Advertisement on the radio for Colonial Williamsburg Resort:
Experience the 18th century, without ever leaving the 21st.
Wait. That was optional?
Experience the 18th Century
July 3rd, 2009
Why, even though I am utterly single, my bedroom is complicated
July 2nd, 2009
The short answer: Cats.
The long answer:
The first time Fanty peed on my bed, she was angry because I’d tried to give her a pill. But then there was a second incident, that seemed to be no more than her thinking it was a good idea. And you know what? Getting into bed late at night, after a bad day, and discovering the bed is wet makes me cry like a baby. So Fanty was banned from the bedroom.
This is complicated, because I didn’t particularly want to ban Mingo from the bedroom. He is a cuddly cat, I love sleeping with him, and he goes through phases where he Must! be in the Lap! But he also can’t stand a closed door. So he cries to come in, I let him in, close the door behind him, he cries to get out. Hours of my life were spent opening and closing that motherfucking door.
Now remember, he just does this crying at the door thing, all the damn time. So sometimes I don’t get up. Especially if I’m asleep. If I’m asleep, I yell at him. Which isn’t restful but hey.
So early one morning, he was in the bedroom, and he was trying to get me up, as usual, and crying, as usual, and I ignore him, as usual, and he has a little accident in the corner.
Mingo is not Fanty. He has the decency to be ashamed about his misbehavior. Nonetheless, tinkle in the corner and Deborah ain’t happy. Also, these creatures from hell, they habituate to a spot, so now I’m worried that he’ll pee in that corner even when it’s not an emergency. So now both cats are banned from the bedroom and the door is always shut.
Which was fine for a few weeks. Despite the interruptions, I really missed sleeping with Mingo; he snuggles right underneath my arm, headbutting/nuzzling until he finds a cozy spot. It’s lovely. Hey, I’m a single girl, I need someone to hug.
Anyway, a couple of nights ago, Mingo suddenly started begging to be let in again, so, soft of heart, I let him in. And it is, truly, lovely to sleep with a furry cat purring next to you. But this morning OH. MY. GODS. Headbutting me at 6:30 am, I cannot, truly, risk another piddle incident, so I get out of bed and throw him out the door. Back in bed, I suddenly hear, not crying to get in, not scratching to get in, but apparently a construction crew. Seriously. It sounded like there was a bear about to eat him on the other side of the door. “Help me Obi Wan Deborah, you’re my only hope!”
I did not succumb.
Tuesday Trivia: All quotes
June 30th, 2009
1. I was surprised to learn that lesbians accessorized.
Solved by Andygrrrl (comment #2).
2. And I’m thinking, Christ, I got 45 minutes to show this guy how loving, smart, supportive, funny, independent, and sexy I am. And all I can really think about is how I’d rather be sitting home watching the baseball game.
HINT: The actress speaking this line is better known as part of a group of singing siblings.
3. Is the colonel’s underwear a matter of national security?
Solved by Daven (comment #6).
4. Hey look, Mister, we serve hard drinks in here for men who want to get drunk fast, and we don’t need any characters around to give the joint atmosphere.
Solved by Hazel (comment #1).
5. You know me. I’m the same as you. It’s two in the morning and I don’t know nobody.
Solved by Ken (comment #4).
6. My voice is raised in emphasis. It’s a perfectly legitimate use of volume.
HINT: Opened in Chicago with a role played by Christopher Walken; that role was taken over by Ron Silver on Broadway and played by Kevin Spacey in the film. None of them, however, spoke this particular line.
Solved by Melville.
7. You know, there was a man that lived here once that had a prize-fighting kangaroo.
HINT: This haunting and confusing film was originally conceived as a television series.
Solved by Hazel (comment # whatever; I don’t have comment numbers anymore).
Eh, I dunno
June 30th, 2009
I like the colors, it’s modern and easy to use, my old theme didn’t have the latest features, but it seems kind of bare. What do you think?