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Melusine's Strange Journey (Read 253580 times)
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Reply #60 - May 13th, 2009 at 12:55am
 
Okay, in original Trek, I could never choose among Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty. They were all sexy, in different ways.  In this movie, Spock is the only sexy one, Scotty is cute enough to eat, McCoy is just strange (too much curmudgeonly overacting for a man his obvious age), and Kirk is too......self-centered and teenage smart aleck.

Some bad news, my oldest kitty died last nite at 3am.  Kelly had been ill, but we thought she was getting better.  I knew when I got home that she wouldn't last the nite.  I cried myself to sleep and am still tearing up.  I miss her so dreadfully.  She was the most affectionate of the three.  She always sat in the front window waiting for us and greeted us at the top of the stairs.  We took er to bed with us last nite in her kitty cup between us, and left her curled up in it on the bed today.  When I got home, I wrapped her in 2 of my husband's old t-shirts with just her cute face and 2 front paws showing, and found a nice box to bury her in.  We buried her tonite after work and planted a double pink rose of sharon over the grave.  I had to open the box and stroke her head one last time before we put her in the ground.  This is the bad part of having pets.  I get so attached and it breaks my heart when they die.
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Reply #61 - May 13th, 2009 at 2:53am
 
I'm so so sorry for your loss.  She was a lucky kitty to live with such a loving mommy.  The rose sounds lovely, such a nice memorial.  We planted a lime tree for my Magus, who passed several years ago.

Reading your post made me cry.  (((hugs))) to you and yours.
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Reply #62 - May 13th, 2009 at 12:13pm
 
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Okay, in original Trek, I could never choose among Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty. They were all sexy, in different ways.

Grin I never thought any of the original series guys were sexy. But Spock has to be the most iconic figure in ST history. He definitely stood out to me the most, as I'm sure he did to most kids of my generation. My dad even dressed as him one year for Halloween. Grin

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In this movie, Spock is the only sexy one,

I'd totally buy that. Wink Grin Zachary Quinto is the only reason I ever watch Heroes. Roll Eyes

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Scotty is cute enough to eat, McCoy is just strange (too much curmudgeonly overacting for a man his obvious age), and Kirk is too......self-centered and teenage smart aleck.

Some things never change. Roll Eyes

On a more sombre note, I'm so sorry about your Kelly cat. Cry
It's strange how they die just as they seem to be improving. That happened with my sister's cat too. Sad
    But at least you got to be with her when she passed. With my cat, I wasn't so lucky...she died in the ER while I nervously awaited news of her condition. And in my bereavement, I forgot that I'd wanted to have her cremated, and buried her instead. Shocked Oops. Embarrassed My only consolation for that is that she's at least laying next to her son (my sister's cat) in my backyard and I can visit her anytime. God, she passed away 9 years ago and there's a lump in my throat even as I type this. Believe me, I know how difficult all of this is for you. Sad

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This is the bad part of having pets. I get so attached and it breaks my heart when they die.

My dear, the whole point of having pets is to get attached. Of course it breaks your heart when they die - that happens with anything you're attached to, whether pets or people. They were part of your life, spirits that you loved, and that has an eternal impact.
    Losing them never gets easier...nor should it. If it does, there's something wrong.
A line from one of my favourite movies says, "the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them." I hope that fond memories of Kelly and the relationship that you had with her will be what endures...and I hope it will be a comfort to you in your grief. *hugs*
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Reply #63 - May 14th, 2009 at 12:21am
 
Thank you, Sakina and Midnite Angel, for your kind words.  It's a little better today, altho' I tear up at times.  Sitting down at the computer tonite, I remember lifting the blinds at the window over the desk, so she could get onto the window ledge and lie in the sun.  That was just a week ago.  Taylor and Cleo are more stand-offish, not as loving as she was.  I miss that the most.  It doesn't help that it is just over 2 yrs since we lost Frisbee, my grey tiger male.   He was one those very personable, affectionate cats, almost a dog, and he was my cat.  I had him for 17 yrs.  It also doesn't help that the weather is cloudy and rainy today, and it is finals week, so instead of teaching, I am watching my students take their tests, trying desperately to think of anything else so I won't break down in front of them.  Just one more test tomorrow, then I can let down my guard.

My husband had a dinner to attend and was getting home late tonite, so I went to WalMart and indulged in a little shopping therapy: Burt's Bees sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, 3 new bras, and material for 4 skirts and 1 bodice for the faire.  I just didn't want to come home and see that empty front window.

So tomorrow nite I leave for the St. Louis Faire.  Andi will drive down from Milwaukee, pick me up and we will drive to Springfield, IL, and spend the nite with my mom.  We will drive to St. Louis Fri am and set up the booth in the pm.  The Faire opens Sat.  TWC is predicting occasional showers and possible thunderstorms in St. Louis on Fri and Sat, but sun on Sun.  Outdoor theater is no fun in the rain, to put it lightly, so I am keeping my fingers crossed.
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Reply #64 - May 14th, 2009 at 2:15pm
 
Today is much better; the sun is shining.  The rose of sharon is looking good; it's leaves are visibly bigger since Tues.  I hope the ground isn't too wet for it.  It is still squishy, but we watered it well when we planted it and there was a lot of rain last nite.

The house still feels oddly empty.  I just hope the other two cats become more social.

Gave the last final and turned in all the grades, so now I am free until Tuesday, when summer school starts.

I don't know whether the alarm didn't go off or I slept thru it, but I woke up barely in time to make it to school.  Didn't have time to rinse my hair, and am surprised at how good it looks: plenty of body, altho' most of the curl has fallen out.

Angel: re the men in OST, just think how intelligent, intense and driven they all were.  Now imagine that intelligence, intensity and drive focused on you.  Yeah!    Wink
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Reply #65 - May 18th, 2009 at 2:42pm
 
I am home after 4 days in Mo. at the St. Louis Renn Faire.  The days were cool, Sat cloudy and Sun sunny, but never warm enough that I felt like abandoning my cloak.  Several folk camp on site and even those in RVs were complaining how cold it was Sat nite.   The women in the booth next to us have a permanent structure in progress, no roof yet and only two walls completed on the second story.  They live in no. Wisc., so spend 3 wks. camping on site in their uncompleted second story.  They were really cold.  Slept under every blanket they had and all their colthes.

Took the L'Oreal shampoo and conditioner and the damned tubes leaked.  Luckily I was smart enough to pack them in sealed plastic bags, but had a mess to clean up.  Twice.  Think I will rustle up my indignant consumer persona and write the company about their cheap packaging.  Next time I will pack the Burt's Bees.  It's in bottles and not likely to leak.

Had my hair braided in one of the fancy 'dos.  I won't do that again.  My hair is so fine that it packs down and I look almost bald on the sides; thank heavens it's dark.  She used those tiny rubber bands on the ends and they did snarl the ends a bit.   I had to be really careful undoing the braids to avoid tangles.  Live and learn.  It did feel good to have my hair securely up off my neck, but I will go back to lined snoods and hats.  It's better for my hair, and more becoming.
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Reply #66 - May 18th, 2009 at 3:11pm
 
Forgot to say that I saw some lovely hair at the Faire.  One woman was walking away from me and the view was breathtaking:  wood-brown hair past her waist with a slight wave and some ringlets on the ends against a leaf green gown.  Sigh....
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Reply #67 - May 18th, 2009 at 8:12pm
 
Your hair sounds so lovely.  Do you have a picture of it?  Preferably one in your Ren Faire outfit.  Smiley I love those costumes; they are so pretty.  

I loved the Star Trek movie too!  I disagree with you on Bones though; I loved him!  Smiley  

Sorry to hear about your kitty.  I know how much it hurts to lose a beloved pet.  I know she will live on fondly in your heart though.   *hugs*

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Reply #68 - May 18th, 2009 at 8:26pm
 
Where did you get your lined snoods?
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Reply #69 - May 18th, 2009 at 11:49pm
 
Thank you, Michelle, and hugs in return.  It has been a week, and I am getting used to not seeing her at the top of the stairs.

I make lined snoods, Sakina.  The fabric base is like a bag cap, with an opening in the back of the band, tied with ribbons for a custom fit.  I usually use a small, or monochromatic design calico that looks solid from a distance.  I hand-crochet the snoods, using old doily patterns and tack them to the base.  They can be solid-color, multi-shades of the same color, or ombre.  The effects are really  pretty.  I will have try to post some pictures.  The advantages of a lined snood are that it keeps your hair clean, and prevents it from tangling.  Last year, one girl at Bristol wore a crocheted snood with beads, and her hair was so entangled that it took three of us 30 min. to work the snood off and out of her hair.
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Reply #70 - May 19th, 2009 at 1:28am
 
I'd love to see some pics of your lined snoods!  I have 4 or 5 snoods from Lady MacSnood.  A few of them have beads/pearls and I have never gotten my hair caught in them.  Yikes!!!  That poor girl-lucky you were there to help.

Do you sell your snoods anywhere??
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Reply #71 - May 20th, 2009 at 12:40am
 
Yes, Sakina, I do sell my snoods.  $35 for unlined and $45 for lined.  As I said, I'll try to get some pictures up.  I know Lady MacSnood; she has a booth at St. Louis.  Very nice person.  She also makes hair sticks, and resells for Likely Lotus, among other garb vendors.  Likely Lotus makes very nice bodices with adjustable shoulders and steel boning.

The girl who got her hair tangled in the beaded snood had very curly hair, so that's probably why it snarled so badly. 

Oiled my hair last nite and shampooed and conditioned today with the Burt's Bees Pomegranite volumizing formula.  Did a vinegar rinse between the shampoo and conditioner.  My hair is soft, shiny, and full.  I really like the BB products.  Have discovered that I need to wait a week or so after I color to use the vinegar rinse.   It's too drying right after color.

Does anybody besides me love to wash her hair?  I look forward to shampooing.  It's relaxing and I love the way my hair looks when it's freshly shampooed.

I did e-mail L'Oreal about their tubes leaking and got a form reply today.  Whoopee.
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Reply #72 - May 20th, 2009 at 1:34am
 
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For me, it's not so much the mechanical process of it, but the sensory experience. All the different textures, fragrances, etc. I wash my hair every day, so it's not a big nuance or revelation each time. Just time well spent on daily maintenance. Wink
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Reply #73 - May 20th, 2009 at 5:13am
 
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Well, I certainly love it when it's newly washed.  I prefer my hair right before it's completely dry.  Don't know why.  I hate the feeling of an unwashed scalp.  This is the main reason why I keep my hair simple; I'd hate to spend time on a nice style and then have to take it out the next day because I can't stand it if I don't get my hair washed daily.
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Reply #74 - May 20th, 2009 at 7:59pm
 
Angel: I agree with you, it's mostly the sensory experience:  the texture, fragrance, scalp massage, as well as my expectation of how my hair will feel and look.  I thought it was bad for your hair to shampoo every day.  My hairdresser told me years ago not to do it.

Today's weather is summer-like!  I have all the windows open and the ceiling fans going.  I live for summer!  Love the sun and the flowers and green grass and summer breezes, shorts, tank tops and sandals, the scent of sun screen, cookouts on the deck, drinking wine at the picnic table!!  Oh, bliss!!!
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