Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Today is the feast of St. Martha
My parents were married in St. Martha's Church: http://catholicexchange.com/st-martha
NOT MY GENERATION
WAMU
is doing a story on mental health issues in members of
'Generation Z' (those born after the mid 1990's) If you know anyone who
can provide material from a provider or consumer point of view, contact jesse.cao42@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
TRUE COLOURS
I actually have heard of some of them: http://mentalfloss.com/article/53121/11-colors-youve-probably-never-heard
Monday, July 27, 2015
Sunday, July 26, 2015
DOUBLE FEATURE
Saw Paper Towns with K. Kind of like Superbad
Lite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Dv0rOjEVIw
Really Cara Delevingne reminded me of Emma
Stone, or at least her voice is. Lots on the Internet about Delevingne’s
eyebrows, also about her character. The movie begins with the idea that we may
not marry royalty or win the lottery but that we will still have all kinds of
adventures.
First of all, there’s the name “Roth Spiegelman.”
Is she supposed to be Jewish? She looks more Asian, kind of like Emma Stone,
who isn’t Asian, either. Margo Roth Spiegelman talks childhood friend Quentin
into a night of petty, mean-spirited pranks to which he stupidly agrees. These
kids live in Florida
After that I saw
Ted 2 at Town Tavern. Lots of tasteless, timely references to September 11th,
Robin Williams, Charlie Hebdo and Bill Cosby and all the civil rights bullshit
that’s going on now. One of the high points is Amanda Seyfried as the attorney
representing Ted after it’s decided he’s not a person. What a transition, from
Karen (you are so stupid) in Mean Girls https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0PpEoKHlO0
to Cosette in Les Misérables
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maty1iiphNE
to a junior attorney representing a bear.
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF SAINTS JOACHIM AND ANNE, OUR LADY'S PARENTS
Legend has it Our Lady didn't come until late in their lives--good things come to those who wait. You would think they would at least have their own feast days: http://catholicexchange.com/saints-joachim-and-anne-parents-of-mary
Saturday, July 25, 2015
A TALE OF TWO COWS
Or in some cases, angels. In this case it is a rabbi with the prophet Elijah: http://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/404895/jewish/The-Rabbi-and-the-Cow.htm
THANKS FOR SHARING
It seems everything is sharing--job-sharing, timesharing, filesharing, ridesharing etc.
I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY ASS WOULD LOOK CUTE IN A SLING
However, I don't think my health plan covers butt slings.
GIVE A CHEER, GIVE A CHEER, FOR THE MEN WHO DRINK THE BEER...
Today is the feast of St. James: http://catholicexchange.com/st-james-apostle
Our unofficial school song was:
"Give a cheer, give a cheer,
For the men who drink the beer
In the cellar of good old St. James
They're so brave, they're so bold,
All the liquor they can hold,
In the cellar, of Good Old, St. James
For it's run, run, run,
I think I hear a nun
Grab all the beer that you can hold
If a nun should appear,
Say sister, have a beer,
In the cellar of good old St. James"
Our unofficial school song was:
"Give a cheer, give a cheer,
For the men who drink the beer
In the cellar of good old St. James
They're so brave, they're so bold,
All the liquor they can hold,
In the cellar, of Good Old, St. James
For it's run, run, run,
I think I hear a nun
Grab all the beer that you can hold
If a nun should appear,
Say sister, have a beer,
In the cellar of good old St. James"
FOR ALL THE SAINTS
So many ignorant people accuse us of “worshipping” saints,
when we don’t we are asking for their intercession.
But not only that, we also see them as role models—Saint Therese
of Lisieux who overcame illness and a bitchy mother superior, St. Bernadette
who dealt with the same plus poverty and not being able to read or write until
she was at least fourteen.
And at the other end of the spectrum we have St. Thomas
Aquinas who was a brilliant man but nicknamed “the dumb ox” because he was so
quiet. And Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi who came from wealthy families
but forsook that to found their own religious orders, intentionally living
lives of poverty. These are just a few examples but you get the point.
TODAY IS NATIONAL HOT FUDGE SUNDAE DAY
I swear Sander's in Michigan makes the world's best hot fudge sauce. I eat it straight out of the can, unheated.
ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER
A client told me "you don't seem like a bullshitter." Too bad I can't put that on my web page.
Friday, July 24, 2015
DOGS ON DEPLOYMENT
Even if you're anti-war, anti-military, there are dogs who need care while their owners are deployed: http://dogsondeployment.org
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
Thursday, July 23, 2015
NO FUCKS GIVEN
Really, sometimes the comments are even funnier than the videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VN2KRxTdjE&feature=youtu.be
AN OBSERVATION
When you leave yoghurt out of the fridge the foil top bulges. When you open it it makes a "pfft" sound and some of it squirts out. You have to be prepared for it. This falls into the category of "entertain me, my life is dull."
ON THE WAY HOME
If you're in the DuPont Circle area, please support this lady and help her get home to Connecticut:
BLURRED LINES? SLANTED VIEWPOINT? OTHER?
I sometimes watch TV with no sound. I wonder if I'm missing much.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
MARIA MAGDALENA
See: http://catholicexchange.com/st-mary-magdalene
Maria Magdalena, by Sandra, coupled with Everlasting Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8LHlkew3XY
Before we made our first confession, we heard the story of Mary Magdalene. As I was eight years old, I didn't grasp it all, other than she had done something wrong asked G-d's forgiveness and he gave it to her.
Some people say she was a prostitute, others say she was an adulteress. Others say she may have epilepsy or schizophrenia. I think she might have been a drunk or a druggie or had an eating disorder. Whatever it was, she realized something was wrong with her life and it was hurting her and possibly others. And she was sorry for it and never did it again. A book I read in fifth grade said she spent the rest of her life doing penance for her sins.
janedoe@seductive.com
Maria Magdalena, by Sandra, coupled with Everlasting Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8LHlkew3XY
Before we made our first confession, we heard the story of Mary Magdalene. As I was eight years old, I didn't grasp it all, other than she had done something wrong asked G-d's forgiveness and he gave it to her.
Some people say she was a prostitute, others say she was an adulteress. Others say she may have epilepsy or schizophrenia. I think she might have been a drunk or a druggie or had an eating disorder. Whatever it was, she realized something was wrong with her life and it was hurting her and possibly others. And she was sorry for it and never did it again. A book I read in fifth grade said she spent the rest of her life doing penance for her sins.
janedoe@seductive.com
PENGUIN NOSTALGIA
I am told they are reviving Bloom County: http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/07/13/422545636/bloom-county-2015-berkeley-breathed-revives-comic-strip
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
KEEPING (AND EVEN SHARING) THE FAITH
Whether Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim etc the best way to share your faith is through example--generosity, kindness and respect for others, etc: http://catholicexchange.com/when-it-hurts-how-to-share-the-catholic-faith-with-non-catholics
That works a heck of a lot better than lectures, Jesus emails, Facebook posts, tweets etc.
janedoe@seductive.com
That works a heck of a lot better than lectures, Jesus emails, Facebook posts, tweets etc.
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
TWO ROADS DIVERGED...
Or, as the Talking Heads said, "we're on the road to nowhere" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKqzayNo4Dk
I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE SAY "SMILE, JANE"
I feel like saying "what reason have you given me to smile, asshole?"
NOTHING BUT FLOWERS
I am trying to eat more nuts and berries. But still not feeling much better: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3t5nmgRVMs
RACISM IS RACISM
There is no such thing as "white racism" or "black racism." Or "reverse discrimination.
THE SWEETEST GIFT
Sometimes the greatest gift you can give someone is a quiet ride on
the bus. Or on the train. Or in a taxi. Or a quiet drink in a bar or a
coffee shop. Or a quiet restaurant meal. Or a quiet wait in a doctor's/dentist's office. You get the point.
UMA THURMAN
Can't get this song out of my head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VTxYQL2SbA
and in a similar vein there's this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3CH0tN515M
"the Addams Family started when Uncle Fester farted, they all came out retarded..."
and in a similar vein there's this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3CH0tN515M
"the Addams Family started when Uncle Fester farted, they all came out retarded..."
Monday, July 20, 2015
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Saturday, July 18, 2015
CONTRARY TO WHAT DIDO SAYS THERE WILL BE A WHITE FLAG
Although one of my Facebook friends says maybe we should make it into a clear flag--don't want to offend the Blacks, Asians, Hispanics etc...
BUNNY SPA DAY TOMORROW, JULY 19TH!
Nail trims, grooming, massages, etc at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from which cameth my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora: Bunny Spa Day at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: https://www.facebook.com/alexandriaanimals/photos/a.144080452306044.26566.106969962683760/877122585668490/?type=1&theater
See www.alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-746-4774
See www.alexandriaanimals.org or call 703-746-4774
NON-PROFIT ISO MEETING SPACE IN DUPONT CIRCLE/ADAMS MORGAN
Looking to rent space a
couple of nights a week, usually two or three hours at a time. We have been
meeting in hotels but want something with more of a “community” feeling.
Main requirements:
1) Able to seat about 50 people
2) Reasonably convenient to public transportation/parking
3) Available at a non-profit-friendly price.
Email janedoe@post.com or call 213-4402. Thanks!
Friday, July 17, 2015
NEED MORE DAM INFORMATION
Maryland Public Television is doing a piece on the Conowingo Dam. If you have any old letters, diaries, photos etc, email them to conowingo@mpt.org
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
ADOPT A PIG!
(Or a bunny) The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, from which cameth my beloved Pippin and baby Pandora, apparently has lots of pigs and bunnies. I'm told this weekend they are waiving the adoption fee on small pets: http://alexandriaanimals.org/special-events.html
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
WIFI IS FUCKED UP IN OUR 'HOOD
Comcast and Verizon are like exterminators--they do not kill you bugs, they just evict them. But when they evict your neighbours' bugs you get them.
RED LINE BLUES
Red Line trains going towards Shady Grove are standing still at some stations. Expect delays.
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
SOMETHING GOOD WE LEARNED IN KABBALAH CLASS
"Fake it 'til you make it." It's as simple as that.
Or, as Linda Ellerbee said, "I didn't drink and I didn't die."
janedoe@seductive.com
Or, as Linda Ellerbee said, "I didn't drink and I didn't die."
janedoe@seductive.com
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA
Supposedly her name means "she who bumps into things." No lie: http://catholicexchange.com/st-kateri-tekakwitha-lily-of-the-mohawks
Monday, July 13, 2015
HAD A GOOD ZOHAR CLASS
Can't stop thinking of Woody Allen's Hasidic Tales, though: though: http://downwithtyranny.blogspot.com/2003/08/8142011-woody-allen-tonight-part-1-of.html
Sunday, July 12, 2015
AT THE DINER
Listening to Cups of all things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmSbXsFE3l8&app=desktop
I GUESS MY HEART MUST JUST BE SLOWING DOWN
Could explain the fatigue. And weight gain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxyjA-CaPYY
Saturday, July 11, 2015
PURISTS BE DARNED
I like this. A British operetta about Japan performed in Australia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqlBoqclC04&app=desktop
SELFIE SATURDAY
Went to the Neiman Marcus at Mazza Gallery between shifts. Thank you Lisa at the Guerlain counter!
WHAT THE FUCK?
The people at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts REALLY need to grow a spine ): https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/style/2015/07/07/mfa-backs-down-over-kimono-event-response-protests/lv9NHcnpW0lsRE77d9hvkI/story.html
SOCIAL "ME" DIA
Twitter: I have to pee
Facebook: I like to pee
Foursquare: I peed here
Youtube: Watch me pee!
Instagram: Here is a still picture of me peeing
Linkedin: Peeing is one of the things I do well
Meetup: Let’s pee together!
RUGGED ROSARIES
These may not be a bad thing for people like me who break everything they lay their hands on: http://www.cordbands.com/collections/paracord-rosaries
I MISS THE CONEHEADS
I wonder how the French feel about the Coneheads telling people they're from France? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkHsCl2Kgjw&list=PLZdmq0GV_dGAbi7hb9mq83xpu0vvBP9YN
Friday, July 10, 2015
"IN VINO VERITAS"
That's Latin for "I'm gonna ignore your silly posts because obviously you've been drinking again."
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
Thursday, July 09, 2015
Wednesday, July 08, 2015
Tuesday, July 07, 2015
RINGO STARR IS 75 YEARS OLD TODAY
A couple years ago someone said "when I'm 64 is not looking so bad now" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkR7u_sOtHI
IN A PERFECT WORLD WE WOULD LOVE EVERYONE AS THOUGH IT WERE HIS/HER LAST DAY ON EARTH.
That includes ourselves.
Monday, July 06, 2015
GREECED
Greece on the Ruins of Missolonghi:
Almost two hundred years ago.
And almost 20 years ago "it's like inviting a Greek tragedy over for dinner": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zfNz0Uf9I
janedoe@seductive.com
And almost 20 years ago "it's like inviting a Greek tragedy over for dinner": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62zfNz0Uf9I
janedoe@seductive.com
TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. MARIA GORETTI
A lesson in conversion. And forgiveness: http://catholicexchange.com/st-maria-goretti#.VZo1ZaCH0yg.facebook
janedoe@seductive.com
janedoe@seductive.com
THE RAINBOW CORRECTION
A lot of my hard-core gay friends have not rainbowed themselves.
And it seems not all of them are all that excited about getting married even now that it's legal.
Really, it seems straight people are making more of a fuss over it.
janedoe@seductive.com
And it seems not all of them are all that excited about getting married even now that it's legal.
Really, it seems straight people are making more of a fuss over it.
janedoe@seductive.com
Sunday, July 05, 2015
Saturday, July 04, 2015
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS NUTBAG
Was he/she traumatized by Jell-o as a child? http://www.oola.com/lifestyle/4387/12-disgusting-foods-your-grandparents-loved#slide/0
Friday, July 03, 2015
HAPPY THIRD OF JULY!
The Stars and Bars:
I did not rainbow myself but I did not post a Confederate flag either. Until now.
janedoe@seductive.com
I did not rainbow myself but I did not post a Confederate flag either. Until now.
janedoe@seductive.com