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06:39 am
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First day of a 4 week summer vacation.... *whew*
So the most perfect wedding in the world was this past Saturday, if anyone missed it. My beautiful daughter Lisa Tish is now "Mrs. Joshua Harmon" and we are all so blessed and pleased. So yesterday, the 'day after' I relaxed for the first time in a VERY long time. Summer school and wedding behind me now, I have 4 weeks until teaching begins again. So far today, I've driven Pat to work at 5AM, enjoying coffee and sunrise together on the way, which is our favorite time of the day. Then, home to relax and watch a couple of great old sci-fi films:
They Came From Beyond Space (1967) http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800126560/info
From the Earth to the Moon (1958) http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1800068330/info
The rest of my day.... whatever I feel like doing! *smile*
Current Mood:  relaxed
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06:06 pm
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OMG.... 72 weeks?!?!? since my last post?!?!?
Well, ya gotta love LiveJournal... even when I'm down for the count, it keeps on clicking, even for me!
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03:21 pm
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CANCELLATION!!!!!!!!!
Turns out Lauren has a b'day party tonight so won't be going to my mom's. so I won't be going to Wasabi... doesn't sound like anyone else was going to make it anyway, though....
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05:14 pm
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Happy Friday!
Counting down the minutes until freedom (5:30!)! Lauren actually has a Girl Scout shindig this weekend so I really get some TIME OFF! I actually got up at 4 AM today and started cleaning my closet, so already feel like i have a jump on the weekend cleaning plans. Ahhhhhhhhh..... free at last! *crossing fingers against catastrophies of all possible kinds!)
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08:09 am
[Link] | CPI is the corp that owns Sears Portrait Studios and now also the Picture Me studios that are in Walmarts. I work in Customer Service. It doesn't pay much but better than minimum, it DOES have benefits, although not stellar, and at least the commute is miniscule. There is bus service right to the front door, although it does require a transfer at Washington and 8th, I believe. Katy is working here now, too. although she was hired as a temp and won't get benefits unless she is hired full time.9 which we hope will happen soon. I'd still rather see her go back to school, but as you may know, 21 year olds frequently don't listen to their parents advice.
So... dinner at Wasabis' on Friday , Jan 11 at 6PM for those of you that can make it.
I'm debating about Conflation... just depends on child care, work hours, etc. FYI, Lauren moved back home with me a few months ago, AFTER Adam and Terri and the baby moved into my main floor. I was just living simply upstairs in my loft, but now that she and I are "roomates" I'm seeing the need to get the basement livable again so I can have some privacy. That's the plan, anyway. I'm having a rough time adjusting to my lack of freedom... for the last year my "headspace" was very "SINGLE" and I was really loving it. I know that makes me an official "bad mom" but it's how I feel.
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11:15 am
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I'm baaaaaaaaaack.
Wondering if I'm still around? Barely. Working downtown at CPI on Washington, near Wasabi.
Anyone want to join me for dinner on Friday, Jan 11 at 6 PM?
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11:12 pm
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Guess who THIS links makes me think of.. *wink*
http://www.gomoose.com/
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09:46 am
[Link] | Wow... what a difference a day makes! Maybe it was the *invitation* from yesterday. Or the book that I *devoured* in one sitting (When Food is Love). Or the natural ebb and flow of my *up/down* times. Or facing a friend/love that is suffering desperately, both physically and emotinally, which pulls me back into a *OH MY... I have SO MUCH to be grateful for!!!* place! Watching someone you care for struggle with a nightmarish *polygoneawry!* situation (not unrelated to the proverbial midlife crisis, I'm thinking?) and ALSO find out that they have cancer... at the same time the poly blew up. Sometimes all you can do is hold them and let them crry, and love them as unconditionally as possible in that moment. *sigh*
On the *full* side of my cup, these are two *new to me* orgs that make my spirit go *ZING!*:
http://www.codepink4peace.org/article.php?list=type&type=98
http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/looselyidentified/
I am TRULY and FULLY blessed in SO many ways. How did I forget this even for a moment?!?
Current Mood:  but aching for loved ones...
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11:01 am
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OMG... I have just been asked out on a DATE!?!?!
Incredible. But yes, folks, it's true. An ethical, intelligent, sensitive/yet *manly man*, who cooks and loves his children, doesn't drink or smoke, and is in so many ways HEALTHY... just asked me on a date. Dinner and movie.
I'm not sure, but I think that this queezey feeling in my stomach is normal?
And I have to give myself a *tiny* pat on the back. After not hearing from him for the last few months, I worked up the courage to CALL HIM. And yes, he had actually lost my number. And yes, he HAD thought of me, but was afriad to just stop by. Just the way I was afraid to CALL. We had a good chuckle how we are our own worst obstacles at times.
Wow... maybe I'm getting brave in my old age.
Yes, Virginia... I take it all back. There really is a Santa Claus. And maybe even miracles.
Current Mood:  bouncy
Tags: the proclaimers: "oh jean"
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01:59 pm
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Mystic? me? NO WAY.......
 | You scored as Mystic. You are a Mystic. Practical magic isn't really your thing; you much prefer to take the inner roads to self-development and spiritual evolution. You find ecstasy in meditative silence and commune with the divine without aid of any church or religious leader to guide you. You will seek the light of heaven in your own way, even if that way is not apparent to the casual observer.
Mystic | | 85% | Discordian | | 75% | White Lighter | | 75% | Spiritualist | | 60% | True Alternative | | 60% | Aimless Eclectic | | 55% | Magician | | 35% | Otherkin | | 20% | </td>
What Subversive Alternative Paradigm Are You?
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01:44 pm
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My poor van is dead!
Well, it finally happened. The transmission is a gonner. I'm grieving... she was a good ol' girl. Maybe I'll make a planter out of her and put her in my back yard. *sigh* I guess that won't pass zoning regulations tho.
Current Mood:  sad
Current Music: Dar Williams
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03:28 pm
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Short explanation for recent *no shows*
I'm so sorry I didn't show up to recent promised events, nor call people. I'm having a bit of a financial crisis, so just *turned off* for a while. No money for gas, etc, so just laid low, hid out from life for a while, etc.. But I SHOULD have called. I'm really bad about that.. need to work on common curtosey and respect, esp toward close family and friends. My apologies.
I appreciate those of you that knew what was going on and offered to loan me cash, etc. I honestly don't know when or how things are gonna sort out, so didn't want to take a chance on not being able to repay promptly. THANK YOU, tho.
I'm sure things will sort themselves out sooner or later. I've been selling my books on Amazon, and it's been going well... i just won't get any $ for 2 weeks (actually only about 8 more days now). Anyway.... this too will pass.
Love to you all...
Pam
Current Mood:  blank
Current Music: Lucinda Williams "Essance"
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02:50 am
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some sanity on the table?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060110/hl_nm/brazil_abortion_dc
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07:31 am
[Link] | Well, 4 days till D day. Dan *hopefully* closes on the house on, of course, ( FRIDAY the 13th ).
Had fun with Da Womyn last night (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) soraidh,lavendargrrl, semperfiona) at Stitch and Bitch, and took Katy with me, who had a blast! Tammy, bless her soul, taught her how to crochet, and she's loving it!
Had a great turn out at the Poly PoDGe Potluck on Sunday eve... watched my tape of the Montel episode on poly.. and I hear he's doing a follow up? Some of us are going to the Webster Film series to see "Three of Hearts" on Sat the 21st @ 7PM. I take it that Montel's show is somehow related to that film? Anyway.. it's great to see poly getting some coverage.
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10:16 am
[Link] | OK... there is a bad vortex of ickiness going on around me. Personally, I think I'm coping rather well, considering that all around me there is chaos and disorder.
Agenda for today:
Recyling
Post office
Keys
Cici's
Geof's b'day
Pagan Night Out at Newmann's in Soulard.
Home in one piece.
Agenda for tomorrow:
Get up early and get house ready FOR::::::::::::::::::::::::::
PoDge at my house for potluck and watching the video of Montel.
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08:52 am
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Friday plans
1. Attend visitation for Alan Kempf's mom. I'm anxious that I'll find him in pretty bad shape... *praying*
2. Connect with Loch House people... missing you much!
3. Call Shirley and see if we are still on for today.
4. Get oil change and more *magic transmission stuff* *praying*
5. Call Michael Johnson and see if he is ok?
6. Finish drawers in bathroom.
7. Vacuum living room.
8. Replace glass in antique cabinet.
9. Mail MO teacher ed paperwork.
10. Mail card to Capt. Blu Jean Liebner!
11. Find Chackra Chant CD and meditate.
12. Copy pages from books for jeff and give to him with meeting info.
13. Put Pur on faucet.
14. Stay open to miracles.
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08:40 am
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Thankful Thursday on Friday
I'm thankful for:
1. Friendships that stand the test of time and space, pain and change.
2. New and Improved Contact Paper!
3. Tuscany Orange Spice Tea by Celestial Seasonings.
4. Parents that are still healthy and going strong, and living nearby.
5. wyrd_sane and our ability to have wonderfully thought provoking discussions. *smile*
6. Serendipitous goofs, like my Hi5 blunder, that reconnect with me with old friends.
7. Inexpensive magnifying glasses at Dollar General.
8. Rediscovering that my daughter, Katy, is my kindred spirit and soulmate.
9. Charlotte Kasl, and her insightful books that get me headed in the right direction.
10. YOU! (((((hugs))))
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02:25 pm
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filter
OK... in a *tiny* way, I was inspired with a solution. I bought a Pur Water Filter. *proactive me!*
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11:46 am
[Link] | For some reason, today I feel absolutely overwhelmed by TRASH. Specifically, landfill issues, and the guilt I feel for contributing. I do ALL I can to recycle, but I suspect that's really a *smoke and mirrors* solution... how much actually gets recycled? How much energy does it take to process it? The only REAL solution is to not purchase items that are in disposable containers, I know. But how realistic is THAT?!!? The beverage containers ALONE are overwhelming, esp water bottles. I just can't COPE with the hopelessness of it all.
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01:31 pm
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Just a little social consciousness to go with your chocolate bliss today... *smile*
http://news.yahoo.com/s/csm/20051214/wl_csm/ococoawar_1
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