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July 5th, 2009
10:41 pm - The June Garden
Garden pics for your enjoyment.
The garden in June
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July 4th, 2009
10:38 pm - Happy Fourth and a Entrenous!
Happy 4th of July to my fellow Americans. We had our BBQ and town parade yesterday. Highlight of the parade was 7 teenage guys on huge pogo sticks doing awesome tricks. The flatbed truck in front of them carrying a three piece rock band was quite amused.
Today I went into the city to meet up with the lovely [Bad username: entrnous88"] and Mr. Nous. Of course, I forget my cell phone so there was some drama there ( thank goodness for calling cards) but eventually we found each other. After a delightful meal and good conversation, we went to the Met to see the current Francis Bacon exhibit. He was a very strange dude. Obviously talented but I can't imagine hanging any of his works in my house unless I was depressed.
I hope you are all having a lovely 4th or if you don't live here, are having a lovely hanging around day.
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July 1st, 2009
10:20 pm - Open-On-Sunday - Franz Ferdinand Song Titles
Bite Hard
Graduation Day
Buffy knew exactly what she was doing.
She knew that she might not live but this wasn't some romantic fantasy she was indulging in. Personally, she thought that Juliet was an idiot.
A year ago she had plunged her sword through Angel's flesh and consigned him to hell. A year ago she had killed him. She hadn't had a choice.
This time she does have a choice and she won't kill him again. Not when the cure is hers to give.
It's her way of balancing the scales. Silencing her guilt.
She bares her neck and forces him to bite.
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June 29th, 2009
08:20 pm - There But Back Again
Howdy all! I've been gone for the past few days - I went on an unexpected mini vacation!
The ATPO board (that's All Things Philosophical On BtVS and AtS) had their annual meet-up. Although I've never been a member (I sadly found out about the board after the shows were pretty much over) some pretty cool people who are on my flist were attending and said I should show up. So I did!
The fun was in Bethesda, Maryland and I spent a long weekend hanging out, watching Superman and Wonder Woman, taking in DC sights (can you believe that The Obamas did not invite us over for lunch?), talking Buffy and eating tasty food.
I had a blast and met a bunch of truly wonderful people.
I am currently exhausted and way behind on LJ.
So to bed shortly.
Link to me anything I should know about!
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June 24th, 2009
08:19 pm - Open-On-Sunday - Son
BtVS Season 2
Family Ties
Angel knows the second they step inside Sunnydale – his insane daughter and obnoxious son. He's all too aware of the destruction they'll leave in their wake. He was a good dad and taught his children well.
Every one of their kills can be lain at his feet; one more tick in a column that he can never hope to balance. But unless they put Buffy in imminent danger he knows he won't seek them out and end it all.
They are his family. Blood binds them together in ways humans could never hope to understand. He still feels the pull.
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June 22nd, 2009
10:32 pm - The May 2009 Garden
For those longtimers, I'm sure everyday you wake up and think when is a2z going to post some garden pics? I'm sure it's uppermost on your mind, lol.
I have to report that the a2z garden is looking a bit raggedy this year and is likely to stay that way.
I usually do my garden cleanup in April and May. Instead, this year I decide to dramatically moan and roll around in pain. So, as a result I still haven't finished my normal spring tasks. Once I did start feeling better, it decided to rain. And rain. And rain some more. Out of the last 30 days, it has rained 21 of them.
But I did get my initial planting done at least. I lost quite a few plants over the winter and so replaced a bunch of items. My cottage garden is definitely the worst looking of the bunch since normally I plant lots of annuals in that garden and that just isn't happening this year.
Still, there is plenty of pretty flowers to look at so enjoy! As always, feel free to ask questions. I love talking about plants!
May 2009
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June 21st, 2009
07:11 pm - Happy Father's Day
My dad is home from the hospital, doing fine. So this is an extra special Father's day for him and for me.
Happy Dad day to all who celebrate and special wishes go out to ![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) elcazavampiros and Mr. lerdo, first time they are celebrating this holiday!
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June 18th, 2009
05:21 pm - Happy Birthday Aaron!
That most amazing of As turns 19 today. Yup, last gasp as a teenager.
Just like Zachary, Aaron also didn't ask for any gifts. We're off to eat at the Cheesecake Factory as per his request after he gets home from work.
I can't believe I'm the mom of a 16 year old and a 19 year old!
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June 17th, 2009
11:01 pm - Dad Update
He can off the respirator this morning, thank goodness.
He has a MRSA infection which is serious, but he's on an IV antibiotic so he should be fine.
My brother took a bus yesterday and got there last night. He feels that my dad has turned the corner and the rest of us can stay home.
I am beyond relieved. And I just want to thank every single one of you who left me good wishes. I can't tell you how much it meant to me. I really think your combined energy helped. You're an incredible bunch and I'm lucky to have you.
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June 15th, 2009
06:53 pm - More Thoughts
Still no news on my dad. Don't be too surprised if you see my commenting on your LJ entries. Better that than going crazy. I just wish he lived closer.
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03:49 pm - Prayers and Good Wishes Desperately Needed
This had been a terrible year so far.
This morning my dad had trouble breathing. Within ten minutes his breathing was so bad he was rushed to the hospital.
He has fluid in his lungs and his blood pressure was dangerously low - 25/50. He is in critical condition in intensive care. He is on an ng tube, a respirator, a central line and is heavily sedated. They have no idea what caused this but they are hoping that after dialysis, his condition will improve.
I'm too numb to even think at the moment.
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June 14th, 2009
10:41 pm - Open-On-Sunday - Cup
Season 3
Time is the Enemy
“Hey, mom! You're still up? It's late.”
“I got caught up in a movie. How was patrol?”
“Ran into a demon who thought he could, who thought he could. But,” she shrugged, “he couldn't.” Buffy glanced at the hall clock. “2:30 AM. Can I stay home from school?”
Joyce cupped Buffy's cheek. “No.”
“Oh well. Thought I'd try.” Buffy bounded up the steps to her room.
As soon her daughter was out of sight, Joyce collapsed onto the couch, hands trembling. This time she was just later than usual. She tried not to think about Buffy running out of time.
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June 12th, 2009
06:29 pm - So, Go Ask Me Something
There are a lot of new people around these parts. So, time for a fun Q&A session. New flisters, old flisters, lurkers and others, go ahead and ask me anything. I reserve the right to not answer (or lie!), but what the heck. What's the one thing you always wanted to know? Now's your chance.
Everything and anything is fair game.
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June 10th, 2009
10:26 pm - Odd Coversations #93
The horrible news about the shooting at the Holocaust Museum and the murder of the security guard that resulted is, of course, all over the place. There is nothing to say about that that hasn't been said, so instead I will post some random stuff from Zachary's birthday dinner. As always, my family is strange...
What Zachary might like to study in college:
Criminal Re-enforcement. After the laughter dies down, he goes on to give us an example -
I think that mugging didn't go badly at all. Maybe you should have used a slightly harder swing next time.
A discussion of the movie "The Taking of Pelham 123" and how weird is it that Denzel Washington is playing the Walter Matthau part. We suspect the part is no longer Jewish. I commented that John Travolta seems to be in one of his fat phases again. Aaron mentioned that he and Oprah should get together. And Zachary cracked that they belong to "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Fat". Which I thought was damn funny.
Which morphed into a discussion of Marlon Brando and how he got huge by the end of his life. Which then turned into a discussion of Moby Dick the prequel when he was only a 400 pound whale and therefore not very frightening (we were suggesting parts that Mr. Brando could have played in the movies. What can I say.)
Which turned in to a talk about black holes (since my husband suggested maybe this could have be a valid part for Marlon until my kids pointed out that black holes don't weigh anything) and how do you exactly measure the gravitational pull? Zachary mined "a ruler", Aaron said just toss something into it. Neither the most practical of suggestions.
There was much more bizarreness. Someday I should bring a tape recorder because I tend to forget most of the one liners that get tossed around.
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04:11 pm - Happy Birthday Zachary!
The wondrous Zachary turns 16 today.
He has requested a family meal at his favorite Italian restaurant.
As far as gifts, he didn't ask for anything since at the moment there isn't anything he needs or wants. (I have amazingly nonmaterialistic children). He did ask if he could have a "sweet 16" party (hee) - a backyard BBQ. Which is fine, he just needs to figure out the particulars.
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June 7th, 2009
04:43 pm - New Fic: Days of Future Passed 7/?
This chapter was a nightmare for me. Still not completely happy with it...
Days of Future Passed
This part: 1212 words
start here - Chapter 1
Chapter 6
( chapter 7 )
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June 5th, 2009
06:46 pm - I somehow missed penis day!!!!
My husband sent me this link, so don't go blaming me.
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June 3rd, 2009
05:47 pm - I am in serious need of distractions
Dr. Tillers murder has hit me much harder that I expected. Since reading about it, I can't stop thinking about my son, Benjamin and how he suffered, my s-i-l who had a second trimester abortion because her longed for child was brain dead, about people like Rush Limbaugh who have no compassion at all.
I am in a very sad place.
So, ask me questions, tell me a joke, point me to a good story - I need my mind to be someplace else.
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June 2nd, 2009
09:59 pm - Open-On-Sunday - Sale
Bargain
“Do you think the white one or the black one with the pink flowers is cuter? It's just so hard to decide...”
“They're too adorable,” said the clerk through gritted teeth. Pasting on a smile, she added, “Buy both and you can get a punch on our frequent buyers card.”
Ten minutes later Harmony gingerly stepped over the body. Carefully wrapping and bagging her two unicorns, she then punched another slot on her card. Only four more slots to go and she could get a twenty dollar item for free. She couldn't wait. After all, who didn't like a bargain?
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June 1st, 2009
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