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Does anyone have a staff I could borrow for Thursday evening?

P.S.~ Foxen and flowers.

Happy Earth Day, fellow neighbors!

Since I've been wandering around today sniffling about this and watching reruns on Netflix, I thought I'd write things out a bit.

It's been mentioned once or twice that I'm something of a Doctor Who fan. Have been all of my life. My dad and I used to watch them every week when I was little. It shaped a lot of who I became, in a strange sort of way. Particularly one character, Miss Sarah Jane Smith. She was my hero, and I kinda wanted to be her when I grew up. I still kinda do. She was smart, self-assured, strong, and could hold her own against the Doctor, all the while being sweet, polite, and just plain a lovely person. She was always my favorite of the Doctor's companions. She was the companion who was independent and strong all on her own, and had a charisma and charm that none of the others had. To me, she was the perfect companion, and a good model of someone I wanted to emulate. (No small task for someone who normally has no use for character idolization.)

When I finally was able to catch up on the new seasons in the last couple of years (haven't had much tv access for a couple of years) I completely fangirled when I saw the episode "School Reunion". I squeed out loud and may have done the excited clapping while making "eee" noises. I was riveted the entire episode and got more than a little misty-eyed at the end. She was almost unchanged from the wonderful character I had grown up with, and I drank in the episode like it was the most glorious and rare wine.

From all accounts, Elisabeth Sladen was as sweet and wonderful in her real life off the sets. Today we learned the sad news that she lost her battle with cancer at the age of 63. I've never really had the death of a celebrity who I've never met affect me before, but I've found myself crying over her loss. She was a special woman, who touched so many of our lives very deeply. Her portrayal of Sarah Jane gave so many young girls the confidence and belief in themselves that they, too, could be strong and smart and capable, and the world is a little darker tonight because of her loss.

Good-night, dear lady. We will miss you very much.

Pro tip:

This is not this.

And for today's adventures at Living Plaid: Spring Cleaning and the joys of baking soda.

Tonight, MUPPETS!!!! *does happy dance*

New tech, dreams of a fancy library, and my geek hanging out just a little: All Hail Wotan!

I have to say, there is something amusing about playing with one's technology while listening to angry Industrial music. Also? I can't even say how gleeful I am to have managed to get myself a decent bit of tech for 50% off. *is pleased with self*

Now, I go eat lunch, since it's about 4 o'clock and this morning's pancakes have long since worn off.

Today I learned that I am perhaps not in good enough shape anymore to combine the activities of dog-walking, poi practice, and gardening all in the same day. Especially a day that includes enough pollen to make my lungs cry. Very much with the sore and the achy tonight.

However, I did get two small test patches of grass-seed put down, figured out how to open and close the ( composting drum ), and got my herb seeds into their ( container ). I also may have begged for a return trip to the greenhouse for the orange mint that has been haunting my dreams for the last few days. So, now I have a wee collection of plants growing and hopefully soon to be growing carefully stored on the porch for the night (of course, as I just planted them, it's supposed to get below freezing tonight). Yay plants, though!

Now to go work on getting the next post for Living Plaid written and ready to put up tomorrow. I'm pleased that the Amazon storefront thingy that I put up had a sale before it had even been up for 24 hours. Hopefully this is a good sign! Tomorrow I should also go in the quest for the new printer, while it's on sale for damned near 50% off! Oh, to be able to do my own prints again!

O. M. G.

If you are going to have this:

"canaditate should have open saecheduale for some hours between 9- 6
ALL WEEKENDS IN MAY IS A MUST."

You are NOT allowed to have this:

"please email us with some information about avilable hours, work history and education."



I hate this economy. Can I be successfully self-employed now, please??!

Printenstein cometh.

Now? OH CRAP IT'S TUESDAY! (The problem with long-term unemployment is that you do start to forget what day of the week it is.) Quick shower and then off to walk Prince Fluffybutt.