Mom says they might be able to treat everything with medication. I slept about ten hours, feel as though I haven't had any rest at all.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Monday, March 30, 2015
Sunday, March 29, 2015
FEELING IT
Or not.
I was beginning to think I was not "feeling it" this Lent, going through the motions but not really experiencing any growth. Then I realized maybe that's how it's supposed to feel--hurt, disappointment, frustration, betrayal and humiliation. And there are Jesus' three falls--we all resolve to sin no more yet we keep doing it. And the element of forgiveness--apologizing yet not having my apologies accepted, and at the same time not accepting other people's apologies, holding grudges. The problem is, some hurts have an expiration date, others don't.
I was beginning to think I was not "feeling it" this Lent, going through the motions but not really experiencing any growth. Then I realized maybe that's how it's supposed to feel--hurt, disappointment, frustration, betrayal and humiliation. And there are Jesus' three falls--we all resolve to sin no more yet we keep doing it. And the element of forgiveness--apologizing yet not having my apologies accepted, and at the same time not accepting other people's apologies, holding grudges. The problem is, some hurts have an expiration date, others don't.
IT'S PALM SUNDAY
Although you wouldn't know it from the weather. At least I'm healthier than I was Palm Sunday two years ago.
IT'S 24 DEGREES OUTSIDE
I am eating Dinty Moore Beef Stew inside. It's also good pig-cuddling weather.
Saturday, March 28, 2015
THIS IS WHAT I MEANT
By the phrase "nobility obliges." A post from my Facebook friend and opera expert Fred Plotkin:
"This evening in Oxford I was at a lovely reception and was introduced to an elegant charming woman. The gentleman who presented me to her said, 'this is Fred Plotkin, who is an opera expert and knows a lot about Italy.'
"This evening in Oxford I was at a lovely reception and was introduced to an elegant charming woman. The gentleman who presented me to her said, 'this is Fred Plotkin, who is an opera expert and knows a lot about Italy.'
Me to the Elegant Woman: Do you like opera?
Woman: I adore opera. I travel often to see it. I grew up in Vienna and my husband and I go to Salzburg and Bayreuth very often. And of course we go to Covent Garden.
Me: I love those places too. I was in Bayreuth last summer. Here is my card. It would be very nice to go to an opera next time you are in New York
Woman: Thank you. That is very kind of you. I do get to New York now and then.
Me: Where do you live?
Woman: Kensington Palace
Me [to myself]: It's Princess Michael of Kent!!! How did I not figure that out? It's because you don't watch TV or look at certain publications...
Me [to Princess Michael of Kent]: It is an honor to speak with a fellow opera lover.
Princess Michael of Kent: It is I who feel honoured.
Me: Sigh."
Woman: I adore opera. I travel often to see it. I grew up in Vienna and my husband and I go to Salzburg and Bayreuth very often. And of course we go to Covent Garden.
Me: I love those places too. I was in Bayreuth last summer. Here is my card. It would be very nice to go to an opera next time you are in New York
Woman: Thank you. That is very kind of you. I do get to New York now and then.
Me: Where do you live?
Woman: Kensington Palace
Me [to myself]: It's Princess Michael of Kent!!! How did I not figure that out? It's because you don't watch TV or look at certain publications...
Me [to Princess Michael of Kent]: It is an honor to speak with a fellow opera lover.
Princess Michael of Kent: It is I who feel honoured.
Me: Sigh."
You can see the entire post here: https://www.facebook.com/fredplotkin/posts/10153650945897656?pnref=story
PEOPLE ASK IF I'M FEELING BETTER
I tell them I'm walking:
I have admired Reiser's work for years, before I had heard of Charlie Hebdo.
I have admired Reiser's work for years, before I had heard of Charlie Hebdo.
Friday, March 27, 2015
MY O2 SATS WERE AT 94 THIS MORNING
Last fall they were as low as 93. M asked how I managed to walk to Promptcare.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
LONG NIGHT'S JOURNEY INTO DAY
It was one of those nights. First I told a woman about telling the police about a man who was lying on the sidewalk growling like a dog when the temperatures were in the 30's if not 20's. She accused me of trying to get the man in trouble. A couple minutes later I was walking up 18th St and three black men came up the other way. I guess I must have looked scared/surprised because one of them said "we're good. Don't be scared." Do I look like that much of a racist? I said "I'm not scared of you, asshole."
Next I said something about the homeless who don't deserve to be homeless, as opposed to those who do. That apparently offended someone. While I was telling this to one of the Diner guys a fight broke out, causing police to rush in. He said it was just that kind of night. To add insult to injury a guy IN the Diner accused me of soliciting, which I wasn't, refused to serve me and asked me to leave. I am still sick, it was cold and the only other places to get hot food at that hour were Pizza Bolis and 7-11.
This morning did not start better. I asked the woman at Burger King for grape jelly and she gave me strawberry.
Next I said something about the homeless who don't deserve to be homeless, as opposed to those who do. That apparently offended someone. While I was telling this to one of the Diner guys a fight broke out, causing police to rush in. He said it was just that kind of night. To add insult to injury a guy IN the Diner accused me of soliciting, which I wasn't, refused to serve me and asked me to leave. I am still sick, it was cold and the only other places to get hot food at that hour were Pizza Bolis and 7-11.
This morning did not start better. I asked the woman at Burger King for grape jelly and she gave me strawberry.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
FEELING BEATEN
It seems I can't do anything right. Last Sunday one of the RQX guys caught me sleeping in the morning show office. Rather than waking me up and telling me to get out he took an upskirt picture of me and posted it on three social media sites. This wouldn't have been so bad if we didn't have about a hundred Facebook friends in common, at least one of whom I'd like to work for. To make it worse, at least one guy appears to be enjoying it WAY too much. If guys are gonna get off on my picture I want to be compensated for it.
Three days later I came down with the worst cold I've had since 1989. Thinking it was an allergy I ignored it. Saturday I was coughing and B told me to shut the fuck up. Then on my way to work the cab driver kept on opening the windows and told me to try not to cough. Right before I paid my fare I breathed on it.
The next day I made the mistake of referring to someone as having mental retardation as opposed to having an intellectual disability. This put me somewhere between Hitler and Pol Pot--I was told it was because of my insensitivity that last Sunday's incident happened.
The day after that I got a text saying "you used to be a really hot looker back in your day...you're still a looker." I called him and he tried to clarify by saying "I saw a picture of you in that pink dress, then saw another picture of you. You've gotten a little older." Lovely. I asked him not to text me and he sent me about nine texts. So told him one more and I'd call the police. Haven't heard from him since.
janedoe@seductive.com
Three days later I came down with the worst cold I've had since 1989. Thinking it was an allergy I ignored it. Saturday I was coughing and B told me to shut the fuck up. Then on my way to work the cab driver kept on opening the windows and told me to try not to cough. Right before I paid my fare I breathed on it.
The next day I made the mistake of referring to someone as having mental retardation as opposed to having an intellectual disability. This put me somewhere between Hitler and Pol Pot--I was told it was because of my insensitivity that last Sunday's incident happened.
The day after that I got a text saying "you used to be a really hot looker back in your day...you're still a looker." I called him and he tried to clarify by saying "I saw a picture of you in that pink dress, then saw another picture of you. You've gotten a little older." Lovely. I asked him not to text me and he sent me about nine texts. So told him one more and I'd call the police. Haven't heard from him since.
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Monday, March 23, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
ANOTHER REASON TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT MYSELF
I never urinated on my own cell phone. Or anyone else's for that matter.
"HELL, I DON'T KNOW HOW TO REFER TO A LOT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT EXIST"
From a woman with terminal cancer.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
THE ONLY THING MORE UNSETTLING THAN GHETTO BITCHES IN SPANDEX...
...is ghetto bitches in textured stockings.
I AM TOLD I AM KILLING THEM SOFTLY WITH MY COUGH
Okay, maybe not so softly. Nothing like being told to shut the fuck up when you can't stop coughing.
Friday, March 20, 2015
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
THIS IS A STUPID IDEA
For a number of reasons:
1) A lot of people go to Starbucks to enjoy themselves, not discuss controversial topics.
2) It get inflammatory. Apparently 40 per cent of Starbucks employees identify as minorities. What if one of them gets in to a heated discussion with a white customer, the customer notifies corporate and the employee gets fired?
3) Nothing more aggravating than being in line at Starbucks and having a clueless barista in front of me engaging a customer in idle banter.
Think Progress also mentions Starbucks' use of language--referring to a cashier as a "barista," the way Apple refers to a glorified Radio Shack employee as a "genius." Don't get me started on how everyone is an "associate"--a janitor is a "janitorial associate" and a dishwasher is a "dishwashing associate."
And also, look at a DC store locater and how many Starbucks there are East of North Capitol Street: http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/search/location/District%20of%20Columbia%2C%20USA
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
WE SHOULD ALL HAVE SUCH PROBLEMS
People are nicer to you when you're skinny. They ask you if you're ok. If you put on weight they just assume you can't push yourself away from the table. Never mind I walked so much I broike a bone in my foot and wore out two crutches after that: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/17/europe/france-skinny-model-ban
IN HIGH SCHOOL ONE OF OUR TEACHERS TOLD US ST. PATRICK WAS ITALIAN.
Of course this man's name was Benevento: http://catholicexchange.com/st-patrick-2
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
Monday, March 16, 2015
ZEN JUDAISM
The shiva visit:
so sorry about your loss.
Now back to my problems.
See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.audio.opinion/y9iwWU8CVrE
janedoe@seductive.com
so sorry about your loss.
Now back to my problems.
See https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/rec.audio.opinion/y9iwWU8CVrE
janedoe@seductive.com
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ
I've never been there but I'd like to go: https://www.youtube.com/user/superwog1https://www.youtube.com/user/superwog1
janedoe@seductive.com
Sunday, March 15, 2015
I AM A REASONABLE PERSON
Most of you know that. If you have issues with me, take it up with me. No reason to shoot an upskirt picture of me while I'm asleep and post it on Instagram.
Saturday, March 14, 2015
PUBLIC SERVANTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Most cops and bouncers are not assholes--they are just doing their jobs. So don't you be one either. If one of them asks you to leave the premises, do so. If one of them tries to prevent you from entering a building, then don't do it. If you are physically restrained, do not resist. It will only make things harder for you and make you look bad.
THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL CAN SURELY SCREW US UP
"Nan, who feared no animal but a bear, was fired with a desire to milk her."
Louisa May Alcott
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn676-fLq7I
I AM A NICE PERSON
So I will not send emails to everyone in your address book saying "fuck you." Or post "I'm forty years old and still poop in my pants" on your Facebook or Linkedin pages, even when you leave everything open.
JUST PLAN DUMB-O
My patience is wearing thin with these assholes: http://www.nationalreview.com/article/415308/peta-now-fighting-rights-fictional-elephants-katherine-timpf
Friday, March 13, 2015
LOST IN TRANSLATION
I told a Facebook friend in Belgium "I have to eat," meaning "a girl's got to make a living." Her response was "enjoy your meal." And to make it better, S, who I presume speaks English as his native language, wanted to know who picked up the tab. grin emoticon
Thursday, March 12, 2015
IN VINO VERITAS
A woman told me what people tell me when they're drunk is what they really think of me. In that case I am beautiful and lots of men want to kiss me.
STEPHEN STILLS PROBABLY HAD THE RIGHT IDEA
But not sure if he was in a diner at this hour of the morning when he wrote it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH3ruuml-R4
IN MEDICAL NEWS
Lemon oil helps shrink sebaceous cysts better than bergamot or plain rubbing alcohol.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
I'VE MISSED YOU SO MUCH
And I was so happy to see you but maybe only because I haven't seen you so long. And I still like you a lot but not sure if I love you. Or if I cold learn to.
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
YES, "NIGGER" IS A BAD WORD
But so are "Hunky," "Polack," "Wop," "Kraut," "Spick," "Mick," and "Chink." And if you don't want people calling you that, don't call yourself or other people that. Word.
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN ADAMS MORGAN
People have their doors and windows open. But this is not an invitation to steal stuff.
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Monday, March 09, 2015
Sunday, March 08, 2015
I AM PERMANENTLY TIME-ZONE CHALLENGED AND NOT JUST THIS WEEKEND
Nearly twenty-five years of late nights and overnights will do that to you. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, happy hours have different meaning to me, too. Especially as I am not drinking.
Saturday, March 07, 2015
WHY ARE WE HERE?
Some people talk about life paths, the thing for which we were put on earth. Two cases of tragic, short lives come to mind:
1) Henrietta Lacks: born in poverty in Virginia, parents died at a young age, brought up by her aunt and uncle, married her first cousin with whom she had been raised as a sister. Husband cheated on her numerous times, gave her gonorrhea and syphilis (she didn't continue treatment) and eventually the human papilloma virus. She died of cervical cancer in Maryland at age 31 but before that doctors found some incredible cell growth no one had ever seen before. Years later when scientists tested other family members they found no similar cells. Scientists kept her cells alive and were able to use them to develop a polio vaccine, gene mapping and to help find a cure for cancer. Although her life of illness and poverty ended way too soon, her cells affected the lives of thousand if not millions of people.
2) Ernesto Miranda, for whom the Miranda warning is named ("You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law....") Like Henrietta Lacks he was not born into a wealthy family, lost his mother at a young age and didn't get along with his new stepmother. Arrested for the first time about the time he was in eighth grade, he was arrested multiple times after that. The most famous one was for the rape and kidnapping of a mentally handicapped woman in Arizona--It was determined he had not been advised of his rights and the case went to the US Supreme Court. Miranda was convicted, served time and was paroled. He died at age 34 after being stabbed to death in a bar fight in Phoenix.
Neither of these people lived to be 35--both lived lives fraught with tragedy, part of which were brought on by bad luck, part by their own choices. It makes me wonder whether they were put on earth simply for one purpose and died when their purposes were fulfilled.
PUBLIC SERVANTS ANNOUNCEMENT
Set your clocks forward if you haven't already: http://blogs.theprovince.com/2015/03/06/daylight-savings-time-2015
GIVE ME A FISH...
...and I eat for a day. Teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime. Sure, that's all well and good to spout stuff like that, but sometimes it's not enough. Sometimes you have to tell people where the fish are. or in some cases even give them a ride to the fish pond. Because a lot of the pond seem to have nothing but minnows in them. And others have dried up completely.
I AGREE
Sometimes reading can just be fun: http://catholicexchange.com/arnold-lobels-frog-toad-stories
Friday, March 06, 2015
Thursday, March 05, 2015
Wednesday, March 04, 2015
PSYCHOBABBLE EXPRESSIONS I HATE
1. Compassion
2. Let it go
3. Move on
4. Don't take it personally
5. He/she is/was having a bad day
janedoe@seductive.com
2. Let it go
3. Move on
4. Don't take it personally
5. He/she is/was having a bad day
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, March 03, 2015
SHOPPING FOR FLOWERS SHOULDN'T BE SO STRESSFUL
Linda's funeral is Thursday and I have two other events that day. And am trying not to get sick. At my age you can't tell if you're feeling bad because of allergies or hormones or if you're actually sick.
COOL CHANGE
Record lows the last couple weeks, warmed up and got cold again. I am still coughing but now hocking up green stuff, so at least it's coming out. And it's not all in my head, literally or figuratively. Kind of tired and feverish a lot--here is a list of supplements I was on a year ago: http://janedoesblog.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html#82230607579884101
Here is what I am now--will probably be modified in the next couple weeks. Maybe this will help someone else, that's why I'm posting it:
Albuterol
Angelica
Bee Pollen
Flonase
Garlic
Ginger
Ginseng
Multivitamins
Phytoestrogen capsules (GNC brand)
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Texas Superfoods
Turmeric
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Here is what I am now--will probably be modified in the next couple weeks. Maybe this will help someone else, that's why I'm posting it:
Albuterol
Angelica
Bee Pollen
Flonase
Garlic
Ginger
Ginseng
Multivitamins
Phytoestrogen capsules (GNC brand)
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Texas Superfoods
Turmeric
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Monday, March 02, 2015
AMEN
This song is pretty but kind of sad, too, and creepy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYSVMgRr6pw
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
NIGHT OWLS
Started a new Night Owls thread on www.guinealynx.info/forums
Here some treasures from almost three years ago:
"I am glad when my pigs poop, pee and fart everything out."
I don't remember eating crabcakes, but I do remember being sick.
Here some treasures from almost three years ago:
"I am in the Diner not doing radioish things. There have been at least
two fights since last call"
"Not doing radioish things--home sick. I blame either the crabcakes I ate
yesterday or the disgusting little rodent board op for whom I filled in"
I don't remember eating crabcakes, but I do remember being sick.
WEEPING OVER DOWNTON ABBEY
Or at least tearing up a little—twice over Lady Mary. Once
singing Silent Night accompanied by Lady Edith and another time reminiscing
with her and Tom about Lady Sybil.
And there are happy endings, at least seasonal endings—Carson
and Mrs. Hughes, Anna and Bates and Robert not dropping dead from a heart
attack, which I feared he’d do any minute. And his forgiving Lady Edith for
having an illegitimate daughter and her forgiving him for his treatment of her.
There are acts of kindness, too, or at least justice. Lady Violet calling vile Spratt on his vile behaviour,
at least towards Denker. In addition, she is incredibly gracious to Princess
Kuragin, who is shitty to her now and was shitty to her about 40 years ago.
Then there’s Thomas, who can be a prick but you can
understand why. He’s not the kind on whose fecal roster you’d like to be. He avenges himself and other maltreated family
members nicely by turning the tables on Lord Sinderby and Sinderby’s butler,
Stowe, who is an incredible piece of shit.
And Rose saves the day, which she wasn’t obliged to do as
Sinderby was so rotten to her parents. She saves his bacon, which is kind of
ironic as he’s Jewish. Maybe he’s so rotten to her father because his nickname
is “Shrimpy.” At least it’s not “Porky.” Really, he’s probably a bigger bigot
than anyone in the Crawley family.
Last but not least there’s Molsely, who’s been screwed over
his share of times, and Baxter, who apparently didn’t have a good life, using
their days off to find someone who will prove Bates innocent.
I hope they get another dog next season.
Sunday, March 01, 2015
YOU DIDN'T KNOW WHAT YOU WERE LOOKING FOR...
....until you heard the voices in your ears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN7izonx-F8
One of the pig people hears voices. There are times when I think I'm crazy--but I know I'm not that crazy.
One of the pig people hears voices. There are times when I think I'm crazy--but I know I'm not that crazy.
"HOW'S THE JOB SEARCH GOING?"
Ranks right up there with "how old are you?" "how much do you weigh?" "how much do you earn?" "how much did you pay for/do you owe on your condo?" and "why aren't you married?" None of your business--if I wanted to tell you I'd volunteer that information.
A NICE, SENTIMENTAL ARTICLE
But giving up beer for a little more than six weeks doesn't necessarily guarantee eternity in heaven: http://catholicexchange.com/fasting-dads-root-beer-potato-chips
RIP LINDA SMITH OF MURRELLS INLET, SOUTH CAROLINA
Wife of Shelby Smith, mother of Lance and Jaclyn Smith, step daughter of William Brown and sister of George Hohmann Jr. She was preceded in death by her parents Edna Brown and George Hohmann Sr. and her first husband Donald Critchlow.