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I am a cave-dwelling miser. I admit it. I took up knitting to make myself lots of shawls, scarves and hats, so that when my thermostat is stuck between 55 and 60 degrees F all winter, I don't freeze my tootsies off.
While catching up on some blog reading (like it's mandatory or something), I came across this nifty device:
It's called the Kandle Heeter (copyrighted spelling). The blog that featured it went on and on about it, so I just ordered one. I almost always have candles burning at home, so this just seems like a great idea.
You can order one for yourself at http://www.heatstick.com/ . You can also wait to read my review, but I just know I am going to love it.
You can also watch a video about this device here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9Cml9v7g4A
The inventor of this thing actually put a free tutorial on his site to make one yourself, but I wanted to reward his genius - AND I don't have time.
My heater will be in the kitchen mostly, which sits in the back of the house and at the top of the basement stairs. It's frosty in there! Maybe not for long!
Stay tuned!
There sometimes are no words to describe the abundance of my love for Eddie Izzard.
His legs may be fierce, but it's his MIND that's SO Sexie!
No, I did not go see the James Bond movie and I can't even remember it's title.
I innocently stopped at the drugstore Sunday afternoon and noticed a large [Sport] Utility Vehicle pull up right behind my car and roll down the window on the passenger door. I immediately thought back to my driving to be sure I hadn't cut the guy off in traffic - I hadn't - then I quickly reprimanded myself for thinking the worst. Maybe he's a good samaritan trying to tell me I have low air in a rear tire or something.
I got out of the car (about 15 feet from the door of the drugstore) and this is a sometimes edited for content summary of the exchange:
GUY: Ma'am?
ME: Yes?
GUY: I tend to be conservative, and your views on abortion... (he kept talking, but I don't know what he said).
ME: WHAT? How do you know my views on abortion?
GUY: You're a liberal and the first thing Obama is going to do in office is make abortion legal.
ME: I don't believe that's true, but you still don't know MY views on abortion.
GUY: So you're supposed to be intelligent and you think you're smarter than I am?
ME: I don't think that, but you're making a pretty good case for it. You have a nice day.
With that I headed into the drugstore.
GUY: I hope somebody kills the M**F**er before you and your friends can murder more babies.
Yikes! Everyone in the drugstore was standing inside the door when I went in. One man asked me if I was alright and ran out to make sure the guy left. A woman asked me what that was all about. In hindsight, I am glad he didn't get out a gun and shoot me. He had the controversial Indiana license plate that claims "In God We Trust" and a giant American flag on the back of his truck.
It's hard to love your neighbor, I guess.
My semester is almost over. After an abbreviated week next week, I only have studio classes for about a week after Thanksgiving.
I am truly thankful for that.
However, I have a hella lot of work to do. I have a masochistic schedule beginning in January, so I need to somehow find the zone between now and then.
Sorry, Vox. I seem to be taking you for granted lately.
I was impressed by John McCain's concession speech late November 4th. I was more impressed to see some of the John McCain I might have voted for in 2000 on The Tonight Show last night:
I loved his reference to 'sleeping like a baby' - "Sleep for two hours, wake up crying..." Don't think I didn't notice that he actually pronounces Gs on the end of words (sorry, Sarah. I know it's hard). A nice moment for this commendable man on Veteran's Day.
On a [much] lesser note: George W. Bush stated that he thought the Obamas would bring a real sense of family to the White House... it seemed like he was forgetting that he moved in there with a family... but whatever! He actually seemed genuine in his kind regard for Barack's concern at being a good father. I'll give you a few points on that obeservation, Dubya.
I got this in such a roundabout way that I don't know who to credit for it!
One word answers, try one yourself:
Where is your mobile phone? Purse.
Where is your significant other? Huh?
Your hair colour? Sexy.
Your mother? Genius.
Your father? Superhero!
Your favourite thing? Dogs.
Your dream last night? Olbermann.
Your dream goal? Olbermann.
The room you're in? Dull.
Your hobby? Knitting.
Your fear? Dental.
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Euphoria.
Where were you last night? Bed.
What you're not? Bored.
One of your wish-list items? Stereo.
Where you grew up? Home.
The last thing you did? Bookbinding.
What are you wearing? Fishnets.
Your TV? Off.
Your pets? Needy.
Your computer? Not.
Your mood? Exhaustion.
Missing someone? Yes.
Your car? Experienced.
Something you're not wearing? Socks.
Favorite shop? Art.
Your summer? Busy.
Love someone? Yes.
Your favourite colour? Green!
When is the last time you laughed? Class.
When is the last time you cried? Obama.
I am working on my final for painting class, a narrative. It will contain an element of the violence known as fast food. In my research and planning for this painting, I came across this monumental achievement in packaging:
I don't know what fast food chain is using or planning to use this nifty (and convenient!) widget, but I wouldn't feel comfortable watching anyone drink their nuggets!
Yuck.
This was taken as President[-elect] Obama watched John McCain's concession speech:
...that the new administration couldn't get any better looking:
Have mercy!
The most gorgeous first family. EVER!!
