Here I am - somewhat visually stylized - heading for the hotel just a couple of weeks ago. As it turns out, the lens flare effect kind of symbolizes how the sun felt the entire time I was in Hawaii. Somehow, it didn't bother me as much 30+ years and many more pounds ago. Ahhhh, the joys of getting old!
If I can ever get PhotoShop to run on my cpu, I will post some more Hawaii pics soon.
Since I am currently seething with jealousy of those who will attend the Dark Shadows Festival in Tarrytown, NY this year, I decided to dig out an old photo to amuse myself with. This is moi in one of my favorite Halloween costumes standing (thanks to PhotoShop) in front of the beloved staircase in the foyer of the beloved mansion. Oh, dear...I think I hear the faint howl of wolves as the storm begins to brew just off Widow's Hill. Time to head out into that dark, dark night! Muhahahahahaah!
When the Lord made man, all the parts of the body
argued over who would be boss. The brain explained that since he controlled all the parts of the body, he should be boss. The legs argued that since they took man wherever he wanted to go, they should be boss. The stomach countered with the explanation that since he digested all the food, he should be boss. The eyes said that without them man would be helpless, so they should be boss.
Then the asshole applied for the job. The other parts of the body laughed so hard at this that the asshole became mad and closed up.
After a few days...
The brain went foggy, the legs got wobbly, the stomach got ill, and the eyes got crossed and unable to see. They all conceded and made the asshole boss.
This proved that you don't have to be a brain to be boss...just an Asshole.
Helllllooooo...the big news today is - both my dogs now have their very own Blogs...I guess that makes them Blog Dogs (ouch). Okay well, really bad rhymes/puns aside, here are their URL's...
Lexie's IndyPaws Blog
IndyPaws Blog
Ahhhhh, the end of the week from down under (and I do not mean Australia) is officially over ~ bringing to fruition the words we so often use as comfort verbiage...This Too Shall Pass.
I won't go into detail but, I had a hideous, mind numbing and gut wrenching week...which ~ contrary to popular belief ~ I accept as the result of my own series of mistakes as much as anything else. However, I would be dishonest if I didn't mention the fact that if the foundation of the world I call or rather currently call - the workplace - were a bit more solid and a lot more sane, I seriously doubt things would have gotten this far. But hey, who ever said that the milk of human kindness was to be served up at the Casa de la Ding Dong school in good old Soccer Mom Pickup Truck Dad city. I'm no longer expecting a sip or even a glass splashed in my weary face. I am, however, seriously considering purchasing this or another book along these lines as a way to understand just what motivates certain self-acclaimed "difficult" personalities...
I suppose that's really all that needs to be said.
June 6th would have been the 49th anniversary of Bill and Helen. They left the world 40+ years apart...but, are together again.
If you enjoy the beach, excellent beach music and are in or around St. Petersburg, FL, be sure to check out
The Dune Doctor aka Darrell Clanton.
More info and performance schedule at his web site.
Angel of God,
my guardian dear,
To whom God's love commits me here,
Ever this day,
be at my side,
To light and guard,
Rule and guide.
"From infancy to death human life is surrounded by their (the angels) watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united to God."
- from the Catechism of the Catholic Church; 336.
Last time I looked, Nick Nolte was holding his own in the best celebrity mugshot list on RateItAll. I have to admit - he's pretty unforgettable not to mention a dead ringer for Bloom County's Bill the Cat...as easily seen in this composite I found on Google search the other day. For more on the celeb mugshots see the widget and link below.
