I’m a bad LJer, hardly posting and barely able to comment on anyone’s blogs or journals, though I am reading you (other than anyone’s fiction, because I usually can’t/won’t/don’t read other people’s unpublished fiction, but especially not when I’m writing). If you think I’m being a slacker online, you should see my unanswered e-mail, my pile of unpaid bills, and my house.
Today they started pulling up the various layers of flooring that have gone down in the kitchen over the past 80 years. And then they stopped, because way down underneath it all are materials that could be asbestos. So now they’ll do the floor a different way. I don’t care as long as the workmanship is good and it looks good. But because they’ve gotten down to some old wood, I think the house has a funky smell. No one else seems to smell it, but I do. I’ll be very glad when this part is done.
They also pulled off all my cabinet doors and–sorry, Lindsey–my cabinets do NOT look like the Container Store Fairy came in and organized them.
You know, there was a time that I was a really good housekeeper.
And then I wasn’t.
I’m starting to wonder what I AM good at.
To divert us all from my flaws…
Perpetuating stereotypes two dolls at a time…
My lesbian couple, Baseball Playing Midge and Law Enforcement Barbie.
Also, if you can see the userpic on this post, those aren’t actual dolls, but McBarbies–little Barbie-alikes that people got in Happy Meals and gave me. Here’s a larger version:
I’m not sure who that Superhero Chick is on the bottom right, but I included her for superqueeroes.
Superhero Chick
I don’t know who she is either, but she’s cool. I hope I don’t lose my superhero geek license for not recognizing her. LOL
I’m glad you’re writing. I haven’t really been around lately like I should because of writing, editing, and stuff.
Keep writing,
Ellen
Re: Superhero Chick
Yes, ma’am.
Hey, how come you don’t have the COOL Barbies, hippie chick with the cool purple glasses PJ, and bratty kid sis Skipper.
I loved them … Barbie not so much.
How do you know I don’t have them? I told you I have nearly 200 dolls.
Well you have yet to show the coolest “Barbies” ever …
In MY opinion, ALL my Barbies are cool, because they make me happy. YOU are just being difficult.
ALL BARBIES ARE EQUAL
BUT SOME BARBIES ARE MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS
Orwell as it applies to Mattell
When I see all the pictures, I really think I got gipped as a kid. I never had even half of the dolls you have. Actually, I had like 4 maybe.
That super doll looks like something from the water, with the blue suit and the greenish hair. Maybe she’s like Aqua Girl.
Many of these I didn’t have as a kid. I got them later, either myself or from friends who turned over their collections or who liked buying them for me (sometimes new, sometimes at resale shops).
Trust me, I was not overwhelmed with toys as a child, and I’m actually very pleased about that. I made my own entertainment, and my few dolls were a big part of it.
Is it gypped? Or jyped? I never know any more.
I think it’s wonderful. My sister, Kris, has a HUGE Barbie collection. They are still in the boxes.
I collect books, I guess. And art from friends. 🙂
Gypped.
thank you.
You’re welcome. =)
Oh, defaming Gypsy Americans I see. I know two people who are in for a whammy!
LOL…I was thinking the same thing…and don’t dare say “indian giver” around my Native American bad self.
When I control the dictionary, I’m going to have some VERY SPECIAL meanings for “marika,” I promise you.
it already has some very special meanings thankyouverymuch
i can’t wait to see the ‘after’ pictures of your house!
I can’t wait to take them!
My first thought?
The lesbian couple look like they would be uncomfortable with their stands hitting them right in the crotch like that.
But then I’m a little sleep deprived right now. 🙂
A lot of time I remove the stands through photoshopping. I was just too tired last night. Think how rough it is on Ken–even if he does only have a bump.
Gay Ken just might get off on it..hehehehee
Aries have no flaws. It’s a fact. 😉
Just keep writing…
Crap. Now I have Dory in my head.
Then this is for you.
Note: You are good at writing.