Huggy Bear was a Pimp
I’m getting started so late today, it’s almost not worth it to get up. I think I should go back in time and refuse that nap yesterday so I’d be able to sleep last night and thus, not roll out of bed with an automatic snarky attitude and overdue need for coffee. I also suspect I’m not making a lick of sense. I know for a fact I’m lying, in that I didn’t take a nap yesterday at all.
Thank God I have Jeff Buckley to sustain me. Awhile back, our own FM recommended him as an antidote to sadness and despair, or - come to think of it - FM just quoted a couple lyrics from his album to support a point in one of his comments, but still - I found him to be an antidote. In fact, he’s become my security blanket: everywhere I go, I carry a copy of Grace in my purse, just in case I need it. When Scott was in Nantucket, he ordered a cd/dvd combination of the album and now, whenever I want, I can pop that movie in the player and watch my little angel in action. If I wasn’t feeling so blase right now, I’d wax more eloquently about my good friend Jeff, whom I fully expect to sing with in heaven. He’s already gone on ahead to get the band together, which was nice of him and all, but totally unnecessary. I would have liked to have had a say in the matter, but nobody asked me. So as far as waxing goes, I’m snarky - remember? - and can’t be bothered with it. I’m having a hard enough time dealing with that little thing we like to call thinking.
Scott left Saturday. Jess graduated Friday. Two major events behind me, and as these are two genuine Events, I’m wondering why I’m dreading shopping and cooking for today’s Memorial Day festivities more than I worried about either of them. Probably because, once again, I am The Man of the house. Crap. Being the sole body in charge is fine when it’s all about typing and lying around doing your own thing. When one has to start caring (and cooking) for others, it gets a little dicey. Especially when one hasn’t gotten enough sleep. You’d think someone who was the sole body in charge would be more responsible about getting a good night’s sleep, wouldn’t you?
This is unbelievably boring. I’m so sorry. Instead, I’ll tell you that for some reason, Ambrose has decided he’s found a great pee spot in the family room, right in front of the tv. Labs are from Labrador, right? Labrador’s somewhere in Canada, close to Newfoundland, right? Then how the bloody hell did he get all the way over here to torment me at my house? Maybe he swam.
After we eat, we’re going to see X-Men 3, which should go a long way towards helping me sublimate my frustration. I’m hoping that if I can concentrate all my mind powers on Wolverine, I’ll be able to pretend I’m just a carefree girl for at least a couple hours. From my fingers to God’s ears. Because after that, it’s back to being The Man. I’ll tell you right now, I’m glad I didn’t name any of my kids Chico. Love you guys - have a great day. xo
May 29th, 2006 08:31
Whoo-hoo…The Anne is first!
Saw X-men last night. Convinced a couple friends who hadn’t seen the other two to come with us and they still loved it!!
Now it’s just waiting to see Johnny.
May 29th, 2006 08:33
Oh, and I think we have that Jeff album. I don’t remember what he sounds like, but I recognize the album cover…apparently I’m going to have to dig it out!
May 29th, 2006 08:56
Oh Anne, dig on the Buckmeister. I am seriously in love with him, which makes it such a DRAG that he’s gone and died. MAN.
But, then there IS Johnny to look forward to; an inspiration to all 40-somethings, and a lust-bunny to the rest (well, to me too). I’m glad to hear X-Men 3 was a hit. It’s the first blockbuster I’ve looked forward to seeing this summer. xo
May 29th, 2006 09:26
Yep, it was definitely what you want/expect it to be. In a good way. An excellent trilogy conclusion. But is it? Ha hA!
May 29th, 2006 09:38
Never heard of him. I will have to look him up right now. I hope Scott gets back soon and safely. I am enjoying doing my own thing. Of course I am responsible for no one except for myself, so I have it easier then you do. Not to rub it in or anything. Hope you enjoy X3.
May 29th, 2006 09:50
Anne, don’t tell me Phoenix is going to rise yet AGAIN?? (I’m making that up; I have nothing to go on but the last movie)… (And wait - DON’T tell us!!!)
Hugh (what’s his last name?) dropped a hint awhile back that they’re thinking of making a Wolverine movie, which doesn’t sound all that promising, actually. I don’t know.
You’re such a teaser.
xo
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Chazzy, I’d never heard of him either, and now I regret all the years I missed.
It IS fun doing one’s own thing, actually. Much as I miss Scott - and I do - I still like having me all to myself, to do what I want. The kids are all old enough to do, pretty much, their own things, too. But then, there’s always the holiday stuff that moms are responsible for, which sucks today, because all I really want to do is cry.
I hope Scott calls. You didn’t know you were going to be Dr. Charles today, did you?
xo
May 29th, 2006 10:10
Jackman. Studly Wolverine.
I hope they don’t make another one. It would be so anti-climactic for me. There are so many super-hero movies out that to overdo it would just be, over-doing it.
No giving away. I know, I know.
May 29th, 2006 10:12
Good morning to your sleepy face.:| And may verve and vim fall upon you like pastries of your choice from the sky. I just bought the “Grace” CD. I’d been thinking of it for awhile and then a couple posts back you mentioned Jeff Buckley and I said to myself, “Oh … YEAH.” So, the CD is coming via Amazon and I can’t wait. Anyhoo. Anyhoo, I’m glad to hear he cured what ailed ya.
As for Ambrose, well, it’s a little known secret that we Canadians grew tired of Labs peeing in front of our TV’s so we hired a fleet of taxis to dropload them south of the border. heh heh
May 29th, 2006 11:38
Anne, I remembered his last name after I signed off, of course. First I wrote “Grant” and had to go back and change it in a hurry, before you saw what a dork I was, but now I’m telling you anyway so all my former hurrying’s for naught.
I don’t think I’d go see a Wolverine movie, yeah. I’m not big on action movies at all, anyoldways. Except for pirates. But only because of O Johnny O. xo
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Colleeny, so it’s YOUR fault that my lab is peeing on the carpet. MAN, you Canadians. Okay, I need to tell you - since you’re new - that I twit Canadians mercilessly here, but only because I love you guys so much - I think you’re the funniest people on the planet - and I have dear, dear friends who hail from there. So. Please don’t be offended, or if you like, dish it back. I can take it. In fact, I WANT it.
I am so HAPPY you’re getting Grace!!!!! I’m telling you, Jeff Buckley was an angel. I never say that about people, but he totally reminds me of what an angel would be if one was, well, human. I’m over half in love with him, of course. Let me know what you think of the album after you’ve heard it a couple times. xo
May 29th, 2006 12:47
Ah…Johnny…I told my hubby when we go to see the movie he has to grow his goatee out into two little braids and put on tons of eye-makeup.
He didn’t seem to like that idea. Sigh. He did say he’s wear an eye-patch though.
May 29th, 2006 12:56
When I EVENTUALLY get around to sending you that CD, I’ll add some Buckley from his posthumously completed album Sketches for My Sweetheart the Drunk. Some beauties.
May 29th, 2006 17:44
Did anyone else stay and watch X3 after the credits, there is a teaser for a possible another x movie. It was a good movie, almost every character was under used. Introduce a zillion characters and you should be able to spin off some of them. Many of their characterizations are very different from in the comic books. Saw some good previews Pirates 2 and Ghost Rider. You the man, Kelly Jesse is #2
May 29th, 2006 19:55
Anne, you have NO idea the can of worms you just reopened for me… Ha! I remember, was it after the first movie?, that Scott put his goatee in two braids and I was all, like, NOOOOOO, Mister. He was so sad. But I was all, NOOOOOOO. I will never have sex with you again. Poor Scott. He should have married you. ‘Cause he would LOVE the eye makeup, too, and I’m not joking.
xo
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Nines, sure, sure. You KNOW I’ll end up getting ALLLL those recordings when I finally come wrest them from you with my own two hot little hands. I will have to board a plane and fly alllll the hell the way across the Atlantic just to get them. But I’ll do it. I will.
Teaser. xo
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Roddy, speaking of teasers, YES. I read in my EW that we needed to sit through the credits until the end and we were SO glad we did. Awe-some, dude. I liked the movie - it was just what I needed it to be today: entertaining and diverting.
It was nice to have two of my three men with me today. I could just be The Mom for awhile. Nice nice. xo
May 30th, 2006 02:16
I have never heard of Mr. Buckley before, but after your recommendation, and the cool-looking album cover, he has now been put on my “most wanted” list. (Colleeny–e-mail me the Amazon spot, okay? I have no idea how to work on that site. For an eBay-aholic, you would think another auction site wouldn’t be so baffling, wouldn’t you?)
Apparently, although Labs are a Canuck breed, they are totally misnamed. They are from Newfoundland.
Go figure, eh? (For lessons on correct usage of the word “eh”, just ask. I would be happy to expound.)
May 30th, 2006 05:15
I just wanted to say Hi and offer a pot plant for the living room…
May 30th, 2006 08:19
Hey, T. It is called Newfoundland and Labrador nowadays. Egads. They’re still playing around with the borders and names in our country. Next thing you know there’s going to be three territories or something.
Kelly, please feel free to continue to twit we Canadians. Alas, we have grown used to being in the shadow of your magnificent glory and would probably wilt promptly should the sun ever hit us directly. We thrive in dark places so twit on, baby, twit on ….
May 30th, 2006 09:00
Taleeny and Colleeny - so you two know each other? Makes sense, since there ARE only aboot three of you up there in the wilds, anyways. And trust me, I know the ways of the ‘eh’ very well… I had a Canadian boyfriend at one point, and have made many forays into The Great White North, and have friends from there even as we speak. I adore Canada. You gave us the Kids in the Hall, and SCTV. And about a frazillion other of my most favorite comedians in the world. I figure it’s all the frickin snow, and nothing to do but make the best of it. No WAY are you in our shadow. Hosers. xo
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Kaanks, and then, some of those comedians are Indians who live in Australia. You funny girl. You made me laugh. Of course, I would never inhale, but send away!
xo
May 30th, 2006 09:24
A pot plant has many uses:
1. The dog can pee in it
2. The boys can pee in it (The girls can use the bathroom for as long as they want)
3. The urea in the urine will act as fertiliser and will nourish the plant.
4.The beautiful plant will add character to the living room
5. Ofcourse, the pot plant has numerous other benefits that you have made quite clear, you are well aware of.
I laugh at life, all the time. A few good jokes a year, are a result.
May 30th, 2006 09:39
#20-1
May 30th, 2006 10:00
How did you get to be so wise? It’s a wonder we invented toilets at all.
haha!
What’s 20-1? Are you laying odds of some kind? xo
May 30th, 2006 10:15
Hope you had a fantatstic weekend! How was x-men? My kids want to see it, but I would have to cut myself to relieve the agony. So, I think I’ll skip it. Unless you say it’s good…maybe I’ll try it.
xo
May 30th, 2006 10:18
Jeff Buckley. Good stuff, some of it. I love good music.
We took the kids to see X-Men also. It was a fun diversion. I hope you enjoyed it.
Nothing witty to say. Just this:
Hello, Kelly.
May 30th, 2006 10:25
20 minus 1 is 19. You knew that. The odds were 20:1 that you would give me a xo
We-ell, the toilets were mainly invented for use by women.
May 30th, 2006 11:31
Hi Melly. X-Men was what I was hoping it would be: a fun way to spend a couple hours. Nothing big or thought-provoking, just fun. What a summer movie should be. But if you hated the first two, don’t bother with this one. kiss xo
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Don’t worry about the witty, Scott. I rarely feel witty with the comments anymore; I don’t know why… I just figure, whatever…
Did you stay ’til the end of the credits? There was an enticing little scene at the very very end, an important one, actually.
Oh, and I really only love Jeff Buckley’s Grace. There’s another CD included in the commemorative collection that’s all raw blues or some such and I can’t stand it.
Hey there, you.
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OHHHH, of course! Now that I’m out of school, Ace, I don’t even include math in the equation. Duh. Also, I think the toilet was invented by a man named John Crapper - okay, or Somebody Crapper - but he was undoubtedly some desperate woman’s husband. Plus, guys have to have a place to plop a squat, I guess. And a place to smoke pot away from the kids (like I would know. ha.)xo
May 30th, 2006 11:52
I did stay until the end of the movie, even though many people seemed to think it was over and left a few minutes early. I saw the chess scene. I did not stay through the credits. What was the scene?
May 30th, 2006 12:03
Okay, so even though our entire population is the same as New York city, it’s still spread over the largest country in the world. That does make it a little tricky to know everyone’s cousin in Toronto.
Come to think of it, if we’re the biggest country in the world, and we’re sitting on top of you, wouldn’t that put YOU in OUR shadow?
May 30th, 2006 12:18
** MAJOR X-MEN 3 SPOILER **
In the movie Prof X is teaching the ethics class, and Moira gives the example of the man with no brain function, but his body is fully functional. At the end Moira walks in and the man in the bed says “Moira” in Prof X voice.
May 30th, 2006 12:55
Scotty, check out Roddy’s comment before I yell at him for giving away the surprise ending. sigh. xo
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Talena, you have no argument from me. I know if you guys ever found out how to use guns - or even where to find them (any corner market in NYC) - we’d be toast.
xo
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ROD. For the love of GOD. Some people haven’t seen the movie yet!!! xo
May 30th, 2006 16:27
WARNING!
* *AGAIN WITH THE SPOILERS!!!* *
Hey Scotty asked. I was only facilatating his further enjoyment of the story. We all know that telepaths do not truly die they only move their minds to other vessels. Is the cure only temporary? What would that mean for Magneto and Mystique and Rogue?
Sorry to any of you who have not yet seen the movie.
May 30th, 2006 17:13
Yah, up here all the criminals are the only ones with guns, since honest people are made to register them. Don’t even get me started.
At least down there, honest people have the right to buy a gun without harassment to protect themselves from the crazy criminals with guns.
Rod. That was not kind.
May 30th, 2006 17:57
Honestly, I’m so tired I’m not quite sure what all you have just said. But I’m pretty sure that some of it had to do with being tired. So I second you on that. I’ve had it with traveling and don’t plan on doing it again until September. Hopefully I will have caught up on my sleep by then.
May 30th, 2006 18:13
ROD!!!! That really is so uncool. I’m going to send you to Canada to be shot by the criminals if you don’t knock it the hell off. Affectionately yours, Kelly xo
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Talena, we’re supposed to register down here, too, I’m pretty sure. We’re not allowed to carry them concealed without a permit, etc. We have regulations, too, believe it or not. I sincerely hate guns; it scares me even holding one. I don’t know how much defense one would be against a crazy person out to kill me, anyway. Besides, if I DID kill somebody, even an intruder, I’d still be in loads of trouble. I had a police officer friend who had to shoot someone who was running straight at him with a knife - all in the line of duty - didn’t even KILL him - and he still had to endure months of a criminal trial. Against HIM. My FRIEND. Guns suck.
Of course, my son carries around an M-16. Yay!! (hit sarcasm button) xo
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Jenns, hi honey. I’m glad you’re back with us, from sunny Spain to sunny Californy. We want to hear ALLS about your trip, okay? As soon as you’re rested. kiss you! xo
May 30th, 2006 21:44
Hmmm, we also gave you Celine Dion which many people believe we need to apologize for. Um, sorry. If there’s anything we’re good at it’s apologizing! Don’t mind me, I’m just taking up valuable posting space … sniffle, sniff sniff.
Rod, I closed/averted my eyes to thy spoilers. Your evil ways I have escaped.
May 31st, 2006 03:03
I agree with your movie review. It was a good two hours. But I was craving longer. It had been ages! since I saw a movie in the theatres (Beloved Netflix you make me a shut-in. ; ) ). I think I left a wee bit disappointed. But I also put a lot of pressure on my beloved X-men. And I probably would have punched Kitty in the face had she not been so cute. And atom-less.
And why?! didn’t anyone tell me BEFORE I went that there was an extra scene. Hosers.
sending you smooches and cooking mojo.