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The Sordid, Grisly Details
Adam, my mom takes Imitrex shots, and the migraine disappears immediately. If they are bad enough, this could be an option... You know, Stella is an enterprising sort. I bet she, Dexter, and some neighborhood friends could pull in a few extra coins with a dishwashing service slash cat circus side show. Nothing more entertaining than a cavalcade of felines cavorting and capering across the counters. ;)— November 3, 2009 2:01 a.m.
Re-tune in Sedona, Arizona
How did you ever think we'd leave you at home, now--much less the gas station! Why, I'm even purchasing a meat product for my favorite Puppy--no vegetarian dawg, he. Now, we're fueled up and ready to go-- if we can just get the soundtrack to this trip tweaked, we are set to continue the journey. I say everyone contributes two or three songs. :) SD's Sedona road trip soundtrack contributions: 1. U2: "Where the Streets Have No Name." Simple, joyous --perfect for the desert scene--actually anything on this album. 2. America: "Horse with No Name." Apparently, the desert loves things of no name. This one is a great sing-along, too. 3. Orbison: "Dream Baby." Great, gallopy rhythm, in keeping with our horse (see above). Anything Orbison will lend a desert car trip a Lynchian feel.— November 3, 2009 1:13 a.m.
The Sordid, Grisly Details
"...while endless plates and silver come and go, come and go. I swear, it can actually be quite pleasant. I realize that few share this sentiment." Luckily, I live with "the man," who feels as you do--for I, alas, most vehemently, do not! PS: Anyone ever see that episode of Martha Stewart, when she has an "expert" dishwasher come on the show and demonstrate how to do dishes, and how to stack a dishwasher? Apparently, instruction's always a GOOD thing! (TM)— November 3, 2009 12:17 a.m.
The Sordid, Grisly Details
""Tabletop Dishwasher: Like Not Having a Dishwasher, But With Less Counter Space!" [said with frank admiration] Now that's a featured list! Adam, buddy--migraine? Sorry to hear it, and glad you are better. Hope Stella did her part to help out--(Now there's a tabletop prowler! :)— November 3, 2009 12:09 a.m.
Offerings and Messages
re: #2: Email it to me, lover ;) Yes--I loved that 'grok' too.— November 2, 2009 11:37 p.m.
Offerings and Messages
"However, some scientists have also suggested that this theory doesn’t explain all NDEs; the results of a three year study of NDEs are scheduled to be published next year that should add to our knowledge of this phenomenon." This sounds really cool--what study is this? Btw, I meant to say two more things: Firstly, I accidentally conflated NDEs and OBEs. NDEs are literally 'near death' experiences--it is not clear whether or not OBEs have anything to do with proximity to death. Secondly, I really dig the way you have put these three sections together. There is another writer on this site who does this well, and I love these meaningful interweavings of themes, encouraging the reader to consider topics in new contexts. Brava! Again--these last comments about family are very touching and beautiful, and I'm glad you shared them with us :)— November 2, 2009 11:36 p.m.
Offerings and Messages
Happy Dia de los muertos, Cuddle, and thanks for sharing some of your thoughts here about visiting family. As for NDEs, I am not religious, and so tend to think of them more as "OBEs" or out of body experiences (or to be totally groovy, "astral projections"--learned this term from James Monroe's 1971 book "Journeys Out of the Body). I used to meditate for at least a couple of hours at a time in a sensory deprivation flotation tank built by a friend, and have had a few OBE experiences. A confirmed general sceptic, I would say that there may be a simple physiological explanation about liminal waking/sleeping states for at least part of the experience, though there are sometimes some extrasensory perceptions not as easily explained. Anyway, this wiki link on OBEs is one of the best written I think I've ever seen--on any topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out-of-body_experien…— November 2, 2009 11:28 p.m.
SDGE Lobbyist Said to be Innocent, Reinstated
re: #1: "...And last, it goes to the soul and character of a man who would cheat on his wife-that is NOT the type of person I want in my states legislature." I know this is an obvious point, but...SurfPuppy, I applaud your moral ideals and understand your point about character and trustworthiness, and not to sound too cynical, but if you decide that marital infidelity precludes one's ability to serve in government, who might be left to qualify? Were it not for a survival code of silence among Washington power brokers, we'd probably see just about everyone lose their job for some moral transgression or other. Arguably, Clinton did some good things in office, and Gavin Newsome (about whose scandal I was not aware) used his power to made strides toward equality for LGBT folk. I lived in New Jersey long enough to be able to vote for Jim McGreavey for Governor; before his tawdry scandal, he was able to accomplish some things with stem cell research and domestic partnerships. (I realize that whether you consider these to be accomplishments or not is a matter of political and personal philosophy, but you get the point). And look at Eliot Spitzer pre-scandal--not fit to do the work of a D.A. or attorney (general or otherwise)? Highly productive and driven individuals tend also to be rather complex individuals, with big egos and appetites--not to excuse their actions, but can we judge based on overall performance, not just marital infidelity? JFK was a notorious womanizer, and shadows of various kinds might be cast upon more than one Kennedy's character--but would you argue that JFK was not fit to serve as POTUS for the affairs alone?— November 2, 2009 11:04 p.m.
Re-tune in Sedona, Arizona
It's ok, SurfP--just a pit stop--see? Joe's filling up the tank, and AG is inside buying more Dr Pepper. I'll pick you up some jerky if you promise to do your business in the bushes over there :)— November 2, 2009 10:07 p.m.
No More Excuses
nanners, you found her @ #45, too. With a beautiful image I could not forget! But! How on earth did I forget that you found my blogs too--you linked my 9/11 story to your fave Canada Web site. Btw, were there any interesting comments on it, nan? Lemme know if you get a chance :) i'm one of the many who came by to congratulate u and smell the wood stove smoke curling around and about u in Humboldt county i hope we can become friends ...and Pink Floyd...Long Beach Memorial Stadium in the 70'S...w00t!!! By nan 10:33 a.m., Oct 2, 2009 > Report it— November 2, 2009 9:54 p.m.