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are ALLLLIVVVEEE!
I traipsed through knee-deep snow (yes it's been 50F but THERE IS STILL SO MUCH SNOW)... my bees are off in an unplowed field. My shoes were FILLED with snow and my socks were SOAKED but when I got to my hives..
I smiled
the ladies are OKAY and they were FLYING HIGH today
Elizabeth/Devine ( Carniolans )
Victoria/RuPaul (Italians)
so far so good.
I left some sugar fondant as a treat to hold them over
here's hoping for an early Spring!
I traipsed through knee-deep snow (yes it's been 50F but THERE IS STILL SO MUCH SNOW)... my bees are off in an unplowed field. My shoes were FILLED with snow and my socks were SOAKED but when I got to my hives..
I smiled
the ladies are OKAY and they were FLYING HIGH today
Elizabeth/Devine ( Carniolans )
Victoria/RuPaul (Italians)
so far so good.
I left some sugar fondant as a treat to hold them over
here's hoping for an early Spring!
Writer's Block: As primitive as can be
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it's not a thing, it's my husband... because I'm pretty sure he can make a radio out of a coconut
and he's cute
it's not a thing, it's my husband... because I'm pretty sure he can make a radio out of a coconut
and he's cute
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don't need a whole sentence, just one word... ROLLERCOASTER
Met a fantastic man, got married, moved to my new home... just wonderful.
transitioned from 9-5 office life to self employment (UPS and DOWNS)
had unexpected open heart surgery (right in the middle, in 2005 not so wonderful)
but things worked out okay :)
and I'm still here, happy and healthy
so OUT with the Aughts
bring on the The Tweens, The Tennies, The Twenteens, The Tentions, The Decnos, the One-der Years.
don't need a whole sentence, just one word... ROLLERCOASTER
Met a fantastic man, got married, moved to my new home... just wonderful.
transitioned from 9-5 office life to self employment (UPS and DOWNS)
had unexpected open heart surgery (right in the middle, in 2005 not so wonderful)
but things worked out okay :)
and I'm still here, happy and healthy
so OUT with the Aughts
bring on the The Tweens, The Tennies, The Twenteens, The Tentions, The Decnos, the One-der Years.
Poetry in Motion/Train of Thought
Dec. 21st, 2010 10:32 amI'm sad to hear this is program's being discontinued .. I used to love seeing Poetry in Motion placecards during my commute :(
it was the end of something,
and so we grew sad
according to how much we'd loved it.
now, nothing
but our great variety of sadnesses
and for some
a seed of instinct suggesting
something else
may eventually begin.
“the end” by Andrew Michael Roberts, 2009 Oregon Book Award Finalist
In the City’s Subway, Literary Placards Will Soon Be Mere Echoes in the Memory
happy solstice, all!
it was the end of something,
and so we grew sad
according to how much we'd loved it.
now, nothing
but our great variety of sadnesses
and for some
a seed of instinct suggesting
something else
may eventually begin.
“the end” by Andrew Michael Roberts, 2009 Oregon Book Award Finalist
In the City’s Subway, Literary Placards Will Soon Be Mere Echoes in the Memory
happy solstice, all!
I am approaching crazy cat lady territory
Dec. 16th, 2010 03:58 pmthis little fellow showed up three weeks ago and would not leave
he's been vetted and all that jazz, I took care of it last week
because it's so cold, we've brought him inside during the day
he will soon achieve world domination, HE HAS THUMBS
headcount has reached five. That's really too much, but this guy is outside during the day and has a heating pad (although he always returns at night)
*TMI ALERT* Oscar had an enema last week :( not a happy camper. His BMs are not what they should be. Lactulose, pumpkin, kasha and Metamucil are not quite doing the trick, but he's eating and running around like a lunatic and acting like a very healthy almost 19 year old so we're not giving up on him yet :) I'm also stepping up the acupuncture appointments, they were getting spaced apart more and more, that may be contributing to the problem. GO FIERCE (wannabe) CHIPMUNK KILLER (only in his head of course)
...and I finished my christmas shopping *whew*
now to actually get some work done (and change some turtle water...!!)
he's been vetted and all that jazz, I took care of it last week
because it's so cold, we've brought him inside during the day
he will soon achieve world domination, HE HAS THUMBS
headcount has reached five. That's really too much, but this guy is outside during the day and has a heating pad (although he always returns at night)
*TMI ALERT* Oscar had an enema last week :( not a happy camper. His BMs are not what they should be. Lactulose, pumpkin, kasha and Metamucil are not quite doing the trick, but he's eating and running around like a lunatic and acting like a very healthy almost 19 year old so we're not giving up on him yet :) I'm also stepping up the acupuncture appointments, they were getting spaced apart more and more, that may be contributing to the problem. GO FIERCE (wannabe) CHIPMUNK KILLER (only in his head of course)
...and I finished my christmas shopping *whew*
now to actually get some work done (and change some turtle water...!!)
catupuncture
Nov. 10th, 2010 06:55 pm
Oscar was having trouble and none of the meds (lactulose)/pumpkin/metamucil were working
this really did the trick
I suppose I'll give it a shot when I'm really old and constipated
(he's going to be 19 in December/January)
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I stay indoors in my pajamas
problem solved
I stay indoors in my pajamas
problem solved
this question was posed @ NPR
You're a health care maven — lobbyist, legislator, whatever— and you run into House Speaker-in-Waiting John Boehner, an ardent foe of the new health care law in a Capitol Hill elevator.
Quick, what do you do? Egg him on in trying to repeal the law, urge him to reverse course, or suggest he focus on something else?
I would look him in the eye and tell him I'm probably in better shape then you, I'm not as orange and I'm younger. I don't smoke, I'm not overweight and my doctors tell me that I'm healthier now than I was ever in the past
why the FUCK should I be uninsurable?
Some of us didn't ask to be born like this.
Look me in the eye and tell me I don't deserve the same quality healthcare that you get, Orange Man.
then I would kick him in the nuts (ok I wouldn't but it's a nice fantasy)
You're a health care maven — lobbyist, legislator, whatever— and you run into House Speaker-in-Waiting John Boehner, an ardent foe of the new health care law in a Capitol Hill elevator.
Quick, what do you do? Egg him on in trying to repeal the law, urge him to reverse course, or suggest he focus on something else?
I would look him in the eye and tell him I'm probably in better shape then you, I'm not as orange and I'm younger. I don't smoke, I'm not overweight and my doctors tell me that I'm healthier now than I was ever in the past
why the FUCK should I be uninsurable?
Some of us didn't ask to be born like this.
Look me in the eye and tell me I don't deserve the same quality healthcare that you get, Orange Man.
then I would kick him in the nuts (ok I wouldn't but it's a nice fantasy)
the high cost of being a good samaritan
Oct. 22nd, 2010 12:57 pmI got an EXPLANATION OF BENEFITS (namely THIS IS WHAT WE'RE NOT COVERING, LOSER) from my insurance company
apparently they think I owe the local hospital $5K for four rabies shots because apparently rabies is "a limitation or exclusion under your plan".
So I called and said ITS RABIES WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM and after over half an hour on hold the representative said "oopsie, you have no exclusions under your plan, sorry. We'll resubmit."
I fully expect to get another letter saying the claim has been rejected.
IT'S RABIES NOT A BOOB JOB.
and $5K for a series of shots? Excessive, much?
meanwhile, Ana Plasma (aka Anna Banana) is off to be speutered. I half wanted her owner to step forward so I could scream at them for not getting the poor little thing fixed. She's such a love and I'm just glad she's okay after her health issue.
apparently they think I owe the local hospital $5K for four rabies shots because apparently rabies is "a limitation or exclusion under your plan".
So I called and said ITS RABIES WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM and after over half an hour on hold the representative said "oopsie, you have no exclusions under your plan, sorry. We'll resubmit."
I fully expect to get another letter saying the claim has been rejected.
IT'S RABIES NOT A BOOB JOB.
and $5K for a series of shots? Excessive, much?
meanwhile, Ana Plasma (aka Anna Banana) is off to be speutered. I half wanted her owner to step forward so I could scream at them for not getting the poor little thing fixed. She's such a love and I'm just glad she's okay after her health issue.
Spirit Day
Oct. 3rd, 2010 11:33 amNormally I don't repost stuff like this.. but bullying is horrible and being a teenager is tough enough without having to be 'different' :(
these poor kids. My heart goes out to them.
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neo_prodigy at Spirit Day 
It’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools.
RIP Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh (top)
RIP Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase (middle)
RIP Asher Brown and Billy Lucas. (bottom)
REBLOG to spread a message of love, unity and peace.
these poor kids. My heart goes out to them.
Originally posted by
neo_prodigy at Spirit DayIt’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in honor of the 6 gay boys who committed suicide in recent weeks/months due to homophobic abuse in their homes at at their schools. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools.
RIP Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh (top)
RIP Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase (middle)
RIP Asher Brown and Billy Lucas. (bottom)
REBLOG to spread a message of love, unity and peace.
WILD! ANIMALS! ATTACK!
Oct. 1st, 2010 11:02 am
a day before Dobbie passed this kitty showed up on my doorstep, all hungry. I started feeding him, got a photo and circulated FOUND CAT memo to newspapers, craigslist, the usual places.
Someone called thinking this may be their kitty. By then the fellow had warmed up to me, sitting in my lap... so like the rocket scientist I am, I decided to try and put the cat in a carrier. I mean.. he's friendlt and all..
stupid move.
Augmentin 875 mg orally twice daily and several rabies shots later, the cat came back and sat in my lap (about two days later). He looked better as I had put Frontline on him... but there was blood in his irisis.
I consulted with Dr Internet and the vedict was 1. hit by car; 2. FeLV or FIV; 3. FIP
( I scruffed the kitty and off to the vet we went )
My gardening job is winding up, it ends in October. I'll miss the extra $$$ and I love working there, its so nice and peaceful. Hopefully I'll be called again next year *fingers crossed* but if not, it's not the end of the world. I feel like my own garden suffered, I just didnt feel like working outside when I got home.
Manute Bol died
my heart just broke a little
I didn't know anything about his basketball career but I was familiar with his charity work. He was a giant among men in a way that it truly mattered. And for such a good person to be taken in such a painful way at such a young age, it really does make you question the existence of a god.
:(
my heart just broke a little
I didn't know anything about his basketball career but I was familiar with his charity work. He was a giant among men in a way that it truly mattered. And for such a good person to be taken in such a painful way at such a young age, it really does make you question the existence of a god.
:(
HOT HIVE ... or ... THE HIVE FROM HELL
Jun. 11th, 2010 10:48 amI was helping with some hives at a local arboretum when we came across this:
the dreaded HIVE #3
This is ONE HOT HIVE. These bees are CROWDED and ANGRY.
We had finished working with four other hives when we got up to this one. A bee got under my veil and stung me on the cheek, some got in my hair and I got bit through my jeans. The other volunteers all got stung through their sweatshirts and on their heads/faces/arms.
I had never witnessed something like this.
Some 20 year beeks with full suits are coming over the weekend to take a look and maybe do a split, this baby is ready to swarm. Its been a hell of a spring, huge honey flows, and the second+ year hives are in swarming mode (mine are all new hives, I lost all of my bees last year along with many others in the area).
On the upside, it was an eye opener and a bonding experience. Picking stingers off of each others faces and brushing bees out of one another's hair.. that's the sign of true friendship. :)
the dreaded HIVE #3
This is ONE HOT HIVE. These bees are CROWDED and ANGRY.
We had finished working with four other hives when we got up to this one. A bee got under my veil and stung me on the cheek, some got in my hair and I got bit through my jeans. The other volunteers all got stung through their sweatshirts and on their heads/faces/arms.
I had never witnessed something like this.
Some 20 year beeks with full suits are coming over the weekend to take a look and maybe do a split, this baby is ready to swarm. Its been a hell of a spring, huge honey flows, and the second+ year hives are in swarming mode (mine are all new hives, I lost all of my bees last year along with many others in the area).
On the upside, it was an eye opener and a bonding experience. Picking stingers off of each others faces and brushing bees out of one another's hair.. that's the sign of true friendship. :)
see more Lolcats and funny pictures
I found a new place for Tai Chi, my teacher has classes locally at another location :)
now I just have to find a new Zumba class, my instructor is preggers and taking the summer off (I can't imagine why LOL)
yesterday was exhausting. Lots of questions I could not answer and second guessing. Must upload photos later.
and tomorrow am :
It's worth getting up very early on June 6. Looking east in the predawn darkness, find the crescent Moon with the bright planet Jupiter hovering to its lower right.
For an extra treat, use binoculars to view the same scene, and you'll easily see the dim planet Uranus just above and very near Jupiter. You'll be in select company; few people have ever seen Uranus!
that's a reason to get up a little early in the morning :) Pegasus is going to be visible, too, for an extra added bonus. I've never seen Uranus, it should be visible with binoculars according to some sites. We'll set up the telescope just in case (unless it rains.. boo hiss)
