The cool thing about the cafe is we can pretend we’re cool even if we’re not. But 3 dollar bills are fine for me. I’ll it to get out of jail and pay my rent for Marvin Gardens.
True, Albert is the height of cool, even if he was chewing on a piece of firewood a few minutes ago. When I questioned him as to whether that was really tasty, he replied, “bugger off.”
I suppose I get cool points for being one of his (ineffective) minions.
Luna, Imogen and I opted for a more traditional breakfast of toast with peanutbutter.
There are probably lots of nice insects in that firewood and he doesn’t care to share.
Might be worse if he shared — Hopeful brings in acorns to eat and leaves the shells for me which I, of course, find by stepping on them in my bare feet.
This clearly a staged picture of Albert – standing with at least one eye open and chin lifted off a horizontal surface?! Is it Photoshopped, or exactly how many volts did you zap the slug bunny with?
Love the frog on the bench. I needed a laugh gang. having been feeling very blue and angry these past couple of weeks. I have a funny feeling it has alot to do with quitting smoking but I am kind of surprised by it as it’s been almost four months since I quit and that was very easy. Humph.
Thanks SN but I cannot take any of that because of other medications I am on. I know it will pass but I feel on the verge of tears, especially today. UGH! I hate feeling so out of control.
Tiny NOMB thought: Aloha, this is probably the worst of it. Nicotine withdrawal often sets off a kind of depression. From start to finish, that averages about 6 months, with the worst of it in the middle, months 3 & 4 . . .and that’s where you are. But you are closer to the end than the beginning. It often feels worse as you begin to really get that nicotine need moving out of your system– leaving a person tired, despondent, low energy, hard to make decisions. But this is passing!
Doing stuff to make you laugh and feel good is just the perfect thing. Pamper yourself if you possibly can – you deserve it. You’ve come so far; that’s really admirable.
soooooooooo much. I had such an easy time quitting after my TIA’s that this just kind of blind sided me. I have absolutely no desire to smoke but man the angry/sad stuff just this past week….whew! I am also weaning off an antianxiety drug called Lexapro so I am sure that has something to do with it too. Thanks again. Now I am going to go cry for no reason…lol!
Yes, going off the Lexapro + the months past smoking stuff together could be a double challenge. You might be having side effects from that which your doc could help.
Hear! Hear! Ann was one of a kind. I was a Texan for 20 years or so, and she was one of the people who made it bearable. Molly Ivins, a long time friend of Ann Richards, tells some great stories about Ann. She tells them much better than I, so I’ll try and track them down post a link to them.
Remember her crack about George W.H. Bush: “He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.”
To Ann Richards! Lower the Lone Star and lift a cold one. She would have wanted it that way.
I am posting my design for the AIDS WALK I am doing the first week of October. I am raising funds for much needed charities and services here in the Austin area.
Andi and Cabin girl have been sweet enough to donate and also 1 anonymous donor. I appreciate all the gifts so far and none are too small. Every bit helps. I am doing this to remember the loved ones we have lost and to honor those living with HIV & AIDS. If you click on the design, it will take you to my donations page.
Can’t come in and play… lots of vertigo/ear stuff hit me today and although I’m feeling much better it’s leaving a lingering headache/swoozey feeling and some depth perceptions issues I have always haed seems to a bit more exacerbated today. aKA I’m a bit more “blonde” today LOL.
Tried to answer posts in diary and head is sswimming. Feeling better than I was this late aftrernoon.
DJ, this is serious. What you have are clearly antibiotic resistant Ear Monkeys. The tipoff is the beady eyes. The only cure is exorcism. Good Luck and God Bless.
All others will have to pay an uncoolness charge of $7.50.
I’ll only pay if you’ll take three-dollar-bills.
I’m terminally uncool.
The cool thing about the cafe is we can pretend we’re cool even if we’re not. But 3 dollar bills are fine for me. I’ll it to get out of jail and pay my rent for Marvin Gardens.
because there is the coolness-by-osmosis factor.
keres = lives with Albert = cool
True, Albert is the height of cool, even if he was chewing on a piece of firewood a few minutes ago. When I questioned him as to whether that was really tasty, he replied, “bugger off.”
I suppose I get cool points for being one of his (ineffective) minions.
Luna, Imogen and I opted for a more traditional breakfast of toast with peanutbutter.
There are probably lots of nice insects in that firewood and he doesn’t care to share.
Might be worse if he shared — Hopeful brings in acorns to eat and leaves the shells for me which I, of course, find by stepping on them in my bare feet.
I too have been blessed by the generosity of my pets, and I have the scars to prove it.
I wish I could post the chewing and digging sounds that he’s making.
You could make an Albert podcast! 🙂
What exciting vacation things did you do today?
LOL … it’s been great.
It was rainy here today so a lazy day … 🙂
How’s your week going?
My week was as uninteresting as other week but a bit wetter.
I looked in a bunch of places for an old mic/headset I used to have, but I can’t find it. It may not have made the move to Australia.
If I don’t find it, I’ll pick up one next time I’m out and do a Albert podcast sometime in the near future.
This clearly a staged picture of Albert – standing with at least one eye open and chin lifted off a horizontal surface?! Is it Photoshopped, or exactly how many volts did you zap the slug bunny with?
What I want to know, is just whose hand is inside that really attractive Albert puppet?
and in honor of our sleeping host, dinner will be ice cream and pimento cheese sandwiches.
No Tang sandwiches?
Ew. Don’t tell me there’s mayo on those.
Nah. Wonder bread and marshmellow fluff. And the Tang, of course.
BTW, did you know Tang comes in flavors other than orange?
I didn’t even know Tang was still around.
I wonder what at what age tang no longer equals outer space.
Tang means “unacceptably high spike in blood sugar.” I used to like it a lot, but then I used to be about 20 years old.
Despite the cachet of the astronauts — like many other things.
Love the frog on the bench. I needed a laugh gang. having been feeling very blue and angry these past couple of weeks. I have a funny feeling it has alot to do with quitting smoking but I am kind of surprised by it as it’s been almost four months since I quit and that was very easy. Humph.
I’ve heard the same thing. Try some St. John’s Wort or Sam-E.
Thanks SN but I cannot take any of that because of other medications I am on. I know it will pass but I feel on the verge of tears, especially today. UGH! I hate feeling so out of control.
If you have high-speed I can send you a 15 second video my son shot that will make you laugh. I’ve watched it like 10 times and I laugh every time.
That would be great! I am at work right now but I would love to have it waiting in my emil when I get home.
alohaleezy at sbcglobal dot net
Thanks friends!
Tiny NOMB thought: Aloha, this is probably the worst of it. Nicotine withdrawal often sets off a kind of depression. From start to finish, that averages about 6 months, with the worst of it in the middle, months 3 & 4 . . .and that’s where you are. But you are closer to the end than the beginning. It often feels worse as you begin to really get that nicotine need moving out of your system– leaving a person tired, despondent, low energy, hard to make decisions. But this is passing!
Doing stuff to make you laugh and feel good is just the perfect thing. Pamper yourself if you possibly can – you deserve it. You’ve come so far; that’s really admirable.
Aww – aren’t you a sweetie! Remind me to email you when I need a cheerleader. 🙂
soooooooooo much. I had such an easy time quitting after my TIA’s that this just kind of blind sided me. I have absolutely no desire to smoke but man the angry/sad stuff just this past week….whew! I am also weaning off an antianxiety drug called Lexapro so I am sure that has something to do with it too. Thanks again. Now I am going to go cry for no reason…lol!
Yes, going off the Lexapro + the months past smoking stuff together could be a double challenge. You might be having side effects from that which your doc could help.
Evening, folks. It’s raining in Philadelphia again… :/
Sorry about that. But if it was nice out, you’d just be tempted to do something. This way you won’t mind staying in and studying. 😉
Hi Folks!!!! Lift a galss for Ann Richards and cheer her great spirit and courage. I have been in a somber mood all day.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Hear! Hear! Ann was one of a kind. I was a Texan for 20 years or so, and she was one of the people who made it bearable. Molly Ivins, a long time friend of Ann Richards, tells some great stories about Ann. She tells them much better than I, so I’ll try and track them down post a link to them.
Remember her crack about George W.H. Bush: “He was born with a silver foot in his mouth.”
To Ann Richards! Lower the Lone Star and lift a cold one. She would have wanted it that way.
I am posting my design for the AIDS WALK I am doing the first week of October. I am raising funds for much needed charities and services here in the Austin area.
Andi and Cabin girl have been sweet enough to donate and also 1 anonymous donor. I appreciate all the gifts so far and none are too small. Every bit helps. I am doing this to remember the loved ones we have lost and to honor those living with HIV & AIDS. If you click on the design, it will take you to my donations page.
Can’t come in and play… lots of vertigo/ear stuff hit me today and although I’m feeling much better it’s leaving a lingering headache/swoozey feeling and some depth perceptions issues I have always haed seems to a bit more exacerbated today. aKA I’m a bit more “blonde” today LOL.
Tried to answer posts in diary and head is sswimming. Feeling better than I was this late aftrernoon.
XOXOXOX <— always typo-free 😀
oh and YES… Mr. Damnit is insisting I actually return to the doctors and undergo the freaking tests and hearing stuff…
I think maybe standing outside last night in the cold wind did a number on my ear.
But… it’s for Peace! 🙂
uhh Mr. Damnit said, “fuck peace, go do the tests Doc. B wants you to have”.
It sucks living with a hockey player LOL
I figured out what I have wrong with my erars!!
Ear MONKEYS!!
DJ, this is serious. What you have are clearly antibiotic resistant Ear Monkeys. The tipoff is the beady eyes. The only cure is exorcism. Good Luck and God Bless.
Thanks Teach!
I think it might be due to hearing too much American tv and “news”… LOL