I feel like a proud mother! One of my commenters was quoted in a Dustbury post! Congrats Steve Trevor!

Another week begins. It is time for me to finally take a vacation. The problem is that Lisa is substituting and her schedule is all over the place. I really enjoyed the time we spent in Cape May last year. I wouldn’t mind doing something like that again. I will see what is possible.

DARN IT! I just remembered, Lisa made cookie dough practically a week ago and we have yet to bake it! I MUST DO THIS TODAY!

Right before dinner, my mom and I were in the kitchen talking. She picked up Bobo and immediately felt a bump near his ear.
“Donna, what is this?”
Together we pulled apart his fur and found a mass entangled in his hair.
“It’s more than just a knot, could it be a tick?”
“If it’s a tick, it is HUGE!”
It wasn’t attached to Bobo’s skin which eliminated the tick theory so I decided to just cut it out. I grabbed a pair of scissors. Once it was free, I was able to examine it better.
“What is it?” asked my mother.
“It appears to be a piece of bubble gum.”
“What is he doing with bubble gum behind his ear?”
“Maybe he’s saving it for later?”

Had dinner with my parents. Lisa stayed home because she is sick. My mom made a roast. It was fantastic. I ate far too much and now I feel ill.

I am not looking forward to work tomorrow. But I am not dreading it either.

I took a couple of walks today. That’s what I need. To get out and move.

Why is it that no matter how much I clean, it always goes back to messy? I think I need to change my ways. Instead of cleaning at the end of the week or after it gets really messy, I should be cleaning up and picking up after myself every day. That way it never gets to be a mess. Must make this happen.

I am truly enjoying the Emma Peel Mega DVD Set. I wonder where I could buy a leather jumpsuit? And if not leather, then a nice jersey jumpsuit circa seasons 5/6?

Last night, Lisa and I braved torrential downpour to meet Audra at the Houlihan’s in Plymouth Meeting. Driving there was no small feat. Large parts of the turnpike were flooded. It didn’t matter. We were women with a mission! MUST DELIVER THE METAL DDR PAD! Somehow we got there in one piece. It was a lovely evening. Audra showed off her engagement ring. Yes, it’s true! Audra is getting married to her Bo Duke, Steve. We are very happy about this. Sitting at the booth, I faced Lisa and Audra. Behind them was a table where a young Asian man sat. I guess I really shouldn’t have to say Asian, but I think it will help you visualize him better. At any rate, he sat there by himself but he was obviously waiting for someone. He kept pulling out his cell phone from his pocket to check to see if a call came in. He glanced at his watch every other minute. Finally he ordered a Guinness. I kept Audra and Lisa apprised of the situation. As each minute passed my heart sank lower. “Guys, I think he was stood up!”
At 8:15 I saw him turn to the door and a smile spread across his face. “She’s here!” I cried, alerting Audra and Lisa. I expected a beautiful woman with long black hair. Instead, Angela Lansbury walked in. They embraced. The three of us were beside ourselves. “Oh my gosh, this is a scene from Harold and Maude!” said Audra. I couldn’t believe it. They sat down and he stroked her arm and they made flirty eyes at one another. I could no longer comment on their behavior and I think Audra and Lisa no longer wanted hear about it. We quickly finished up our dinner and headed out to the parking lot to load the Blue Spark TX-1000 into Audra’s car. I had told Audra ahead of time that I expected her to say, “I love it! It’s exactly what I wanted! Thank you!” In the hubbub of moving it and the rain pouring down, we only exchanged, “Take care, Be safe!” Right before Audra drove off, she turned and I could see she mouthed the words, “I love it! It’s exactly what I wanted! Thank you!” Yes, it took forever to get here and yes I shall never trust vendors from Froogle, but it was worth it.

I want to shop here

Goodness I was peppy this morning! After I mixed up my Chlorella, I baked MUFFINS! I also made a pot of coffee. When the muffins were cool, I sat at the kitchen table, sipping my coffee, nibbling a muffin and doing a crossword puzzle. Now I am listening to Django Reinhardt and thinking about what I can get done today. Yesterday I cleaned my bathroom! My bedroom is also looking pretty good but it still needs a little work. My office area is a wreck and so that is where I should probably concentrate my cleaning powers. I also NEED to watch a couple Emma Peel Avenger episodes. I need to do some mind melding with her. I haven’t been living up to her ideal and I must do something about that.

I am sure eveyone is anxiously awaiting my report of last night’s events! Well, I first put on my pink and black diagonal striped dress but it didn’t feel right. Going through my closet, I found a very pretty gypsy-print skirt that I hardly ever wear. I paired it with a red tank top and my black shrug. John arrived wearing the white shirt and black pants ensemble he promised.

I quite enjoyed Beau Django for the 5 minutes we listened. The rest of the time was spent wandering around the museum. In the modern art section, we visited Etant Donnés. As I looked through the little peep holes to see the figure of the sprawled, naked, dead woman, John grabbed my ass. He thought that was funny!

The museum closed at 8:45. We drove to Ludwig’s Garten and I ordered us two Berliner Weisse mit Schuss, Himbeere, bitte. There is no reason for me to be specific, they don’t have Waldmeister. I don’t think John liked it. I have no doubt on his blog he will make reference to holding his nose, closing his eyes, and dry retching.

This morning I thought I would go garage sale-ing but it’s raining. Darn.

John is in the area this weekend and we are going to the Philadelphia Museum of Art this evening. Beau Django is performing. They are a Philadelphia-based ensemble dedicated to the music of Django Reinhardt and Quintette du Hot Club de France. Did you get that? Feel free to reread that sentence.

John told me he is going to wear a white shirt and black pants. This means I really shouldn’t wear my black and white diagonal striped dress because then we would look like Dago Bobsey twins. But then again, I am wondering maybe that dress and her sister, the pink and black diagonal striped dress, are too summery? Perhaps I should wear a long skirt? Or my new black dress I bought at TJMaxx? Although that might be too dressy. I could wear my pale blue brocade pants but I don’t know what matches brocade! I’ll figure something out.

Pizza last night was so yummy. DeLorenzo’s (Hamilton) truly has the best pizza anywhere! And I say that as a connoisseur of pizza. It’s true. I know you are thinking, “But Donna you eat nothing more than pickles, cottage cheese, triscuits, and water on a daily basis!” I don’t care! I still consider myself an epicurean.

I just recently added a supplement to my diet. It’s called, Chlorella and basically it’s just green algae/chlorophyll. My father, the witch doctor, gave me an old salsa jar full of the green powder and instructed me to mix it with Gatorade and drink it twice a day. This morning I mixed it up right here in the sink. I held my nose, I closed my eyes, I took a drink. It went down pretty easily until I had to gasp for air and then the taste flooded over me and I dry retched a little. But it really wasn’t bad. We will see what happens. Wouldn’t it be great if from drinking this stuff I turn into a female HULK? Then I could warn my colleagues and friends, “Don’t make me angry. You wouldn’t like me when I am angry— KAPOW!”

Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang…
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang
Ooo eee, ooo ah ah ting tang
Walla walla, bing bang