Thursday, December 29, 2016

WENT TO PROMPTCARE AGAIN

Pus in my ear, O2 sat's still low. Am on Cipro, which makes me wanna puke but the guy said the next step would be IV antibiotics in a hospital. He also told me not to lift heavy weights, not that I look like a woman who does that. 

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Friday, December 23, 2016

WENT TO PROMPTCARE

No wonder I was dragging--ear infection and O2 sats down to 90. 

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Sunday, December 18, 2016

ZSA ZSA GABOR DEAD AT 99

We tend to live a long time except for Grandpap Vereb and Grandma Kozma. Not sure if Uncle Louie counted as he died in the war:

CLOCKWORK SNOOPY


I'll never look at Peanuts the same way again. Bought a new eyeliner that unfortunately makes me look like that. 

Saturday, December 17, 2016

2016 IS ALMOST OVER

Not sure if I mentioned the 30th anniversary of the  Chernobyl meltdown or the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian revolution. 

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Thursday, December 08, 2016

The Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception: St. Ann conceived Mary, not by the power of the Holy Spirit as Jesus was conceived, but by normal means.  However, when she was conceived in her mother’s womb, Mary was without the stain of original sin.  This was a special grace granted by God.  Truly, this was what God had willed for all mankind, …

The Immaculate Conception

The Immaculate Conception: St. Ann conceived Mary, not by the power of the Holy Spirit as Jesus was conceived, but by normal means.  However, when she was conceived in her mother’s womb, Mary was without the stain of original sin.  This was a special grace granted by God.  Truly, this was what God had willed for all mankind, …

Thursday, December 01, 2016

SAY WHAT YOU WILL ABOUT WOODY ALLEN AND HIS PERSONAL LIFE

Most sex scenes are more like scenes from his movies than your run of the mill rom com.

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Sunday, November 27, 2016

BASKET OF DISGUSTINGS:

I guess now it would be "I'm Joey. I'm deporable"


Saturday, November 26, 2016

RIP RON GLASS

PORTRAIT OF THE SHOPPER AS A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN

I NOW HAVE FIVE SURGICAL INCISIONS

Plus screws in my foot, a Maryland Bridge and an implant. And I've been part of a couple NIH studies and outside drug trials and am registered with the National Marrow Registry. And I have a tattoo. No, it won't be hard to identify me.

TODAY IS SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

I try to make EVERY Saturday Small Business Saturday. 

Friday, November 25, 2016

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Winds gusting up to 50 MPH

Great. Just ate a container of the stuff: http://yeswecoupon.com/breaking-news-25-flavors-hummus-recalled-50-states

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Dreamt I was still in the hospital.

A bunch of people came to see me--didn't recognize some of them.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Still feeling sick on and off.

And more evidence that some people weren't doing their jobs.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Supermoon!

See http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/0/what-is-a-supermoon-and-when-can-i-see-the-largest-moon-in-70-ye

Tuesday, November 08, 2016

DONALD TRUMP HAS WON THE US PRESIDENCY.

It's kind of cool to be running the board while my old boss is hosting the network show. 

Sunday, November 06, 2016

SUFFRAGETTE CITY

Another reason to vote if you haven’t already: Members of Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Kavanaugh #54 (my mom’s and my court) were some of the original suffragettes who were arrested demanding the right to vote. It would be an insult to their memory NOT to vote: http://www.catholicdaughters.org

WELL, ISN'T THAT SPECIAL





Some things never get old. Funny at the beginning and end, meh at the middle.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP MAKES


Friday, November 04, 2016

I VOTED, TOO:


I have been voting since I was 18 and this was the WORST VOTING EXPERIENCE EVER. 

1) I waited one hour and 34 minutes before I voted, which took all of two minutes. 
2) It was hot in the building. And crowded. 
3) No food or drinks were allowed so I couldn't drink anything to cool off. 
4) Couldn't sit. 
5) No wireless. 

And it's even worse in Maryland. D says he waited TWO HOURS and went home in disgust. Maybe that's just Baltimore. 

janedoe@seductive.com

Wednesday, November 02, 2016

The Chicago Cubs took the World Series.

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TODAY IS ALL SOULS' DAY

Prayed for the souls in Purgatory when I was in the hospital. If you don't believe in Hell, take the 42 bus to Mount Pleasant during evening rush hour.

Tuesday, November 01, 2016

TODAY IS ALL SAINTS DAY

Feast of All Saints: Today is the Feast of All Saints, which is celebrated every November 1. By the fourth century, this Feast of All Martyrs, as it was then known, was celebrated on May 13. The words “martyr” and “saint” originally meant basically the same thing — someone who is a witness to Christ even unto death. The …

Saturday, October 29, 2016

TODAY IS NATIONAL CAT DAY

#SCARIERTHANGHOSTS IS TRENDING ON TWITTER

 Most of the tweets are political and/or not very funny. In Gone with the Wind Scarlett's son was more scared of Yankees than of ghosts. 

SHOP SMALL ALL YEAR AROUND:

Remembering my father who died twelve years ago today.

ADAMS MORGAN APPLE FESTIVAL TODAY 10 AM-1:30PM EASTERN

Friday, October 21, 2016

Thursday, October 20, 2016

FOUR YEARS AGO TODAY I WAS BEATEN AND ROBBED


I chose this picture because the two men who were walking me home were hurt worse than I was. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

YOU WERE ALWAYS ON MY MIND



I LOVE the first minute and a half or two. 

janedoe@seductive.com

WMATA WANTS TO CUT ITS SERVICE EVEN MORE

Let them know what you think: www.wmata.com/hours

janedoe@seductive.com

SAW THE 2013 VERSION OF CARRIE ON MTV






Thanks to social media there are so many more ways to humiliate people. Then less than 23 years after the original movie came out there was Columbine. And more school violence after that. Probably no one envisioned it in 1976.




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CAN YOU SAY PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE?

I thought you could: http://standardissuemagazine.com/lifestyle/dont-share-status

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

THOUGHTS ON THE UPCOMING PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION










Have I made myself clear?

FUN WITH PHONE REPS

1st Rep: You know there is a bus that goes to the hospital and we can provide you with bus fare?
Me: I'm going to a podiatrist -- did you think maybe my feet hurt?

Conversation with 2nd Rep

Me: I need to make an appointment with M____ and to see a phlebotomist first.
2nd Rep: Did your doctor tell you to get labs?
Me: Yes, she did. Do you think I do it because it's fun? (Ok, there are actually sick freaks who WOULD find this fun)

Sunday, October 16, 2016

FORTY AUTUMNS

This woman is from Falls Church, also went to Thomas Jefferson: http://www.ninawillner.com

Friday, October 14, 2016

BACK HOME

Never thought I'd be so sad to surrender a Rent-a-Car.

janedoe@seductive.com

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Monday, October 10, 2016

TIPPING $5.00 ON A $65.00 TAB?

I don't want to see you burn in hell but I would like to see you itch in Purgatory.

janedoe@seductive.com

Sunday, October 09, 2016

Saturday, October 08, 2016

MOM WAS HESITANT ABOUT WATCHING "LUCIFER"

Then I told her Lucifer told a guy he deserved a raging case of crabs. Now she wants to see it. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

SHIMON PERES DIED

C said something like "another old Jew" dying. It was him, not me. 

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Thursday, September 22, 2016

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Saturday, September 17, 2016

I FIND THE WORD "HAMSTURD" FUNNY.

I hang with crude peeps online and IRL. I worry I will become as crude as they are. 

Friday, September 16, 2016

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Monday, September 12, 2016

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH PNEUMONIA

If she has a thyroid disorder as I and at least one other person suspect, maybe the disorder will get more attention. And people will stop saying we'd just feel better if we'd get more exercise. 

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Sunday, September 11, 2016

TODAY IS ADAMS MORGAN DAY

See http://www.adamsmorganday2016.com

NEVER FORGET

I will never forget exactly where I was fifteen years ago today. September 11th is not a good day, period. It marks the anniversary of the day my ex married his third wife (it was also Rosh Hashanah) and the day I adopted my baby boy Puzzle.

Friday, September 09, 2016

TRYING TO GET SOME REST

Yesterday was the first day since July that I haven't worked at least one hour. 

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Wednesday, September 07, 2016

WONDERFUL.

First my relatives think I'm gay, now they want to know if I'm on drugs.

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

GOT MY HAIR PERMED.

I am trying to avoid other humans until I am allowed to wash my hair again. 

Saturday, September 03, 2016

Thursday, September 01, 2016

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Possibly one of my the funniest Friends episodes ever: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BMXlt66cU3U 

Friday, August 26, 2016

I have just been told I would not be good with a gun.

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OMG!

#Hipsterclassifieds is trending on Twitter and it's hysterical: https://twitter.com/hashtag/HipsterClassifieds?src=tren




#hipsterclassifieds  Wanted: Vintage apartment in gentrified neighbourhood convenient to bike path/mass transit for < $300/mo.

 #hipsterclassifieds  Wanted: vegan earth-worshipping bicycle-riding roommate who can pay more than $2000/mo to share my vintage apartment.

 #hipsterclassifieds  Recent grad w/liberal arts degree seeks job w/socially conscious employer. Must pay @ least 100K/yr starting salary.

 #hipsterclassifieds  For rent: phone booth converted into apartment in recently gentrified neighbourhood $3000/mo.

 #hipsterclassifieds  New bakery opening: our products are vegan, gluten, GMO-free and flavour-free. They also make great bookmarks, shoe liners etc.

 #hipsterclassifieds  Gluten-sensitive lactose intolerant woman with adult ADHD seeks socially conscious compassionate guy w/great health insurance

 #Hipsterclassifeds: Free-range cage-free purebred rescue puppies free to vegan gluten- free home in diverse neighbourhood.

 #Hipsterclassifeds: Progressive start up company looking for open-minded people w/advanced degrees. We can’t pay cash, but we will compensate you with Whole Foods gift cards.

 #Hipsterclassifeds: For rent: vintage apartment, diverse neighbourhood near public transportation. No, we don’t accept blog help, massages or obsolete electronic equipment in place of rent money.

 #Hipsterclassifieds Safe space available to nurse your hurt feelings whether justified or not.

 #Hipsterclassifieds Help! Can’t afford to live in my neighbourhood now that it’s been gentrified and my socially conscious company has downsized us.

#Hipsterclassifieds Gofundme: Want to take a trip to Costa Rica, don’t get paid vacation time and can’t afford airfare.

 #Hipsterclassifieds Hurt feelings support group. Meets in basement of non-denominational house of worship. Organic refreshments served.

 #Hipsterclassifieds Free-range vegan gluten-free breast-fed M ISO F w/ job, car, place to live.

 #Hipsterclassifieds New tattoo parlour. We tattoo all body parts in all languages, even English.

#Hipsterclassifieds Free babysitter needed for my ADD twins while I do volunteer work. Can pay w/Starbucks or Urban Outfitter gift cards

#Hipsterclassifieds Unpaid internship: Looking for people who want to give back/make a difference. No guarantee of permanent employment.

#Hipsterclassifieds Babysitter wanted-must be able to cook gluten-free vegan meals for ADHD triplets, have own car, flexible sched. $8/hr

#Hipsterclassifieds Gofundme: Taking a mission trip to Africa, costs more than I thought, parents unwilling to pay for it.

#Hipsterclassifieds Environmentally conscious corp ISO unpaid interns-no guarantee of a job ever but will write a letter of recommendation

#Hipsterclassifieds Babysitter wanted-must have advanced degree, speak at least 3 languages and not resort to TV as entertainment. $8/hr.

#Hipsterclassifieds Progressive employer offering unpaid internship. Great on the job experience but no guarantee of future employment.

#Hipsterclassifieds ISO childcare-must have own transportation, references, be able to teach music/art, know infant CPR $8/hr.

#Hipsterclassifieds ISO massage therapist, must be licensed/certified, willing to be paid w/used records, vintage clothes or yoga lessons.

 

Occasional babysitter needed. Weekends and sometimes during the week. To babysit high energy seven year old without resorting to TV. Nice to have skills: drawing, arts and crafts, piano. Van Ness and Connecticut, near red line Metro. Need two strong references. Ages 25 and up only. $15 per hour.Occasional babysitter needed. Weekends and sometimes during the week. To babysit high energy seven year old without resorting to TV. Nice to have skills: drawing, arts and crafts, piano. Van Ness and Connecticut, near red line Metro. Need two strong references. Ages 25 and up only. $15 per hour.Occasional babysitter needed. Weekends and sometimes during the week. To babysit high energy seven year old without resorting to TV. Nice to have skills: drawing, arts and crafts, piano. Van Ness and Connecticut, near red line Metro. Need two strong references. Ages 25 and up only. $15 per hour.Occasional babysitter needed. Weekends and sometimes during the week. To babysit high energy seven year old without resorting to TV. Nice to have skills: drawing, arts and crafts, piano. Van Ness and Connecticut, near red line Metro. Need two strong references. Ages 25 and up only. $15 per hour.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Monday, August 22, 2016

THE PLAY'S THE THING

I want to write a play about a couple whose son has a disability. Over the years they find out who their real friends are. I also want to write a show about an immigrant family who starts a car dealership. 

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Sunday, August 21, 2016

BORED SICK

Boredom really does that to you. It's draining to the point where you just want to go to bed.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Her Glorious Assumption

Her Glorious Assumption: I once asked a college theology class if anyone could explain the doctrine of the Assumption.  A student replied, “yeah, that’s the teaching whereby the Catholic Church ‘assumes’ that Mary is in heaven.” There’s a bit more to it than that.  The Church does not just “assume” that any canonized saint in is in heaven.  …

Tuesday, August 09, 2016

BEEN WATCHING BEACH VOLLYBALL

The girls remind me of the jock girls in Mean Girls:

 

Monday, August 08, 2016

SAW AN OLD EPISODE OF LAW AND ORDER SVU

I'm impressed. They thought of stuff I had never heard of, let alone dreamed of. 

Sunday, August 07, 2016

Friday, August 05, 2016

Wednesday, August 03, 2016

Tuesday, August 02, 2016

ANOTHER SHITBAG ALERT

Another scumbag alert: If you get a phone call from 252-370-9036 this is a fraudster. Tell him you’re onto him and report this slime to local law enforcement.

SHITBAG ALERT

If you get a phone call from 646-448-0368 this is a fraudster. He calls himself Kevin. Tell him you’re onto him and report this son of a bitch to local law enforcement.

Saturday, July 30, 2016

ANGLES BAR CLOSES FOR THE LAST TIME AT TWO AM EASTERN SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST

Too many people and things leaving my life. 

EEPS


I've been told my Mix shirt is old school. 

IT'S 2016

Unless you are at least 100 years old, have a severe disability, it's against your religion or you live on a remote island, get Internet access. And I think even a lot of islands have Internet now. I'm not saying BUY a computer, I'm saying get ACCESS to one, whether it's in a library, community center or belongs to your child/grandchild. By not having internet access not only are you limiting yourself, you are also making other people's lives harder.

Saturday, July 23, 2016

GOT AN EMAIL FROM CVS ASKING ABOUT MY EXPERIENCE AT THEIR CLEVELAND PARK STORE.

They asked what could have made it better: 

1) Tell your cashiers NOT to engage in idle chatter with customers if there's a line, even if there is just one person waiting. This applies to all stores, not CVS. Believe it or not, F is disappointed when cashiers DON'T engage him in conversation. 

2) Have Flintstones sour gummi vitamins. 

WHY AM I ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW?

World’s Largest ‘Fart-In’ Is Planned for Hillary Clinton’s Acceptance Speech in Philadelphia (from @Truthdig): Cheri Honkala, the leader of the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign, announced that her group was organizing the world’s largest “fart-in” to be held on July 28 at the Wells Fargo Center during Hillary Clinton’s anticipated acceptance speech for the Democratic nomination.
- 2016/06/17

Thursday, July 21, 2016

FUNERAL PLANS FOR BILL BROWN

Viewings Friday July 22 from 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 Maple Ave Vienna, VA 

Mass at St. Thomas More Cathedral in Arlington 11:00 AM Saturday July 23

Lunch immediately after at the cathedral

Burial at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery in Brentwood, MD at 2:00 PM, same day.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Saturday, July 16, 2016

Saturday, July 09, 2016

I AM DEVELOPING A TASTE FOR SALADS

I guess stranger things have happened. 

I DO NOT READ RUSSIAN OR GREEK WELL AND I CANNOT READ ANY OTHER ALPHABETS.

If you are gonna Tweet/Text/Email me in any language not using the Latin alphabet I probably will not respond. 

Thursday, June 30, 2016

SOME OLD DUDE LOOKED AT MY IPAD AND SAID "I GUESS YOU HAVE TO KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THAT THING."

I said "you can also activate it with your nose or your tongue" and proceeded to show him. Reminiscent of the X-Files. 

BIGELOW PLANTATION MINT TEA SMELLS LIKE GUM.

Yum. 

IS IT SAD THAT I ACTUALLY PAY ATTENTION TO CANE SPOTS ON TV?

Especially when I've been off crutches for almost a month?

"A CRAZY GIRL IS NO GREAT PRIZE"

Ingrid Bergman

I have been carrying the same Dunkin Donuts cup around for about 40 hours.

THINGS ARE FUCKED UP

In the last ten days I have forgotten my phone once, my purse twice, accidentally called my mom and forgot it, almost walked out of Whole Foods without paying for some corn. Today I got onto the wrong train, called the wrong person to tell him I was coming late and walked into the wrong office. And on the way home I nearly got off at the wrong station.

Friday, June 24, 2016

TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

St John the Baptist: The feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest feasts in the liturgy of the Church. Unlike other saints whose feast days are usually celebrated on the anniversary of their deaths — considered the day they entered into final glory — St. John’s feast day is the day of …

SO SWEET

A guy proposed to his GF in the park and she said yes. It was also a couple hundred feet from the scene of the robbery. 

janedoe@seductive.com 

YA GOTTA HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOUR:


Heck, even people in England think this is funny. 

janedoe@seductive.com 

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

FLOODING IN THE CLEVELAND PARK METRO STATION



TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. ALOYSIUS

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, S.J.: St. Aloysius Gonzaga (1568-1591) was a young man who experienced his faith as something more important than the worldly concerns of life. He lived in Renaissance Italy, a time noted for its high cultural achievements and low moral standards. Because he was born of a noble family, Aloysius was very familiar with court life, serving …

They named a church after him. And a school.

Monday, June 20, 2016

RIP Paul Hill, Westwood One operations manager and producer.

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SAW THE STRAWBERRY MOON

Last one was in 1967, next one will be in 2062. Didn't look like anything special to me--just another full moons. With all these moons having special designations it makes them seem less special. 

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I WONDER HOW MANY PREGNANT WOMEN GO INTO PREMATURE LABOUR ON METRO BUSSES/TRAINS.

Not only that, but even in 90+ degree heat some busses didn't have A/C. Or at least not much of it.

janedoe@seductive.com

ONE OF MY TWITTER FOLLOWERS CALLED ME "FLIRTY MCFLIRT SKIRT"


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RIP CLAIRE SCHULTZ

She taught history at Immaculata until she was 72, I was thinking of her over the weekend. There are some teachers whom you never forget: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailylocal/obituary.aspx?n=claire-schultz&pid=180370683&fhid=4453&eid=sp_ommatch

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THE WOMAN AT THE LOGAN CIRCLE WHOLE FOODS COULDN'T SPELL NEROLI.

And the staff is incredibly slow. 

janedoe@seductive.com

PRIDE MONTH--LOGAN CIRCLE


Different from last year's Pride Month.

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IT'S BEEN OVER A MONTH THAT I WAS ON CHANNEL FOUR AND PEOPLE ARE STILL GIVING ME COMPLIMENTS

Someone told me I would make a good spokesperson for the downtrodden .

janedoe@seductive.com

SAW THE MOVIE MRS. WINTERBORN

Ricki Lake says she wants to pay for an attorney for the killer of her abusive ex-boyfriend. Made me think of Omar Mateen’s wife who said he abused her. And apparently was also questioning his own sexuality. Living with him must have been hell. 

Happy First Day of Summer!

Sunday, June 19, 2016

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the winner of the 2016 NBA title.

IT'S WEIRD WALKING WITHOUT A CANE

Or crutch (es)

THE ORLANDO SHOOTINGS WERE ONE WEEK AGO TODAY

Like all those who have experienced a traumatic event, for the victims, survivors, their family and friends there will a "before" and "after," just as for me there was a before/after the robbery, breaking my foot, the surgery...

TODAY IS WORLD SICKLE CELL DAY

I think I've only met one or two sickle cell patients in my life. The prognosis is a lot better than it was when I was a kid: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/outlook/20160619/world-sickle-cell-day-i-came-home-die

Happy Father's Day!

Saturday, June 18, 2016

I REMEMBER MAMA

I am walking like Mother Harper on the Carol Burnett Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XddFFneVgjQ

I HATE SPEAKER PHONES

And I want to talk to someone under 90. If you hate people who call in to radio/TV shows think of me--I talk to the ones who don't get through. 

Friday, June 17, 2016

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT IN ADAMS MORGAN

On nights like this I realize how lucky I am to live here.  And hope not to have to move.

janedoe@seductive.com

SILENCE IS GOLDEN?

Some guy is belching behind me in the library. Repeatedly. And there are people making all kinds of foul coughs. I wonder how much healthier a library is than a hospital. 

janedoe@seductive.com 

Thursday, June 16, 2016

SUCH A LOVELY PLACE, STARBUCKS IN YOUR FACE

Saw this on the Georgetown campus:



I'm such a ditz I thought it said "Hotel California."

On the bright side, I don't have to see the cardiologist for the next six months. 

Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Butthurt is relative

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IT SEEMS BAD THINGS SOME IN THREES

Especially for Orlando. Christina Grimmie killed over the weekend, then the shootings and now a little kid attacked by an alligator at the Grand Floridian. 

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Saturday, June 11, 2016

Dafuq?

THE MOST UNPOPULAR COMMANDMENT

The Most Unpopular Commandment: Of all Jesus commandments, there is one that is more unpopular than any other. It’s the one commandment where I’ve heard people say that Jesus didn’t really mean what he said. I’ve even heard more excuses for this sin than for sins of the flesh. What is this sin? The sin of rash judgment of …



I have issues with this:



1) Why should we be overly harsh with ourselves?



2) It seems when I give peeps the benefit of a doubt I get screwed.

I am now only two pounds overweight.

THEY CLOSED THE WYLIE WAGG IN WOODLEY PARK

Now I'm gonna have to buy Oxbow products elsewhere: http://www.wyliewagg.com/locations#.V1v7x9IrKM8

I AM PROUD OF THE ROLE MY MOM AND I WERE ABLE TO PLAY IN THIS STORY

WWII dog tags found in yard returned to family: Southeast Portland homeowner returns WWII dog tags to family.

GREAT MOMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION

I hail a cab on Columbia Road, things are fine until we get within a couple blocks of the National Cathedral and we see a deer. Fortunately we don’t hit it but a couple blocks later the cabby says “Jesus Christ!” and I think we’re about to have an accident. He says “I forgot to set the meter.” I say “no problem” and he sez “you’re paying cash, right?” He tells me he can’t take my credit card and I say “you have two choices—you take me to Wells Fargo and we get there quicker but I deduct the $3.00 foreign ATM fee from your fare or you take me to Suntrust and it takes longer but you get more money. And I’m not paying for the extra time it takes to go to the bank.”


He agrees to the second. Fortunately I slept better than usual last night so we don’t arrive late 

Thursday, June 09, 2016

Phoebe Snetsinger

not angry but hurt

Can I Pray When I Am Angry with God?: “I wish I could pray. But I’m so angry with God that he would probably strike me dead if I told him how I felt,” people often share with me while experiencing personal or family crisis. As a recent graduate in pastoral theology, and a 15-year veteran of the Church’s tribunal ministry, I have encountered …

Tuesday, June 07, 2016

I WAS NEVER A BIG DEBI THOMAS FAN, BUT WOW:

And I'm afraid this will happen to me soon: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/the-mystery-of-why-the-best-african-american-figure-skater-in-history-went-bankrupt-and-lives-in-a-trailer/2016/02/25/a191972c-ce99-11e5-abc9-ea152f0b9561_story.html

IT'S RAMADAN

See http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/ramadan-2016-start-date-fasting-rules-health-benefits-how-celebrated-islam-muslims-holy-month-uk-a7067556.html

D told me about a Muslim guy who used to bring him tapes/CD's every day of that month. I'm told the guy looked more and more miserable as the month wore on, then started perking up at the end.

ALL THOSE COMPUTER CLASSES CAME IN HANDY:


ANOTHER GOOD THING ABOUT PIGS--

--you become so much less inhibited when it comes to discussing bodily functions. Even in public places. 

COMING BACK BUG

“Some Africans believe that if your baby dies, you must bury it far away from your house, with proper magic and incantations and gifts for the g-ds, so that the baby does not come back, time after time, and plant itself inside your womb only to die a short time after birth”

Alexandra Fuller


I think I have a coming back bug, or a coming and going bug—when I start feeling better it comes back. 

COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS (AND WHERE THEY COME FROM)

A Glimmer of Hope in a Boy’s Death: June 5, 2016 Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading: 1 Kings 17:17-24 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/060516.cfm This morning I walked through a cemetery, past the graves of several children. The little crosses and plastic flowers made me think how when a child dies, the timing seems unconscionable. We might talk about how an adult dies “before his …

Monday, June 06, 2016

FOOTLOOSE

Ten months after the surgery I am now crutch-free, cane-free, boot-free, bandage-free:


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Sunday, June 05, 2016

RELATIVE HUMIDITY IS 92%

Expected monsoon did not come. 

TODAY IS THE FEAST OF ST. BONIFACE

St. Boniface (Bishop and Martyr): The missionary bishop and martyr St. Boniface (672?-754) has been called the “Apostle to the Germans.” He was born in England and given the name Wynfrith, which he later changed to Boniface. Until about the age of forty, he was a Benedictine monk, devoted primarily to scholarship; then, in 718, Boniface permanently left England and …

BAR STOOL

A woman reportedly lost control of her bowels at a Georgetown
restaurant. Evidently that same evening a woman identifying herself as
“Emma C” says she was overcharged and trashed the place on Yelp. A 
manager identified as “Liz S” replied in kind:

http://www.statter911.com/2016/05/28/poop-flies-yelp-battle-sometimes-customer-isnt-always-right

Apparently it was a case of wires crossed and the owner has apologized
to Emma: http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/food/article/20781785/nicks-riverside-grill-admits-to-wrongly-accusing-yelper-of-pooping-her-pants

This story has gone viral and made all the way across the pond. A lot 
of lessons to be learned from this—I’m sure Emma and Liz will both
think before shooting off their mouths (mouses?)

It brings back memories learned from the nuns in elementary and high 
school about the danger of spreading falsehoods and damaging other
people’s reputations. And what they teach you in journalism school—
the deadliest sin is a fact error. That and “always find the 
attribution.” It helps if you can back up your story…

ANGLES IS CLOSING EIGHT WEEKS FROM NOW

I would say my heart is breaking but I have no heart left to break.