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a homage to one of Cuddles favorite poems
re: #4: "Factoid for Joe: Both sexes like red. Men prefer orange-based red, and women prefer blue-based red. In the video, for example, at 3:30, the two lipsticks side by side, one is orange based, the other blue based." In my experience, it has been the exact reverse on all points. I loved red as a child, then backed off it for the longest time staying on the opposite end of the spectrum (greens), liking it again only in my late twenties. I've noticed that men I've known tend to gravitate toward cooler-based colors, while I, being of autumn complect, have always chosen warmer, orange-based reds that complement skin of this shade. Indisputable factoid: Blue-based red lipstick makes the teeth look whiter :)— April 20, 2010 4:42 a.m.
Two poems by Nicanor Parra
Just beautiful, nan. Neruda is also one of my favorites-- LOOK OUT TOMORROW: I'll post one of my faves of his odes here to share. Have you heard Parra's sister, Violetta Parra sing? "Gracias por la vida..." Ahhhh. :)— April 20, 2010 4:24 a.m.
Volume Two
re: #1: "Simon and Garfinkle, "slow down you move to fast music"" Blasphemy! That would be Simon and GarfUnkle, and the lyrics to "Feelin' Groovy" go "Slow down/you move toO fast" Ok, feeling less bitter, now ;) And I'd like to check out Deschanel's album--her voice is like caramel, with something bright added. Lemon basil? :)— April 20, 2010 4:17 a.m.
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Oooh, I love the new avatar, nan. Dem squirrels' workout plan worked out!— April 20, 2010 4:10 a.m.
What's the poorest you've ever been?
Gringo, it sounds like you made a pretty fair situation out of it, until you could transition to better. Bravo! Catsup and spaghetti? ERg. I just remembered living on "salad burritos" and baked potatoes, while my mother and I went through a really tough period. Nothing in the fridge but lettuce, potatoes (no butter), and tortillas. It was like some kind of really mean diet...— April 19, 2010 10:06 p.m.
What's the poorest you've ever been?
Jerome: (wah, wah, wahhhhhh) [groan] I've been many subtle levels and gradations of poor, and might as well say "right now," since my poor health has resulted in my being unable to work much, which has resulted in a lot of unpaid bills and extra medical expenses. I'm so poor that though we still have a roof over our heads: I have only about #20 in the bank, and that's soon to overdraw anyway, since money coming in has been delayed. Had $5 to do some laundry, until someone poorer than I came along: A homeless writer I have helped with shelter and more showed up at the door, and yes, he is poorer than we. I washed his stinking clothes, put him in the shower, gave him a new shirt, etc. Tried to go get him a cup of coffee but I only had a dollar. He drank from my expensive mouthwash, so I had to pour that out ($8 down the drain). After cleaning up, shaving, and donning his new duds: He proceeded to steal my last $5, in laundry quarters, on the way out the door. I'm not going to bother to do the math :)— April 19, 2010 1:46 p.m.
Wake Up, Speak Up
Two smart people shouldn't be at odds simply because there's no fire hydrant in sight. A pitcher of good beer might be enough to put out the flames ;) Here, here!— April 17, 2010 2:43 a.m.
Mean Kitties Do Rule Peanut Butter Jelly Rap
Thanks for reminding me of Sparta! Believe it or not, I had just fallen asleep with the computer in my lap, and Mica at my feet. Something spooked him, and he scrambled up and jumped, mangling my foot in the process with three neat, deep puncture wounds. Nice claws, Mica! And they were just clipped... Agree with AG on the other. Should come with label warning: may cause schizophrenia ;)— April 17, 2010 2:41 a.m.
Wake Up, Speak Up
So...it steamed you for the night, gringo? I'll take that as direct confirmation that my superior point of view opened your pores and proceeded to thoroughly permeate every cell of your body as well as brain ;) I remember what happened with Russ-Puppy-Gate: It was the dumbest thing ever: Somebody let SurfPuppy off his leash, and he started calling JW a firewhiner, as per usual. A few Bauderians, with Russl suddenly at the helm, wanted SurfP to provide conclusive data about something or other--oh, that firefighters are GED wooses, maybe. Things got heated, Puppy got a little too excited, and before you know it, he was calling Russl a particular 'pet' name he has for government workers. Russl, I'm sure you remember. Although, I really hope it doesn't flame up again--I like you both, too.— April 17, 2010 12:58 a.m.
Life as Workweek
"I'm living on a rural lake, engrossed in limnology and loving it" Charts, you sound pretty interesting, and like you have my dream life: Are you a 'limnologist,' or are you just grooving on some Bachelard and enjoying your lake reveries? :)— April 17, 2010 12:43 a.m.