CRAPPY NEW YEAR
Being that I am broke, and my social life sucks anyway, I actually volunteered to work tonight. I have not met anyone good on New Year's Eve for years, the only two guys I would like to be with are making themselves unvailable and I am not chasing them. For the past two years, I have come home with the same person -- her name is Rose.
I was gonna have brunch with my high school buds, but that fell through, so I am gonna return some gifts, eat Chinese, and have my own private video party at home.
Come to think of it, ten years ago I worked (involuntarily) New Year's Eve, and bitched about it. It was one of the weirder New Years, but little did I know how much my life would change in 1994.
Right now I am eating last week's leftovers, maybe a kind of symbolic ritual?
Wednesday, December 31, 2003
PEE ALL THAT YOU CAN PEE
In order to get the most out of my health plan before I ditch it or it runs out, whichever comes first, I am getting the most out of it by year's end. I saw the optometrist yesterday and the cardiologist today, the latter of whom ordered a urinalysis and bloodwork. The bloodwork was no problem, but I could not pee for the life of me. I had to drink two large coffees, and the wench in the coffee shop acted as though I had asked her to sacrifice her firstborn when I tried to pay with a twenty. Two years ago, I fell off a curb and wrecked my knee about 15 hours before I changed health plans. I didn't do anything about it, just because of the headaches which would have arisen from using two different health plans. Unfortunately, the knee got infected and looked like a cheese pizza. At least today they didn't have to catheterize me the way they did when I was 16.
In order to get the most out of my health plan before I ditch it or it runs out, whichever comes first, I am getting the most out of it by year's end. I saw the optometrist yesterday and the cardiologist today, the latter of whom ordered a urinalysis and bloodwork. The bloodwork was no problem, but I could not pee for the life of me. I had to drink two large coffees, and the wench in the coffee shop acted as though I had asked her to sacrifice her firstborn when I tried to pay with a twenty. Two years ago, I fell off a curb and wrecked my knee about 15 hours before I changed health plans. I didn't do anything about it, just because of the headaches which would have arisen from using two different health plans. Unfortunately, the knee got infected and looked like a cheese pizza. At least today they didn't have to catheterize me the way they did when I was 16.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Today is my parents' 44th anniversary. They were married New Year's Eve 1959, like Eddie and Elise in the movie Diner. They met at the dinner party of a mutual friend in DC. Mom sez after she got serious about Dad, people started introducing her to other guys. Then, after they were married, some ex came looking for her at work. It figures.
Today is my parents' 44th anniversary. They were married New Year's Eve 1959, like Eddie and Elise in the movie Diner. They met at the dinner party of a mutual friend in DC. Mom sez after she got serious about Dad, people started introducing her to other guys. Then, after they were married, some ex came looking for her at work. It figures.
Tuesday, December 30, 2003
20/20 HINDSIGHT
Well, my dad is doing better than originally suspected. With 20/20 hindsight, Mom said she got a bad tarot reading on him before he went into the hospital. Grandma called to say she had had a bad dream, and I was in a badass mood the whole weekend. After he got out of the hospital, it felt as though a boil had been lanced.
Well, my dad is doing better than originally suspected. With 20/20 hindsight, Mom said she got a bad tarot reading on him before he went into the hospital. Grandma called to say she had had a bad dream, and I was in a badass mood the whole weekend. After he got out of the hospital, it felt as though a boil had been lanced.
NINE WEEKS
It's been nine weeks since the robbery. About a week ago I was on an elevator with three guys and I thought "If one of them attacks me, I have an umbrella." Of course, one of them has an umbrella with a stiletto point.
In the past week I have seen all kinds of people on TV who suffer horrible afflictions, yet concentrate on being Santa Claus to others, rather than on themselves. I admire them.
Rita and Dallas agree it would be a mistake to rob Cassandra. Rita sez she could talk in her guy voice, Dallas says she would outnumber an attacker three to one, and I say she could either sit on the attacker or show him her incision, therefore fucking him up for life.
It's been nine weeks since the robbery. About a week ago I was on an elevator with three guys and I thought "If one of them attacks me, I have an umbrella." Of course, one of them has an umbrella with a stiletto point.
In the past week I have seen all kinds of people on TV who suffer horrible afflictions, yet concentrate on being Santa Claus to others, rather than on themselves. I admire them.
Rita and Dallas agree it would be a mistake to rob Cassandra. Rita sez she could talk in her guy voice, Dallas says she would outnumber an attacker three to one, and I say she could either sit on the attacker or show him her incision, therefore fucking him up for life.
Monday, December 29, 2003
Sunday, December 28, 2003
DESCENT INTO HELL
"He descended into hell"
The Apostles' Creed
Flew in from Sarasota this morning, the descent both times was murder -- like having nails driven into my eyebrows. It took about seven hours for my right ear to unstop. John Irving calls the Sunday after Thanksgiving the loneliest night of the year, but the Sunday after Christmas and New Year's are not much fun, either, especially if you're sick.
I am also out of shape, broke and my condo's a wreck -- in addition to that I work for men who don't respect me and I date men who don't respect me. There is much room for improvement.
"He descended into hell"
The Apostles' Creed
Flew in from Sarasota this morning, the descent both times was murder -- like having nails driven into my eyebrows. It took about seven hours for my right ear to unstop. John Irving calls the Sunday after Thanksgiving the loneliest night of the year, but the Sunday after Christmas and New Year's are not much fun, either, especially if you're sick.
I am also out of shape, broke and my condo's a wreck -- in addition to that I work for men who don't respect me and I date men who don't respect me. There is much room for improvement.
Saturday, December 27, 2003
Friday, December 26, 2003
Thursday, December 25, 2003
Wednesday, December 24, 2003
YES, VIRGINIA
There is a Santa Claus. For about the last 16 hours I have been running a fever with chills, eating everything I can to clear my head. This is someserious snot.
There is a Santa Claus. For about the last 16 hours I have been running a fever with chills, eating everything I can to clear my head. This is someserious snot.
Tuesday, December 23, 2003
MAN! I FEEL LIKE A MORON! II
Went to Publix and asked the dumb inbred where the Kosher section was. When this failed, I asked for the international food section. Then it was my turn to feel stupid at Westfield Shopping Town. I went to the piercing booth ad asked what some little round objects were. The nice young woman informed me they were plugs. I bit the bullet and asked which body part they plugged and she told me the ear. Then she showed me her earlobe, which looked red and angry. I wanted to ask "Jesus, that looks painful! Is it infected?" I would not say this was a good advertisement.
Went to Publix and asked the dumb inbred where the Kosher section was. When this failed, I asked for the international food section. Then it was my turn to feel stupid at Westfield Shopping Town. I went to the piercing booth ad asked what some little round objects were. The nice young woman informed me they were plugs. I bit the bullet and asked which body part they plugged and she told me the ear. Then she showed me her earlobe, which looked red and angry. I wanted to ask "Jesus, that looks painful! Is it infected?" I would not say this was a good advertisement.
TO LOVE SOMEBODY
It's a light,
Certain kind of light
That never shines on me
And I want my life to be
(To live with you)
(To live with you)
There's a way that
Everybody says
I've got to do each and every little thing, yeah,
But what good will it bring
(Iif I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
Baby
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
If I pray,
I see your face again,
And God knows I pray every night
Woman, how could you be so bad?
(Aand I'm sad,)
(So, so sad)
I'm a man, yeah
Can't see what I am
When I'm livin' I'm breathin' you
But what good will breathin' do
(If I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
Baby
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Yes, I see your face again
Woman, you know I pray every night, yeah
Baby, how could you be so blind?
(And I'm sad,)
(So, so sad)
I'm a full grown man, yeah
Can't you see what I am?
When I'm livin' I breathe with you, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
But what what good will breathin' do
(If I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
God knows, baby (baby)
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I
Love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I
Love you, baby
(To love somebody, to love somebody) Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
(The way that I) Baby, baby, I love, I, I love you
(Love you) I love, I love, I love, I love you
(To love somebody, to love somebody) Give it to me, baby. Don't you leave me
(The way that I)You know I need you by my side
(Love you)You're drivin' me crazy. Baby, don't
(To love somebody, To love somebody) Oh, please
Baby, yeah
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I...
Love...
- Good God -
You...
To Love Somebody by the Bee Gees.Michael Bolton
Heard this on my parents' car radio. Somehow Michael Bolton can't convey the feeling of anguish Barry Gibb does. As Beavis and Butthead said, Michael Bolton can make any song suck.
It's a light,
Certain kind of light
That never shines on me
And I want my life to be
(To live with you)
(To live with you)
There's a way that
Everybody says
I've got to do each and every little thing, yeah,
But what good will it bring
(Iif I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
Baby
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
If I pray,
I see your face again,
And God knows I pray every night
Woman, how could you be so bad?
(Aand I'm sad,)
(So, so sad)
I'm a man, yeah
Can't see what I am
When I'm livin' I'm breathin' you
But what good will breathin' do
(If I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
Baby
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
Yes, I see your face again
Woman, you know I pray every night, yeah
Baby, how could you be so blind?
(And I'm sad,)
(So, so sad)
I'm a full grown man, yeah
Can't you see what I am?
When I'm livin' I breathe with you, yeah,
Yeah, yeah,
But what what good will breathin' do
(If I ain't got you?)
(If I ain't got you?)
God knows, baby (baby)
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way I love you
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I
Love you
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I
Love you, baby
(To love somebody, to love somebody) Give it to me, give it to me, give it to me
(The way that I) Baby, baby, I love, I, I love you
(Love you) I love, I love, I love, I love you
(To love somebody, to love somebody) Give it to me, baby. Don't you leave me
(The way that I)You know I need you by my side
(Love you)You're drivin' me crazy. Baby, don't
(To love somebody, To love somebody) Oh, please
Baby, yeah
You don't know what it's like
You don't know what it's like
To love somebody
To love somebody
The way that I...
Love...
- Good God -
You...
To Love Somebody by the Bee Gees.Michael Bolton
Heard this on my parents' car radio. Somehow Michael Bolton can't convey the feeling of anguish Barry Gibb does. As Beavis and Butthead said, Michael Bolton can make any song suck.
HILTON # 1 AGAIN
Paris Hilton is #1 of the Lycos 50 again. Just when you thought it was safe go back to the Internet.
Paris Hilton is #1 of the Lycos 50 again. Just when you thought it was safe go back to the Internet.
Monday, December 22, 2003
SATELLITE
Heard the new Dave Matthews song, Satellite, on Mix 107. It sucks (the song, not Mix 107). It has all of Dave Matthews' insufferable qualities with none of his sufferable ones.
Heard the new Dave Matthews song, Satellite, on Mix 107. It sucks (the song, not Mix 107). It has all of Dave Matthews' insufferable qualities with none of his sufferable ones.
DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL
Today is the first day of winter. The sun will go down one minute later each day, but for a while it will start coming up later, too. Can't figure that out, but it will be nice to get at least one minute more of sun every evening.. Having worked nights for at least 13 years, I understand why we have Hanukkah, Christmas, Lucia Day, Yul, Solstice, Divali...
Today is the first day of winter. The sun will go down one minute later each day, but for a while it will start coming up later, too. Can't figure that out, but it will be nice to get at least one minute more of sun every evening.. Having worked nights for at least 13 years, I understand why we have Hanukkah, Christmas, Lucia Day, Yul, Solstice, Divali...
Sunday, December 21, 2003
UNHAPPY ANNIVERSARY
On this day in 1988 nearly 300 people were killed in Lockerbie, Scotland. Hard to believe it's been 15 years.
On this day in 1988 nearly 300 people were killed in Lockerbie, Scotland. Hard to believe it's been 15 years.
Saturday, December 20, 2003
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
In the last couple weeks I have received fake e-mails claiming to be from Earthlink and E-Bay, saying there is something wrong with my credit card and to e-mail them my information. Right. The "Earthlink" e-mail had a Prodigy return address and I've never bought or sold anything on E-bay in my life. How dumb is that?
In the last couple weeks I have received fake e-mails claiming to be from Earthlink and E-Bay, saying there is something wrong with my credit card and to e-mail them my information. Right. The "Earthlink" e-mail had a Prodigy return address and I've never bought or sold anything on E-bay in my life. How dumb is that?
Friday, December 19, 2003
I BELIEVE IN FATHER CHRISTMAS
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the VIRGIN BIRTH
I remember one Christmas morning
A winters light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas Tree smell
AND EYES full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
And they told me a fairy story
'Till I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in Father Christmas
And I looked to the sky with excited eyes
'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguise
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave New Year
All anguish pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
Hallelujah Noel be it Heaven or Hell
The Christmas we get we deserve
by Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Heard this one today. I remember hearing it on Armed Forces Radio during my last December in Germany, thinking, "this may be my last Christmas vacation here." I was about to head back to America out of necessity -- I was spinning my wheels in Germany, but there was really nothing to return to in America, no job, no boyfriend, nothing to look forward to except more school. Little did I now within about three years from then, I would have a master's degree, be an on-air reporter and anchor and meet the love of my life. Three years ago I was a network producer, but not getting the money or respect due one -- within a month I was unemployed. Be interesting to see what's ahead three years from now.
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
But instead it just kept on raining
A veil of tears for the VIRGIN BIRTH
I remember one Christmas morning
A winters light and a distant choir
And the peal of a bell and that Christmas Tree smell
AND EYES full of tinsel and fire
They sold me a dream of Christmas
They sold me a Silent Night
And they told me a fairy story
'Till I believed in the Israelite
And I believed in Father Christmas
And I looked to the sky with excited eyes
'Till I woke with a yawn in the first light of dawn
And I saw him and through his disguise
I wish you a hopeful Christmas
I wish you a brave New Year
All anguish pain and sadness
Leave your heart and let your road be clear
They said there'll be snow at Christmas
They said there'll be peace on Earth
Hallelujah Noel be it Heaven or Hell
The Christmas we get we deserve
by Emerson, Lake and Palmer
Heard this one today. I remember hearing it on Armed Forces Radio during my last December in Germany, thinking, "this may be my last Christmas vacation here." I was about to head back to America out of necessity -- I was spinning my wheels in Germany, but there was really nothing to return to in America, no job, no boyfriend, nothing to look forward to except more school. Little did I now within about three years from then, I would have a master's degree, be an on-air reporter and anchor and meet the love of my life. Three years ago I was a network producer, but not getting the money or respect due one -- within a month I was unemployed. Be interesting to see what's ahead three years from now.
Thursday, December 18, 2003
BAH, HUMBUG!II
Two Christmas parties down, two to go. Having to bring a covered dish is not festive when you have three jobs. And what about the assholes who bring Tostitos and salsa in the jar when everyone else brings ham, turkey, seafood and nice desserts? Cindy, who commutes from West Virginia and has at least one kid, agrees.
Two Christmas parties down, two to go. Having to bring a covered dish is not festive when you have three jobs. And what about the assholes who bring Tostitos and salsa in the jar when everyone else brings ham, turkey, seafood and nice desserts? Cindy, who commutes from West Virginia and has at least one kid, agrees.
SALUDOS DE LOS TRES AMIGOS
Just when I said nothing to blog about, Christmas greetings from the Three Amigos.
Just when I said nothing to blog about, Christmas greetings from the Three Amigos.
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
Tuesday, December 16, 2003
THE DEVOURING
Finished Bury Me Standing. To think all this was going on in Europe while I was dealing with housemates and boyfriends in Delaware. Maybe it was a good thing I left Europe when I did.
Finished Bury Me Standing. To think all this was going on in Europe while I was dealing with housemates and boyfriends in Delaware. Maybe it was a good thing I left Europe when I did.
Monday, December 15, 2003
WHO SHAT IN THE HAT?
Catholic Exchange takes a dim view of The Cat in the Hat. About a year or two ago some guy on All Things Considered referred to the cat as a "polymorphous being of indeterminate sexuality" and to Thing One and Thing Two as genital references. I'd hate to think of what he says about "Hop on Pop" and "there's a Wocket in my Pocket."
Catholic Exchange takes a dim view of The Cat in the Hat. About a year or two ago some guy on All Things Considered referred to the cat as a "polymorphous being of indeterminate sexuality" and to Thing One and Thing Two as genital references. I'd hate to think of what he says about "Hop on Pop" and "there's a Wocket in my Pocket."
Sunday, December 14, 2003
RING OF FIRE
Love Is A Burning Thing
And It Makes A Fiery Ring
Bound By Wild Desire
I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire
CHORUS:
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
The Taste Of Love Is Sweet
When Hearts Like Ours Meet
I Fell For You Like A Child
Oh, But The Fire Went Wild
CHORUS
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
By Johnny Cash
I was about two when I first heard this. Back then I had no idea what he was talking about
Love Is A Burning Thing
And It Makes A Fiery Ring
Bound By Wild Desire
I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire
CHORUS:
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
The Taste Of Love Is Sweet
When Hearts Like Ours Meet
I Fell For You Like A Child
Oh, But The Fire Went Wild
CHORUS
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
I Fell Into A Burning Ring Of Fire
I Went Down, Down, Down
And The Flames Went Higher
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
And It Burns, Burns, Burns
The Ring Of Fire
The Ring Of Fire
By Johnny Cash
I was about two when I first heard this. Back then I had no idea what he was talking about
HONORED CHILDREN
Here's the story. I work for men who don't pay me what I"m worth or give me the respect I deserve and I date men who won't commit. This weeeknd I rented the Joy Luck Club. I think the characters I relate most to are An Mei's mother and Rose, not knowing what they're worth. After the mother's suicide, Wu Tsing agrees to raise An-Mei and her brother as his honored children--it's too bad someone has to die for An-Mei to realize this. The question is, what do I have to do to get these men to give my what I'm worth, personally, financially, professionally? What do I have to do to be recognized as the honored child?
Here's the story. I work for men who don't pay me what I"m worth or give me the respect I deserve and I date men who won't commit. This weeeknd I rented the Joy Luck Club. I think the characters I relate most to are An Mei's mother and Rose, not knowing what they're worth. After the mother's suicide, Wu Tsing agrees to raise An-Mei and her brother as his honored children--it's too bad someone has to die for An-Mei to realize this. The question is, what do I have to do to get these men to give my what I'm worth, personally, financially, professionally? What do I have to do to be recognized as the honored child?
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Veni, veni Emmanuel!
Captivum solve Israel!
Qui gemit in exsilio,
Privatus Dei Filio.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, o Sapientia,
Quae hic disponis omnia,
Veni, viam prudentiae
Ut doceas et gloriae.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni Adonai!
Qui populo in Sinai
Legem dedisti vertice,
In Majestate gloriae.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, o Jesse virgula,
Ex hostis tuos ungula,
De specu tuos tartari
Educ et antro barathri.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, Clavis Davidica,
Regna reclude caelica,
Fac iter tutum superum,
Et claude vias inferum.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni o Oriens!
Solare nos adveniens,
Noctis depelle nebulas,
Dirasque noctis tenebras.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni, Rex gentium,
veni, Redemptor omnium,
Ut salvas tuos famulos
Peccati sibi conscios.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
janedoe@seductive.com
Veni, veni Emmanuel!
Captivum solve Israel!
Qui gemit in exsilio,
Privatus Dei Filio.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, o Sapientia,
Quae hic disponis omnia,
Veni, viam prudentiae
Ut doceas et gloriae.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni Adonai!
Qui populo in Sinai
Legem dedisti vertice,
In Majestate gloriae.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, o Jesse virgula,
Ex hostis tuos ungula,
De specu tuos tartari
Educ et antro barathri.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, Clavis Davidica,
Regna reclude caelica,
Fac iter tutum superum,
Et claude vias inferum.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni o Oriens!
Solare nos adveniens,
Noctis depelle nebulas,
Dirasque noctis tenebras.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
Veni, veni, Rex gentium,
veni, Redemptor omnium,
Ut salvas tuos famulos
Peccati sibi conscios.
Gaude, gaude, Emmanuel
Nascetur pro te, Israel.
janedoe@seductive.com
Saturday, December 13, 2003
Friday, December 12, 2003
NEW COMPUTER
My $250 gift certificate from American Express arrived today -- I'm using it for a Dell Inspiron laptop. I realize Americans are preoccupied with things, and there are people in some countries who have worse computers than mine, but when I find myself getting up early or being late for work to check my e-mails, it's time to get a new puter.
My $250 gift certificate from American Express arrived today -- I'm using it for a Dell Inspiron laptop. I realize Americans are preoccupied with things, and there are people in some countries who have worse computers than mine, but when I find myself getting up early or being late for work to check my e-mails, it's time to get a new puter.
COME AND GET IT
Here you come knockin’ on my door baby
Tell me what you got on your mind
I guess those college boys all went home for the summertime
And you’re lookin’ right, lookin’ good, lookin’ like a woman should
So why is it so hard to find
A place to lay your pretty little head down once in a while
You run on a little tough luck baby
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
Come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
When your lovelife starts tumblin’?
I got the money if you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
You might’ve run on a little tough luck baby
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
So come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
Who's Your Daddy by Toby Keith
Here you come knockin’ on my door baby
Tell me what you got on your mind
I guess those college boys all went home for the summertime
And you’re lookin’ right, lookin’ good, lookin’ like a woman should
So why is it so hard to find
A place to lay your pretty little head down once in a while
You run on a little tough luck baby
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
Come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your friend?
And who’s the one guy that you come runnin’ to
When your lovelife starts tumblin’?
I got the money if you got the honey
Let’s cut a deal let’s make a plan
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
You might’ve run on a little tough luck baby
Don’t you sweat it
Everything is waiting inside for you
You know I got it
So come and get it
Who’s your daddy, who’s your baby?
Who’s your buddy, who’s your man?
Who's Your Daddy by Toby Keith
Thursday, December 11, 2003
THIS WEEKEND
Mix 107 reports there's a marrow donor drive for a Murch Elementary School teacher this weekend. Also, Thunder and Lightning's Aunt Amy will be appearing at Fresh Fields in Clarendon Saturday.
My grandfather, John Hautamaki, died of leukemia in 1953, the year Joseph Stalin died and the year my cousin David was born. I registered as a marrow donor with my church over a year ago, but have heard nothing. I don't know whether to be relieved that no one with my genetic makeup needs a marrow transplant because we're all healthy, or scared because there's no one like me in the world with my genetic makeup. At least if I am missing like Chandra Levy or Annmarie Fahey, it won't be hard to get genetic information on me. I was also part of two NIH studies and I have been in the practice of Dr. Lupita Roca since I was about four years old. The woman has a file on me about the size of a phone book.
Mix 107 reports there's a marrow donor drive for a Murch Elementary School teacher this weekend. Also, Thunder and Lightning's Aunt Amy will be appearing at Fresh Fields in Clarendon Saturday.
My grandfather, John Hautamaki, died of leukemia in 1953, the year Joseph Stalin died and the year my cousin David was born. I registered as a marrow donor with my church over a year ago, but have heard nothing. I don't know whether to be relieved that no one with my genetic makeup needs a marrow transplant because we're all healthy, or scared because there's no one like me in the world with my genetic makeup. At least if I am missing like Chandra Levy or Annmarie Fahey, it won't be hard to get genetic information on me. I was also part of two NIH studies and I have been in the practice of Dr. Lupita Roca since I was about four years old. The woman has a file on me about the size of a phone book.
SENILE DELINQUENTS
The latest CVS spot shows a bunch of old people involved in teenage pranks. The idea is now that CVS fills their prescriptions on time, they have more time on their hands to get into mischief. This is insulting and misleading because it implies 1) Senior citizens are sickly and on all kinds of medications 2) Young people DON'T get sick and require medication 3) CVS actually has the prescription in stock. There's nothing like driving around at 6 o'clock on a rainy saturday morning because the DuPont circle store doesn't have the medication it said it did.
The latest CVS spot shows a bunch of old people involved in teenage pranks. The idea is now that CVS fills their prescriptions on time, they have more time on their hands to get into mischief. This is insulting and misleading because it implies 1) Senior citizens are sickly and on all kinds of medications 2) Young people DON'T get sick and require medication 3) CVS actually has the prescription in stock. There's nothing like driving around at 6 o'clock on a rainy saturday morning because the DuPont circle store doesn't have the medication it said it did.
OVER MY HEAD
You can take me to paradise
And then again you can be cold as ice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
You can take me anytime you like
I'll be around if you think you might
Love me baby
And hold me tight
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Think I'm looking on the dark side
But everyday you hurt my pride
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
By Christine McVie
Christine McVie is so cool. I should be so cool. My ex boyfriend refered to her as "die coole Blondine."
You can take me to paradise
And then again you can be cold as ice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
You can take me anytime you like
I'll be around if you think you might
Love me baby
And hold me tight
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
Think I'm looking on the dark side
But everyday you hurt my pride
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
I'm over my head
But it sure feels nice
By Christine McVie
Christine McVie is so cool. I should be so cool. My ex boyfriend refered to her as "die coole Blondine."
Wednesday, December 10, 2003
MR. JIFFY MAN
On June 29th I wrote I was offended by the Jiffy Lubespot in which the older woman comes on to the Jiffy lube guy. As an older woman who prefers younger men, I was insulted, however, after seeing the TV version, i realize the guy is about her age , and she's not as old and frail as she sounds. More power to both of them.
On June 29th I wrote I was offended by the Jiffy Lubespot in which the older woman comes on to the Jiffy lube guy. As an older woman who prefers younger men, I was insulted, however, after seeing the TV version, i realize the guy is about her age , and she's not as old and frail as she sounds. More power to both of them.
MAKE YOUR OWN SPERM!
I heard on All Things Considered scientists have made mouse sperm -- someday maybe they'll be able to make human sperm. Think of what this could mean for single women.
I heard on All Things Considered scientists have made mouse sperm -- someday maybe they'll be able to make human sperm. Think of what this could mean for single women.
EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS
Got my first Hanukkah gift -- nipple huggers. The donor gave me a dildo last Hanukkah and a dirty book for my birthday. Mazel Tov!
Got my first Hanukkah gift -- nipple huggers. The donor gave me a dildo last Hanukkah and a dirty book for my birthday. Mazel Tov!
Tuesday, December 09, 2003
PAUL SIMON DEAD
US Senator Paul Simon (D-IL) died today. I had the pleasure of meeting him once at the Lincoln Day dinner in Delaware. I asked the senator how he became interested in Abraham Lincoln and he told me when he was elected to the Illinois state legislature, he wanted a book on Lincoln's term in that law-making body. Finding no book, he wrote one of his own.
US Senator Paul Simon (D-IL) died today. I had the pleasure of meeting him once at the Lincoln Day dinner in Delaware. I asked the senator how he became interested in Abraham Lincoln and he told me when he was elected to the Illinois state legislature, he wanted a book on Lincoln's term in that law-making body. Finding no book, he wrote one of his own.
EARTHQUAKE!
We had an earthquake this afternoon. I would have been at home or in my car -- didn't feel it. About 12 years ago I remember an earthquake in Delaware. Our house was near a freight line. I was watching TV, felt the quake and wondered why the vibration was coming from the back of the house instead of the front, the way it usually did. One of my high school (and elementary school) classmates was in an elevator on the 13th floor during the Seattle earthquake. He said it was the longest minute of his life.
We had an earthquake this afternoon. I would have been at home or in my car -- didn't feel it. About 12 years ago I remember an earthquake in Delaware. Our house was near a freight line. I was watching TV, felt the quake and wondered why the vibration was coming from the back of the house instead of the front, the way it usually did. One of my high school (and elementary school) classmates was in an elevator on the 13th floor during the Seattle earthquake. He said it was the longest minute of his life.
SIX WEEKS
It's been six weeks since the robbery. This morning was a sunny one, just like October 28th, but there were fewer leaves on the trees. Maybe that kid would have been scared by greater visibility or put off by the cold. Funny, I was wearing a gold watch, a gold bracelet, a diamond ring, diamond earrings and a diamond necklace and he didn't take those -- just cash. I took part in a CDC survey on chronic fatigue patients who have undergone a traumatic experience. I have not been diagnosed with liver disease, cancer, lupus or multiple sclerosis, so I guess I've been lucky.
It's been six weeks since the robbery. This morning was a sunny one, just like October 28th, but there were fewer leaves on the trees. Maybe that kid would have been scared by greater visibility or put off by the cold. Funny, I was wearing a gold watch, a gold bracelet, a diamond ring, diamond earrings and a diamond necklace and he didn't take those -- just cash. I took part in a CDC survey on chronic fatigue patients who have undergone a traumatic experience. I have not been diagnosed with liver disease, cancer, lupus or multiple sclerosis, so I guess I've been lucky.
Monday, December 08, 2003
WEAR IT IN GOOD HEALTH
Just in time for Hanukkah, the Rabbi's Daughters with Jewish T-shirts and tank tops. I want the one which says "shiksa." Unfortunately, there are none which say "the fat shiksa your brother's dating" or "the older shiksa who's dating your son."
Just in time for Hanukkah, the Rabbi's Daughters with Jewish T-shirts and tank tops. I want the one which says "shiksa." Unfortunately, there are none which say "the fat shiksa your brother's dating" or "the older shiksa who's dating your son."
SHE PICKED JASON
Melana on Average Joe picked Jason over Adam. Looks do matter. Of course, who am I to talk? And why doesn't Adam shave? Tonight at dinner I explained to Roger why I never got married--I stayed with the wrong guy for six years because I didn't think I could do better. Of course, the first one being gay didn't make matters better....
Melana on Average Joe picked Jason over Adam. Looks do matter. Of course, who am I to talk? And why doesn't Adam shave? Tonight at dinner I explained to Roger why I never got married--I stayed with the wrong guy for six years because I didn't think I could do better. Of course, the first one being gay didn't make matters better....
DIRTY ROGER
I had dinner with my friend Roger tonight. Roger Fouts, the famous primatologist, had a chimp named "Washoe," whom he trained to use sign language. One of the signs he taught her was "dirty," which referred to feces, soiled clothing, or other things he didn't want her touching. When she got mad at him, she signed "dirty Roger." When I get mad at Roger, which isn't often, I call him "dirty Roger." I went to high school with a kid called "Rodger," but I don't think I ever called him "dirty Rodger."
I had dinner with my friend Roger tonight. Roger Fouts, the famous primatologist, had a chimp named "Washoe," whom he trained to use sign language. One of the signs he taught her was "dirty," which referred to feces, soiled clothing, or other things he didn't want her touching. When she got mad at him, she signed "dirty Roger." When I get mad at Roger, which isn't often, I call him "dirty Roger." I went to high school with a kid called "Rodger," but I don't think I ever called him "dirty Rodger."
AVERAGE JOE
Tonight is the series finale of Average Joe -- I hear they're doing a sequal in Hawaii. Executive Producer Andrew Glassman tells Philly.com he considers himself a geek. Funny, I always thought Glassman was everything a woman would want....
Tonight is the series finale of Average Joe -- I hear they're doing a sequal in Hawaii. Executive Producer Andrew Glassman tells Philly.com he considers himself a geek. Funny, I always thought Glassman was everything a woman would want....
Sunday, December 07, 2003
BAH HUMBUG!
Except for one gift for my parents, which I can't get here, I have completed my Christmas shopping and have some of my gifts for next year. My Christmas card list is complete, too.
I have three different categories of cards: 1) Weird, off the wall, possibly politically incorrect, 2) traditional/religious 3) and those with little/no text and holiday neutral for my friends and relatives who have no sense of humor, don't celebrate christmas and/or don't read English. Fortunately, non of them fall into all three of the last category, except for maybe one.
This year is an odd-numbered year, which means for the most part, the only people who will get cards from me will be those who sent them last year. E-mails and phone calls don't count. This applies even to people who are related to me. Also, if you piss me off, you won't get a card, even if you DID send me one last year.
Except for one gift for my parents, which I can't get here, I have completed my Christmas shopping and have some of my gifts for next year. My Christmas card list is complete, too.
I have three different categories of cards: 1) Weird, off the wall, possibly politically incorrect, 2) traditional/religious 3) and those with little/no text and holiday neutral for my friends and relatives who have no sense of humor, don't celebrate christmas and/or don't read English. Fortunately, non of them fall into all three of the last category, except for maybe one.
This year is an odd-numbered year, which means for the most part, the only people who will get cards from me will be those who sent them last year. E-mails and phone calls don't count. This applies even to people who are related to me. Also, if you piss me off, you won't get a card, even if you DID send me one last year.
PEARL HARBOR DAY
Today is Pearl Harbor Day. It is because of the Japanese that my last name is Hautanen. My father's real name is Hautamaki, but he is not Japanese. In law school, there was one Asian guy, and people thought he was Ed Hautamaki. After school, my dad became partner at a Law Firm in Tacoma, called Graves and Hautamaki. During the 50's there was a lot of anti-Japanese prejudice on the West Coast, and people would call my Dad and ask whether he was Japanese. He figured this was losing him business, so he changed his name to "Hautanen."
During the 2002 Olympics, the guy who won the silver or the bronze medal in the ski-jumping competition was named Hautamaki. It freaked me out to hear it on TV.
Our great-grandfather was Abraham Hautamaki. He came to America from Finland. His wife was Christiana Periahu. They had nine children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. Grandma Christina was very mystical, relying heavily on a ouija board. I think it bothers my father when Mom and I read tarot cards together.
One of their sons was John Edward Hautamaki, whom I was named after. His wife was Hilda Kuvaja, another immigrant. She was ten years older than he was, which would explain my predilection for younger men. Her father had three wives and at least twelve children. There were at least two siblings I know of who came to America, Uncle Carl and Aunt Lena. Aunt Lena lived in New York, her children and grandchildren branched out to Brooklyn, Long Island and New Jersey. I wonder how different our lives would have been if our grandmother Hilda had stayed in New York.
Today is Pearl Harbor Day. It is because of the Japanese that my last name is Hautanen. My father's real name is Hautamaki, but he is not Japanese. In law school, there was one Asian guy, and people thought he was Ed Hautamaki. After school, my dad became partner at a Law Firm in Tacoma, called Graves and Hautamaki. During the 50's there was a lot of anti-Japanese prejudice on the West Coast, and people would call my Dad and ask whether he was Japanese. He figured this was losing him business, so he changed his name to "Hautanen."
During the 2002 Olympics, the guy who won the silver or the bronze medal in the ski-jumping competition was named Hautamaki. It freaked me out to hear it on TV.
Our great-grandfather was Abraham Hautamaki. He came to America from Finland. His wife was Christiana Periahu. They had nine children, seven of whom survived to adulthood. Grandma Christina was very mystical, relying heavily on a ouija board. I think it bothers my father when Mom and I read tarot cards together.
One of their sons was John Edward Hautamaki, whom I was named after. His wife was Hilda Kuvaja, another immigrant. She was ten years older than he was, which would explain my predilection for younger men. Her father had three wives and at least twelve children. There were at least two siblings I know of who came to America, Uncle Carl and Aunt Lena. Aunt Lena lived in New York, her children and grandchildren branched out to Brooklyn, Long Island and New Jersey. I wonder how different our lives would have been if our grandmother Hilda had stayed in New York.
Saturday, December 06, 2003
ANOTHER SHOOTING
A guy was shot in the face around five PM about two blocks from the ABC building this weekend. Jeez.
A guy was shot in the face around five PM about two blocks from the ABC building this weekend. Jeez.
OH, WHAT A NIGHT
My Lord, what a morning. Last night some asshole from Verizon called trying to sell me DSL, so that ruined my sleep for the rest of the night. There's a winter storm warning and when I get to work ENCO is down. Then the morning guy comes in early, sick as a dog, puking in the next room while I'm trying to eat dinner and no one returns my phone calls. At least now the sun is shining the the storm warning has been lifted.
My Lord, what a morning. Last night some asshole from Verizon called trying to sell me DSL, so that ruined my sleep for the rest of the night. There's a winter storm warning and when I get to work ENCO is down. Then the morning guy comes in early, sick as a dog, puking in the next room while I'm trying to eat dinner and no one returns my phone calls. At least now the sun is shining the the storm warning has been lifted.
Friday, December 05, 2003
THE BIG NEWS
The big news for today is we are in the middle of a winter storm and supposed to have the worst flu outbreak in over 20 years. I woke up with the mother of all headaches last night, but have got myself sufficiently hydrated, caffeinated, sugared...the woman next to me is talking about how many inches we've had, and I just smile...
The big news for today is we are in the middle of a winter storm and supposed to have the worst flu outbreak in over 20 years. I woke up with the mother of all headaches last night, but have got myself sufficiently hydrated, caffeinated, sugared...the woman next to me is talking about how many inches we've had, and I just smile...
Thursday, December 04, 2003
Wednesday, December 03, 2003
WHAT WOMEN WANT
"I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You
All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby."
-Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff
"I don't want a lot for Christmas
There's just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you.
I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about presents
underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby
I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
You
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won't you bring me the one I really need
Won't you please bring my baby to me
Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want him for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is
You
All I want for Christmas is you baby
All I want for Christmas is you baby."
-Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
FIVE WEEKS
It's been five weeks since the robbery. Sunday night I saw two guys dressed like hoods. My first thought was "are they gonna rob me?" After that I saw some of the guys who normally play chess on Dupont Circle. They evidently winter at Joe Muggs. They were just having fun, but I wondered, "would any of them rob me?" I still think of the assassination attempt on George Wallace. My parents made me watch it on the evening news, over and over again, even though I begged them to turn the TV off. I remember thinking I would be shot, and wondering, "will it hurt?" On Channel 7 there was a piece on a guy called the "second-story" burglar, named so because of his ability to break into second-story windows. Despite 18 convictions, the judge sentenced him to live in a halfway house and undergo drug treatment, hoping if he gets help for his drug habit, he won't want to steal anymore. Right. They say most violent crime victims know their attackers. I don't think I ever saw this kid in my life. On thanksgiving Day we talked about the robbery. George, with his usual tact said, "if things had gone differently, we'd be looking at Jane's picture." I can just see it, a framed picture of me with a candle in front of it, surrounded by flowers, on the coffee table. I wonder which picture they'd use?
It's been five weeks since the robbery. Sunday night I saw two guys dressed like hoods. My first thought was "are they gonna rob me?" After that I saw some of the guys who normally play chess on Dupont Circle. They evidently winter at Joe Muggs. They were just having fun, but I wondered, "would any of them rob me?" I still think of the assassination attempt on George Wallace. My parents made me watch it on the evening news, over and over again, even though I begged them to turn the TV off. I remember thinking I would be shot, and wondering, "will it hurt?" On Channel 7 there was a piece on a guy called the "second-story" burglar, named so because of his ability to break into second-story windows. Despite 18 convictions, the judge sentenced him to live in a halfway house and undergo drug treatment, hoping if he gets help for his drug habit, he won't want to steal anymore. Right. They say most violent crime victims know their attackers. I don't think I ever saw this kid in my life. On thanksgiving Day we talked about the robbery. George, with his usual tact said, "if things had gone differently, we'd be looking at Jane's picture." I can just see it, a framed picture of me with a candle in front of it, surrounded by flowers, on the coffee table. I wonder which picture they'd use?
Monday, December 01, 2003
SPIDERMAN
Watched Spiderman twice. The special effects were great. Obviously, there was the theme of good vs evil, including the idea of one person being good and evil, the love triangle, and rivalry between friends. But what is with the casting? Hell, some of those "teenagers" looked almost as though they could be my age. Kirsten Dunst looks older than Tobey Maguire , even though she's about seven years younger. And what's with Peter's "aunt" and "uncle?" They could be his grandparents, for God's sake. Interesting that all three of the main characters come from non-traditional families. I guess that's something kids of this generation can relate to, as opposed to parents who stayed together even if it was just out of spite, as Woody Allen said. Honestly, watching some of the crime scenes was kind of uncomfortable for me. Where was Spiderman when I needed him? I remember when I was about seven years old I was watching TV and Mom said "instead of watching that silly Spiderman, you could be doing something else." Little did mom know, as an adult I would be dating Spiderman, or at least someone who looks like him.
Watched Spiderman twice. The special effects were great. Obviously, there was the theme of good vs evil, including the idea of one person being good and evil, the love triangle, and rivalry between friends. But what is with the casting? Hell, some of those "teenagers" looked almost as though they could be my age. Kirsten Dunst looks older than Tobey Maguire , even though she's about seven years younger. And what's with Peter's "aunt" and "uncle?" They could be his grandparents, for God's sake. Interesting that all three of the main characters come from non-traditional families. I guess that's something kids of this generation can relate to, as opposed to parents who stayed together even if it was just out of spite, as Woody Allen said. Honestly, watching some of the crime scenes was kind of uncomfortable for me. Where was Spiderman when I needed him? I remember when I was about seven years old I was watching TV and Mom said "instead of watching that silly Spiderman, you could be doing something else." Little did mom know, as an adult I would be dating Spiderman, or at least someone who looks like him.
LIED TO BY THE MEDIA
Ok, or at least exaggerated to, or misled. All morning I heard on WMAL and WTOP that malls would be packed and no one would get any parking. This was not true, at least not in Pentagon City. While I didn't get the perfect parking space, there was still plenty of parking available. Tiffany's and Banana Republic were moderately to very busy, but not mobbed.
The media did this a couple years ago with the post office, saying there were long lines everywhere, and you might as well camp out to mail a letter. When I got to the Adams-Morgan post office, I was the only one there. The clerk said she wished the media wouldn't do that.
Ok, or at least exaggerated to, or misled. All morning I heard on WMAL and WTOP that malls would be packed and no one would get any parking. This was not true, at least not in Pentagon City. While I didn't get the perfect parking space, there was still plenty of parking available. Tiffany's and Banana Republic were moderately to very busy, but not mobbed.
The media did this a couple years ago with the post office, saying there were long lines everywhere, and you might as well camp out to mail a letter. When I got to the Adams-Morgan post office, I was the only one there. The clerk said she wished the media wouldn't do that.