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    ^:rolleyes:

    Twitter and the monkey man ? Lol

    :)

    Edited to add: I don't understand people's seeming neediness to be 'connected' all the time, through phone calling,texting, twittering, etc.

    The media glommed on to to twitter when the juveniles in congress were doing it during one our President's major speeches instead of respecting him. This naturally appealed to the media's sensibilities, hence it became what passes for 'news' these days.

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    I like veggies! I could be a lacto-vegetarian anyway, and since it isn't an ethical decision, eggs are okay too, since they are in so many things. And ditto for jell-o.

    Uh, did I just fall off the wagon?

    It's my husband who insists on an omnivorous diet. I think we'd save lots of money and be healthier without so much meat in our diet.

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    I played clarinet in school band - not because I had any burning desire to play the instrument - but because my family had one and I was expected to participate in band. I got out as soon as I could. On my own I learned piano, but I'm a painter, not a musician.

    Now that I have a broader knowledge of music generally than I had when I was 13 (which was zero), I have much more respect for different instruments, even the 'dorky' ones (in the eyes of a 13 year old) like the clarinet!

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    I just got back from a local musician's record release party, which was special in itself. He has also started a local newsletter, which was on display, so I picked one up and as I thumbed through it, I saw this, and recognized the name immediately:

    DJarvis.jpg

    I don't know what Tim's relationship was with Duane Jarvis, but I found the unexpected, simple memorial touching, and wanted to share it.

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    1. Ladies and Gentlemen, do you wear perfume or cologne?

    No. And when other people douse themselves with it, it hurts my sinuses. Particularly if it's the stuff that smells like a swarm mosquitos have been vomiting Back Woods Off!®.

    2. What brand or kind of soap do you use most?

    Burt's Bees Body Wash (say it 3 times fast, I dare ya!)

    3. Do you use anything to scent your home (air freshener,candles, potpourri, scented oils, etc.)?

    I have one of those renuzit things in the 'cat's shower stall' where I have the litterbox. It helps a little. Also some kind of spray (the brand varies) for the bathroom.

    My husband is the one for spraying chemicals all over the house though, in the name of Disguising Odors. I prefer isolating the cause and dealing with it that way. Just take out the frigging trash why dontcha?

    4. What's your favorite scent on a member of the gender to which you're attracted? I like spicy musky after shave, as long as it's used sparingly. Just good ol' soap and water is fine too.

    5. Have you ever tried aromatherapy? If so, describe your experience; if not, do you think it might work?

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    I can only pick one? At this very moment, it's work because I just downloaded a clients' banking info and some moron sat on 3 checks from 7, 8, and 9 months ago before cashing them. It happens too often and I am perplexed every time as to why people do this. A business is not your personal bank - only with no service fees. If you receive a check for services rendered, cash it! Don't foul up someone else's cash flow for your convenience. Geez.

    Finances: yeah, when you find yourself as a marital unit living off savings with no end in sight (well there is an end to the savings actually, and that is scary too), it's stressful.

    Health: I wasn't feeling well last night, but I am still trying to get a cheaper plan, and if they see that you've been to the doctor lately with a complaint, even if you are already enrolled in one of their (more expensive) plans, they deny you automatically. I found that out last month, so I guess I'll have to rely on prayer or something to heal me. Feeling better this morning, thank God. I'm afraid if we let it lapse, we won't ever get insurance again. Also a word to the wise: if you or a family member has a drug or alcohol problem, DO NOT seek treatment, it is an automatic denial from insurance companies if they see you have sought treatment and are now clean and sober. F*cking great country we live in, ain't it?

    On the plus side, I get to whine even though it isn't Wednesday! :023:

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    I never understood the appeal of plastic (or wax) figures.

    I mean, we have so many real plastic people here in L.A., why invent more?

    :)

    Suppose you could always put a wick in their heads and make candles.

    Oh you wicked, wicked man!

    The monks next door have a wax figure of one of their late teachers in their meditation room. It's kinda creepy. It's also a cottage industry in Thailand. Huh.

    http://www.bangkokbaby.com/bangkok-city/human-imagery-museum-thailand (caution!, link goes to wax figures.)

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    I'm going to a record release party for a local musician I really like on Saturday, so it isn't like I'll be bereft of tunage. I just wish I didn't live so close and yet so far from LA. If I were a little less skint, it wouldn't matter so much.

    I was this close to going to Angel's, when things changed drastically between Friday night and Saturday. I was excited that RD was playing so much closer to where I live. It will happen again, one day.

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    I couldn't pick one. Obviously a city that is known for it's music industry - NYC, LA, and Nashville, in particular, are going to attract musicians. Cities known for their freewheeling youth cultures like Frisco and Austin are also no brainers. Even Branson has a 'scene' that appeals to a certain type of music lover (it just isn't me).

    What I find interesting is when a 'scene' or trend emerges seemingly from out of nowhere in places like Athens, Seattle, Lawrence KS, Minneapolis, etc. But then the cause of all the excitement all flock to NYC, LA, or Nashville, seeking fame and fortune.

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