Monday, August 4, 2008

Your obituary won't mention you have a huge house and a plasma t.v.

My Grandma used to say "You only get so many words when you're born and once you've used them up...that's it."

She said the same thing about steps too.

"Once they're gone you don't get anymore."

Words and steps, I think she meant that they are the measure of a life.

She was a cool lady.





p.s. and in those last few moments they won't occur to you either.

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Carrie said...

hey guys!

ergoproxy said...

11:01

no not europe I'm waaaaaaaaay over here in Australia
:)

Anonymous said...

Toujours, it's chocolate peanut butter solitude tonight.

Of course, I'm wired and lonely now.

toujours said...

hi there ergooooooooooooo. :)

11:27, that's a very sweet thing to say.

Anonymous said...

Hi L *waves* I can honestly say that today was one of those days where I didn't feel smiley or happy. It happens sometimes.

Anonymous said...

Anon who were you the other night? Or is that a secret?

ergoproxy said...

Hi carrie HI J Hi again BC

goodnight it's me ...anytime you want to chat call by


I'm going to come in periodically to the computer it's too nice sitting outside

Carrie said...

Sorry about that BC, post concert letdown?

Original Punk J said...

Solitude, silence, both can be extremely refreshing sometimes. It's very hard to get one, both, or either. :)

Cupcakes are always good, too. Were they chocolate? Those are the best ones.

I like the rain, but the hail, not so much.

And boring is in the eye of the beholder. Boring's a good thing sometimes, too.

So, glad to see you're back. :)

toujours said...

oh, wired and lonely. :(

if i give you a gentle little shake you can be weird and lonely, is that an improvement?

Anonymous said...

Hi Ergo

Carrie said...

Ergo, when you come back tell me what the weather is like there, I still can't get my head around opposite seasons.

Anonymous said...

It's not a secret. I acted like a goofy teenager under the anonymous name. I was cheap and easy and I loved Carrie for saying hi to me. It was pathetic but amusing.

Bleeding Chaos, you can have some of my chocolate peanut butter cupcakes if you want. It would be virtual so it's super healthy.

Anonymous said...

Weird and lonely fits me better than I choose to admit tonight. ;)

ergoproxy said...

well carrie here is a pic of where I ma sitting outside

I sit in the rocking chair my feet on the stool in the sun


it's very clear blue sky but the air is cool an d there is a chilly breeze.
I'm not rugged up though, light track pants and a t shirt with a light jacket

toujours said...

hello silence. and how has today been for you? share something that made you smile? :)

Carrie said...

Oh, my anon wife!!! Where are we on our honeymoon?

Anonymous said...

Carrie, thanks. A little letdown, but it's about other stuff. I can't explain into words how I feel exactly. Eh. Maybe I'm just tired. I've been feeling that a lot lately.

ergoproxy said...

Hi SD how are you?

ah nice to see you again anon, you could call yourself goofy, then we'll know you :)

Carrie said...

Oooh, Ergo, I want to be there. And I love that type of weather.

Anonymous said...

Carrie, I asked J to to be the maid of blogger. You can decide the honeymoon. Whatever makes you happy. That's all that matters to me. :D

Original Punk J said...

Hi Ergo, hi Silence!

Weird and lonely...yeah, sounds like us, all right. We'll keep you company, Anon. We can be lonely together.

Nobody said...

Sorry if I posted this already, my computer is acting up.

hello toujours and ergoproxy :)

Hm, toujours, I can't think of anything that made me smile. Lol, I don't want to ruin the happy vibe going on.

toujours said...

that looks so very lovely, ergo. what a cozy little corner. :)

Nobody said...

hello J

Anonymous said...

Hi silence. Aw thank you anon *graciously takes cupcake* :)

Carrie said...

Ha! I'm thinking something beachy, with a hut theme, and various indigenous fruits.

toujours said...

well, the day isn't quite over yet, silence. maybe we'll make you smile here on the blog. :)

Carrie said...

And hey sd!

Nobody said...

hello BC, how was the concert?

Nobody said...

i hope so, toujours!

hello carrie

ergoproxy said...

the breeze is coming from the south they have snow in places that don't normally get snow!

I really like this weather too, the sun is lovely and warm.
I'm just making a cup of tea to take out and read some more reader's digest

oh and yesterday this had me in tears laughing

Anonymous said...

Beach, huts, fruit...

translation:

Sunburn, sand rash, bug bites...

I can't wait! It sounds just perfect. Really! 8)

Original Punk J said...

So what kind of maid of blogger/blogmaids gifts are we looking at here? I have to get all these women organized for dress fittings, too. So much to do.

I forgot to ask: which one of you is having those kids? In case I need to order some maternity clothes or something.

BC, maybe tomorrow will be better. *hugs and kisses*

Ergo, I'm quite envious of your outside. It looks so peaceful and quiet.

Carrie said...

Okay! The Mountains then? Or is that bears? Now you have to pick!

Anonymous said...

I agree. So much better, friendlier at night.

toujours said...

well, if you guys are going to have a wedding, then i'd like to volunteer to be the bitter divorced woman sullenly getting drunk in the back.

:D

Carrie said...

Aw, we will save you a place next to the champagne fountain. :)

toujours said...

awww, c'mon! please?

i know i'm not really, bitterly divorced, but i can work on it -- traditions must be upheld!

Anonymous said...

Let's see...
J, I think we need more of a wedding party. Maybe you can recruit some?
I'm thinking a black and blue theme might be nice.
Everyone is invited. The anons too. They are my people, after all.

The kids... well... we have them already. At least as far as I can remember. ;)

Carrie I'd follow you anywhere. (LOL! That sounds do stalker-like.) How about we pick a place at random? Close your eyes and poke a map or out of a hat? I think Amyranth left us enough to afford a honeymoon and childcare.

Carrie said...

Or wait! Are we low rent? It might be MD 20/20, or wait, no, sake if Amy can get us a deal!!

Anonymous said...

Thanks J *hugs*

Silence, it went really well, but I got there late so I only managed to see one band. I was a bit disappointed when their set ended, it was too short and they put on a hell of a show.

toujours said...

yesh!

thanks carrie! :D

i'll go dig out my non-waterproof mascara right now!

:D

Carrie said...

Oooh, black and blue!! Niiiice.

toujours said...

hey, you guys are gonna have cute young waiters at the reception for me to hit on, right?

i don't want to skimp on the full experience...

Carrie said...

Who did you want to see that you missed, Bc? They are now playing my and the anon's wedding.

Amyranth said...

Okay, I'm WAY behind!

A wedding? What?

And I smiled when I got an interview today!

-A

Nobody said...

That sucks, BC, but at least you got to see one band and it was good while it lasted. Do you know the name of the band?

toujours said...

congratulations on getting the interview, amyranth! *fingers crossed!*

Carrie said...

Oh Amy, it's a carryover from the other night, when me and an anon found true love in five minutes, I think?

Carrie said...

And yay on getting the interview, but I'm still pulling for the chocolate factory!!

Amyranth said...

*cheesy grin*

Thanks Teej!

Oh right! The Anon I was representing in your Divorce Proceedings.

Um, I have a boat if you guys wanna get married on it.

And by boat, I mean Canoe.

- Cap'n A.

Amyranth said...

Carrie, if I get this job, it's only 5 blocks away from the chocolate factory! I still win!

-A

Anonymous said...

*scoffs*
It was 5 seconds. Love at first sight. You had me at hello.
(I am laughing way too hard right now!)

Carrie said...

Oh, anon, that's right! See, I'm obviously the man with the forgetting. And yay for closeness to chocolate Amy!

Anonymous said...

Canoe?

translation:
Gondola. My imagination says it will work. I can't sing but I will lip synch. I would insist on wearing the snazzy outfit too.

Original Punk J said...

Ok, so we need more bridesmaids. Amy and Ergo, would the two of you be Anon's bridesmaid/matron? We'll be wearing black and blue (hmm, something sort of twisted about those colors).

Now we need people to stand up with Carrie. Any preferences, Carrie? I figure Entropy will be your best, uh, woman. And BC and Silence, would you two mind being her other two...uh...her other two? :/

Carrie said...

Oh wait, are we all stripey t-shirts and floppy hats now? Man, this wedding keeps changing!!!

Nobody said...

I'm kind of tired so i am going to head off to bed. Have a good night everyone :)

Amyranth said...

No, no darling. It's a canoe.

A Canadian mode of transportation.

Although you can get them either made of wood or clear plastic.

-A

Original Punk J said...

Damn, I forgot.

CONGRATULATIONS AMY! When and what for and all that stuff? Tell us all the details.

Carrie said...

Night Sd!

Amyranth said...

Goodnight Silence!

(I think someone on here needs to get married, and SOON to satisfy this blog's need for frilly, girly things)

-A

ergoproxy said...

oh Amy you got the interview! I hope it goes well, and proximity to the choc factory is a definite plus!

Can I be something for the wedding?

Anonymous said...

That's ok Silence. Even with one band, I had a good time. The band I saw is machine head. I wanted to see them because I heard they were great live, and they did not disappoint. I did praise them too many times so I think I should stop already

Oops, I forgot to say Amy, TJ, thanks for the comments yesterday :)

Carrie, besides MH, I wanted to see five finger death punch, but at the time I arrived at the venue, they were about to be finished with their set, so it was too late.

Amy, congrats on the interview

Amyranth said...

Well, it's just an interview, for a company here. Mostly working the phones, nothing glamourous, but I've already convinced myself that it will be, just because I'm working in the downtown core.

So, here's hopin!

-A

Original Punk J said...

Goodnight Silence, see you tomorrow hopefully!

Anonymous said...

I feel for you J. As relaxed as this joke is, it's still hard to be neutral with the terms.
Black and blue honestly came from the names here. Maybe we can have tan and orange flowers too. Just so we have that poke in the eye every so often.

Carrie said...

Ergo, you are the caterer!!!

ergoproxy said...

Oh J! A Blogsmaid!!!
I'd love too :)

toujours said...

good night silence. i hope you have a smile waiting for you somewhere tomorrow. :)

Amyranth said...

Thank you BC and Ergo!

-A

ergoproxy said...
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Anonymous said...

Amyranth,
I was being creative. When you love someone this way, you make do with what you have. The funny part about what you said is that I'm far from girly or frilly.

Ergoproxy,
If you can label it, you can be it.

Carrie said...

You can be a blogsmaid, but you gotta cater too!

Original Punk J said...

Ergo, you saw my comment then. :D And Carrie wants you to cater, too. You'll be busy!

Amy, was that a hint to Mister? (nudge nudge wink wink)

Anon, poke in the eye about what? What eye? Poking? What'd I miss?

ergoproxy said...

Not a problem carrie I am multi skilled!!

Carrie said...

Yay!

Original Punk J said...

Ergo, Amy and I could help you if you need us to. Although I'd let Amy do the actual cooking. I can set up the buffet line or something.

What's your menu looking like?

Amyranth said...

Anonymous said...

Amyranth,
I was being creative. When you love someone this way, you make do with what you have. The funny part about what you said is that I'm far from girly or frilly.

In that case, whatever the bride wants!

*whips out the newspaper and glue*

Oh, has anyone seen the paints? I need to find out what color a gondola is.

-A

Carrie said...

I want lavendar cookies!!!

Anonymous said...

Goodnight silence. J, nope, I don't mind :)

Anonymous said...

The icons that are here for important reasons I'm too simple to understand. The bloggers get orange and the anons get tan. The colors are a little 'wow' at times.

Amyranth,
No need to go to the trouble. If you're feeling crafty though... decorations would be nice. How much do you charge for that? I have cupcakes and that's abou it.

Original Punk J said...

Cool, BC. :) Do you think Silence will be willing to help?

And we have to have Elena in the wedding somewhere.

And, most importantly: who's going to marry them?

Carrie said...

Well Mayo of course, or a proxy. :)

toujours said...

And, most importantly: who's going to marry them?

mayo, of course. he's the captain of this particular love boat.

Original Punk J said...

Well Mayo of course, or a proxy. :)

Ergo? She's the only "proxy" I know.

*winces at own bad joke*

Oh I see, Anon. Well, hmm, I don't know. But it's your day, you choose whatever you'd like. :)

Anonymous said...

J,
You think of everything! I forgot we need someone to officiate.

Anonymous said...

It's Carrie's day, really. I accept whatever she's willing to offer.
(When she snaps and kills me, no one will be surprised.)

Carrie said...

ha! No decisions!! You have to be the bride! Remember, I asked you, so there ya go, going with stereotypes. :)

Amyranth said...

*pokes her head out from behind the freshly constructed and painted gondola*

Decorations, you say? And the colors are Blue, Black, Tan and Orange?

Alright, round tables at the reception, with tablecloths that are black and blue, alternating tables. There will be alternating placemats as well.
(Black cloth = blue placemat.)

The centerpiece for each table is a hand carved crystal vase with an assortment of orange flowers arranged inside. Tiger Lily, Gerbera Daisy, Dyed Carnation and so forth. The vases will have satiny tan ribbons tied around them.

The flowers for the wedding itself are going to be blue and orange, lilies and bluebells, tied with black satin ribbon.

Anything else?

-A

Carrie said...

Dang, Amy, that's a level of asskickery I haven't experienced before!

toujours said...

amyranth, you need to apply for work with your local wedding planner -- you have skillz!

Amyranth said...

I've thought of it. But up until it's your own day, it's nothing but "when will it be my turn?". After that it's "Goddamn this self-centered bitch."

-A

Carrie said...

I actually wish I had been more self centered, I was too worried about costing anyone too much.

Anonymous said...

Carrie,
You are worth the effort. ;)

Amyranth,
I'm not into weddings at all. I think they're a waste of money. (I am that cheap.) That being said... You just described a detailed wedding based on stupid suggestions. How'd you do that? Maybe this is a future career option for you. This is the coolest faux wedding ever had by a blogger and anon.

Amyranth said...

Oh, um... are any of you fans of Cute Is What We Aim For's Shaant Hacikyan?

His penis is plastered all over ONTD. Vengeful ex.

-A

Original Punk J said...

Amy: uh, WHA?

Carrie said...

Yeah, Amy, I love me some reality tv but that was like a foreign language, and oh, me and anon are sympatico, so I think we're eloping!

Anonymous said...

J, probably. We have to ask them tomorrow :)

ergoproxy said...

Amy what brilliant ideas!

Anonymous said...

To Ponder

some women just have that certain way of explaining things

Amyranth said...

There is a band, called Cute Is What We Aim For.

The lead singer's name is Shaant Hacikyan, and apparently, he screwed around on his girlfriend. And when she found out, she went on livejournal, and posted pictures that he had sent her of himself naked.

What lesson did we learn today kids?

-A

Anonymous said...

Amy, that guy pulled a Pete Wentz?

ergoproxy said...

what is ONTD?

how embarrassing for him, but take pics of your willy and it's a risk you must face

Carrie said...

That Shaant Hacikyan is a fucked up name? :) But, I totally get your point.

ergoproxy said...

aren't Cute australian? or am I thinking of someone else?

Carrie said...

I've got to go to bed guys. Anon, oh sweet anon, until the next time. :)

Amyranth said...

BC, he did a better Pete Wentz than Peen Wentz himself.

Naked as a jaybird.

ONTD is Oh No They Didn't!, an LJ celeb gossip page. Another guilty pleasure.

Ergo, I actually don't know what country their from.

-A

ergoproxy said...

goodnight carrie sweet dreams

Anonymous said...

Goodnight carrie

ergoproxy said...

Oh anon My Cousin Vinny is funny

Anonymous said...

nice way to get revenge, although I wouldn't do it.

Original Punk J said...

Goodnight Carrie, have a good one. :)

Amy, I've heard of the band, and also heard the band, but the penis news...well...not that.

Our lesson is: Do Not Post Naked Pictures of Your Privates in Public.

That guy: what a Wentz!

ergoproxy said...

Oh no they are from New York

toujours said...

good night carrie. :)

feel sorry for that guy, but geez, why did he think his girlfriend needed a pic of his john thomas?

ergoproxy said...

I'm thinking of Kisschasy

Anonymous said...

no, I think the moral of the story is keep all your nakeed pics in a volt!

ergoproxy said...

I have no idea why a guy would think a girl wants a pic of that

ergoproxy said...

or a high voltage vault

ergoproxy said...

Amy how do you find these things?

not that I want to find it, just wondering how you come across them

Anonymous said...

yes, with state of the art security technology

only a male would think a picture of his peen is cute

Original Punk J said...

keep all your nakeed pics in a volt!


Uh. Yeah.

ergoproxy said...

well you could add eyes and say it's an elephant?

Original Punk J said...

only a male would think a picture of his peen is cute


Well, now, it might be. Depends on what it was wearing at the time. ;D

Anonymous said...

Been There done that

toujours said...

imo, it's not art, it's an action toy.

you don't look at the damn thing, you play with it!

Anonymous said...

A volt is awfully small. Maybe a vault?

Anonymous said...

Haha Amy.

Shh, don't tell anyone....


<_<





>_>






<_<




But I saw peen wentz

Anonymous said...

well you could add eyes and say it's an elephant?

ergo, that made me laugh :)

I don't know, what would you say if you get one from your dearest?...ohh baby, you shouldn't have...you're so thoughtful (not)

right anon, excuse my spelling...it's the wines fault

Original Punk J said...

TJ: you said "toy".

*is lost in naughty thoughts*

I wanna play!

I know lots of games, too. ;D

Amyranth said...

Wow, blasted computer.

Okay, I have no idea why guys think it's okay, or COOL to take pictures of the One Eyed Snake, with or without his raincoat.

But it doesn't make it any less funny when they do!

-A

toujours said...

I know lots of games, too. ;D

*hehehehehehehe*

Original Punk J said...

I don't know, Amy, and we don't have any guys around to ask.

Why don't you consult with Mister and get his opinions? Has he ever presented you with a Polaroid Paradise?

ergoproxy said...

I think my hubby would know I'd just laugh

I agree with TJ it's built for action not looks

Amyranth said...

J, nope. He's not... artistically minded? I don't know.

-A

Amyranth said...

I agree with TJ it's built for action not looks

*cackles*

It's basically a meaty syringe.

-A

Anonymous said...

Haha

ergoproxy said...
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Original Punk J said...

Ah well, A. No budding career as a photographer, then.

I'm thinking that's good!

Ergo, you saucy minx! Yeah, NONE of the "bits" are really pretty (ours included), but you gotta look at them SOMEtimes! You know, up close and personal-like. :D

Amyranth said...

And it's funny, people make a big brouhaha about girls without panties, but at least they don't hike their skirts up and spread 'em for the camera!

-A

Anonymous said...

*laughs and shakes head*

Amyranth said...

Ergo, you saucy minx! Yeah, NONE of the "bits" are really pretty (ours included), but you gotta look at them SOMEtimes! You know, up close and personal-like. :D

That's why we call it "Bumpin' Uglies".

Should be the title of MCR's next CD.

-A

Amyranth said...

More wine 1:53?

-A

Original Punk J said...

*snorty laugh*

Meaty syringe. Meaty syringe! I love it!

Thank Heaven there's no needle.

ergoproxy said...

I meant

AMY I don't believe you said that!!!

Anonymous said...

no, that will be called "I'm happily married part deux"

Amyranth said...

:O

Ergo, you know biology as well as any of us!

What does a penis do?

What does a syringe do?

Well, YEAH!

-A

Original Punk J said...

Oh, I can, Ergo. ;)

Amyranth said...

*tosses some salted holy water over her shoulder*

There. Better now?

-A

ergoproxy said...

must go my titoring is here, back in an hour

Amy brilliant idea for album

and at least female bits are slightly more aesthetic.
But displaying any should be kept for private moments

toujours said...

Ergo, you know biology as well as any of us!

What does a penis do?

What does a syringe do?



eah, but one is a bit more fun than the other. ;)

Amyranth said...

and at least female bits are slightly more aesthetic.
But displaying any should be kept for private moments

That's why it comes with it's own wool coat.

-A went there again.

toujours said...

bye ergo, i hope you aren't teaching biology today -- you might not be able to stop giggling. :)

Anonymous said...

Lol Amy. I swear, you should be a stand up comedienne ^_^

Amyranth said...

toujours said...

bye ergo, i hope you aren't teaching biology today -- you might not be able to stop giggling. :)


*BITES ON HER KNUCKLE REALLY HARD*

-A

Original Punk J said...

Later Ergo, have fun titoring today! Hope you don't slip up and say something about bits. heeheehee Love ya!

Anonymous said...

Enjoy titoring Ergo :)

Amyranth said...

Anyway girls, I should go. An early morning tomorrow!!

*dances around a bit*

Okay, have a great rest of the night, I will see you Lovelies later!

Goodnight Mayo and SS!!

*sneaks a peek in the bathhouse*

-A

toujours said...

amyranth, amyranth, amyranth.

:)

Anonymous said...

Goodnight Amy, sweet dreams

Anonymous said...

goodnight amy, pleasant dreams

Original Punk J said...

Goodnight Amy, take your wicked self to bed and get some sleep. :)

See you tomorrow!

I'm going to call it a night too. It's been fun, though!

Goodnight TJ, BC, Anon if you're still around! See you tomorrow. Sleep well.

love, faith, hope, Polaroids, oh boy

toujours said...

good night j. :)

i'm not going to bed, but i am going to head offblog for a bit -- there's a meteor shower waiting for me outside. :)

back in a little while!

Anonymous said...

Goodnight J, sweet dreams. Enjoy the meteor shower TJ. It should be amazing :)

Original Punk J said...

Hello Mayo,

Look! A whole goodnight comment just for you. I must be getting soft in my old age or something.

So, tell us: why DO men like to take pictures of that part of their anatomy? What makes y'all want to preserve your image in photographic perpetuity?

And don't think I'm joking, I really want to know, now that we've all talked about it.

Goodnight, Mayo. Sleep well. :)

Anonymous said...

& i really do miss
you

Anonymous said...

I'm off for the night. I finally finished Breaking Dawn earlier, but now I'm gonna go read some LJ. Smith. Goodnight everyone. Goodnight TJ and Ergo.

Sugarplum: I hope you're well. I'm sorry about your loss. I hope you know that you don't have to deal with it alone. You have us. Much love to you *hugs*

P.S. I just sent you an email.

Night night everyone

Original Punk J said...

Dear SS,

Yes, left to our own devices and see what happens? We start talking about *whispers* s-e-x.

Oh wait! I'm not supposed to do that, I forgot. What else should we call it? How about...singing? That should suffice.

Since I asked Mayo, I'll ask you too: why DO men like to take pictures of their favorite song? I mean, it's one thing to sing about it, but quite another to capture it on film. Granted, it gives you a hard copy (HA! 'Hard' copy), but what if you misplace the lyrics? I mean, really.

Ok, I'm off. (Yes, yes, I know. When am I not, I hear you laughing.) Grocery shopping tomorrow! WOO-HOO! Don't you wish you could go? Talk to you tomorrow, darlin'!

Goodnight, baby. I love you.

My heart to yours, always.

Original Punk J said...

Oh yeah, one last thought for the night.

I saw the comment that an anon had posted earlier, where she and her friend met Frank. The picture of them was really nice; they both looked good.

Made me think about how nice Frank looks with his moustache. But I also started thinking how good he looks clean-shaven, too. You can see so much more of his smile without the moustache.

That is, when he smiles. Hardly ever see that anymore.

Breaks my heart.

ergoproxy said...

goodnight Amy and J sweet dreams

Amy
- wool coat! I am so glad I didn't see that before I started titoring

luckily it wasn't biology, and also lucky she has no mind reading ability!

miranth said...

Anybody here?

Still trying to catch up...



Does anyone know when PP's birthday is?

elena said...

Hello Miranth

toujours said...

mayo,

more beauty tonight. and it was perfect again, or even better -- it was chill and damp, and a low fog slowly took over the field as i stood on the lawn, my arms pulled in from my sleeves, my head thrown back, my eyes looking, looking, looking.

there was even a tinge of woodsmoke in the air, and i was nostalgic for my camping days.(it's always cold and damp at night in the kingdom of an tir. *grin*)

i'm glad kapunua reminded me, i'm glad i was able to see this without the interference of city lights. it's a very good way to end the day.

at the beginning of it, this morning, i was shaky. my heart was knocked off-balance. eventually, i even felt a pit open up under me. i had never recognized it as a pit before, but today, that's exactly what it was, and it whispered to me: "nothing. you're nothing."

how come our subconscious knows exactly which weapon is the deadliest?

i did my best to ignore it...well, that wasn't very much, but the effort was there.

and then, i went to the library.

walking slowly through the stacks, my arms overloaded with books, looking at the titles, seeing familiar authors and new ones...

the pit didn't have a chance.

especially when i saw one particular title. it's one i've read so often i long ago lost track of just how many times i have, one i first read back in jr. high.

crystal singer by anne mccaffrey -- that book is a little world wherein i have friends. and not only was the book there, waiting to be taken home, it was the actual edition i had read then, with the beloved familiar cover art by michael whelan.

it was like the book gods said, "here, you need a dose of comfort. take this."

i didn't argue, not even for a second.

do you have books like that, mayo? that over the years have become more than books, they have become actual places in your heart, side-by-side with the spots reserved for the people you love? books that you must always have on the shelf, because you never know when your spirit will require a draught of them?

you probably do, don't you? *grin*

so, my day ranged from shaking with tears to smiling up at streaks of stars, and the bridge between the two a simple little worn paperback, found and borrowed.

every book is a grimoire, filled with spells of transformation, don't you think?


good night to you, mayo my friend. sleep well, or stay up all night reading your favorite book. either way, you'll greet the morning refreshed and heart-full, won't you.


helluo librorum

*heh*

ergoproxy said...

Eight Words with two Meanings

1. THINGY (thing-ee) n.
Female...... Any part under a car's hood.
Male..... The strap fastener on a woman's bra.

2. VULNERABLE (vul-ne-ra-bel) adj.
Female.... Fully opening up one's self emotionally to another.
Male.... Playing cricket without a box.

3. COMMUNICATION (ko-myoo-ni-kay-shon) n.
Female... The open sharing of thoughts and feelings with one's
partner.
Male... Leaving a note before taking off to rugby with the boys.

4. COMMITMENT (ko-mit-ment) n.
Female.... A desire to get married and raise a family.
Male...... Trying not to hit on other women while out with this one.

5. ENTERTAINMENT (en-ter-tayn-ment) n.
Female.... A good movie, concert, play or book.
Male...... Anything that can be done while drinking beer.

6. FLATULENCE (flach-u-lens) n.
Female.... An embarrassing by product of indigestion.
Male...... A source of entertainment, self-expression, male bonding.

7 MAKING LOVE (may-king luv) n.
Female...... The greatest expression of intimacy a couple can
achieve.
Male.. Call it whatever you want, just as long as we do it.

8. REMOTE CONTROL (ri-moht kon-trohl) n.
Female.... A device for changing from one TV channel to another.
Male... A device for scanning through all 375 channels every 5
minutes.

ergoproxy said...

hi miranth

hello elena I was wondering if you'd be on today

how are you both?

elena said...

I am here

I am fine

miranth said...

Hi ergo! How are you?

Hi elena! :)

I had a long weekend in Detroit. I remembered what I love about the city and its people. :)

elena said...

Mayo

No words from me tonight. The day was long and I'm weary. So I'll leave you with beautiful lyrics that are stuck in my head. Sleep tight.


Elena



Goodnight, to every little hour that you sleep tite
May it hold you through the winter of a long night
And keep you from the loneliness of yourself
Heart strung is your heart frayed and empty
Cause it's hard luck, when no one understands your love
It's unsung, and I say
Goodnight, my love, to every hour in every day
Goodnight, always, to all thats pure that's in your heart

Goodnight, may your dreams be so happy and your
Head lite with the wishes of a sandman and a night light
Be careful not to let the bedbugs sleep tight nestled in your covers
The sun shines but I don't
A silver rain will wash away
And you can't tell, it's just as well
Goodnight, my love, to every hour in every day
Goodnight, always, to all that's pure that's in your heart

miranth said...

Goodnight elena, - and you're right, those are beautiful lyrics.

:)

Anonymous said...

Goodnight my sun
Goodnight my friend
Rest your soul at this
Long day's end
The fire inside
Will warm our night
And daddy's arms will
Hold you tight
Dream of summer skies
Sunset is bound to each sunrise
Rest is your first right
My friend goodnight
This world spinning
Time always winning
The silver chains keep thinning and
This is just your beginning
Sleep my friend
At last be free
No we won't forget
Our merriest melody
Gone to another place
Of carousel rides round an angel's face
I'm sure we'd both laugh at the sight
My friend goodnight

ergoproxy said...

lovey way to start the page anon

good to hear you're ok elena rest well and I'll catch you when I can


Mitanth I'm well thanks getting dinner ready
(lamb rogan josh curry)
I start my 3 days of work tomorrow and no chance of getting onto Mayo's from there, it's all centrally monitored, as all schools are
so I'll be missing everyone!

ergoproxy said...

miRanth

and goodnight Tj sweet dreams

miranth said...

We will miss you, as well, ergo!

I know there are many occasions when you and I have had the castle to ourselves - having interesting chats about stars or fowl or whatever - much fun.

I will miss you for sure. :) And I am certain you will do well with the kids - and they need you.

:)

miranth said...

Bye for now!

I am sorry I haven't visited in a while. I went to Detroit to visit friends from school (WSU) and decided not to return for the duration of the weekend. It felt like going home. And I needed that. :) Suburbia doesn't agree with me. I feel refreshed. :)

It's Me - A *hug* for you. I don't have the answer to the family problems, but I do know that friends are the family we choose. When I am really disheartened, its my best friend that I turn to. She understands. Its possible that your family doesn't know how to show it, but they do care. *hug* again 'cause we can never have too many.

PP - When is your birthday?!?!? I am so sorry - I feel like an ass! I checked my greetings and saw your reference to our lion pride. I am sorry that I forgot. :(

cupcake - I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. I am glad you were able to turn to people here in your time of need.Hopefully, he will show some improvement soon, and in any case, he DOES know when you're there - and I am certain he is heartened by the fact. ♥

Wendy - I am sorry to hear about the loss of your friend and acquaintances, especially heartbreaking because of their youth. I live by the water, too and I still really don't know what to say in this circumstance. I hope you're ok. I also hope you hear some good news from the doctor today. ♥

L - I am very glad to hear you are feeling better. *Hugs* and take care of yourself! I know J will, too. :)

Amy - I only met and spoke to Will from TAI. I missed the concert due to car trouble. He seemed sweet, actually, and quiet, and a bit older than his years - if that makes any sense. He looks Jaggerish, but I would be surprised if he resembled Jagger in personality, and I don't know much about his concert persona. Sorry. I will see them in the future though!

anon(S) - We are actually nice in 'real' life. Some of us are too nice, in fact. I still have a lot to learn myself.

Also - I don't have the time to visit everyone's blog - at least not if I want to avoid neglecting the needs of children - which I will not do. Sorry. And not only that, my words that are at my blog and others' are reposted here often enough. I'd rather have the control over my own words, thank you, and save others embarrassment as well. Also, I recall that some of my words were used (out of context) to fuel a blog war, at one time. I will endeavor to avoid that Bullshit in future.

Mayo - I realized that you are busy, but I hope you visit soon. And not only because we want the answer to the riddle. Take care of yourself, too.

PS - Can you make it clear that I don't know you? I am having deja vu writing this to you, so I wonder if I have done so before? I don't remember if I did... I respond, in kind(ness), as I know how I'd feel in your situation, and that knowledge gets the better of me. I have probably mistaken you - at least once - and will do so again. I never wished to cause dissension.

Peace.


Have a great week Everyone! I will check back as I can.

Anonymous said...

Mayo, you know I am not the only one going insane without any word from you. You could even be a shit and just say "word." That would be so very you, wouldn't it? ;p Or maybe I have no real idea of you. I probably have no real or true concept of anyone, least of all myself. But I am going to stop with my words. I am running out of them. And they only seem to get trampled. Or mangled. Or embarassingly misunderstood. And I am tired of that. I wonder how you feel with so many doing the very same things to your words. I don't think I'd care for it much, on such a grand scale. I think I would rather forget to zip my pants up -or fall on my ass in front of someone -so out of my league, into a pile of horse shit (much worse than doggie poo), than sit here post after post and see my thoughts so contorted. But then, maybe everyone here (amazingly possibly) including me -understand you better than even you do. Maybe that is why you keep posting. You want us to explain it to you... maybe?? Or maybe it is late, and there is simply not shutting up and making sense at such an hour. Goodnight Mayo. Say something soon will you? It's kind of fucked to leave so many that care for you -just because of your words- hangin. And the riddle, if you will, please.

ergoproxy said...

Hey Mayo
it's 8:18pm and cold.
Yep there is surely going to be a decent frost tonight. We've been inside the house since about 6:30 and there is very little that would get me outside again. Heck I know some bloggers get snow, hey perhaps you do, but I live in the tropics ...honest!
You forget each year just how cold it gets, but the days are beautiful and the night so clear.
Hope you are enjoying your season, whatever it's like.
Wishing you kisses, hugs, understanding and kindness much love EP xx

SS
Hope your life is treating you kindly, and that your absence is due to too many good things taking up your time, Sending you wellness, respect and wholeness.
lotsa love EP xx


oh and P.S. If either of you would care to enlighten us on the mind of the male in relation to the ...you know..."zip...click...send" thing? It'd be greatly appreciated :]

hello to kass fasc safe PP and all the soon to be risers

wendy *smooooooch*

goodnight blogbelieve see you in my morning
♥xx♥

miranth said...

Goodnight ergo. Sorry I missed you again. :(

Is that you, BI, at 5:49? Sorry I missed you - and I did try to catch up and noticed that you were targeted by anon(s). I hope you don't take it too personally (it happens to all of us) and do visit again soon. I miss our conversations, as well.

:)

Bye again. Work to do...

sdock10 said...

BlogBelieve,

Hi Everyone! Wishing you all a great Tuesday!

Ergo, hope you have sweet dreams!

Catch you all after 5!

sdock10 said...

Mayo,

Dude, it TUESDAY!!! Uh-huh-yeaaaah! Let's trick this fucker out, get low, and make it sparkle and bling!


What? Dude, just go with it.


Love to YOU Always,
S

p.s. Fresh new lime green paint, grill, rims, a 200,00 song mp3 player, a laptop, and a smoothie maker in the trunk.

Pimp my TUESDAY!

Anonymous said...

THIS BITCH SPARKLES!!!!!!! ^_^

Death By Pumpkin Pie said...

Good Morning everyone!!!

*passes out coffee and muffins*

Phoenix Riddle said...

new post

Anonymous said...

fg

Take care said...

I'll be honest with myself for once, because I have to get my own damn life back on track as well.

Thank you. Truly. For all the stuff you've done, made, and just for existing, Gerard.

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