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Category: September 2002
I'm a Pansy [09/30/02]
| I'm a Pansy. The bloom of thought. Thoughts are my haven. I prefer solitude and quiet places so I can ponder uninterrupted. What bloom are you? by Polly_Snodgrass |
Neutral Good Elf Bard Ranger [09/29/02]
I Am A: Neutral Good Elf Bard Ranger
Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existance.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.
Deity:
Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.
Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy of NeppyMan (e-mail)
Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existance.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.
Deity:
Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.
Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy of NeppyMan (e-mail)
What Pulp Fiction character are you? [09/27/02]
Take the What Pulp Fiction Character Are You? quiz.
What High School Stereotype are you? [09/27/02]
Take the What High School Stereotype Are You? quiz, by Angel.
Andrea Perry and Schlotzsky's Deli [09/25/02]
[Music]
I had the TV on last night. I think I was watching the JAG season premiere, when a commercial came on for Schlotzsky's Deli. The music was so cool on that commercial! And I realized that I knew who the artist was. Andrea Perry. She's an indie artist from here in Austin. I was so impressed... I love it when indie artists do good. And she deserves it! I've bought both of her CDs. She has a quirky style that makes me smile. 
On another note... I went to Schlotzsky's today for lunch!
Chilly and Lily [09/24/02]
[LilyDawg]
It was so chilly this morning! Ack! I don't like it when it gets chilly. I almost had to break out my winter coat! haha On the Lily front... turns out I'm going to have to be a bit of a hard ass with her. I hate to do it, but she isn't housebroken like I had hoped. So I'm going to have to set up a little space for her to stay in the laundry room when I'm gone. She's going to hate it and that breaks my heart, but it will be better for the both of us when she learns to pee pee and poop outside. She goes all night without going to the bathroom, so I know she can hold it. I just have to get her on a different schedule (poop when I'm home rather than poop when I'm at work!). I've got my webcam pointing at my bed right now and she's sleeping sweetly:
Lily's Breed? [09/23/02]
[LilyDawg]
I'm still trying to figure out what dog breeds make up my Lily girl. I am almost sure now that she has some smooth collie in her. Her coloring is very much like this (but she's a lot smaller!):
My Favorite Restaurant Desserts [09/23/02]
I'm a sucker for great desserts!
Chocolate Cheesecake
Romeo's Italian Restaurant, Austin, TX. Maida's Cake
Chez Zee, Austin, TX.
Fudge Pie
Scholz Garten, Austin, TX.
Apple Pie Five Star Smokehouse, Austin, TX. This pie is very much like this pie.
Spent the Day with Lily [09/22/02]
[LilyDawg]
I spent the day today playing with Lily and hoping to train her to poop outside. But I haven't been able to catch her pooping inside to startle her, nor has she pooped outside for me to reward her. She pee pees outside, though. She is so sweet when I'm sleeping. She sleeps right next to me so quiet. I hate that I have to go to work tomorrow. I went to the grocery store today, and she tore up the mini-blinds while I was gone. Poor little toot. I'm not *too* concerned with her tearing some things up, but I hope she doesn't hurt herself doing it. I was thinking about gating her up in the kitchen, but I think that will make her way more uneasy than if I let her roam free. Maybe I'll run the webcam in my room so I can see her during the day. She is so dang cool.
I hate that I have to go to work tomorrow. I went to the grocery store today, and she tore up the mini-blinds while I was gone. Poor little toot. I'm not *too* concerned with her tearing some things up, but I hope she doesn't hurt herself doing it. I was thinking about gating her up in the kitchen, but I think that will make her way more uneasy than if I let her roam free. Maybe I'll run the webcam in my room so I can see her during the day. She is so dang cool.
Lily Bittersworth! [09/21/02]
[LilyDawg]
Yay! I went to the animal shelter today and got Lily Bittersworth! Her shelter name was Lil Bit... I just extended it some. She's 1.5 years old and real sweet. I'm not sure what kind of dog she is. The shelter said part Cocker, but I don't see a whole lot of Cocker in her. She likes to watch football with me!! There are some pictures of her here.Dog shelter visits [09/20/02]
[Animals]
Alrighty then... I've been going to the dog shelter every day this week. Kinda easing into getting a new dog. I finally filled out an application today. I put my name in for two different dogs. One is adoptable right now, but another lady is thinking about getting her. Her name is Lil Bit (but I will probably change her name if I get her):
The other one is a puppy. I didn't get to see her because she's in quarantine. But I saw her picture on the internet:
I figure I'll let fate decide. If that lady doesn't want Lil Bit, I'll take her. If not, I'll wait for the puppy to be ready. That'll be in a week or two.
The other one is a puppy. I didn't get to see her because she's in quarantine. But I saw her picture on the internet:
I figure I'll let fate decide. If that lady doesn't want Lil Bit, I'll take her. If not, I'll wait for the puppy to be ready. That'll be in a week or two.
Dog Shelter Visit [09/16/02]
[Animals]
I went to the shelter, but I didn't find Quinn (see post below). They had lots of dogs, though. Not so many puppies. It almost made me cry seeing all those doggies in cages wanting to go home with someone. I'd bring them all home if I could. haha Here's one I wanted, but she was already adopted:
Quinn at the Shelter [09/16/02]
[Animals]
I'm planning to go meet this little toot at the animal shelter after work. I hope he's still there. I hope he falls in love with me. And I hope he doesn't pee pee on me:
New! Run to the Banker [09/15/02]
New Song - Run to the Banker
My friend Banker has been wanting me to sing a blues song for a long time. So here's a new song called Run to the Banker. Update: Here's what Banker said:
My Gawd girl, that is the blues from the start to the finish. Tasty blues guitar and I just KNEW you had the voice to bring it off!!! You have more styles of vocal voice thingy than just about any singer I have heard.Yay!
The best thing about your vox is that you didn't have to change your clarity or sweetness to pull this off. There is the extreme emotion that I have been accustomed to from you and you did add a bittersweet feel to this...let me use a one word adjective if I may... WOW. Gonna tell my blues buds about this one.
Headphone CDs [09/13/02]
These are CDs I love to get lost in with my headphones
The Who - QuadropheniaCD
Lots of ocean sounds in this one. I can hear the keyboard part in Love Reign O'er Me that makes me think of the waves. I remember listening to this in high school with my gigantic Koss headphones that sealed out all the other noises (although it always made me a little nervous because I'd get in trouble for not answering my Mom when she would call for me!).
Pink Floyd - The Final CutCD
Roger Waters vocal right inside my head. Wow. And all those noises that Pink Floyd puts in that add so much texture. Like at the beginning with the car going by and the radio sound while the dial is being turned. There's even one point that I swear someone is calling "Kim." I don't know exactly where, but I've pulled my headphones off so many times thinking someone was calling me.
Marillion - Misplaced ChildhoodCD
Dang... I just realized I've picked 3 headphone CDs so far, and they're all chock full of depressing music. Actually... this one ends on a very positive note. But I guess maybe it's the strong emotions that make for a good headphone CD. This one captivated me while I was in college.
My new license plates [09/12/02]
I got the license plates for my car today. I told my friend Xerx that I'd see if I could get a name for my car out of letters on the license plate. That's how he named his car Eje. Anyhoo... my car's name is Casey because it has the letters "KC" on the plate. I'm not really one to call objects by names, though. Heck... I don't even name my animals all the time. My little bird's name is Little Bird.
I'm not really one to call objects by names, though. Heck... I don't even name my animals all the time. My little bird's name is Little Bird.
A letter to Mandy [09/11/02]
[Animals]
I wrote this letter to my Mandy girl today. It felt good.
Dear Mandy,
I miss you, girl. I hope you're having fun where you are.
I bet you're grandma and grandpa are happy to see you.
I've been cleaning the house. I thought I heard you last
night in the other room, but then I remembered you're
not here. Must have been Little Bird moving around.
I keep thinking you'll be here when I walk in the front
door, too. But then I remember again.
I've got all your toys together in the living room. Man...
you sure had a lot of toys. I know I bought a lot of them
over the last few months. It always made you so happy
to get a new toy. I guess I'll throw away the ones you
shredded. haha You could really shred a toy if it wasn't
made strongly enough. I'll keep the rest.
I'd give anything to have you here with me right now.
I never realized just how much you helped me through the
sad times. I thought maybe I could get some comfort from
Little Bird, but it's just not the same. I need to give out some
bear hugs and smooches, and he's just not made for that kind
of thing. I'm thinking about moving his cage in my bedroom,
though, for some extra company while I sit at the computer.
I was remembering some of the things you used to do today,
and it made me smile. Like how you used to get up on high
things. If I left a chair out and there was space on the kitchen
table, you'd get up there and lay down. I remember when you
were a puppy and you got up on the card table we had before
we got a real kitchen table. I was afraid you would get up there
and fall off. And when you got older, you thought you were sly
enough to do it only when I wasn't around. But I could tell.
I could tell you'd get up on the coffee table, too. Oh yeah...
you always liked to sleep on the top back part of the couch, too.
haha Sometimes I think maybe you were part cat.
I also remembered how you used to spin around when you
knew I was going into the kitchen to get you a goodie.
And how when I put my hands under the covers on the bed,
you would pounce on them and try to bite them (but not hard).
And how you would take a toy up on the bed and then body
slam it and roll around on top of it.
And how you would lay on my chest so content.
I love you. I hope someone is scratching your belly and rubbing
your ears and snout. And scratching your back right above your
tail. Give them lots of kisses for me because I want so much to be
able to do that for you. I added some more pictures to your gallery.
I love that one of you as a pup showing off your tail.
I guess the main thing I want to say is thank you.
For all the pain I'm feeling right now, I know it's the price I pay
for having such unconditional love from you for 11 years.
You'll always be in my heart, Mandy girl.
Kim @--}---
Dear Mandy,
I miss you, girl. I hope you're having fun where you are.
I bet you're grandma and grandpa are happy to see you.
I've been cleaning the house. I thought I heard you last
night in the other room, but then I remembered you're
not here. Must have been Little Bird moving around.
I keep thinking you'll be here when I walk in the front
door, too. But then I remember again.
I've got all your toys together in the living room. Man...
you sure had a lot of toys. I know I bought a lot of them
over the last few months. It always made you so happy
to get a new toy. I guess I'll throw away the ones you
shredded. haha You could really shred a toy if it wasn't
made strongly enough. I'll keep the rest.
I'd give anything to have you here with me right now.
I never realized just how much you helped me through the
sad times. I thought maybe I could get some comfort from
Little Bird, but it's just not the same. I need to give out some
bear hugs and smooches, and he's just not made for that kind
of thing. I'm thinking about moving his cage in my bedroom,
though, for some extra company while I sit at the computer.
I was remembering some of the things you used to do today,
and it made me smile. Like how you used to get up on high
things. If I left a chair out and there was space on the kitchen
table, you'd get up there and lay down. I remember when you
were a puppy and you got up on the card table we had before
we got a real kitchen table. I was afraid you would get up there
and fall off. And when you got older, you thought you were sly
enough to do it only when I wasn't around. But I could tell.
I could tell you'd get up on the coffee table, too. Oh yeah...
you always liked to sleep on the top back part of the couch, too.
haha Sometimes I think maybe you were part cat.
I also remembered how you used to spin around when you
knew I was going into the kitchen to get you a goodie.
And how when I put my hands under the covers on the bed,
you would pounce on them and try to bite them (but not hard).
And how you would take a toy up on the bed and then body
slam it and roll around on top of it.
And how you would lay on my chest so content.
I love you. I hope someone is scratching your belly and rubbing
your ears and snout. And scratching your back right above your
tail. Give them lots of kisses for me because I want so much to be
able to do that for you. I added some more pictures to your gallery.
I love that one of you as a pup showing off your tail.
I guess the main thing I want to say is thank you.
For all the pain I'm feeling right now, I know it's the price I pay
for having such unconditional love from you for 11 years.
You'll always be in my heart, Mandy girl.
Kim @--}---
RIP Mandy Novak [09/10/02]
[Animals]
Sad news for today. I spent all morning and part of the afternoon with Mandy. Then I took her to the vet and kissed her goodbye. She wasn't able to walk more than a few steps without falling over. That's just not a good way to live for a pooch who loves to chase kitty cats out of the bushes, so I figured it was time. I feel numb and upset, but I'm okay. I'm taking off work tomorrow. I'll probably throw myself into some web project. Maybe work on my Lists Blog. Doing stuff like that keeps my mind off of things.
Trip to the vet [09/09/02]
[Animals]
Just got back from the vet. Mandy's been limping all weekend. I've been giving her pain medication, but she wasn't getting better. The vet thinks maybe the cancer has gotten into her spinal chord or is messing with one of the nerves. So it's not pain that's making her limp, it's paralysis. He listened to her breathe and said it doesn't sound real good in there. She still seems happy, though, and she loves eating chicken. So I'm going to feed her a chicken breast before I go to work. She's looking at me right now. She's so sweet.
Yeah, Baby!!! The Texans!! [09/08/02]
[Sports]
Yeah, Baby!!!
The Texans beat the Cowboys!!
Woo-Hoo!! ESPN Story duplicated in the extended entry.
Read More About Yeah, Baby!!! The Texans!! »
New Songs Archive [09/05/02]
Tonight I made an archive for all the new releases I've had since December. It was interesting to lay all the songs out and see exactly what I've been up to. It kinda surprised me. There were 5 Raspberry Silk songs, 3 Rose and Blows songs, 1 6870 Miles song, 7 songs where I played bass with Voices in the Wilderness, 1 song with Xerx and Milo, and 4 collabs with other people. Plus I spent a lot of time this summer mastering the Long Road Home CD and creating the artwork. Here are the new releases since December in case you missed one or two:
December
Rose and Blows, Craziness
Raspberry Silk, Drowning
January
Raspberry Silk, Abdication
February
Rose and Blows, Amazing Grace
Voices in the Wilderness - 7 spiritual songs playing bass
March
6870 Miles - Waves
April
Jon Solo - Best Without You
Rose and Blows - Peaceful Easy Feeling
May
Raspberry Silk - A Different Kind of Love
June
Raspberry Silk - Regret
July
Dawn Brockett - Magic Musicbox
Raspberry Silk - Wish For Tomorrow
Bob Savage - Unbeliever
Superluminal Pachyderm - Hippopotamus (this was actually recorded earlier this year)
August
Rose and Blows - Shadow of a Girl (for the indie film "Two Days")
CM - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
December
Rose and Blows, Craziness
Raspberry Silk, Drowning
January
Raspberry Silk, Abdication
February
Rose and Blows, Amazing Grace
Voices in the Wilderness - 7 spiritual songs playing bass
March
6870 Miles - Waves
April
Jon Solo - Best Without You
Rose and Blows - Peaceful Easy Feeling
May
Raspberry Silk - A Different Kind of Love
June
Raspberry Silk - Regret
July
Dawn Brockett - Magic Musicbox
Raspberry Silk - Wish For Tomorrow
Bob Savage - Unbeliever
Superluminal Pachyderm - Hippopotamus (this was actually recorded earlier this year)
August
Rose and Blows - Shadow of a Girl (for the indie film "Two Days")
CM - Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Song List [09/04/02]
[Music]
I'm making a list... I don't know what to call it. It's going to be a list of songs. I'm not going to compile it all at once, though... that's too much pressure. I'll add a song when I hear one and decide it fits. The weird thing is, I don't know why it fits. It just does. I don't think this is my list of all-time favorite songs. But it will include songs that stand the test of time for me. Maybe when I get some more songs on it, I'll be able to define the purpose of the list better.
The first song on my list:
Smashing Pumpkins - Disarm
I just love those strings and the acoustic guitar and that sound that's kinda like a hammer on a musical pipe. I like the lyrics, too, even though I don't know what the hell they mean.
The first song on my list:
Smashing Pumpkins - Disarm
I just love those strings and the acoustic guitar and that sound that's kinda like a hammer on a musical pipe. I like the lyrics, too, even though I don't know what the hell they mean.I'm having a hard time [09/02/02]
[Animals]
I'm having a hard time sleeping tonight. Actually, I slept okay until about 3:30 or 4:00. About 4:30, I decided to get up and surf the blogs and bulletin boards. I was sad to see that Dr. Oakroot's willow fell recently.
I've also been watching my dog. She was sleeping in the doorway to my room when I got up. She didn't wake up. Or if she did, she didn't make it apparent. I stared at her intensely at first. She has cancer, so when she doesn't react, I always watch for her breathing. And I saw that she was breathing. I've been noticing a steady decline in her. Well... not so steady... there are good days and bad days. Maybe even more like good minutes and bad minutes. She finally did wake up and had a hard time standing up. The cancer is at her back end now, and I think her hips probably hurt. She always had some arthritis in her hips anyway, so she has a little bit of a hard time walking. But once she got up and started walking around, she was okay. I give her pain medication twice a day.
She's my best friend in the world. I have to hand feed her now or she eats too fast and the food gets stuck in her mouth. She has tumors in the back of her throat, too. She seems happy, though. She's not as active as she used to be, but when she hears something outside worth barking at, she runs out there and barks. When she stops wanting to bark at the kitty cats, I'll know it's real close to the end. I really hope that when it happens, she goes peacefully in her sleep. I guess it's selfish of me, but I can't imagine making the decision myself. Calling the vet and driving her there knowing that I'll be coming home alone. I'll do it if she's in pain... I don't want her to hurt. But it will be the hardest thing I will ever have done in my 38 years.
I got her in October, 1991. She was a puppy from the pound. Her brother was there, too. I always wondered what happened to her brother. I hope he got a good home.
Ever have that feeling of wanting to bottle something up so you can keep it and enjoy it at a later time? Kinda like going to a great concert? Or being on a super vacation? That's how I feel about my girl dog. But the best I can do is give her lots of hugs and make sure that she's comfortable and that she knows she's loved. I guess I'll go back to bed and try to get some more sleep now.
I've also been watching my dog. She was sleeping in the doorway to my room when I got up. She didn't wake up. Or if she did, she didn't make it apparent. I stared at her intensely at first. She has cancer, so when she doesn't react, I always watch for her breathing. And I saw that she was breathing. I've been noticing a steady decline in her. Well... not so steady... there are good days and bad days. Maybe even more like good minutes and bad minutes. She finally did wake up and had a hard time standing up. The cancer is at her back end now, and I think her hips probably hurt. She always had some arthritis in her hips anyway, so she has a little bit of a hard time walking. But once she got up and started walking around, she was okay. I give her pain medication twice a day.
She's my best friend in the world. I have to hand feed her now or she eats too fast and the food gets stuck in her mouth. She has tumors in the back of her throat, too. She seems happy, though. She's not as active as she used to be, but when she hears something outside worth barking at, she runs out there and barks. When she stops wanting to bark at the kitty cats, I'll know it's real close to the end. I really hope that when it happens, she goes peacefully in her sleep. I guess it's selfish of me, but I can't imagine making the decision myself. Calling the vet and driving her there knowing that I'll be coming home alone. I'll do it if she's in pain... I don't want her to hurt. But it will be the hardest thing I will ever have done in my 38 years.
I got her in October, 1991. She was a puppy from the pound. Her brother was there, too. I always wondered what happened to her brother. I hope he got a good home.
Ever have that feeling of wanting to bottle something up so you can keep it and enjoy it at a later time? Kinda like going to a great concert? Or being on a super vacation? That's how I feel about my girl dog. But the best I can do is give her lots of hugs and make sure that she's comfortable and that she knows she's loved. I guess I'll go back to bed and try to get some more sleep now.
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