I just want to curl up into a ball and cry.  And it's only just now Noon.

I am not a mule.  I cannot micromanage the world.  I can't even micromanage everything in my office!  Not if people don't Talk to me, or print things out that I'm supposed to know about.

I'm trying really hard not to fall apart here.  I need strength.  If you have any to spare, please send some my way.

And last but not least, I cannot absorb anybody else's drama or negativity right now.  If I pull away from supporting you when I am usually there, it's not because I don't approve or am judging you silently or anything.  It is because I just can't handle it.

Anybody else having trouble friends locking your entries?

Hey y'all.  I just noticed a debate going on over in corsetmakers regarding "proper boning materials."  I just posted a query blog about it.  If anyone would like to throw in their own two cents, that would be awesome!  Here's the link.

http://dfwcg.blogspot.com/2009/05/proper-corset-materials.html

I just got a call from Laniq.  Nimue's foster to adopt family called.  It doesn't sound good.

1.  Their cat got so mad it ran outside and refuses to come back in.  It was a stray they took in in the first place, so they're afraid that she just might decide to find another home.

2.  Nimue was sweet enough to sleep on their bed last night.  For a few minutes.  Then she got down.  And up, and down and up and down.  They said this went on until 3am when the decided to put her outside of their room.

3.  #2 did not make Nimue happy.  After being evicted from the room she proceeded to howl all night long.

Yes, I laughed as Laniq was telling me this story!  It's funny!  This is why I insisted they do a foster to adopt for a minimum of two weeks.  Nimue is Something Else isn't she??  I fully expect to get a phone call tonight or sometime this weekend for Nimue's return.

Well, that was One night of "one cat down".  Dunbar was Very pleased at Nimue's departure, I'm sure he'll be less pleased at her return.

Have you seen this image before??  It's a section of a larger piece and both myself and a fellow LJer would love to see the whole piece for more reference.



I keep thinking I've seen it before somewhere, but I can't put my finger on it, however on the other hand, if I HAVE seen it before, then Why on Earth didn't I pick it out immediately for my cotehardie references??

Anybody else having problems with Twitter this afternoon? 

I am afeared, greatly afeared.

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Trailer Starring Josh Flitter

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One of my favorite bands, Todesbonden, has been nominated for best symphonic albums of 2008 by metalstorm webzine.  It would be really cool if they won!  It's an online voting system, so please help them out and vote for them.

http://www.metalstorm.ee/awards/categories.php?cat_id=20

Here's some samples of their music.  Unfortunately, nobody's put a Youtube pice up for my Favorite song yet.  You can find Battle of Kadesh on their Myspace though.  http://www.myspace.com/todesbonden

This summer a Petland was opened across the parking lot from my work.  I was excited as the PetCo across the street had shut down.  Then I went in and saw that they were Selling puppies.  I really wanted to give them the benefit of the doubt eventhough it irked me that they didn't support local rescue groups.  I didn't spend any money in there and made the decision to not spend any ever, but I was going to keep my mouth shut about it unless it was proven that they were buying their puppies from puppy mills as I had suspected.

Unfortunately, as I was searching for the best reviewed piddle pads for Maizy (she's having a teetee issue lately) my fears were proven correct.  Please watch this video and send a letter for action.  And please be respectful in your letters that you send.  We won't get anywhere with threats or nastiness.  Also, the video isn't a horror story like the PETA videos.  It is sad, but you can rest assured it is not gruesome.

PETCO and KITTICO CAT RESCUE are offering your cat(s) a very special Christmas present: $9.99 SPAY OR NEUTER

Please forward to anyone you know who might be interested. This deal is especially helpful for those who have many strays/ferals in their neighborhood who continue to reproduce. Information is below. Make sure you specifiy this offer otherwise they may ask that you donate $55 for their services.

Location: Richardson PETCO at 1401 E. Spring Valley Rd., 75081
Date: DECEMBER 11, 2008 (Thursday)
Drop Off Time: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m.
Pick up Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Appointments; appreciated, but not necessary.
Contact Celia at 469/865-4438 for more information.
No food after midnight. All cats must be in separate clean carriers with large towel or newspaper in bottom of carrier. Traps accepted also; please cover trap to keep cat calm. .Kittens must be 10 to 12 weeks old or 2 pounds.
For 4 in 1 vaccination, add $15.00

$9.99 THAT¢S RIGHT!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!

This is a Fantastic Deal! If anybody needs to have a cat altered, I'd jump on it Quick as in DO make an appointment so you know you can get it done. And you know, even if you forget to mention the special, $55 for a spay or neuter is STILL a steal!

at http://www.circleoftheblackthorn.com in the Watcher's Council.

I'm LYDIA.

Well, I found out this morning that Paul Newman has passed. Paul Newman wasn't an actor that I can say I went out of my way to watch. He was really in his prime before my time. My mother loved him though. But I knew him from his charity work and his Newman's Own brand. I remember the first time my Memama bought his popcorn and his Italian dressing. I remember her being SO proud of what it meant and saying that even if they didn't like it, they'd still buy it because it was a good thing to do. Fortunately they Loved it!

I hope everyone who is close to Mr. Newman is doing well. My heart goes out to them all. He was a man whom every actor should strive to emulate. He was a good man.

I almost forgot!

Anyone needing to grandfather in for owning more animals than the ordinance allows, please go to this website and fill out the corresponding form.

The other forms for "in tact" animals and fostering are there as well.

http://dallascityhall.com/code_compliance/new_ordinance.html

ETA: By the by, I am a Notary Public and I will perform notary signings free of charge for anyone I know regarding this ordinance. Anyone I don't know will be charged a donation to the rescue organization I work with, Texas Pawprints.

Collecting pics throughout the day again.

fireyredhead in Moulin Rouge again
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zarathud/2813982315/

fieryredhead and divine_ambrosia as Lady Joker and Lady Blackhawk, respectively.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leefly/2814458247/

I believe this is padawainsguide again with her Beatles group.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gymnasia/2814413253/

Off to The Church for a farewell party of sorts.

If at any time you believe you see evidence of dog fighting and especially if you have witnessed a dog fight and can provide information towards putting people away involved with this sport, please call this number and report it.

Also call your local law inforcement. This hotline is no substitute for the police in this matter, but they are a good secondary attack to put dog fighters out of business, or at least give some respite to the animals currently invovled.

-- DOGFIGHTING HOT LINE

-- The Dogfighting Hot Line (1-877-847-4787) is sponsored by the HSUS.
-- You can receive an award of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a dogfighter.
-- All information is kept confidential; no one will know you've called.
-- The line is answered 24/7.
-- You can leave a message, talk to an investigator, or get their e-mail address and leave your own.
-- If a dogfight is in progress, immediatel y call the police, 9-1-1. Then call the hot line.

Toby ate last night and kept it down! Shocking. I thought after Tuesday night's episode he was done for sure. Guess not.

Is anybody on my list or anybody you know interested in an Irish Wolfhound puppy?

I don't normally post calls for my F List to get involved with animal rescue. I literally see about 50 calls for help per day. It's just rediculous. But this is a breed that you don't normally see. And since a lot of my friends are interested in Irish and Scottish culture, I figured it didn't hurt to put the call out there. I mean, if you want a Wolfhound, this is probably about the cheapest way you're going to go about getting one.

I don't have pics yet, I'm requesting those. I don't know what gender yet, I've requested that. If anybody's interested, just let me know and I'll pass along the information. I would LOVE to have one of these dogs, but apt living isn't fair to them as well as I have no yard and WAY too many animals as it is and Maizy would probably not be very happy about it. So I can't. I CAN, however, foster on a Very temporary basis, as in a couple of weeks max. I also am willing to help with transport. This puppy is in Argyle, TX which is probably about 4 hours away.

If anybody is interested, AND Has the Facilities for this dog (please don't speak up if you aren't prepared to handle a dog of this size or behavioral traits), I'll do whatever it takes to help get the dog here.

Here's some information on the breed so you know what you're getting into:

http://www.irishwolfhounds.org/
http://www.iwclubofamerica.org/
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/irishwolfhound.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Wolfhound

A chick on Dragonmount posted this and it's just too funny not to link to.

Killjoy Cooking With the Dungeons & Dragons Crowd
http://www.wired.com/culture/lifestyle/commentary/alttext/2008/06/alttext_0618

My creepy neighbor across the hall is Moving! I saw him moving boxes to another until across the complex yesterday. I talked to another neighbor about it and he actually seems to think he's moving out altogether. Hmmm, maybe there's another explaination about the boxes. Anywhoo, I don't really care, I'm just glad I won't be sharing a wall with him anymore. And he was apparently bothering some people a lot more than he bothered me, so I'm not the only person to be happy about his move!

In any case, this also means that there's an empty unit next door. As much as I am glad to see him go, the level of tenant that has been renting out in my complex has been steadily declining. So I'm a little anxious to see if the next one is worse. Although, they Will kick trouble tenants out. Those folks who got kicked out a couple of months ago were violent to one another and apparently were damaging property. I also think the kicked my previous neighbor out due to a combination of not paying rent and the cops being called to his place several times. I think the upstairs neighbor complained about him a lot until they had finally had it with him.

So if anybody in this area wants a Cheap, cute apt, let me know and I'll get you the phone #. I'm sure it won't last long. These units tend to rent pretty quickly. I don't think I've seen one single unit stay empty past a couple of weeks since I moved in.

In other good news, Mongol is showing here in Dallas and I'm Finally going to get to see it! The plan is for Saturday. I'm also going to splurge and try to see The Fall this weekend as well. I really can't afford to go see two movies in one weekend, but my time is running short on The Fall. It may not still be here next weekend. And next weekend is July 4th weekend which is a Very busy weekend for me, so that's a no go anyways even if it IS playing. So it looks like this is a Movie weekend for me! Woohoo!

ok, work time. I need to really put my head down and get some work done, so I'll only partially be available today.