Today with Lou

2009-10-08T16:20:00.000-04:00

This is delightful.

2009-10-05T16:18:00.002-04:00

So, I think that my blogger site is going to go away in favor of wordpress. I hate to leave a good friend, so maybe I'll keep both. There are a bunch of things that are easier about blogger - uploading photos for one. I'll be thinking on it.

Anyway, here's my progress on Rosamund:

2009-10-02T16:37:00.003-04:00

Cat in the Hat? No, Bitch in a Box!

I put this box on my couch to keep my cat, Eli, from getting on it.

We don't like each other very much. Look how evil she's looking.

2009-10-02T13:43:00.001-04:00

I am stressed the F out!

But this baby goat is making me feel better. Go, go, go!

2009-09-29T17:23:00.002-04:00

The Best Job I Ever Had...

Everyone's heard the CPB/NPR/PBS story before, so I won't repeat it. It's all about the mission. And then, there's also the Tiny Desk concert series, which is absolutely brilliant.

2009-09-29T14:34:00.004-04:00

Looking for a little inspiration...

I stumbled upon a whole lot. This is a big birthday year and I'm thinking about getting my house in order (literally and figuratively). I think that there are signs all around me that that is, indeed, what I should be doing. For instance, I keep bumping into things and people (I need new glasses this year, too) that make me stop and examine how and who I am in the world. Here's some stuff that's giving me good pause right now:

- The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

- Bikram Yoga. It gives me so much peace, I'm not sure why I don't do it more. That's about to change, as I'm taking the 30 day challenge starting October 1!

More later...

2009-09-29T12:23:00.002-04:00

This new template sucks. I am looking for another one. So sad that the original design was deleted yesterday.

2009-09-28T15:27:00.002-04:00

I KNOW!

“They try to paint the picture that I was this downtrodden, ugly girl who was unpopular in school and in life, and then I got this role and now I’m awesome,” says the actress. “But the truth is that I’ve been awesome, and then I got this role.”

This is Gabby Sidibe talking about people confusing her with the role she plays in the movie-I-can't-wait-to-see, Precious. If you haven't heard about it, you better look it up.

2009-09-28T12:50:00.002-04:00

I wish I had a hound dog, or an orangutan.

Or both.

2009-09-25T12:09:00.000-04:00

I have a leetle shopping problem.

- Image from AssistOn

Like, why, for instance, would I need to buy these crayons? There's no rational reason. I suppose it's a good thing I can't speak Japanese ... yet.

2009-09-25T10:29:00.005-04:00

New WIPs!

I've three on the needles right now. Another EZ Tomten jacket for my cousin Jacob. Got to do finishing this weekend so I can send it off in time for his birthday. I fear it won't fit him if I wait for Christmas. Pix coming.

Then, the Rosamund Cardigan. I bought the yarn for this at Stitches Midwest, but not on purpose. I wanted to make the Alpaka Tunic. I looked at the instructions, though, and well... TLDNR. I'm through the collar and the first button hole. Pix coming on Monday.

Then there's this beauty, the Swiss Cheese scarf in Kauni yarn. I love that stuff!

2009-09-24T17:37:00.002-04:00

Yes, I went there.

To Stitches Midwest, that is. We had a VERY fun time - I laughed so much that weekend. And, I learned a lot and bought even more. The main thing I learned is this:

Just because you knit it doesn't mean you should wear it.

You know who you are.

Here are photos of Cousin Deb and Auntie Eunice (I didn't let them photograph me.)

2009-09-23T12:01:00.000-04:00

On the run.

2009-09-22T16:23:00.002-04:00

Autumn. I can't get enough. For some reason, rather than feeling like things are over, or that we should be preparing for hibernation, I find I've more energy and feel clearer as summer droops away and fall arrives crisp and fresh.

I know it's not really autumnal, but R.T. Smith's Illumination brings me to fall, somehow. I think it's that this is the time when every green thing and flower seems brighter and flashier, wanting us to pay attention and be grateful -- green fervor, that's it. The impatients on my front stoop will not quit. I've never seen them so pink and so green, and the ivy... oh, the ivy. I felt last week that it might grab me up. Anyway, here's to fall, and here's the poem:

As if some monk
bored in the cold scriptorium
had let his quill
wander from the morning Gospel,

two tendrils of wisteria
have scrolled their green fervor
into the weave of a wicker
deck chair

to whisper with each spiral,
every sweet leaf
and dew sparkle,
Brother, comewith us, come home.

Thanks, R.T. Smith.

2009-09-22T14:01:00.000-04:00

And another one to watch:

Bronx Princess Trailer from Yoni Brook on Vimeo.

2009-09-21T13:35:00.002-04:00

This is where my sister lives and does amazing work:

I can't wait to put visuals to the narratives I have in my head from listening to her.

2009-09-18T17:00:00.000-04:00

What's age appropriate?

I'm 30+, so is it wrong for me to buy this:

If it is, please stop me from going to this site and sending them my billing information. Thanks.

2009-09-16T17:05:00.003-04:00

"Everyday I do something that makes me cooler in everyone's eyes"--Pooja, 9.16.09 @ 4:06pm

My colleague Pooja just said that. I think she meant "crazier", not "cooler". For instance, right now, she's in my office playing a George Michael (really? yes.) song on her iPhone in the mistaken belief that I won't reach across my desk and punch her right in her face.

2009-09-16T16:07:00.000-04:00

Oh, and this.

- Image from Paper Jam Press. Go there and buy something.

2009-09-16T14:48:00.002-04:00

And that brings me to this point...

What ever happened to nuance?

Seriously, protesters, Kanye, Serena. How about we all start coming strong with some thoughtful repartee, some manners? I've about had it.

2009-09-16T13:47:00.000-04:00

Oh, Field Negro. You find the greatest stuff.

-See the post here.

2009-09-16T10:30:00.000-04:00

Do you know Bud Caddell?

You should. He finds the most interesting things and collects them on his site. He always, as in the case of the photo above, links to where you can see the original source. I heart Bud.

2009-09-15T14:47:00.000-04:00

I am not a crazy person.

Even though I just bought these.

-Photo from Wired Magazine

At least I don't have an ankle tattoo ... yet. Shut up.

2009-09-14T11:37:00.001-04:00

This is another film I'm waiting to see, The Curse of The Methuselah Tree:

- Image from Windfall Films

From the site: “I am not part of history. No. History is part of me.” This is the story of the oldest living thing on earth and its unique view of human civilisation. With narration and specially-commissioned poetry by Roger McGough.

This original film combines beautifully shot footage of Methuselah, the 26-foot bristlecone pine, with reconstructions of the thousands of years it has witnessed. But what if such a witness could speak? For the first time this 4,643-year-old is given his own voice.

Hear the tree’s perspective on passing of ancient civilisations, the settlement of America by Europeans and the testing of atom bombs 100 miles away in the Nevada desert.

2009-09-14T11:37:00.000-04:00

FYI, I refuse to comment on Kate Spade's new clothing line. There's too much chatter already. If I WERE going to say something, it would be nice. But, that's all I'm going to say.

2009-09-10T16:48:00.002-04:00

The jokes just keep on coming.

So, I'm listening to talk radio in my office, and they're doing man on the street intercepts in Joe Wilson's district to ask folks what they thought about his outburst during the President's address. So the last respondent, one Mr. Mark Marshall, said:

"I think he was right. You got to call a spade a spade."

Blink.

2009-09-10T12:19:00.003-04:00

Good weekend coming up. First, Stitches Midwest and company for the trip out to Schaumburg.

Second, there's also:

I hope I have grocery money left by Monday.

2009-09-10T12:03:00.004-04:00

Packaging!

- from Design Year Book

One of my favorite things, and the reason why my Etsy store is languishing -- still trying to find the right way to present and deliver the wares. Maybe I'll sort that all out this weekend. Right now, I'm loving the packaging for ChariTeas that I saw on Design Year Book. You should check it out.

2009-09-09T16:26:00.003-04:00

Not as held together as the original Blueprint, but I'm liking it anyway.

It's harder and harder to reinvent yourself when you're this far down the road -- the 11th release. But, is that even necessary? Why not (as he does a bit on this one) reach out and embrace pop-ness? (I don't mean pop music, I mean pop culture.)

2009-09-08T23:23:00.002-04:00

I'm not going to say anything about his politics or rhetoric. This is strictly business, and seeing as my business is what it is, I have got to know WHO is advising this man? Seriously? It's like his message strategy (and I'm talking content, vehicle, and delivery) is being developed as an 8th grade speech class project. Eeesh. It almost hurts my feelings.

- Image from The Field Negro

2009-09-08T23:15:00.003-04:00

Got a new camera, and it's GOOD. No more pictures like this:

That's the baby sweater I made for my soon-to-be cousin. She's living in my cousin Jana's belly right now, but I can't wait to meet her ... and take beautiful pictures of her. Bokeh, here I come!

2009-09-08T23:12:00.002-04:00

I hate when I do this.

There's an awesomely talented artist out there, and I want to buy this print. Someone sent me the link to her work, and in my valiant attempt to do one thing right today, I decided to clean out my inbox and discarded the message! Argh! Can anyone help me? I want this print hanging in my home office by month's end!

2009-09-08T23:03:00.002-04:00

This is a good way to live.

-Anthony Burrill

And it'll be a better poster when it's hanging on my wall. If it ever comes back in stock, let's all buy it here.

2009-09-03T14:14:00.003-04:00

Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Tomten. FTW.

Except, it would have to be a pretty big baby.

I still refuse to swatch, so I'm always surprised. There were also many notes on pattern alterations, adding hoods, etc. for the pattern. TLDNR. Now working on an adult sized one. We'll see ...

2009-09-02T11:03:00.001-04:00

Wisdom.

We could all use a little.

I could use a lot.

Here's some:

2009-08-26T12:19:00.001-04:00

Seriously, what in the privileged, lucky, ungrateful hell do I EVER have to complain about.

It can all get done.

It's a grateful day.

2009-08-25T18:39:00.003-04:00

So stressed and sick of other people's stress. When it all gets too much, the best think to do is dance it out.

Or drink.

No, no, dance it out is right.

If I could beat box, that would be an option, too.

Neurosonics Audiomedical Labs Inc. from Chris Cairns on Vimeo.

Thanks, Neurosonics Audiomedical Laboratory.

2009-08-21T18:01:00.002-04:00

2009-08-18T16:26:00.002-04:00

Today I started the Blueprint Cleanse.

It's okay so far. The green juice isn't bad, though I'd heard that some people didn't care for it, but I like the taste of celery and the ingredient list alone made my front butt nervous. The pineapple, apple mint was delicioso. I'm anxious for this evening when I won't have work to distract me. I think it might be safest to go home and go right to bed, but we'll see.

2009-08-14T13:53:00.004-04:00

A cleaner me is on the way.
On the inside. Now I just have to work on my apartment. I ordered The Blueprint Cleanse today:

Yes, I know it was a lot of money, but I spend that much on cheese and yarn in a day, easy. (I am becoming that woman I used to make fun of. Whatevs.) I'm doing it with my friend Pooja, and we will be sparkly clean and shiny (on the inside) by this time next week. I'll also be a size 2. Holla!

2009-08-13T15:08:00.003-04:00

From swissmiss - if you don't agree with the sentiment, at least appreciate the infographics. There's lots to think about here, and so interesting that it's coming from Hellman's.

Hellmann’s - It’s Time for Real from CRUSH on Vimeo.

2009-08-10T15:34:00.004-04:00

I start juice fast next week. Yuck... I mean, yay.

This is a donut ice cream sandwich. Photo from newyorkshitty.com. Read the whole story of its deliciousness here. I kind of want one.

2009-08-03T11:13:00.002-04:00

We are beautiful animals.

Total steal from BoingBoing, but it's worth a repeat. This is Bobby McFerrin at the World Science Festival in 2009, showing the power of the pentatonic scale. It's interesting to me that we're so familiar with the pentatonic scale, whether or not we're musicians (these people weren't) and how our expectations can make us connected and musical. Delightful way to start the day, especially when it's raining and kind of sad outside. Enjoy.

World Science Festival 2009: Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale from World Science Festival on Vimeo.

2009-07-31T11:47:00.000-04:00

Today is a good day.

2009-07-23T17:07:00.004-04:00

Perfect.

(photo: Chicagoist)

I've had good days before. I've had great days before. I've done stuff that's not half bad. I ain't never done nothing perfect. Hats off to Matt Buehrle. It's been 5 years since an MLB perfect game and over EIGHTY since the Sox had one.

2009-07-22T15:15:00.003-04:00

Math is hard.

Not really, actually. I love algebra, and I'll be the first to say that Excel makes me almost giddy. My math problem is less about the calculating than it is the visualizing -- that is, when you have to do the math in 3D. Maybe I'm too impatient to get sewing, but I'm sick of figuring out how to resize the DS Drunk Love quilt.

So, I ain't doing it no more. Luckily for me, there are plenty of other quilts in the book that are easy to resize. Like this one:

I'm using the Drunk Love colors - taxi cab yellow and lemon yellow with a turquoise back, so it should be interesting. I've got about 44 more squares to cut before I get to sewing!

2009-07-22T15:09:00.003-04:00

Hey, You GUUUUUUUYYYYYS!

Thanks to Ta-Nehisi for letting us all know that THE ELECTRIC COMPANY (the original GOOD one) is on Hulu. Luvs.

2009-07-22T15:03:00.002-04:00

Two great tastes that go great together.

First there was Reese's. Then there was M.C. Hammer ... and Darth Vader.

I'll post some original content next week. For now, though, you can't touch this. Peace.

2009-07-21T14:50:00.001-04:00

This is just what you need today.

You are welcome.

2009-07-14T17:09:00.001-04:00

Alleluia, Chicago (or anyone else with a tastebud).

Frango is Back.

2009-07-14T11:41:00.004-04:00

This could explain a lot about my life. I'll be downloading old statements all day looking for the error.

Image via: Consumerist
See the post here.

2009-07-13T15:16:00.004-04:00

Is $40 too much?

No. (Photo from Zingerman's, aka, the best deli in the universe.)

One of the best ever foodie magazines, Saveur (a less intimidating title would probably increase circulation - I tell everyone I know to pick up this mag!) has a recipe for the pimento cheese burger in their latest email newsletter. I love Saveur and have made many of their recipes over the years. But, on this one, I call, pshaw! All one need do is ring up Zingerman's and order oneself a perfectly delicious crock of their pimento cheese. It's delicious. It cost me $40 to get mine (shipping was expensive because of the method I chose. I was hungry.) I was, sadly, unable to savor the cheese as it was intended and with my office door closed, ate the whole thing with a spoon, directly from the crock, on the same day I received it. A second order is on the way.

2009-07-13T12:15:00.004-04:00

Dunzo, Babetto!

Picture from knittingdaily.com
Finished the Koigu version (worth roughly $8,712.14 by my calculations - that stuff ain't cheap.) Then I was sewing. Pix as soon as my camera is fixed, but one is a made up log cabin pattern of chocolate brown and lilac (it looks better than it sounds) and one Drunk Love by Denyse Schnmidt! I'm on a roll!

2009-07-08T11:37:00.001-04:00

That voice.

Rainy and grey today. This is perfect.

2009-07-07T15:09:00.003-04:00

I KNEW IT!

I was wondering if I was the only one. Alyssa Rosenberg, where have you been all my life? Never mind, now I know where you are - on my RSS forever.

I love The Transformers - at least the idea of them that I remember from when I was a kid. Anything robot is cool as far as I'm concerned. So, yeah, maybe I have an ax (not axe, that's the body spray ... and it's for boys) to grind since the movies haven't yet lived up to my nostalgia. And, okay, more than a couple of folks told me to get over the racist Transformers. But, I'm not the only one who was a bit put off, okay? So, here's a link to Alyssa's article that I sent to everyone who called me out. It's a good read. They'll thank me later. I get so tired of enlightening people all the time!

2009-07-02T14:51:00.000-04:00

Happy Fourth of July ... and belated Canada Day!

2009-07-01T13:01:00.002-04:00

Stupid Lottery.

Annual Marimekko Sale is on like Donkey Kong, and I am poor as a pancake. (Shout to you, Ed!) I'm going to give up lotto and try nickel slots. Here's the link to the sale site, and here are some of my favorites:

2009-07-01T12:21:00.003-04:00

Matt Taibbi has always been a favorite.

And I quote:
"[Goldman Sachs] is a great vampire squid [picture that! Sceery!]wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money."

Yowza. Owie! Anyway, the article in Rolling Stone is pretty interesting and worth a read.

2009-06-25T17:34:00.005-04:00

These are ads I love.

Seen on the photographer Fubiz
You've got to see other work by the photographer, too. Amazing.

I never thought being smart wasn't cool -- that's not nerd, that's word.

2009-06-25T12:53:00.000-04:00

Oh, Technorati. Is this thing on?
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2009-06-24T14:27:00.004-04:00

Oh, my damn. Seriously?

Photo: AP Photo/Paramount Pictures

Why am I surprised that this stuff still happens? One of them HAS A GOLD TOOTH? For realz? I'm not saying The Transformers blew a chance for an Oscar with this one--it is what it is, fun, blow-uppy and explosion-y. Bay could have left this out, is all I'm saying. Argh.

2009-06-24T13:58:00.002-04:00

Was there a RHNJ reunion show?

How did I not know this? I am devastated. I will console myself with cheese.

2009-06-23T16:27:00.002-04:00

This is quite clever, I think:

Save Your Logo presentation in English from Save Your Logo on Vimeo.

2009-06-23T15:15:00.000-04:00

Don't call it a comeback.
Or, okay, you could. Weekend in OH, then training on Monday... I'm beat. AND, parents coming to visit this Saturday. It'll be good when they get here, but until then, I'm freaking out about cleaning, and finishing master knitter certification before the end of the month. That's right, I said it. Master Knitter. I am becoming the person I used to make fun of.

2009-06-23T11:35:00.000-04:00

I would like a real life version of this, please:

2009-06-19T16:23:00.002-04:00

Sad for Nadal.

And me, since I had plans to make Wimbledon this year. I do like Andy Murray, too, I guess.

2009-06-16T15:49:00.004-04:00

Excellent Read.

I 100% believe that, as they say at Paper Source, one should do something creative everyday. Making cookies, okay. Making excuses doesn't count.

2009-06-16T14:22:00.002-04:00

Smirnoff Ice? Come on.
It was hot. You threw down some plastic and waited for the sprinklers to come on, you were there, whatever. If it was so hot, though, why did you all wear your hoodies to the partay?

2009-06-12T16:07:00.001-04:00

Last One.
I love robots.

Play This Game

2009-06-12T15:05:00.002-04:00

Song Stuck In My Head.

I usually hate it when that happens, but sometimes I think they get there for a reason.

Everybody's glad

Because our silent fear and dread is gone

Freedom, you see, has got our hearts singing so joyfully

Just look about

You owe it to yourself to check it out

Can't you feel a brand new day?

Can't you feel a brand new day?

Can't you feel a brand new day?

Can't you feel a brand new day?

Everybody be glad

Because the sun is shining just for us

Everybody wake up

Into the morning into happiness

Um-hmm!

2009-06-12T11:03:00.004-04:00

Damned Weekend.

So much to do, so little time. I had planned to spend some time cleaning my disgusting apartment and whatnot, but then, these delightful women put this photo on their blog today:

Now, I'll have to spend some time plotting out how to do the age-old ripple crochet afghan with all them colors!

My other weekend project was supposed to be hauling out this book:

Summer seems to have finally come to Chicago, and I need some dresses and skirts. Macy's was out of size giganticonormous, so I thought I'd whip up a few. What to do? What to do? If I haul out the sewing machine tonight, the weekend'll for sure be spent getting halfway through 8,000 projects. Maybe I should just take the time to plan out my projects so there's not 8,000 going at once. Oh, and clean my apartment.

2009-06-11T15:25:00.002-04:00

I have been sick.

Hives, to be exact. And all kinds of allergies. Feeling better now, but that's despite the nasty weather and my confusion at work. This always cheers me up:

2009-06-05T11:14:00.002-04:00

Sister, I'm Doing It For Myself.

I got inspired to act by some cool ladies this week.

First, Laurie wrote: It sure is hard to break that life-on-layaway habit.

Right on. See her writing here. It's the post from May 27th.

Then, this morning, just after I got off the phone talking about the very same thing with a colleague, I read this chica, who always gets it right.

I have some work to do this weekend.

2009-06-03T14:31:00.003-04:00

Mr. Foster has big plans.

Almost done with the body - just need ears and a tail (I'll embroider the eyes, etc. later)

Next I'm on to the union suit and smoking (!) jacket (Bottom left in the picture). Classy! Mr. Foster is also in the process of developing a couple of interesting projects for the summer. It's getting me appropriately excited.

2009-06-03T11:19:00.007-04:00

Insomnia is kind of getting on my nerves.

What is the deal with the Chivas Regal 18 commercial? It came on 1500 times last night... and it's kind of smug.

Speaking of commercials: Dr. Pepper. So far, Dr. Love, Dr. Dre. Okay. I'd like to see the following "doctors", too!

Dr. Bombay, Dr. Bombay! Emergency! Come right away!

from: harpiesbizarre.com

Dr. J!

from: espn.com

Dr. Who!

from: latimes.com

Dr. Ruth! (I met her once in the elevator at a hair salon in NYC. She's quite nice. Maybe she likes Dr. Pepper. Who knows?

from: dailygamecock.com

Dr. Hibbert!

from: virginmedia.com

2009-06-02T16:54:00.006-04:00

By Way of Explanation.

One of my friends asked me what the wedding quilt was "supposed" to look like. I think they were curious and not trying to be mean. Here's a picture of the design as it appeared on Purl Bee.

Here are the drawings I made to try to suss out how I'd do it only in green.

And this:

This is the color layout they provided:

2009-06-02T16:02:00.001-04:00

Seriously.

2009-06-02T12:24:00.001-04:00

Shirley Feeney, I need you.

I wish Shirley Feeney were here to sing me that song about the ant (High Hopes?) moving that rubber tree plant. I could use it today.

2009-06-01T14:45:00.003-04:00

Damned Wedding Quilt.

Which is not to say that I hope someone's wedding is damned. Quite the contrary. Just that the quilt I'm making is deceptively difficult. One of the things that bugs me about quilting in general is the degree of cutting precision required. I like to square up after I'm done with a block, but so many patterns have me do it at the beginning, middle, beginning-middle, end-middle, end, and then once again for good measure. Yick.

So, I was hesitant to start Purl Bee's modern wedding quilt for one of my colleagues. All that cutting. See?

Top is all sewn up and back is ready, too. Now, for the problem I didn't forsee -- the batting. The choice of quilting thread. Both wrong. I've only done about half a yard of quilting, lengthwise, and maybe three inches across width-wise, but that doesn't mean it's going to be any easier to pick that stuff out. Oh, yeah? The batting? Organic cotton fusible - I never used it before... and won't ever again. Fusible is too permanent. I need to be able to smoosh things around. Now, I know.

2009-05-27T12:34:00.002-04:00

A couple of things for today.

1) I think people who spend a lot of time reminding you how hard they work are getting it wrong.

2) A great quote from yesterday: "And that's the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does, too." (Khalid Housseini, The Kite Runner) I say, amen.

3) I may very well have a reverse tapeworm. How else to explain my front butt?

4) If my life were Star Trek, I'm not entirely sure I wouldn't be a red shirt.

5) Being extra tired, not having a spicy late nite meal, makes for crazy dreams. Mine last night was that I was on a new business pitch team with Tina Fey and Juan Epstein from Welcome Back Kotter. Weird.

6) Not everyone has a redeeming quality--sometimes they're just redeeming moments.

2009-05-26T15:47:00.008-04:00

Busted Weekend. Full of work, work and more work. Then, laundry. Then, I wanted to do something relaxing for me, so I started on this:

But then, this dog

was all up in my grill asking me what I was doing making a monkey of all things. I was all, whatevs, biotch. I need to chillax. So, I kept going.

But then, this cat

Was like, "Fool? This dog be hungry and he lonely, too, 'cuz you always at work. And I hate you." My cat's grammar is atrocious, but she also bites my feet whenever I walk by, so I listen to what she says. But, I did sneak a peek at this book

And I started making some stuff... more later.

2009-05-21T15:56:00.002-04:00

I don't think everyone understands the meaning of the word "riff". Its level of use in my daily life (not by me) is kind of getting on my nerves.

2009-05-17T15:03:00.002-04:00

Now, THAT's what I'm talking about.

Read this about knitting a whole village! Love it.

2009-05-14T13:12:00.003-04:00

Seriously?
Is LOST really about the Bible? Or maybe it's drawing from other creation narratives? Maybe it's the Old Gods who keep fighting the same fight over and over - is man good, is he corrupt? What is faith? This is giving me a headache. I can't wait to see people fall in the muddy water on Wipeout!

2009-05-13T11:33:00.002-04:00

One day I'm going to post something original.

For the time being, I'm not going to feel bad about re-posting things I want to remember.

2009-05-12T15:20:00.003-04:00

This has been a hard week.

It's interesting how people become less and agreeable, the more work there is to do. Cookie monster puts it all in perspective. I guess I wouldn't necessarily want to be an opthamologist, either!

2009-05-06T14:52:00.002-04:00

Sometimes I wonder what I'm doing with my life.

I kind of want to be a zookeeper instead.

2009-05-04T12:22:00.001-04:00

Oh, T-Mobile, you minx!

The folks at BuzzFeed got it right - brand-sponsored public singing and dancing. That's right, but why do I love it so? Mayhap I'm addicted to bright-siding.

2009-04-30T15:48:00.000-04:00

Thank you.

I'm kind of over it, too.

2009-04-21T11:39:00.004-04:00

My Marrow is Awesome!

The recipient of my bone marrow is out of the hospital! Hooray! I wish other of my attributes were as mighty and powerful as my bone marrow. (Like organizational skills, self-confidence, patience, etc.)

2009-04-16T12:24:00.002-04:00

Hey, I love Kristin Chenoweth.

That's all I have to say. She's on NPR right now.

2009-04-15T19:26:00.002-04:00

I'm not the only one.

I post about these sum' bitches all the time -- or at least it feels like I do. Now, BoingBoing has fun facts (?) about the scary critters. Oh, I hate hate hate hate hate hate them. They make my skin crawl. And, they can live for seven years? Oh, Mother!

2009-04-13T15:15:00.002-04:00

National Library Week.

And in honor of that, I'm going to get to reading... and NOT for work. For me. I was sad to read about the founder of Banned Books Week passing away this week. There's excuse not to take advantage that exists at the public library. We have awesome ones here in Chicago!

2009-04-13T09:59:00.003-04:00

Yes, that's right.

As I sit in a meeting (again), I'm thinking this morning about fixing some stuff, and doing some of this kind of living.

2009-04-10T11:33:00.002-04:00

Click here for some brown fat.

At first I thought it was an article about me.

2009-04-09T16:24:00.001-04:00

Hipppity Hoppity Easter

JibJab - Chocolate Bunny Attack!
by JibJab

2009-04-08T14:22:00.003-04:00

Lots of good stuff today - the O'Malley Factor, ChiCouture, and Windy City Knitty are dunzo. And just got jazzed seeing this from Russell Davies. It could be the story of anything or anyone. I've been there before -- not today, though, because I'm bringing the fierce (see below).

2009-04-08T11:50:00.002-04:00

New Day.

A little sugar in my bowl, a little Dorothy Parker in my soul. Today, I'm bringing some fierceness:

"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue."

Thanks, Dorothy. And thanks to you, Kelly!

2009-04-07T17:26:00.002-04:00

Worse in Person! Meow, bitches!

I just went to straighten things out with the evil one from the previous post. I should have just pinched her like I said. She was worse in person. Maybe she's just unhappy generally. That would explain some things, as I don't seem to be the only one she's rubbed the wrong way. Anyway, good thing today is Reconciliation Tuesday on the Lenten calendar, because I'm going to need forgiveness for praying for her to trip and chip her tooth on the way home. I know it's wrong, but at least I didn't pray for a brick to fall on her head... okay, I did, but then I took it back.

2009-04-07T15:52:00.003-04:00

Generally nice folk!

Except for this one gal (I was going to say lady, but that's a big generous) who I have to deal with from time to time in the course of some of my work. Why use email to bully people? To me, that's such an oxymoronic (and moronic) thing because a) we all know that people who do it over email are too afraid to do it in person and b) people like me will forward your bad behavior to everyone.

The power of ABW compels me, and it makes me want to give someone a pinch. Hard.