- 19:08 @Serif Hear, hear. On both counts. Michael had some serious, serious problems that cannot be glossed over, but he changed music forever. #
- 21:01 @YoungBillyMays :( *hugs* Your dad was loved by so many people he never even met. Now you are too. #
- 06:01 For abuse survivors, emotional triggers are everywhere. Very hard to explain to friends when you're crying hysterically. Sorry, friends! #
- 06:09 #wearblue4billy RT @antcarretero I'll do collage. Send pics (of your blue Billy Mays tribute) to musicguycny@gmail.com (Subject: BMTribute) #
- 08:37 Got to work later than i wanted-didn't realize Hunter's preschool was closed today. My (nonexistent) kingdom for a childcare backup plan! #
- 10:18 Wearing blue for Billy Mays tribute. At least it's one thing I can do that won't piss somebody off. Ready for something to go right now. #
- 11:55 Ladies: if the chain has broken on an office toilet, the correct response is never to abandon your payload & pretend nothing happened. Thx! #
- 14:03 TMBG's "They'll Need A Crane" playing-possibly the song I least want to hear right now. Gal's gladness hangs upon the love of lad. #
June 29th, 2009
June 28th, 2009
- 22:00 Unpleasant phone call from ex. So upset now. Shoulder muscles clenched solid. Shit. #
- 07:09 Kids coming home early today, yay! Must tidy up for their arrival. Can't wait to show them our new couch! Streaming WOXY Vintage. Excellent. #
- 08:13 @faeriebomb Hunter too. He hardly eats meat, but does eat eggs, beans, & cheese. Jack might eat regular meat later, baby food's nasty. #
- 09:49 @YoungBillyMays I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad a few years ago; it still hurts, but it does get better. You're in my thoughts. #
- 10:11 Shocked to read about death of Billy Mays. Lord knows we've clowned him a lot, myself included, but my sincere condolences to his family. #
- 10:24 Dear previous tenant, why did you have to leave your dried booger stuck to the back of my bedroom door where I just now saw it? No love, N23 #
- 10:37 After departure of ex, found my wedding dress unceremoniously dumped on my bed. A faded relic of the day I thought I'd found true happiness. #
- 13:16 #wearblue4billy - Wear blue tomorrow in memory of Billy Mays. Come on cappers, let's show a little love for the man who gave us so much. #
- 17:27 Spent more at Jiffy Lube than I wanted to & car needs service they don't do. Now home to sweltering apartment & unfolded laundry. Bad mood. #
June 27th, 2009
- 22:09 Home from temple. Miserably hot in apartment. Miss the kids. Feeling a bit low. Perhaps some capping time. #
- 08:28 Off to grocery store. Co-worker might be giving me a couch today. Here's hoping. Using boxes as furniture = fail. #
- 09:22 ...Wow, I've never seen a grocery store with a "No Begging" sign out front before. I love L.A.! #
- 10:14 It's been a long time since I was in a store offering whole lamb heads. Ah, childhood memories. ...The live catfish, though, that's new. #
- 10:20 *is bitter about bagging own groceries* *reminds self that self just bought a week's worth of food for under $50* *shuts up & bags* #
- 11:23 Couch just arrived, and it's beautiful. It's a sleeper, too! So now I can entertain. Ha, ha. Hope you like generic Froot Loops and Ovaltine. #
June 26th, 2009
- 18:11 Workman from downstairs apt. just came in and checked my ensuite bathroom for leaks. Made me feel uncomfortable by asking where I work. eek #
- 19:10 Shocked to hear about Michael Jackson. Was never a big fan but I did love the song (& Egyptian-kitsch video) "Remember the Time." RIP. #
- 07:01 Stressed out. Packing for kids' weekend. Feeling like nothing I do is ever right. #
- 09:59 Listening to Joe Jackson's "Real Men." (No, not *that* Joe Jackson.) I think his voice is sexy. Is that weird? Hmmm. #
- 16:58 Feeling pretty good about things right now. And isn't that really what it's all about? #
June 25th, 2009
- 18:03 Don't be too tough on Mark Sanford. Not many men can resist the power of a hot Latina. Even white boys got to shout! Holla. #
- 18:05 Y'all, seriously. If dumpster pushing ever becomes an Olympic sport I think I could bring home the gold. And I do it in heels and a dress. #
- 18:07 @AndieTweets Ooh, my first retweet. Thank you ma'am! *curtsies* I thought you'd like that. ;) I'm just keepin' it real. Ha. #
- 06:45 Feeling oddly disconnected today, as though it is only by sheer force of will that I can put one foot in front of the other. Perhaps coffee. #
- 07:05 @unrealfred Actually, that might be my favorite one you've done. Ha! #
- 07:06 And one more for me...The Velveeta Underground #coolbandsmadeuncool #
- 10:00 Boss out of town till Monday. At local medical center to pick up donations for her. I get mileage too, so that's nice. Love my job! #
June 24th, 2009
- 20:39 Safe Sex Pistols #coolbandsmadeuncool (Jeez Louise, probably everyone's already done that one) #
- 20:49 The Jesus And Mary Chain Letter #coolbandsmadeuncool (ooh, my first trending topic) #
- 06:12 Sarah likes to pretend she's a hummingbird. Remembering the first time I saw a hummingbird, long ago, on vacation with first husband in NM. #
- 06:48 Received a generous and very thoughtful gift from an admirer. "Thank you" inadequate but you know what it means to me. You're the best! #
- 10:20 I love Talking Heads. Hey there Nyssa23! Oh oh oh, she's got a wild wild life! In other news, ex removed my name from answering machine. #
June 23rd, 2009
- 19:41 Peeps' newest hobby: saying, "Point!" and "Squirrel!" like the character Dug from "Up." Ha, ha. It is funny because the squirrel gets dead. #
- 06:08 Woke up addressing dream companion. Hope being alone isn't making me go peculiar. In other news, haven't been able to unblock spammer. :( #
- 06:08 Er, to *block* spammer, rather. See? Peculiar. #
- 06:54 @jammer427 Aw, thanks! However, sometimes having precocious children can be a bit...unsettling. They often say things they shouldn't know. #
- 08:23 Saw a guy walking a dog while reading a book. Kind of reminded me of Scott @FilmGeekCentral because he was also wearing a hat. I like hats. #
- 11:50 Nearly done with report. Boss says my next project will be something she's "failed miserably at." Does that sound like a challenge or what? #
- 13:17 Dave Matthews on the radio, a perfect summer afternoon feeling. "Hike up your skirt a little more and show your world to me." Someday soon. #
June 22nd, 2009
- 05:59 Finally finished watching "Serenity" yesterday. Not a bad companion to "Up." Same themes: found families, choosing values you will live by. #
- 09:10 This morning dumpster blocked my garage & hideous assortment of half-eaten food in takeout containers was strewn about. Ah, ghetto life. #
- 09:58 FYI, dumpsters very heavy & smelly. Then had to navigate through alley full of illegally-parked cars & people picking cans out of dumpsters. #
- 11:39 Superdrag's "Sucked Out" stuck in my head. Good thing I like it! "Look at me, I can write a melody but I can't expect a soul to care..." #
- 11:43 People, what is the point of eating ugly food out of little microwaveable plastic trays anyway? Shouldn't there be more to life than that? #
June 21st, 2009
- 22:44 Gin always makes me horny. Shouldn't drink it alone, but oh I do love it so. *sips G&T* #
- 08:36 Happy Father's Day, all you daddies out there. Not doing anything special today myself, my father's been dead for years. Laundry later. Whee #
- 08:39 @neosquirrel Ooh! Our hero! ...Hey, who ate all the Cheetos? #
- 11:29 @unrealfred I've certainly heard that it's a good time to buy a place in your area. Hope you find something! #
- 13:29 Laundry time. Half the machines & change machine not working due to power outage. Disagreeable woman with masklike makeup hogging dryers. #
- 13:38 Is that a chicken bone on the floor, or a really dirty Q-tip? Dear friends, by pondering such questions is the life of the mind maintained. #
- 15:49 Show support for democracy in Iran add green overlay to your Twitter avatar with 1-click - helpiranelection.com/ #
- 16:05 Home. Trying to tidy things up a bit before my dear ones get home-difficult to do without any shelves. How dreadfully I have missed peeps! #
June 20th, 2009
- 20:18 @neosquirrel You're *pregnant*? NOT IT! Ha. #
- 05:33 Whoops! Did I stay up all night? My bad. Off to catch a few winks and fake it through the rest of the day. ;) #
- 11:26 Finally made it to theater to see "Up". Wish I wasn't here by myself though. Kind of want to see "G-Force" now. Plz to send help. #
- 11:32 OMG! Is that Malcolm from "Enterprise" in a Sprint commercial? Lookin' hot. Heh. #
- 17:23 @jammer427 Adult like "Double Indemnity," or like "Deep Throat"? There's a big difference. Ooh, LJ post! Would love to see show w/you. #
- 17:25 @unrealfred I loved "Up" so much! Cried a lot though. Really makes you think about love and loss and what your life should be about. Sigh. #
- 17:27 @neosquirrel Modesty is overrated. So is the rapture. But not Dunkin' Donuts. I miss them too, they're everywhere in Texas. Mmm, donuts. #
June 19th, 2009
- 18:08 @unrealfred Ha! Well played, sir. I knew there was a soap opera joke in there somewhere. #
- 22:43 Bedtime. Sarah already defected from her room; oh well, at least I don't have to sleep alone. #
- 05:56 @Chapstick10495 Thank you kindly ma'am, I do my best. ;) So glad to see you here! Capper ladies represent! I <3 my capper followers. :D #
- 06:47 Another Friday, and the sad task of packing up peeps' things for the weekend. Don't forget the teddy bears, Mommy! Father's Day card in bag. #
- 10:11 Was nearly late to work because forgot to bring in juiceboxes for Hunter's preschool party. Sigh. #
- 16:45 It's payday *and* there was free Pepsi and pizza for lunch. In the immortal words of Ice Cube, "I gotta say it was a good day." #
June 18th, 2009
- 22:25 Reception went great! Some good ideas for improving next year's event and a tasty dinner. And overtime! I did miss the kids though. :( #
- 06:52 @WEIRD_1 Aw, thanks Dan! :) Cherry 2000 would be a *fantastic* movie to riff! Maybe next capfest. #
- 12:45 Much soap-related drama at work of late. Missing soap! Soap moved! Soap not refilled! Have we really nothing more important to worry about? #
June 17th, 2009
- 20:16 @jammer427 You know, I really *could* use a shoulder and neck rub right now. Sigh. Also, why do I still hear kids outside? It's after 8! #
- 06:01 Cried self to sleep last night. Today, eye puffiness worthy of a Krofft character. This loneliness shit? So not my bag, baby. #
- 06:47 @unrealfred Thanks! :) Luckily, found some under-eye concealer in one of my still-packed boxes so look less frightful. Big day at work. #
- 06:48 @PookyGreyhead (They did: Bravo) Sorry! We chicks dig gay dudes because they're kind of like girls. With cocks. Wait, I said that wrong. #
- 15:34 Very busy here so no tweeting time earlier. :( Just learned that I get paid to go to tonight's reception. Dinner *and* overtime? Fuck yeah! #
June 16th, 2009
- 19:28 At board meeting. Just gave talk on this week's Torah portion. Thinking about sex not most productive way to spend time, but it sure is fun. #
- 21:36 Sang along in car to Kanye West's "Stronger". You know how long I been on ya? Since Prince was on Apollonia! Don't act like I never told ya. #
- 05:51 Woke up with both kids in bed. Poor little peeps, they've had to put up with a lot of changes. But they should still stay in their own beds. #
- 13:35 Feeling headachy & ill after waiting too long for lunch. But I have a big rush project and it's to my advantage to be seen as a team player. #
June 15th, 2009
- 18:21 Children home, clamoring for food although their dad claims they ate dinner at his house. More boxes of my things dumped here. No room. #
- 06:54 @WEIRD_1 Ha! Not enough to go back to him, that's for sure. He's a great guy but we're a bit too different. He introduced me to Generik. #
- 07:01 @unrealfred If you like really, really bad movies I can recommend a few, like "Vegas In Space" (featuring an all-drag cast)-love it! #
- 08:45 Reeling from news that "Minotaur," well-known slash fan & writer, has died. He was so gracious to me when I fangirled him @ Escapade. R.I.P. #
- 10:03 Boss invited me to dinner reception Weds. Accepted, of course, but sad about losing time with kids. Boss not a mom, wouldn't understand. #
- 12:47 Lakers fans now completely insufferable. Police helicopter flew low over neighborhood last night, looking for fire & looting. I love L.A.! #
Today marks the fourth birthday and also the yahrzeit (death-anniversary) of my dear friend
girllikething's daughter Mia. Mia was very important to me during her short life, and I will always cherish her memory.
Mia is now survived not only by her mother and father but also by her baby brother Jack. Her memory will always be a blessing to them, and to those of us who knew and loved her.
Mia is now survived not only by her mother and father but also by her baby brother Jack. Her memory will always be a blessing to them, and to those of us who knew and loved her.
June 14th, 2009
- 19:06 Off to temple event. Nothing like an outdoor service when it's freezing out and overcast! #
- 20:27 Bailed early. Fellow board member tried to get me to stay, teased me about having "a better offer," then his wife rushed over. Still got it! #
- 20:34 Fuckin' A I got a better offer...a big gin and tonic and a standing date with the boys of HCC. WHAT WHAT. #
- 09:53 Off to do some household shopping, then laundry. Kids due to be returned this evening. Feel like I'm walking a budgetary tightrope. Whee. #
- 09:56 Still, my life has vastly improved over what it was one year ago. I am the captain of my little ship, awaiting what lies over the horizon. #
- 10:35 Was approached in Wal-Mart parking lot by woman selling tamales. I love L.A.! #
- 13:21 Checking hair and outfit before leaving for laundry. Just because you're going to the laundromat doesn't mean you have to look a mess. #
- 13:39 Carry two full laundry hampers downstairs, across common area and sidewalk to car. Load car, realize you forgot dryer sheets. Curse loudly. #
- 15:03 Listening to a song that will always remind me of my first husband: "Touch of Grey" by the Grateful Dead. Sometimes wonder if he misses me. #
- 16:26 Home. Time to fold & put away laundry, have dinner and tidy up a bit before my little ones get home. Have really missed them this weekend. #
- 16:31 Cleaned twitter house a bit, blocked some obvious spammers. Afraid summer heat is beginning to catch up with us, ugh. And me with no fan. #
June 13th, 2009
- 22:09 @faeriebomb Me too. *sigh* Really missing the kids. Temple event tomorrow night, not even sure if I want to go without them. Not the same. #
- 11:11 Late start today. Errands, preschool fundraiser lunch, then temple event tonight. Would rather cap but they'll expect me to make appearance. #
- 11:43 In line at bank. Gee whiz, i just want a roll of quarters for laundry! Shouldn't there be an express line like at the grocery store? #
- 13:26 Fundraiser lunch in trendy gentrified shopping district. Food good, large portions. May actually come back. Sunday school principal here too #
- 15:26 At Sephora picking up lip-plumping gloss I mentioned yesterday. Don't laugh, boys-it's Bare Escentuals. Buxom Lips Vanessa, to be exact. Heh #
- 15:39 Cute boy pulls me into cell store but I'm not looking for retail romance. Girl sees me, grips her guy's arm & pulls him close. Still got it! #
June 12th, 2009
- 22:50 Deliver me from the arrogance of Laker fans who act as though winning was an entitlement, some divine right. "We won!" You on the payroll? #
- 05:31 I'd like to welcome my newest followers, especially @YoungBillyMays, who appears to be the only non-spammer and quotes Marcus Aurelius. Ooh. #
- 06:30 Packing up clothes and selected belongings of 2 small children each week no easy matter. Staying in empty apartment all weekend even worse. #
- 08:46 I don't need lip plumper but have come to love tingly feeling. Wonder if it would sting someone's lips when kissing. Will find out someday. #
- 15:05 Lyle Lovett's "Penguins" on radio. Saw him perform it live once. If you get a chance to see him, take it-his voice is amazing heard live. #
June 11th, 2009
- 07:04 Hmm. Haven't worn this dress for a while and somehow it seems shorter now. Weird. #
- 10:44 You cappers will dig this: WOXY Vintage playing "Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe." Quick, someone make a Billy Mays cap! Ha. #
- 13:11 Listening to INXS. "No one else can do what you do." And don't you forget it! ;) #

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