ruminations

Updated at cayost with a couple quick photos from Open Studio. (I can't get a flickr photo to go behind a cut tag to save my life.) Not a lot of traffic today on Mother's Day, though I'm still glad I went ahead and did this, especially getting the work finished in the first place.

I didn't get any sleep the night before, so yesterday felt so long, I kept thinking it was Sunday and wondering if I should try to stay awake for Mad Men.

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to jonesiexxx. Rita Hayworth sooo wishes she could be you.

I already know what kind of a day tomorrow will be. Hell.

( sad stuff )

If you have any furkids, please give them an extra cuddle for Luna's sake.

I stumbled on the very evocative French word that describes a zen-like quality.

zénitude

from jonesiexxx

I'm not surprised, but I rly gotta get out more.

You are The Hermit

Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.

The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.

The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.

The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Virginity? Uh, no thanks, I don't really want it back.

audela aka Freydis, I hope you have a very Happy Birthday today. You deserve the best!

(Sorry this is only a virtual cake.)

Yesterday was my third root-canal in 15 months. There was talk of doing an extraction, but because of having had radiotherapy, I'm at risk for osteoradionecrosis (bone death is teh ugly) so we went with saving the tooth instead. It took well over an hour with this "rubber wall" stuffed in my very small mouth, plus having it pulled open past the comfort point of my TMJ. Didn't even get any good prescription drugs after it was over.

I've had fairly strong teeth as an adult but post-radiationit's been nothing but problems. And Delta Dental sucks big time--fookers are probably going to refuse to pay for the root-canal.

Smoochies to all for Happy Valentine's Day!

Hat tip to ruthless1 for pointing out this video. This is powerful stuff and I applaud this woman's courage and honesty. (possibly NSFW).



I'm aware that after the monumental backlash SGK has reversed itself on the decision to defund Planned Parenthood, but for me they continue to be problematic. They can market a fragrance they describe as "the scent of courage and compassion" but spend only 23.8% of the funding on research? Gimme a break. I'd much rather have my cancer fight donations go to organizations that aren't so hung up on developing their "brand."

the warm and very talented ruthless1. Hope you have a terrific celebration with lots of friends and music and cake and chocolate!

We ate Chinese tonight with seafood soup to start (tasted like a saltier egg drop) and then Asparagus Prawns. They were scrumptious, and my fortune was even better:

Be good to yourself. Have dessert three times a week.

This could be a good thing if I have something not too sinful. I won't feel deprived and I can make it something to look forward to on certain nights.

Happy Lunar New Year!