Stuff I did

Make BOLD the things YOU have done.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars (it was accidental)
3. Played in a band (Hot Bread! okay, so we technically never played, but the song names were pretty damn cool)
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain (or hiked up a mountain)
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang/played a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie (the scene was cut but I was still filmed and paid)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Made a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

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Will THIS post be eaten by Multiply, too?

Press of Atlantic City story

http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/182/story/353188.html

She wasn't kidding when she said they would cut the story down completely. Oh well. Publicity is publicity, even if it's for. . . well, nothing, I guess.

Good Morning - 12/19/08

Screw the internet, I need to satisfy my true addiction this morning - caffeine. (I almost wrote nicotine, but I haven't had a cigarette in seven years)

• Nanny called in sick this morning at 7:40. Still has remnants of the flu. Wouldn't have been so bad but I actually had a job for today (or half the day) teaching third graders. I also had to take the twins to the doctor and see Johnathan's holiday program. I'll still take the twins to the doctor, I need to work my biceps anyway. Nothing like baby curls to strengthen the arms.
• I was up four times overnight. The first time was to give Morgan a change of diaper and a bottle of milk. The second time was when my entire body (or so it seemed) flared up with itchiness, despite taking an oatmeal bath at 10 PM. The third was when Johnathan peed in bed, soaking the sheets and his mother (he sometimes sneaks up to our bed in the middle of the night) - I'd say she was pissed, but that would be a very poor pun. Nothing like changing sheets at 4:15. The last time was 6 AM, when Michael was screaming for a diaper change and a bottle, which woke up Morgan. Okay, so I was up three times. . .
• They are still teething and we can see more teeth coming through the gums. Probably what is making them so cranky. Morgan has seven teeth, and Michael has four or five.
• Michael ate a piece of Oreo cookie this morning. Johnathan has eaten his last cookie in the living room. . .
• Did some writing yesterday - it felt nice.
• Don't make me throw my shoe at you.
• This means you Shellie.
• Other than what I've written, I've got nothing.

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

Good Morning, 12/15/08

I think I missed Sunday. It did not exist for me.

• I really have to take issue with a friend who says kids are dumbasses because they believe in Santa. I believe in letting my child be a child and not worrying him with that issue when so many more are more important. For instance, I'd rather him believe some fat dude with a white beard and a red outfit delivers presents to him as a reward for good behavior rather than believing holding a gun makes him more powerful. . . Before you knock me as anti-gun, let me state I do own several of the weapons.
• I am thinking that Hawaii might be a good choice of places to live.
• Asia. A simply awesome reminder of the early eighties. I remember walking to school with my SANYO walkman knock-off, listening to the cassette. . .
• Maybe I need to refuel and grab some Quiet Riot, as well.
• Had a weird dream involving a woman I know but haven't seen in a while. It was sensual - the thing is I never held any of those feelings fer her.
• The dream also had appearances from the following: My Dad (first on a screen, then walking with me through white halls of a hospital like structure), Lady (my parents' dog), two of Lady's puppies (still puppies after ten years), and some hooligan/thugs that I started a fight with. I NEVER start fights, so WTF?
• Don't tase me bro!
• I wish I knew what I could do for a job. I realize I have no skills, but that didn't stop President Bush. . .
• I'm at a loss. My life, at the moment, just isn't that exciting.
• Did I mention I ran into my friend who is doing rewrites for a movie being filmed in New Zealand? I did!
• So I guess that was the excitement for this month.

Mom always said don't play ball in the house.

of course

Since I announced I am closing my cafepress store, someone emails today about the Swearengen's Pride (Loopy) items and wants one with it printed on a thong. . .

All I can say to that is. . . okay.

Good Morning, 12/11/08

Whoops. I skipped a day. I WAS pretty busy yesterday. . . So here's a red eye for your addiction.

• The nanny/sitter has spoiled Morgan. I had him falling asleep pretty much on his own, but now he won't go down unless cradled in her arms.
• I had four calls for job prospects yesterday. If they shake out like previous prospects, I should still remain on the unemployed/disabled list for a few more weeks, at least.
• The AC Press interview went well, though I talked more about cancer than I wanted to. However, that's what the article is going to be about - the cancer I went through and what I'm doing now. It could have gone a bit better and I'm really not comfortable with my picture in the papers anymore. Bah. I'll deal with it.
• I've done too much for free in my life. What did I get out of it? Cancer. Fucking cancer. Fucking Karma is BULLSHIT.
• Goddamn monkeys keep stealing my cookies.
• The client appointment WILL lead to work. Not much, but even a little work is good work.
• My oldest son (still not used to THAT) had basketball practice last night. He is UNCOORDINATED. Just like his dad.
• ALLcaps still BUG mE!
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GEhQ1TQ4K8&eurl=http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=502640272&ref=mf&feature=player_embedded
• That's the theatre company my cousin was a founder of. It's a pretty funny video.
  
• Speaking of my cousin, Cyrano will be on PBS's Great Performances in January.
• I think there is something in my ducts causing me such throat and lung discomfort. Or it's an allergy to cats.
• I'm looking for a good idea. I'm fresh out.
• I will be closing my cafepress store at the end of the year. The CafePress system sucks and I don't make enough to sustain it.
• lay on Macduff, and damned be him ethat first cries hold, enough!

A red eye is better than a brown eye, depending on who you are.

Good Morning, 12/9/08

It's a jump to the right. . .

• I had a fantastic doctor's appointment today. I am back on steroids - LOW dose, Azithromycin, and Advair.
• My lungs sound fine, so the coughing is probably due to post-nasal nastiness.
• The mean old nurse gave me four vaccinations - tetanus/diptheria, pneumococcal, polio, and influenza Type B. They didn't hurt at all. I was surprised.
• Cholera is making a comeback I hear. Want to hear my solution? Don't shit where you drink and don't drink where others shit.
• I lost ten pounds in 12 days. Mainly from steroid dosage drop, but I'm sure the spinach salads contributed somewhat.
• Anybody want a dog? She like to poop and pee on concrete floors, which happen to be the same floors of my office area. Doesn't matter how many times she's been out, she loves to come down to the basement and poop/pee whenever she can. We try to keep her out, but sometimes she is able to slip down here.
• Sure I'm getting healthier, but what the fuck am I supposed to do for my "new normal?"

Dammit, Janet!

Good afternoon - 12/8/08

Bojangles? I shot him dead fi' year ago. Ain't no Bojangle nuthin now 'less you consider the clankin' a' his bones. Heh. He Bone-jangle now.

• You're still a bunch of fecal matter tossing primates to me.
• Today is my second birthday, my bone marrow birthday. I am two, at least my immune system is. Consider me reborn.
• Ask me about my fried pickles.
• Zombies get very mad when you kick them in the nuts.
• Bill O'Reilly is still flaming the fires of the Holiday Culture War! Instead of being "Christmas-like" by spreading a message of cheer and positivity and accepting ALL messages, he's harassing those who wish to speak freely. So in turn, I feel the need to harass him.
• To celebrate my BM day (not bowel movement - that's everyday), I've reposted my Neoplastic Residue blog here
• The sitter was here all day so I was able to get some work done. I updated my portfolio, got the oil changed in the car, and several loads of laundry have been washed, dried, and folded.
• Last night I came home from performance, exhausted, and collapsed on my chair. I was pretty excited about catching the 4th quarter of the Pittsburgh-Dallas game. Then I fell asleep.
• Some vaccines have MSG. Does that mean I want another after an hour or so? (I admit, I stole the joke from "Waldorf".)

And Bonejangles, he did dance. Bonejangles he did dance on your grave at night. And Bonejangles, he did die. For no other reason there were for him to live this lie of life. He did die.

Guten Morgen, 12/3/08

Insert somewhat clever blog-related prattle here. . .

• I need 4 days of uninterrupted rest.
• Crucible went well last night. . . sort of.
• I am exhausted. I need to learn to say no.
• I was lured home early with the promise of sex and all I got was a disgruntled snore.
• I wanted to rest a bit today, but since the sitter is coming, I have a list of tasks to try to complete before 2PM.
• Blogging was not one of them.
• I have written a lot of "I's" today.
• I'm certainly becoming more firm in my "secular humanist" way of seeing things, except that I loathe labels and boxes. Which would explain why my life is such a cluttered mess of eclectic junk.
• I think I have an ear infection. Most likely because I just claimed that I rarely, if ever, get them. Maybe there IS such a thing a Karma.
  
• I need 4 days of uninterrupted rest.

And insert closing tag that loops back around to the semi-witty comment from above. have i mentioned I need some rest?