And now I don’t remember what that post was.
So, a post full of random:
W. H. Auden was born on this day in 1907. Of all the poetry by Auden that I’ve read, why is it that the only lines I can ever remember are the ones that were quoted so touchingly in Four Weddings and a Funeral?
I tried to early vote today, but the lines were too long. Apparently, it’s going to stay that way, which is good, that people are so engaged. I decided it was okay to try again another day because I’d also forgotten my cheat sheet which tells me who’s who and what’s what in the local elections. However, just so you know, in the big primary race, I’m voting for Hillary, and I’m not ashamed to say so. Smart women with vision and ambition make me feel good. They’re the kind of women who got other women the vote in the first place, and I don’t take that for granted for a moment. I’m a Gore person and an Edwards person, but I have no trouble being a Hillary person since my guys aren’t running.
I was going to make chicken and dressing tonight. Midway into food prep, while on the phone with Denece, I remembered that I have no oven. But the new stove comes tomorrow. ::BIG STUPID SMILE::
The laptop and I are being abducted by a generous friend at the beginning of next week. Mr. Laptop and I will be putting the finishing touches on the last chapters of A COVENTRY WEDDING in beautiful New Orleans. I hope Greg and Marika haven’t used up ALL the inspiration that floats on the air there.
Speaking of Greg, have any of you ever played 1000 Blank White Cards? Here’s one of the cards that was made when Tom, Tim, Mark, Lisa, Rhonda, Lindsey and I played one night.
I got a massage today, and the massage therapist did some trigger point work on me in all the most necessary places. Now I’m sore in a good way and chugging water.
The weather is dreary. It’s hard to get motivated. I just want to lie in bed and read. Today I went to Tim’s for a while and only wanted to lie on his couch and babble, which made Rex huffy. The dog has about ten favorite sleeping spots in the TimLair, but heaven forbid I take the one he wants at that moment. I sort of understand why he resents it, however, since everybody else wants to be in his luxurious crate all the time and he always shares.
To thwart the weather and my dull mood… Look! Another photo of two hot guys!
And psst, David, hanging on the baker’s rack in the lower left–it’s the poison cup.
Well, I’ve never played that game, but the card made me laugh. I am hoping y’all were laughing with me and not at me…though I suspect the latter. 🙂
And not to worry. Despite having more creative artists in every discipline per capita than probably any city on earth, we haven’t even scratched the surface of the city’s ability to inspire. Not even close.
That’s part of the city’s magic.
Trust me, we were laughing WITH you. I’m not sure who says “dead.to.me.” more, you or Lindsey. Though she also likes “we’re in a fight.”
the air is dripping with inspiration … come on down, your the next contestant on FINISH THAT BOOK!”
I hope I win!
Of course, so — I’m rewatching Rat Race, and that Barbie Museum is pretty funny too…
omg…I die during that part.
the hitler’s harmonica scene is pretty good … “you don’t see me with my mouth all over the dashboard.”
Rat Race! Love that movie. : )
Being dealt that card comes in handy, especially when somebody grants himself a million points, and must be taken down.
I love that photo. : )
…on the baker’s rack in the lower left–it’s the poison cup.
It looks so innocent hanging there amongst the dishtowels. Deceitful little bugger, isn’t it?
That’s what makes it so insidious.
I always wonder why movies and books make evil ugly, when we all know that beauty is far more seductive.
Why, thank you, Becky!
And did I steal that line from Lindsey?
No, I think you reached that line independent of each other, Endora Joan. (Doesn’t getting two names like that make you sound so Southern?)
The best characters are the evil ones. They’re the most interesting as well. A wise man once said, “Evil will always win because Good is stupid.”
I didn’t express what I meant very well. Just as an example, I think people would be far less tempted by a leering red man with horns, a tail, and a pitchfork than Evil embodied in something that looks like Brad Pitt (or Angelina Jolie).
Aren’t we lucky they want to use their beauty for good?
And thank YOU, Rhonda!
the last chapters of A COVENTRY WEDDING
I can’t wait!
“They’re the kind of women who got other women the vote in the first place, and I don’t take that for granted for a moment.”
Oh thank you for putting that into writing! So many women I know have the “I can’t be bothered / I’m too busy / I can’t make a difference” attitude towards voting, and when I hear that I just know Mrs Pankhurst is turning in her grave!!!
And how thrilling to hear “the lines were too long” . . . there are far too many apathetic people in the UK, so you’d never, ever get that situation here. At least – despite you having to attempt to get there again – the US citizens take their duty seriously.
*blows kiss to the handsome men*
The lines were long again today! I don’t remember it ever being like this.