The holiday is over

Our Thanksgiving meal was delicious, and the kittens were better than any channel on the idiot box. Erik walked into the apartment, and said, “Oh come on!” They are just that cute… Pics of the meal can be seen here. Below is phone pic of my snuggle buddy Calle. I think if he could have climbed into my ear he would have. Experiencing a warm purr machine against your head is worth doing at least once in a lifetime.

Giving Thanks

Someone I know lost their 28 year old cousin last week. He had a heart attack, and died on the bathroom floor, while his dad sat with him and called 911. Apparently the last thing he said to his father was, ‘Thank you.’ So simple, and so fucking sad. I suppose if one were forced to be economic with their choice of words, this might best sum up what is worth being said. That and , ‘I love you.’

As this year’s end draws ever closer, and the holidays approach, I am reminded of all the bad health that has crept into my family’s life and some of those I care for deeply. When we sit down to eat our Thanksgiving meal tomorrow, I will close my eyes and be grateful for all the bounty in my life. My husband, my parents, my siblings, my extended family, my friends and loved ones, the new kittens. My precious kitten Grady, and the others who are no longer here. My beautiful life in San Francisco. My freedom. I will say a prayer for all the soldiers, all those suffering in Africa, the Middle East, the world. And I will be grateful to be alive and well.

I know what I like and I know what I dont

Melissa and I went to see Stars last week at Bimbos (fantastic venue), and on the walk down to dinner beforehand, we started talking about things that annoy us. Pet peeves, if you will. As we both had PMS, there seemed to be a lot of them, but we decided we’re going to start creating a master list of these.

In the spirit of that idea, as well the eternal quest to find balance, I thought I would post 3 things that I do and do not like.

I love it when…
people call me LG.
someone laughs at my jokes.
people say ‘Bye Bye’ instead of ‘Bye’.

I hate it when
people spit on the sidewalk.
people say ‘why dont we…’ when they mean ‘why dont you…’
cars cut you off and then drive slowly in front of you.

Stars

Im gassy

In an attempt to be cute, I beeped Max with gmail chat the other day, and said, “I’m gassy.” I was mortified to later find out that he was working with a colleague on his laptop, and they both saw this.

AAAHHHH!

For anyone who knows (and appreciates) my sense of humor, please watch this clip. Note: You have to watch it all the way through.

Another one from the conference

That’s right bitches! Kickin’ it Regina style!

Ben is coming for Thanksgiving, in order to get some help from me with his grad school applications. He’s applying to art schools for next Fall, and CCA is one of his top picks. I’m so proud… our baby is growing up. Jose also mentioned that he’s thinking of moving to San Francisco. My brain almost cant handle that in one year’s time these fabulous people will all be living in our town. Good things do come to those who wait.

Promise me we’ll never go there again

One bag of cat litter (different from what you normally use) :
$10

Laundry to wash cat poop off couch covers (because kittens didn’t like the new litter):
$20

Watching youtube videos on the iPhone with your sweetheart because the laundromat doesn’t have power outlets:
Priceless