Happy All Hallows Eve

I saw a werewolf with a Chinese menu in his hand
Walkin' through the streets of Soho in the rain
He was lookin' for the place called Lee Ho Fooks
Gonna get a big dish of, beef chow mein.

Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo
Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo

Ya hear him howlin' around your kitchen door
Better not let him in
Little old lady got mutilated late last night
Werewolves of London again

Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo
Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo

(instrumental break)

He's the hairy, hairy gent,
Who ran amok in Kent.
Lately he's been overheard in Mayfair
You better stay away from him
He'll rip your lungs out, Jim
Huh, I'd like to meet his tailor

Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo
Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo

Well, I saw Lon Chaney walkin with the Queen
Doing the werewolves of London
I saw Lon Chaney Jr. walkin with the Queen
Doin' the werewolves of London
I saw a werewolf drinkin' a pina colada at Trader Vic's
His hair was perfect

Aaahoo, werewolves of London
Aaahoo, werewolves of London

Jon Stewart's Call To Political Reasonableness Rally

 Some of the signs you will be seeing:

Rally to restore sanity website here.

You've Got To Be Carefully Taught

A critical moment in history has come; our Republic is in jeopardy. Can we keep it? If the answer to that question, as I fear, is "no," then we have no one to blame but ourselves."
— Glenn Beck (Glenn Beck's Common Sense: The Case Against an Out-of-Control Government, Inspired by Thomas Paine, 2009)


The far-left loons and America haters who want us to lose in that country (Iraq) are vile and deserve nothing but scorn.
-Ann Coulter


While the form of treachery varies slightly from case to case, liberals always manage to take the position that most undermines American security.
-Ann Coulter


Guess what? Faisal Shahzad is a registered Democrat. I wonder if his SUV had an Obama sticker on it." --Rush Limbaugh, lying about the failed Times Square car bomber, who is not registered to vote, May 4, 2010


Paul Rand coordinator Tim Proffitt admits to stepping on woman from MoveOn.org before Kentucky debate, Los Angeles Times, October 26, 2010.


Tim Proffitt blames police and his bad back for his Kentucky stomp and wants victim to apologize to him, Los Angeles Times, October 27, 2010.


The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.
-David Friedman


Hate and force cannot be in just part of the world without having an effect on the rest of it.
-Eleanor Roosevelt

When I Woke Up This Morning

you were on my mind.
We Five

Don't Fear Death

Don't fear death in earthly travels.
Don't fear enemies or friends.
Just listen to the words of prayers,
To pass the facets of the dreads.

Your death will come to you, and never
You shall be, else, a slave of life,
Just waiting for a dawn's favor,
From nights of poverty and strife.

She'll build with you a common law,
One will of the Eternal Reign.
And you are not condemned to slow
And everlasting deadly pain.
-Aleksandr Blok


Death Snips Proud Men

DEATH is stronger than all the governments because the governments are men and men die and then death laughs: Now you see ’em, now you don’t.

Death is stronger than all proud men and so death snips proud men on the nose, throws a pair of dice and says: Read ’em and weep.

Death sends a radiogram every day: When I want you I’ll drop in—and then one day he comes with a master-key and lets himself in and says: We’ll go now.

Death is a nurse mother with big arms: ’Twon’t hurt you at all; it’s your time now; you just need a long sleep, child; what have you had anyhow better than sleep?
Carl Sandburg 

Dancing In The Moonlight

The dogs and I did not get to our evening walk last night until after dark. We ended up dancing in the moonlight.

We get it, on most every night
When that old moon gets so big and bright
It's supernatural delight
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Everybody, here is out of sight
They don't bark, and they don't bite
They keep things loose, they keep things light
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and right
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

We like our fun and we never fight
You can't dance and stay uptight
It's supernatural delight
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and right
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

[break]

Everybody, here is out of sight
They don't bark, and they don't bite
They keep things loose, they keep things light
Everybody was dancin' in the moonlight

Everybody
Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and right
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and right
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

Everybody
Dancin' in the moonlight
Everybody's feelin' warm and right
It's such a fine and natural sight
Everybody's dancin' in the moonlight

GLAAD- Wear Purple Today

What is Spirit Day?

The idea behind Spirit Day, first created by teenager Brittany McMillan earlier this month, is a simple one, not dissimilar to the idea of "Spirit Week" held in many high schools, and can be summed up in three words: Everyone Rally Together.

Spirit Day honors the teenagers who had taken their own lives in recent weeks. But just as importantly, it's also a way to show the hundreds of thousands of LGBT youth who face the same pressures and bullying, that there is a vast community of people who support them.

Purple symbolizes 'spirit' on the rainbow flag, a symbol for LGBT Pride that was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978.

Wearing purple on October 20 is a simple way to show the world that you stand by these courageous young people and a simple way to stand UP to the bullies. Remember those lives we've tragically lost, and show your solidarity with those who are still fighting. 'Go Purple' today!
-GLAAD

Last Night I Dreamed I Was God

I was in a humongous Aztec stone arena surrounded by thousands of people waiting to hear what I had to say. It was kind of like being E F Hutton.

Kitchen Update- After

In no particular order:

(Hallway)

(Crown molding around ceiling.)

(Cabinet over refrigerator replaced with artwork.)

(Main cabinets with new sink and dishwasher.)

(Better view of upper cabinets.)

(Cabinet doors over peninsula are glass to allow light into main kitchen area.)

(Another view of hallway showing schoolhouse style light fixture and crown molding.)

(Northeast corner of kitchen.)

Kitchen Update- In Between

(Ceiling after drop ceiling removed and new lights fixture openings in place.)

(Hallway with drop ceiling gone and new electrical outlet for hall light.)

(Main cabinets gone.)

(New cabinets in and my husband working on plumbing.)

(New lights over stove and schoolhouse style light in main kitchen area.)

(New schoolhouse style light in hallway.)

Kitchen Update- Before

Here we go, photos of the old kitchen. I had more but I decided I wasn't going to torture you with too many photos. Remember, you can click on any photo to enlarge it.

(Northeast corner with stove and open shelving.)

(West wall with main cabinets, dropped ceiling, and florescent lighting.)

(Hallway to back stairs, dropped ceiling and old light fixture.)

(Cabinet above refrigerator.)

(Close-up of main cabinets, back splash, and old sink.)

Moon Over Main Street 2

FYI

The kitchen is officially done! Photos next week.

Breaking News: Scientists Think They Have Discovered The Reason Why Honey Bees Are Dying

(Photo by  Pokrajac)

Article at New York Times.

Moon Over Main Street

Two Moon Alley

Real moon upper right.

Life: What I've Learned So Far

In general, an impending death, family, and money do not mix. 

Quick Note

Busy, family visiting but I could not pass this up:

So...this place is only pretend closed?