it. But I am sick and tired of paying too much for EVERYTHING!
And...Halburton is one of the companies getting our money to clean up New Orleans!! Can you f-ing believe this? And we're still getting screwed. And no one cares.
To top this off, the pressure has finally gotten to W. Yep he's drinking again. I do not feel sorry for this pitiful excuse of a man. What is scary though is this man is DRINKING. He was bad when he was sober. Who knows what he'll do. Apparently like a lot of alcoholics he has a very bad temper. Isn't that a frightening thought? Do you think he has bitch slapped Cheney?
21 September 2005
When the wind blows and the rain feels cold...
Um..I think I'm in a Rolling Stones mood..this was inspired by a photo Rose posted on her blog. My husband said I should try out the drawing pad that hooks up to our computer, so I gave it a shot. I still like the idea of pen to paper.
only get my rocks off while I'm sleeping...
One of my most recent painting/sketches. Planning on getting the oils out and doing this series the old fashioned way.
20 September 2005
Vote for me and I'll set you free...
So I know I do not always have the best outlook on life. It's a struggle with me, always has been. I can't escape that. I tend to be fatalistic, sarcastic and down right melancholic at times. As well as angry (that's kind of a new one)
Now, this is thing. I don't have any best friends. I really haven't had one since college. Very sad. I know. I'm not a fru-fru girl (if there is a paintergirl out there you is fru-fru, bring her forth) I'm really a bit of a tomboy. Almost 40 and I still think I'm 25.
Back to the friends. I went to my first DAR meeting. (Daughters of the American Revolution.) What is so darn funny with that is almost everyone there was over 70. Not exactly the place for me to find a best friend. These are all very religious women, who wear crosses (not for vampire slaying mind you) and little flag pins. I went to this because I thought I could be the one to help change the way the DARS are. Maybe yes, maybe no. It's too soon to tell.
My second BIG chance at best friendom is a "Celebration of Life" party. Doesn't that make you want to go and read "American Psycho"? So it's for a neighbor and she is due in October. She has a boy a year younger than my son. We went to his b'day party and they came to our son's. I like them. I do, but it's their friends that drive me out of my mind. Upon meeting this one woman, she greets me with "Oh, you're a designer too" in that condescending manner that only sorority girls know how pull off.
Well, I am not going to this "Party" but I still keep receiving these chain emails from all the gals. My sorority buddy pipes up and says "I'll make pork tederloin, unless anyone objects."
Who the F makes pork tenderloin grandma? I object since I hate pork and I, um don't eat meat! Woulnd't here usually be something more party friendly?
I know I'm going to miss out on a real humdinger of a party, with sparkling cider and pork. (MMM..pork) I just want to kick back and have a beer with my husband. Is that so wrong?
Now, this is thing. I don't have any best friends. I really haven't had one since college. Very sad. I know. I'm not a fru-fru girl (if there is a paintergirl out there you is fru-fru, bring her forth) I'm really a bit of a tomboy. Almost 40 and I still think I'm 25.
Back to the friends. I went to my first DAR meeting. (Daughters of the American Revolution.) What is so darn funny with that is almost everyone there was over 70. Not exactly the place for me to find a best friend. These are all very religious women, who wear crosses (not for vampire slaying mind you) and little flag pins. I went to this because I thought I could be the one to help change the way the DARS are. Maybe yes, maybe no. It's too soon to tell.
My second BIG chance at best friendom is a "Celebration of Life" party. Doesn't that make you want to go and read "American Psycho"? So it's for a neighbor and she is due in October. She has a boy a year younger than my son. We went to his b'day party and they came to our son's. I like them. I do, but it's their friends that drive me out of my mind. Upon meeting this one woman, she greets me with "Oh, you're a designer too" in that condescending manner that only sorority girls know how pull off.
Well, I am not going to this "Party" but I still keep receiving these chain emails from all the gals. My sorority buddy pipes up and says "I'll make pork tederloin, unless anyone objects."
Who the F makes pork tenderloin grandma? I object since I hate pork and I, um don't eat meat! Woulnd't here usually be something more party friendly?
I know I'm going to miss out on a real humdinger of a party, with sparkling cider and pork. (MMM..pork) I just want to kick back and have a beer with my husband. Is that so wrong?
14 September 2005
My Shangri-La beneath the summer moon...
I just decided to do I-Ching, because I've been feeling a little blah today.
It always surprises me how accurate I-Ching is.
I received "KU-Work on what has been spoiled"
"Receiving this hexagram is a sign that there is a defect in the attitude of oneself, another or one's society that should be corrected."
"It is likely the problem is an old one, and equally likely that no solution will be immediately evident."
"Whether the fault lies in yourself, another, or your community, the requirement is the same. Watch closely while remaining quiet, innocent and sincere"
I do always have to remember that Buddhist monks, while living in peace, are not having to interact with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. I live in a Western society that does not look upon Eastern religions in a very kind manner. Yet I strive to be peaceful, and raise my son in a peaceful household. Integrating Western and Eastern philosophies will be my life long task.
It always surprises me how accurate I-Ching is.
I received "KU-Work on what has been spoiled"
"Receiving this hexagram is a sign that there is a defect in the attitude of oneself, another or one's society that should be corrected."
"It is likely the problem is an old one, and equally likely that no solution will be immediately evident."
"Whether the fault lies in yourself, another, or your community, the requirement is the same. Watch closely while remaining quiet, innocent and sincere"
I do always have to remember that Buddhist monks, while living in peace, are not having to interact with people from all walks of life on a daily basis. I live in a Western society that does not look upon Eastern religions in a very kind manner. Yet I strive to be peaceful, and raise my son in a peaceful household. Integrating Western and Eastern philosophies will be my life long task.
12 September 2005
Put your raygun to my head...
Have you ever met someone that didn't seem quite right?
This has happened to me on numerous occasions, and you think serial killer? No.
Learning disabilities. Nope.
Alien. Bingo!
I could swear there are at least 10 people here in Peekskill alone that are aliens. And I kind of feel sorry for them, because I think they are stuck on this planet. The mother ship has forgotten about them and they are way out of long distance space planetary calling range. There is this one guy that no matter when I take the train into the city he's always walking through my train car. He reminds me of a comedian from "Kids in the Hall" and he wears his hair like a little boy, parted straight down the middle and combed to the sides. He's one.
Then there is this man, who always walks down our street to get the train, various times of the day mind you. But his age always changes. Sometimes he looks like a man in his 40's and other times he's a 70 year old man. He's one too.
I know my rational thinking is a bit off because I just finished rereading "A Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" but I think anything is possible. Now if I could only find my copy of "Mars is Heaven" I'll be all set to greet my new friends.
This has happened to me on numerous occasions, and you think serial killer? No.
Learning disabilities. Nope.
Alien. Bingo!
I could swear there are at least 10 people here in Peekskill alone that are aliens. And I kind of feel sorry for them, because I think they are stuck on this planet. The mother ship has forgotten about them and they are way out of long distance space planetary calling range. There is this one guy that no matter when I take the train into the city he's always walking through my train car. He reminds me of a comedian from "Kids in the Hall" and he wears his hair like a little boy, parted straight down the middle and combed to the sides. He's one.
Then there is this man, who always walks down our street to get the train, various times of the day mind you. But his age always changes. Sometimes he looks like a man in his 40's and other times he's a 70 year old man. He's one too.
I know my rational thinking is a bit off because I just finished rereading "A Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy" but I think anything is possible. Now if I could only find my copy of "Mars is Heaven" I'll be all set to greet my new friends.
06 September 2005
You are a disgrace to your country...
I am improving and I feel hopeful. I do not usually put someone else's words on my blog but felt this was necessary and spoken so eloquently. Much like LaurenBove's post with Michael Moore's letter.
Impeach, Remove, Jail
In the often and rightly quoted words of Bill Clinton, "There's nothing wrong with America that can't be fixed by what's right with America." We see now how individuals and groups around the country continue to act in any way they can to help their fellow citizens in Louisiana, Mississippi and other devastated places near the Gulf of Mexico. They refuse to stand idly by and wait for President Bush and his morally-bankrupt, pirate administration to respond in an appropriately urgent and compassionate manner to the escalating agony and desperation of our fellow citizens. As we know, this agony and desperation was caused in large part by a near complete absence of adequate federal government funding, preparedness, and leadership. We the people will continue to help Americans and non-Americans alike, with or without the participation or approval of George W. Bush and his Neo-Conservative cohorts. While it is true that what is most important right now is to rescue, feed, house, and in any way possible care for those immediately affected by the disaster, it is equally true that in the long run those directly responsible for aggravating the tragic situation must be held accountable. The mounting evidence of the Bush administration's criminal mismanagement of the nation, as well as its consistently arrogant disregard for our planet's people and natural environments must be confronted immediately. Those who voted for Bush last year, or who have continually supported his outlaw administration in its destructively dishonest conduct -- including not only extremist conservatives but also politically-calculating democrats -- need not hang their heads or avert their eyes now. What they can and ought to do is join the increasing numbers of Americans who are demanding that impeachment proceedings be initiated as soon as possible. Members of the Bush Administration responsible for the blatant lies and self-serving manipulations that have fanned the flames of disaster from Iraq to New Orleans must be prosecuted as our laws require. We must insist on this. Furthermore, we must not allow these disgracefully unpatriotic public servants to be pardoned by any future president as Gerald Ford did for Richard Nixon. Please call or write your government representatives and help get the scoundrels out of government and in prison where they belong. Do not allow the subject to be changed, do not be distracted. The time to act is now. Take back your country.
- Viggo Mortensen
www.percevalpress.com/home.html
Impeach, Remove, Jail
In the often and rightly quoted words of Bill Clinton, "There's nothing wrong with America that can't be fixed by what's right with America." We see now how individuals and groups around the country continue to act in any way they can to help their fellow citizens in Louisiana, Mississippi and other devastated places near the Gulf of Mexico. They refuse to stand idly by and wait for President Bush and his morally-bankrupt, pirate administration to respond in an appropriately urgent and compassionate manner to the escalating agony and desperation of our fellow citizens. As we know, this agony and desperation was caused in large part by a near complete absence of adequate federal government funding, preparedness, and leadership. We the people will continue to help Americans and non-Americans alike, with or without the participation or approval of George W. Bush and his Neo-Conservative cohorts. While it is true that what is most important right now is to rescue, feed, house, and in any way possible care for those immediately affected by the disaster, it is equally true that in the long run those directly responsible for aggravating the tragic situation must be held accountable. The mounting evidence of the Bush administration's criminal mismanagement of the nation, as well as its consistently arrogant disregard for our planet's people and natural environments must be confronted immediately. Those who voted for Bush last year, or who have continually supported his outlaw administration in its destructively dishonest conduct -- including not only extremist conservatives but also politically-calculating democrats -- need not hang their heads or avert their eyes now. What they can and ought to do is join the increasing numbers of Americans who are demanding that impeachment proceedings be initiated as soon as possible. Members of the Bush Administration responsible for the blatant lies and self-serving manipulations that have fanned the flames of disaster from Iraq to New Orleans must be prosecuted as our laws require. We must insist on this. Furthermore, we must not allow these disgracefully unpatriotic public servants to be pardoned by any future president as Gerald Ford did for Richard Nixon. Please call or write your government representatives and help get the scoundrels out of government and in prison where they belong. Do not allow the subject to be changed, do not be distracted. The time to act is now. Take back your country.
- Viggo Mortensen
www.percevalpress.com/home.html
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