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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-09-03

CarolElaine — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:59:00 +0000

@mariancall I am so sorry. (((HUGS))) in reply to mariancall #
@Kate_Baker Good luck!!!! in reply to Kate_Baker #
#ebz The Bazaar is located at the heart of Fallen London, in the Neath, a cavern of impossible size, b… http://fallenlondon.com/c/231637 #
@jerisisco @sotsogm My celebrity seraglio is as diverse as my dating history. What they all have in common are brains, talent & humor. in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm @jerisisco The physical type that grabs my eye instantly is tall, dark- haired, slender, glasses, prominent nose. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @jerisisco But none of the guys I've dated seriously have had all those attributes. in reply to sotsogm #
So, a week of OT completed. Another two weeks to go. How do people do this all the time? I am a total wuss. #
@sotsogm @jerisisco That may explain your attraction to goth girls. Did you watch ADDAMS FAMILY a lot as a young'n? in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @jerisisco My penchant for tall, slender, dark-haired guys w/ prominent noses? Easily formed by Basil Rathbone. in reply to sotsogm #
#ebz Death is not always permanent in Fallen London. This gives rise to a peculiar overlap between th… http://fallenlondon.com/c/234221 #
@sotsogm That may be my favorite #ebz tweet. in reply to sotsogm #
#ebz Is it an infernal creature? An escapee from dreams of scapeless surveillance? The pinnacle of the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/236283 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-27

CarolElaine — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:59:00 +0000

#ebz Spore-fever. False-summer would not be the same without it. All of Fallen London is stricken, at … http://fallenlondon.com/c/218001 #
@faffypants Can I "like" this tweet? Because I can say the same about my vegan cooking. in reply to faffypants #
#ebz They say it's a gate that opens in the stalactites behind Wolfstack Docks. They say you can see i… http://fallenlondon.com/c/220121 #
@faffypants Unfortunately people think vegan food is all sprouts & tofu. They haven't had my vegan shepherds pie. So yummy! in reply to faffypants #
Dear Brain: I would kinda like to get some sleep, so could you please shut the fuck up? Thank you. #
@quarrygirl Was at @tonysda last night for dinner. Soooo good! in reply to quarrygirl #
@redroomsalon Well, I don't think I'm quite your type. Plus I'm not sure CuteFilmNerd would approve, what with him being a Leo and all. in reply to redroomsalon #
#ebz This far underground, there are no natural lights. There are distant phosphorescent things in the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/222252 #
#ebz This far underground, there are no natural lights. There are distant phosphorescent things in the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/222254 #
#ebz This far underground, there are no natural lights. There are distant phosphorescent things in the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/222253 #
@Stonekettle Congratulations! And I, too, love the phrase "Manchurian Terror Baby." Which is the name of my Laurie Anderson cover band. in reply to Stonekettle #
@pie_r_round If you have to give it up, I'll take it. I live in California, so we don't care. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round Works for me! in reply to pie_r_round #
@shawnp0wers Wanna join my Laurie Anderson cover band, Manchurian Terror Baby? You can be the background screamer. Maybe that'll help? in reply to shawnp0wers #
@kspidel Define awake. I am ambulatory, but that's about it. in reply to kspidel #
@sotsogm That can be said about many things. There shouldn't be more than three STAR WARS movies, but there are. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Only good thing about the prequels is more Christopher Lee on the big screen. in reply to sotsogm #
@kspidel No more voting in my neck of the woods until November. I'm fine with that. in reply to kspidel #
@quarrygirl I was looking at getting that for my boyfriend, since he's a photographer. Is it as cool as it looks? #
@DiningInLA I'm surprised your tires aren't melting into the asphalt. I in reply to DiningInLA #
@phiala @sotsogm I don't really keep cards, because I know I'll get another one. But I'm trying to save up books so I'm ready. in reply to phiala #
#ebz In simpler times, Hell would take a soul on the death of the body. Death is more complicated in F… http://fallenlondon.com/c/224760 #
@jerisisco No, no, no, don't tug on that. You never know what it might be attached to. #moviequotes in reply to jerisisco #
@shawnp0wers Well, pumping gas is serious business. in reply to shawnp0wers #
@shawnp0wers Good luck! *crossing everything* in reply to shawnp0wers #
@jerisisco From what I know of @redrummy (via Twitter), I think he'd rather welcome your objectification. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @phiala I'm not sure how I'm managing to be productive today, considering I'm exhausted & started OT on Saturday. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @phiala (Said overtime will be daily until the middle of September. I'm not used to these long hours & no time off. Zzzzz.) in reply to jerisisco #
@susanbdot @phiala @jerisisco My OT isn't mandatory – volunteered for the $.But I am helping to prepare sciencey-type docs to go to NASA HQ. in reply to susanbdot #
#ebz The most delightful secret of Fallen London: a substance which physically transports you to a dre… http://fallenlondon.com/c/226699 #
@fughawzi A very, very happy birthday to you!!!!!!!! I hope this coming year is a fantastic one! #
@shawnp0wers Yippee!!!! And WooHoo too!!!! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@Stonekettle Most excellent! Yay! in reply to Stonekettle #
Just had a lovely hour massage. Desperately needed. Now for my chiropractic adjustment. Also desperately needed. #
@jerisisco Most excellent. in reply to jerisisco #
@veganbakesale Oh. My. G-d. I wish I could get to Scoops before they close. But I'm picking up Tony's vegan brats to go for dinner. #
@jerisisco (((hugs))) It's a lot to handle, but I know you can do it, Ms. Awesome. in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm Sooo, Daniela Bianchi is kinda pretty? in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @jerisisco Well, yeah, Michelle Yeoh is freaking hawt. in reply to sotsogm #
@dcorsetto Yeah, that hotel is HAWESOME. in reply to dcorsetto #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Never been much into Kim Basinger, though I have nothing against her either. Michelle Yeoh? Humina humina. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Renee Russo in TCA? Oh, yeah, baby. in reply to jerisisco #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-20

CarolElaine — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 06:59:00 +0000

#ebz Souls are traded to Hell for brass, hydrogen, devilbone, earthly delights, rare coins and other t… http://fallenlondon.com/c/204548 #
@sotsogm Patirck Stewart! (In a very bad movie, yes.) And Dan O'Bannon! in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm I know. Stupid Golan-Globus. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Doesn't help that editing was completely butchered. It'd be interesting if enough original footage could be found to be re-edited. in reply to sotsogm #
@steve_buchheit We've got THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK on. Realization: if Yoda uses proper syntax, you're screwed. in reply to steve_buchheit #
@sotsogm Maybe they were $5 pickup shots. Oh, I forgot Frank Finlay was in it. I love Frank Finlay. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Also, I always forget it was directed by Tobe Hooper. Don't know why. in reply to sotsogm #
@pie_r_round @steve_buchheit I've moved into my bedroom to work on some stuff without the distraction, so SW:ESB is no longer on my radar. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round @sotsogm I still haven't seen any of the original series. I know, I know… in reply to pie_r_round #
@sotsogm Heh. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Here's an opposing review of LIFEFORCE: http://bit.ly/cgxB50 in reply to sotsogm #
@hentosz @sotsogm *snerk* Glad I wasn't drinking anything. in reply to hentosz #
I think I need this bathtub: http://bit.ly/cKdhkx #
@sotsogm @hentosz @pie_r_round Uh, aren't you watching the Patrick Stewart scenes now? in reply to sotsogm #
@pie_r_round Me neither. But maybe I'll move into a place where I could use it as a garden. Or film my own Cialis ad. As is, of course. in reply to pie_r_round #
@sotsogm @hentosz @pie_r_round No reason. Just wondering… (I mean, I wouldn't blame you – I've nearly swooned from his voice.) in reply to sotsogm #
@pie_r_round @sotsogm @hentosz Yes, you must. I've seen it twice (once w/ a Q&A w/ Blomkamp & Sharlto Copley [uh, yum!]) and I love it. in reply to pie_r_round #
Okay, Matisse is yowling at me & walking on my boobs. I think he wants food. Um, ow! #
@pie_r_round Yes…and no. If he wasn't right about it being feeding time, I'd put him in the hall & close the door. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round That's how I taught the cats to not wake me up too early. Once they hear me wake up, though, all bets are off. Which is fine. in reply to pie_r_round #
@jerisisco Say, what kind of migraine medication is that? *raises eyebrow* in reply to jerisisco #
@hentosz I've never seen that. Probably because I don't like Woody Allen's work much, unless he's not in it. in reply to hentosz #
@hentosz I love PURPLE ROSE OF CAIRO & BULLETS OVER BROADWAY. Common denominator: no Allen onscreen. in reply to hentosz #
@pie_r_round Yep. And unless it's getting late, I still make them wait a little. I know they're not starving – they're just being demanding. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round Yes, I'm a very mean kitty mommy. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round Matisse would've thought so last week, when I accidentally stepped on him. Twice. In less than 30 seconds. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round (He ran under my feet – which he'd never done before – & I tried to avoid him. I wasn't successful.) in reply to pie_r_round #
@sotsogm @hentosz Maybe I'll check those out someday. Or not. There are too many other movies I really want to see. in reply to sotsogm #
@pie_r_round I thought that, after 13 years, he would've figured it out by now.I'm sure me falling hard on my ass didn't inspire confidence. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round He stayed away from me for a few days after that. Frankly I'm surprised I didn't break his foot or head. I'm not lightweight. in reply to pie_r_round #
@jerisisco Well, that sucks. I'm sure Humboldt County's finest…migraine meds would fix you right up! in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm @hentosz Seeing as it's Gene Wilder, I'll concede I may want to check that out. Gene Wilder is just plain essential. in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco Honestly? Me too. I've never had to obtain it, though I could probably qualify for the card. If it didn't make my anxiety worse. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Application, however, is something I could help with. I highly recommend it in chocolate. Really. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Completely understand. I sometimes miss it, but I don't miss the anxiety I experienced the last couple of times I had it. in reply to jerisisco #
@digelsrud I'd be very concerned if it were the artist, what with him dead and all. in reply to digelsrud #
@digelsrud A 14 lb ghost with black fur & whiskers? I suppose anything's possible. in reply to digelsrud #
@digelsrud At least it's not Picasso's ghost. I'd hate to think what he would do with them. Cubism is not a good look on me. in reply to digelsrud #
*snerk* RT @digelsrud: This just in – Matisse's ghost is haunting my friend @CarolElaine's boobs in Burbank!!! #
#ebz Drownies are Fallen Londoners who think they're drowned. That is, they were drowned, but death be… http://fallenlondon.com/c/207722 #
RT @Kate_Baker: RT @rajanyk: This image is awesome and heartbreaking: http://nerdboyfriend.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/hensonkermit.jpg #
@shawnp0wers Know what you need? A Hungarian priest on a skateboard: http://youtu.be/y1WACuPmOro in reply to shawnp0wers #
RT @neilhimself: The #bradburysong is also at YouTube: http://youtu.be/e1IxOS4VzKM (NSFW, but totally awesome. – CE) #
@jerisisco We can declare it, but, because they're idiots, they won't realize we're talking about them. in reply to jerisisco #
Woke up way too early to do laundry, empty garbage & change cat litter. I can haz zzzzzz nao? (Yes, I am at work-w/ comfy looking desk.) #
@quarrygirl I would have to see a picture to be able to judge. Is it cuter than this? http://bit.ly/aU1BQo in reply to quarrygirl #
#ebz Drownies are Fallen Londoners who think they're drowned. That is, they were drowned, but death be… http://fallenlondon.com/c/209698 #
@quarrygirl I know! I want to make catnip popsicles for my cats – they'd lose their minds. #
RT @paulandstorm: We are sad to announce that @wilw is quitting #w00tstock Details: http://bit.ly/aCVWh6 (Sad Carol is Sad. And laughing.) #
@jerisisco Too damned precious! Have you seen this yet? http://youtu.be/QjcrzDYHcTk in reply to jerisisco #
@Kate_Baker Hawt! in reply to Kate_Baker #
@dcorsetto For your sake, I hope it's food or food-related. in reply to dcorsetto #
@Defenestrator1 Man, ya gotta carve your name in the table. I do that at all my favorite tables & no one messes w/ my seats. in reply to Defenestrator1 #
#ebz We can't get enough gas down here, see. So you know what we burn for heat? … sinners. http://fallenlondon.com/c/211698 #
Dear Back: You are annoying the crap out of me. Stop it. #
@wilw 'Alo. I am Indigo Montoya. You killed your brother's website. Prepare to die. in reply to wilw #
@thc1972 @random_michelle @jerisisco My mind, she is boggling. in reply to thc1972 #
@thc1972 I burned my upper lip on my yerba mate this morning. It is most sad. As is my tummy, for I want hot tea! in reply to thc1972 #
@mariancall Do they have that Voodoo Donut in vegan form (I know they carry other vegan donuts)? Because I would soooo be all over that. in reply to mariancall #
@thc1972 I think that is an excellent idea. However, I must settle for ice cold water. It helped this morning. And it's 94 freaking degrees. in reply to thc1972 #
@mariancall That's it. I'm goin' to Portland! in reply to mariancall #
@thc1972 Thank you for your concern. Somehow my lip (and tongue) and I will soldier on. *sniff* in reply to thc1972 #
RT @mariancall: @grantimahara Actual voodoo.With pretzels. http://yfrog.com/ncvu6rj (Apparently this also comes in vegan form.Must procure.) #
@jerisisco W00tW00t!! in reply to jerisisco #
@shawnp0wers Not insignificant at all – yay! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@veganbakesale The next time you sell cupcakes at an event, you should bring one of these: http://twitpic.com/2g0156 #
@BrentSpiner Whne you have dinner, call him up & have him give the waiter his CC#. in reply to BrentSpiner #
@sotsogm @jerisisco I had one of those cards a few weeks ago, but now I can't remember what the result was. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @jerisisco I know I eventually succeeded on one (after a few failures), but what happened? Beats me. I'm working on Watchful now. in reply to sotsogm #
I think I'm getting another freaking cold. And I have mega overtime starting this weekend. Crap. #
My cubemate has been at work sick the last couple of days, so I'm pretty sure I know where it came from. #
@pie_r_round @phiala @random_michelle @sotsogm I'd agree w/ that, except for the cold. Not craving donuts? Wow, I must be sick. Gah. in reply to pie_r_round #
@thatdrew I hope @thatrocky is okay – keeping your puppy in my thoughts. in reply to thatdrew #
@steve_buchheit I think the donuts are a vicious rumor started by @sotsogm. in reply to steve_buchheit #
Matisse is meowing at me & I don' t know why. My attempted Vulcan mind-meld didn't help. Maybe because neither of us are Vulcans. #
Hey, maybe Matisse is also disappointed by the lack of donuts. @sotsogm, curse you for getting his hopes up! #
@sotsogm Nope, it's definitely a cold. I recognize the warning signs all too well. Sleep is in my future for today. Thanks for your concern! in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco Know how ants can lift 10x their weight? Kittens can sound 10x their weight. It's a scientific fact(oid). in reply to jerisisco #
RT @BadAstronomer: How to disable the latest privacy stupidity by Facebook: http://is.gd/eoW9J #
#ebz A suspicious number of orphans call the tangled streets of the Fifth City home. The child-gangs t… http://fallenlondon.com/c/214000 #
#ebz Ask Madame Shoshana. The cards she uses are a little disturbing, but there's no doubting they get… http://fallenlondon.com/c/215977 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-14

CarolElaine — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:59:00 +0000

@wilw But there's no dragon on that flagon! (Still pretty cool, though.) #
Just had the Chick'n Caesar Wrap at @veggiegrill – so yummy! #
#ebz What do Fallen Londoners do on the Feast of the Exceptional Rose?Fallen Londoners are truly senti… http://fallenlondon.com/c/193826 #
Been a long, fun weekend doing birthday stuff with & for CFN. Now he's off to work & I'm home to rest-up (did all the driving this weekend). #
Driving in Los Angeles is TIRING! No wonder I avoided getting a car for so long! #
@chloecoscarelli I love a good, ripe honeydew melon. Yum! in reply to chloecoscarelli #
@sotsogm @susanbdot @Stonekettle @random_michelle We're going to have to pay Russia to take Alaska off our hands. For more than $7.2 mil. in reply to sotsogm #
@mariancall It's an excellent movie. I hope you enjoy it! in reply to mariancall #
@jerisisco Take care, hon. Keeping them and their loved ones in my thoughts. And you, of course. (((hugs))) in reply to jerisisco #
#ebz A spirifer, strictly, is anyone who trades in unlicensed souls. But the word usually means the vi… http://fallenlondon.com/c/196944 #
@veganbakesale Congratulations! Happy anniversary! in reply to veganbakesale #
@shawnp0wers Puppy! Cute puppy! (And the kids are cute, too.) in reply to shawnp0wers #
#ebz We can't get enough gas down here, see. So you know what we burn for heat? … sinners. http://fallenlondon.com/c/197556 #
@jerisisco @redrummy Well, I have a myTouch & get a bit of touch on a fairly regular basis. As does my boyfriend, who also has a myTouch. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @redrummy So I don't know where we fall into that. #
@sotsogm W00t! in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco Actually there is: the new myTouch Slide. Honest. Which I may get if T-Mobile doesn't get something Droid-like by October 2011. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco I guess T-Mobile likes their sexay, sexay phones. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm I thought that at one point – and ended in a relationship w/ a previous "just-friend" for over 3 years. Never say never. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm That is, if breakfast is something you'd like to have happen. If not, enjoy tonight's date and hug! in reply to jerisisco #
@quarrygirl Is it on TV/cable or is it a DVD? I adore the Hammer films. in reply to quarrygirl #
@quarrygirl I MUST check that out. My love for the Hammer movies (especially w/ Peter Cushing & Christopher Lee) knows no bounds. in reply to quarrygirl #
@jerisisco @sotsogm That's usually been the story of my life, too (with one exception). Hell, the early years of my blog are all about that. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm (Basically anything that mentions CuteNerdBoy – talk about unfulfilled expectations. His mixed messages didn't help.) in reply to jerisisco #
@shawnp0wers Intense, man. But I still want to know: WHAT DOES IT MEAN???!!!! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Still sounds like a lovely evening. I hope today's lunch is just as nice, if not nicer. in reply to jerisisco #
@random_michelle @jerisisco That is too freaking adorable. Aw! in reply to random_michelle #
@jodywhitesides I don't know – them snipes can be pretty tricky. Better wear your good tracking shoes. in reply to jodywhitesides #
@jerisisco @sotsogm I like a nice set of shoulders. Helps with enveloping hugs. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @pie_r_round @sotsogm Sad thing is, if I were creepier, I think I'd actually be good at stalking. Glad I'm not creepy (I hope). in reply to jerisisco #
#ebz from the Natural History of Pliny the Elder: http://fallenlondon.com/c/199025 #
@redrummy I just saw that on The Daily What. That may be one of the most disgusting things I've seen that didn't have meat. in reply to redrummy #
@redrummy My boyfriend has a new name for it: The High Cholesterol Culprit. in reply to redrummy #
RT @abc7: Scientists have discovered an 11,000-year-old house in England, believed to be the oldest in Great Britain http://bit.ly/c6Iil2 #
@iwwthom I have a feeling we're watching the same show. in reply to iwwthom #
@jodywhitesides Today's your birthday? Happy birthday! (I really know way too many Leos…) in reply to jodywhitesides #
#ebz The Bazaar stole London three decades ago. Of course only anarchists and revolutionaries say http://fallenlondon.com/c/200805 #
@dp0wers A very happy birthday to you, Donna! #
Prop 8 Judge Vaughn Walker will announce today whether the stay on gay marriages will be lifted. Stay tuned here: http://bit.ly/a6JUM7 #
@mariancall I hope they're not on an away team. If so, I fear for the woman in the middle. in reply to mariancall #
@dcorsetto Those expressions are perfect, especially Hazel's. in reply to dcorsetto #
(@CBSBackstage live at http://ustre.am/2bWW ) #
Live stream outside the San Francisco courthouse where Judge Walker will hand down the Prop 8 stay decision: http://ustre.am/2bWW #
@BrentSpiner I adore ya, man, and I don't want to be a hayta, but, man, that last tweet was painful. in reply to BrentSpiner #
Listening to the livestream, I'm hearing that the Prop 8 stay has been lifted, but no confirmation yet. It is, as of now, still unsourced. #
@kspidel Happiness over the lifted stay on same-sex marriages here in CA? Or sesame vinaigrette. Not sure which. in reply to kspidel #
BTW, I'm an ordained minister via Universal Life Ministries, so if you're in the L.A. area & need an officiant, I'd be willing to help you. #
I might even be able to get you a photographer who does wonderful candid shots (aka CuteFilmNerd). #
@shawnp0wers I understand – the taste is really the only reason I drink (highly adulterated) coffee. in reply to shawnp0wers #
A PDF copy of the Order on Motion to Stay in Perry et al v. Schwarzenegger et al can be found at http://bit.ly/c9xHE2 #
I am so bad at tagging my tweets. Most of what I've tweeted should have the #marriageequality or #prop8 tags. Yay for marriage equality! #
@spedwybabs Thank you for the RT! in reply to spedwybabs #
@spedwybabs Heh. I'm looking forward to helping bring on the #aymageddon2010 in reply to spedwybabs #
@veganbakesale So? You're a two fisted drinker. So am I. Sometimes I have three drinks at the same time. THAT'S crazy. in reply to veganbakesale #
@kspidel Heh. I love that. in reply to kspidel #
Oh, man, I so have to tweet this! http://youtu.be/putQn89TQzc We're all part of Twitter. #
@erong And so, I swoon. How did you know about the effect riboflavin has on me. in reply to erong #
@Stonekettle Well, I ADORE you! (Wait, where's your wife?) in reply to Stonekettle #
@Stonekettle Doesn't matter, really. I had myself a nice grilled tofu pesto sandwich with fried dill pickle chips. So yummy! in reply to Stonekettle #
@erong You got that right. *swoon* in reply to erong #
@Stonekettle I know you won't accept it, but you're just wrong. Tofu can be yummy. That is a fact. Your rules have no bearing on that fact. in reply to Stonekettle #
@sotsogm @redrummy, thank you. @jerisisco, you just haven't had the good tofu. @Stonekettle, there is no hope for you. in reply to sotsogm #
Judging by their commercials, MSNBC thinks their late evening audience is comprised of fat, horny computer nerds w/ bad teeth. Interesting. #
Judging by their commercials, MSNBC thinks their late evening audience is comprised of fat, horny computer nerds w/ bad teeth. Interesting. #
Also, MSNBC thinks their late night audience has folks who are easily hoodwinked by Scientologist bullshit. #
@jerisisco Because I was cuddling w/ CFN & we like to watch Rachel, Keith, Ed, et al. together. Bad commercials are our price for that. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Also, I used to work in media buying, placing the commercials on TV/radio. I still find it fascinating. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Even @Stonekettle isn't always right. Sometimes one must be honest. Even if it means increased seismic activity.(I'm used to it.) in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm I love that there are also commercials for Scientologist fronts, like The Way to Happiness & Citizens Commission on Human Rights. in reply to sotsogm #
@thc1972 Aw, what a cute widdle boy! Aren't he & his "superior knowledge" just precious? *eyeroll* in reply to thc1972 #
@thc1972 Can't say as I blame him, trying to impress you, what with you being all hot and stuff. in reply to thc1972 #
#ebz This far underground, there are no natural lights. There are distant phosphorescent things in the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/202769 #
@thc1972 You should totally pinch his cheek & tell him he's adorable! Then unleash the vicious ClueX4 ™. in reply to thc1972 #
@thc1972 Got it.I didn't realize it was in a work situation. Still,there's got to be some way to convey that he's not as smart as he thinks. in reply to thc1972 #
@thc1972 He mocked Twitter? What kind of 25 yo is he? Let me guess – he listens to bands you've probably never heard of, like Black Flag. in reply to thc1972 #
@redroomsalon Not unavailable. Mysterious. (Then again, calling before 9am is verboten in my world, except for those close to me.) in reply to redroomsalon #
Two new magnets for the back of my car. http://twitpic.com/2efzgl #
I have been outrageously – nay, almost nauseatingly – cheery this week, for no reason I can fathom. This cannot be borne. #
Someone please step on my foot before my cheery demeanor becomes infectious. I fear for the curmudgeons I may meet. #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-07

CarolElaine — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:59:00 +0000

@sotsogm Yes, because you bought bloody mary mix. Mixing it yourself is sooo much better. in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco @sotsogm I crave bloody marys when I'm traveling, for some reason. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Nope, proper bloody marys do not have V8. Tomato juice, vodka, hot sauce & Worcestershire sauce (vegan when available). in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm If vegan Worcestershire sauce is not available, it's ok without it. A squeeze of lemon juice is also acceptable. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Valium + alcohol can be bad. I tend to crave tomato juice when I travel (it's the saltiness). in reply to jerisisco #
@pie_r_round @jerisisco @sotsogm Oh, I LOVE tomato juice. But it ties in with my love of tomatoes. in reply to pie_r_round #
@jerisisco It would certainly make the trips…interesting. in reply to jerisisco #
#ebz Specialist surgical trusses for the soulless are sold in Fallen London. Do they work? Well they d… http://fallenlondon.com/c/180523 #
@jerisisco @pie_r_round Except for all the sodium. It is filling, though, with low calories and no fat. And so yummy! in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm I think it's the saltiness that I crave when traveling. I should probably just drink more water. But, again – love tomatoes. in reply to sotsogm #
@pie_r_round I love orange juice too. When I'm sick I crave it, since it's lighter on my stomach than tomato juice. in reply to pie_r_round #
@pie_r_round @jerisisco @sotsogm Just told someone at an ice cream shop I frequent about BonBon Bars. Told her she MUST get the Scotch bars. in reply to pie_r_round #
@sotsogm @pie_r_round @jerisisco Which I also like, but I rarely crave it. Sometimes I just want a savory alcoholic drink.. in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco @sotsogm @pie_r_round Nope, Ikea is why we have allen wrenches. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Sometimes I crave those things too. And sometimes I crave fruit and veggies. It's very strange. in reply to jerisisco #
I played Queen's "Bicycle Race" on my laptop & two of my cats jumped off the bed. They just don't have good taste in music. #
@veganbakesale The blonde certainly makes your eyes pop. In a good way, not a Marty Feldman way. in reply to veganbakesale #
Dear little girls at Islands: I think you need a parent w/ you, teaching you that screeching in a small tiled bathroom is a BAD idea. Ow. #
At the Long Beach Aquarium w/ friend Mark before he leaves for graduate school in Arizona. #
Now taking a short cruise on the Long Beach Harbor. Whee! #
#ebz Death in the Fifth City isn't necessarily the end. If you're stabbed or shot, someone may come al… http://fallenlondon.com/c/182801 #
Tonight's DVD to fall asleep to: the quietly superb MOON, w/ Clint Mansell's gentle, evocative score & the phenomenal Sam Rockwell. LOVE. #
(Finished BtVS last week. Thought I'd pop something else in before I started the entire series again – as I started to do.) #
#ebz It's hard to be certain, but some have traded under more then one name. They say Mr Apples was Mr… http://fallenlondon.com/c/184486 #
@wilw I just got all tingly. I know what's going on my car opposite my FSM emblem! in reply to wilw #
#ebz Mr Veils deals with clothing and fabric, and takes a close interest in the silk-weavers of Spite…. http://fallenlondon.com/c/186351 #
@phiala I'm sorry to read that – I'll keep your friend in my thoughts. in reply to phiala #
@jerisisco WooHoo! in reply to jerisisco #
WooHoo! Prop. 8 has been overturned! http://bit.ly/aKN8XT (I know an appeal will be filed & a motion to stay has been filed. Still, yay!) #
BTW, if anyone wants to read the entire ruling, it can be found here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/35374462/Prop-8-Ruling-FINAL #
@veganbakesale I'm very gay today – this ruling makes me happy! in reply to veganbakesale #
RT @veganbakesale: RT @katalysti: It's a good day to be gay, even if you're not. (I'm very gay today – this ruling makes me happy!) #
RT @pvponline: RT @amboy00: .@ManchsterHyattSanDeigo I'm SO getting gay married at your hotel, then having gay married sex in it. #
From November 2008: A reminder of what today's Prop 8 ruling is about. http://youtu.be/ChanTFSmqao #
@jerisisco O. M. G. I think I have to get that for CuteFilmNerd. in reply to jerisisco #
Tonight's bedtime DVD: MILK. I trust the reason is obvious. G'night, my friends. #
@thatdrew Sometimes people you expect to press the button don't. But a simple press is fine. Mashing it? Not so much. Especially repeatedly. in reply to thatdrew #
#ebz A bad altitude. The Flit is where you go when you're no longer welcome at ground level. Or if you… http://fallenlondon.com/c/188019 #
I just told Washington to stand with me and Obama for #NetNeutrality Your turn: http://bit.ly/4sJgrp (via @freepress) #
@shawnp0wers Happy b-day to Lydia! Just a suggestion – a nose ring on the side of the nose is a much nicer look: http://bit.ly/bWLchZ What? in reply to shawnp0wers #
@random_michelle Yum! Now, that's hot! in reply to random_michelle #
RT @random_michelle: SQUEE! ALA Store: http://bit.ly/drNOa0 (That's hot! So is this: http://bit.ly/beWpE7) #
@chloecoscarelli I've only once had beets that I liked – at @MadeleineBistro. I must not have the beet gene either. in reply to chloecoscarelli #
#ebz At MRS PLENTY'S CARNIVAL, ENJOY a DIVERTING EDUCATIONAL AND THRILLING RIDE into the CHASMIC ABYSM… http://fallenlondon.com/c/190222 #
Been a busy CFN birthday, capped by us currently at the Pantages, waiting for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to start. Yay! #
At the Pantages, waiting for YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN to start: http://twitpic.com/2car7f #

“Moral disapproval alone is an improper basis on which to deny rights to gay men & lesbians.”

CarolElaine — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:32:46 +0000

The above quote was taken from the ruling handed down by Judge Vaughn R. Walker in the Perry v. Schwarzenegger case, in which two same-sex couples sued the Republic of California, challenging the constitutionality of Proposition 8.

The ruling found that the proposition is unconstitutional, striking down the contention that relegating an entire group of people to second-class citizenship is perfectly okay.

Needless to say, this makes me very happy. One might even say it makes me…gay.

Yes, the Prop. 8 bigots will file an appeal. Had the decision gone the other way, opponents of Prop. 8 would’ve done the same thing. Last night the lawyers for Prop. 8 filed a motion for a stay on the ruling, which Judge Walker has granted for an indefinite period (though one lucky couple managed to sneak in their marriage before the stay was issued). But inevitably the tide will continue turning, washing the detritus of hate and bigotry out to sea. It’s only a matter of time.

Equality will win out.

Proposition 8 fails to advance any rational basis in singling out gay men and lesbians for denial of a marriage license. Indeed, the evidence shows Proposition 8 does nothing more than enshrine in the California Constitution the notion that opposite-sex couples are superior to same-sex couples. Because California has no interest in discriminating against gay men and lesbians, and because Proposition 8 prevents California from fulfilling its constitutional obligation to provide marriages on an equal basis, the court concludes that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. — Judge Vaughn R. Walker — August 4, 2010

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-31

CarolElaine — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:59:00 +0000

About to watch INCEPTION. Lukewarm about it (DiCaprio leaves me feeling meh), but people whose film taste I trust say it's terrific. #
Plus I do like Christopher Nolan as a director. A lot. #
@sotsogm Heh. Hey, if the apocalypse starts out with "Don't Fear the Reaper," I'm cool with that. #
@digelsrud So jealous. I adore @Mythbusters! in reply to digelsrud #
Dear excess iron: please leave my system ASAP. You make me feel crappy. In several senses of the word. #
@iwwthom Whoever woke you up should be shot. Uh, wait. No, he/she should bring you soda & doughnuts. Whoever he/she might be. Ahem. in reply to iwwthom #
#ebz Tools, printing-presses, guns, steam-engines: taxes from trade in these are payable to Mr Iron. T… http://fallenlondon.com/c/170232 #
@TranceJen True. I killed a man at keno, just to eat his pie. What? It was damned good pie. in reply to TranceJen #
RT @sethmeyers21: In perfect world, Tony Hayward's severance package would be, "get out of here before we kick the shit out of you." #
@mariancall Orlean on Lake, right? If you think that's good, you should try @veggiegrill or Pure Luck. Even better. in reply to mariancall #
@mariancall I'd willing to introduce you to either @veggiegrill or Pure Luck on Monday night if you're not otherwise busy. Seriously good. in reply to mariancall #
@TranceJen Yay! in reply to TranceJen #
@BrentSpiner Maher's got a few blind spots, but on the whole, he's pretty right on. Especially in RELIGULOUS. #
@BrentSpiner So, @jabbablinkss is saying the nation is fed up with people who tell the truth? I really hope that's not true. in reply to BrentSpiner #
@BrentSpiner Just don't bring in Glenn Beck as the clown. He terrifies 8 year olds. (Well, not *just* 8 year olds.) in reply to BrentSpiner #
#ebz Jack-of-Smiles, Fallen London's premier lunatic murderer, has been known to hide inside snowmen u… http://fallenlondon.com/c/171954 #
@redrummy Wow. That is me. To the scary Nth degree. Yikes. in reply to redrummy #
#ebz That's a very personal question. They don't ask you if you're really meat. http://fallenlondon.com/c/173601 #
@redroomsalon That sounds amazing! Good luck to you! in reply to redroomsalon #
Just met @mariancall. She may be one of the nicest people I've ever met. #
At the Talking Stick w/ friend @Gryffud. So good to see him after way too long. Unfortunately CFN couldn't make it. #
@thc1972 I did before I even read your tweet! I must be psychic! She was/is phenomenal. in reply to thc1972 #
The excellent @Gryffud hadn't heard @mariancall's music until tonight. Needless to say, she's got another fan. She's even better live! #
Photos of the @mariancall gig have been taken and will be posted soon(ish). #
Dear Brain: Body is exhausted & desperately needs rest. Could you shut up long enough to let it sleep? Thank you. #
Walking the sidewalks of JPL, enjoying the fragrance of the eucalyptus trees. So amazing. #
(Almost had a double rainbow moment there. What does this mean?) #
#ebz Apparently the Empress doesn't like light. Or sudden movements, loud noises, foreigners, treason,… http://fallenlondon.com/c/175645 #
At the Egyptian again (when am I not?), having just watched YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN. What a fantastic movie. #
Next up: THE MAN WITH TWO BRAINS, which I love way too much. #
(To answer my own question, when I'm not at the Egyptian, I'm @newbeverly or the DGA. Man, I see a lot of movies.) #
@phiala WooHoo! Congrats! in reply to phiala #
#ebz There is no proof for the claim that this villain transmigrates between bodies. The numerous crim… http://fallenlondon.com/c/177802 #
Spending another evening at the Egyptian, waiting for BELL, BOOK & CANDLE and PAL JOEY, w/ special Q&A guest…Kim Novak. Should be fun! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-24

CarolElaine — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:59:00 +0000

@harveymilk A friend of mine has the Evo and he LOVES it. I'm kinda lusting after it, too. in reply to harveymilk #
#ebz Scholars find the Rose a very fruitful subject. Its strength as metaphor is explanation enough of… http://fallenlondon.com/c/158678 #
Watching BtVS ep "Conversations with Dead People." Even in the daylight it's creepy as hell. #
@fughawzi Pretty good for the most part. I just can't wait for the heat wave to break. How are you doing? in reply to fughawzi #
#ebz Drownies are Fallen Londoners who think they're drowned. That is, they were drowned, but death be… http://fallenlondon.com/c/160270 #
So, Monday, we meet again. And you are being exceptionally Monday-like today. This is not a positive development. #
One of my newest (and coolest) acquisitions. I love this thing and I only paid $9 for it at a garage sale! http://twitpic.com/26va4o #
Please RT @CynthVonBuhler 1$ Car! ScionXB 2005, 44K miles to neediest follower. Explain why you need it. Details http://bit.ly/a3lHc4 #1 car #
(That last was retweeting @random_michelle. Having been carless for many years until recently, I know what it's like to lack some mobility.) #
@shawnp0wers I'm there if you need me! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@TranceJen Hawt! Soo…can I sext you? in reply to TranceJen #
@jerisisco Do you have any idea how evil tofu is? @random_michelle is right to torture the tofu. Waterboard it! in reply to jerisisco #
#ebz Is it an infernal creature? An escapee from dreams of scapeless surveillance? The pinnacle of the… http://fallenlondon.com/c/161615 #
@GarageSaleCow Yep! Can't quite tell how well it works,w/ all the light pollution & apartment building walls in my area.But it's still cool! in reply to GarageSaleCow #
@shawnp0wers Canned mushrooms? That's an affront to food! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@jerisisco That's not "a bit much." Unless they're on the East Coast, that's inhuman. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Okay, maybe it's not inhuman. But it is inhumane. Then again, I've been at work for 45 minutes & I'm still trying to wake up. in reply to jerisisco #
@TranceJen Because they're overcome w/ joy? I'd probably cry if someone gave me $5K to buy clothes. Then again, I cry easily & love clothes. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Ah. I'd totally cry because I was just given $5K for a new wardrobe. Which is probably why neither of us will ever be on WNTW. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen My real fear about being on WNTW would be what would happen to my hair. That might make me cry. (Love the show, though.) in reply to TranceJen #
#ebz Drownies are, for practical purposes, walking drowned men. They shiver, they complain, they try t… http://fallenlondon.com/c/162825 #
RT @shawnp0wers: Dear @consumerist, please take a look at my situation with Chase Manhattan… http://bit.ly/c6XXJa #
@shawnp0wers Most excellent! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@Stonekettle I also got 11 out of 11! I guessed about the unemployment numbers – wasn't sure if it was closer to 10% or 15%. in reply to Stonekettle #
@Stonekettle But CA is higher than the national average & remembered that at being around 13%, so I rounded downward. in reply to Stonekettle #
I correctly answered 11 out of the 11 possible questions, on the Pew News IQ Quiz! http://pewrsr.ch/9U8jNF #
#ebz They say it's the letters that Helen wrote to Menelaus in the years of her imprisonment. They say… http://fallenlondon.com/c/165466 #
@thc1972 @sotsogm Whereas I'm partial to calling mine "breastages." Or "the girls." in reply to thc1972 #
@sotsogm @jerisisco I gotta know something: I tried to get online on a friend's Blackberry once & it was PAINFUL. How do y'all do it? in reply to sotsogm #
Just saw MY FAVORITE YEAR at the Egyptian. Gawd, I love that movie. Now for a Q&A with Richard Benjamin. Yay! #
@Stonekettle Apparently BB facilitates certain…activities for @sotsogm & @jerisisco. Maybe that's really why it's nicknamed "Crackberry." in reply to Stonekettle #
@sotsogm I don't remember what I was trying to look up, but compared to my myTouch (feels like I just stuttered), the BB was awful. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Hell, compared to my non-smart Nokia phone, the BB was awful. Very slow & not intuitive at all. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @jerisisco @Stonekettle I'll stick with Android phones. Mine still has a few kinks (2nd generation OS), but I mostly love it. in reply to sotsogm #
@random_michelle @pie_r_round Confession time: that would be non-douchy CFN if his Bluetooth still worked. I think he forgets he has it on. in reply to random_michelle #
Happy Birthday to @MichaelBHyde! #
@shawnp0wers WooHoo! in reply to shawnp0wers #
@jerisisco What? You & @sotsogm aren't enjoying a conversation regarding your respective Crackberries? Huh. Guess I read that wrong. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco I admit, I rather like the vibrate setting. It's very…circumspect. in reply to jerisisco #
Dreamed last night that, not only was I at #SDCC but I was somehow part of #w00tstock If only… #
@sotsogm I can't remember which BB my friend had. Besides, I hate those tiny buttons. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm My next phone may be the myTouch again, but with the physical keyboard. The virtual keyboard does bug me a bit. #
#ebz At MRS PLENTY'S CARNIVAL, ENJOY a DIVERTING EDUCATIONAL AND THRILLING RIDE into the CHASMIC ABYSM… http://fallenlondon.com/c/167092 #
@jerisisco @sotsogm A very good question. Heaven knows there've been times I would've just yelled, "Broccoli!" at life to stop for a minute. in reply to jerisisco #
@TranceJen It is pretty insane. I can't watch SYttD very often or else I'll have to go to the hospital for a foot-in-TV-ectomy. in reply to TranceJen #
Started taking iron pills last week to see if would help w/ fatigue. Doesn't,but am experiencing unexpected side effect: digestive distress. #
No more iron pills for me! Good thing I'm not anemic. #
@sotsogm I'd almost go gay for Rachel Maddow. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm When CFN says how he loves Rachel Maddow, I have to remind him that she bats for the other team. That makes him sad. #
@sotsogm That is an insult to the lovely penises I've known over the years. I would say that Ben Stein is a crusty asshole. in reply to sotsogm #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-17

CarolElaine — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@kspidel I adore my therapist, but, yeah, you're probably right – he wouldn't stand a chance against your bartender. in reply to kspidel #
@sotsogm @Stonekettle CFN and I spoke to someone yesterday who LOVED it. He's a hypercritical fanboy type, so it may be good after all. in reply to sotsogm #
@DiningInLA CFN and I are considering breakfast – is where you are vegan friendly? (Craving pancakes this morning.) in reply to DiningInLA #
#ebz Spore-fever. False-summer would not be the same without it. All of Fallen London is stricken, at … http://fallenlondon.com/c/148708 #
@sotsogm I want to have that printed on cling film & put in my car's rear window. #
Dear unemployed teabaggers who agree with Arizona's racist SB1170: guess what?There are jobs for you out there! Really! http://bit.ly/cvg9EQ #
#ebz In no particular order, these are said to be: the first Four Cities; the Masters' summer homes; t… http://fallenlondon.com/c/150171 #
@Kayar WooHoo! in reply to Kayar #
@TranceJen Sexay! And I love the "Recommended Accessories For This Item." Very practical. in reply to TranceJen #
I've run out of Prilosec & Prilosec refills. Off to the doctor today! Because abdominal pain & heartburn that won't let you sleep? Not good. #
@quarrygirl I know someone who's allergic to soy, wheat & rice & still is able to remain a vegan (the awesome @fughawzi). I call bullshit. in reply to quarrygirl #
@phiala WooHoo! Congrats! in reply to phiala #
#ebz The Exceptional Rose is a legendary member of the vegetable kingdom. Well, maybe the animal kingdom. http://fallenlondon.com/c/152548 #
@random_michelle @jerisisco @pie_r_round Sure. That's exactly what I've heard from new zombies. Right before they tried to eat my brains. in reply to random_michelle #
RT @spedwybabs: OMG bwahahaha help i can't breathe ROFLMAO http://bit.ly/9GIn1n #p2 #oilspill @strandedwind @boycottbp (Hee! – CE) #
@jerisisco @random_michelle I imagine it would take a while to sink in, at least until you lunged for your first tasty brain. in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm @pie_r_round @jerisisco @random_michelle "Ook, the Zombie Librarian." I like it! in reply to sotsogm #
@quarrygirl Reason #1 795 why I've stopped going to Green Leaves (the whole lawyer thing was what really got me – haven't been since). in reply to quarrygirl #
@DiningInLA Yep, that @quarrygirl is. in reply to DiningInLA #
I am now seriously in adore with The Old Spice Guy:http://bit.ly/d5JNGD *rowr* #
I am now seriously in adore with The Old Spice Guy: http://www.youtube.com/user/oldspice#p/c/484F058C3EAF7FA6 *rowr* #
@erong If you use Old Spice Body Wash, you will have more manliness than you'll know what to do with. While swan diving. And riding a horse. in reply to erong #
@Stonekettle Wow, like the syntax and stuff on that sentence was, like, super good and stuff. Who knew? in reply to Stonekettle #
Dear Rest of America: Thank you for sending your heatwaves to Los Angeles. I was really enjoying the unseasonably cool weather last week. #
I guess hoping to be able to sleep in a room filled with fans whilst exhausted was too much to ask, so I sit here, cursing the heat. #
@thatdrew …clown'll eat me. in reply to thatdrew #
#ebz That's a very personal question. They don't ask you if you're really meat. http://fallenlondon.com/c/154100 #
Just watched PIRATE RADIO w/ friend Dawnie. Man, I love me some Bill Nighy. #
@erong I didn't like the movie much, but he was FANTASTIC. in reply to erong #
Dear Heat Induced Insomnia: Fuck you very much. #
#ebz You may have heard that milliners tend towards insanity. The hat makers of the Neath are the madd… http://fallenlondon.com/c/155573 #
@donttrythis The question is: was it a double rainbow? Hope you're having a great birthday, oh wondrous geek! in reply to donttrythis #
#ebz They say it's the map that connects every glimmer of moonish light to a star. They say it's the k… http://fallenlondon.com/c/157172 #
@sotsogm Normally INCEPTION would be right up my alley, but I have no interest. Maybe because DiCaprio's acting just leaves me cold. in reply to sotsogm #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-10

CarolElaine — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@pamelaribon Okay, that is an adorable (really big) puppy. I miss having dogs. *sniff* in reply to pamelaribon #
#ebz In his own words: 'A goden most capering! Hines the walkskies, chanter the powb raggedy men. Dab … http://fallenlondon.com/c/140135 #
Stuck in Riverside fireworks traffic. May never be able to watch fireworks tonight. *shrug* #
Happy July 4th, everyone! #
@thatdrew You are good people. I hope you can sleep tonight. You done good. in reply to thatdrew #
#ebz This is where the trading steamer fleets come in from the lands across the Unterzee, the sunless … http://fallenlondon.com/c/141243 #
Up to Season 6 of BtVS & loving me some "Once More with Feeling." Especially Giles singing.*schoolgirl growl*Also, Hinton Battle = fabulous. #
#ebz Certain of the Masters of the Bazaar – Mr Stones, Mr Apples and Mr Wines, and possibly others – s… http://fallenlondon.com/c/142420 #
#ebz Like all great cities, Fallen London has its ladies of negotiable virtue. The ones who work for M… http://fallenlondon.com/c/143945 #
Whoa, Nellie! Ride that earthquake! Yahoo! #
@quarrygirl Neither did I. Until I started working on upper floors (now I'm on the 7th floor of a narrow building). Earthquake, yeehaw? in reply to quarrygirl #
@sotsogm See this face? http://twitpic.com/23cgoi That is the face of shock at your GWB news. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Indeed. This day will go down in infamy. Only #5 And 2nd from bottom for intelligence? Sure he would've been lower on that list. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Fair enough. While I'm still not sure about Harding being dumber than GWB, I daresay it's close enough. in reply to sotsogm #
@Stonekettle Sounds like our quake moved up north. Had a minor one that still shook my 7th floor office building pretty good. in reply to Stonekettle #
@jerisisco Maybe we're in the run-up to 2012? in reply to jerisisco #
@random_michelle Woohoo! And goodnight! in reply to random_michelle #
@Stonekettle That would have been a horrible thing. Glad the mojito could be saved. in reply to Stonekettle #
@jerisisco Heh. I seem to remember reading that xkcd the day after we had a minor tremor here. One that I tweeted about w/i a minute after. in reply to jerisisco #
@Stonekettle I think you need a second mojito. You know, to calm your nerves after almost losing the first in an earthquake. in reply to Stonekettle #
After wonder of "Once More with Feeling" & "Tabula Rasa,"now suffering through rest of Season 6 BtVS. Without soothing balm of Giles. *sigh* #
I mean, "Gone?" "Wrecked?" "Smashed?" Truly craptacular. How will I get through until Giles graces my TV screen again? *sob* #
@sotsogm That's what I've got on now. Unfortunately, I can't get through the Willow/Amy "My gift of magic to you!" scene. Blech. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Also? Waaay too much meat. *gag* in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Thank you. Your condolences are appreciated. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm At least Season 7 has Giles AND Nathan Fillion. Even w/ stupid "Is Giles alive or dead?" subplot.That could've been so much better. in reply to sotsogm #
@mariancall So excited to read about the Venice show. WooHoo! in reply to mariancall #
@sotsogm I'm not sure what you mean by casting reality, but I'll wait until I get to that one to find out. I do remember liking it. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm I know. Except for, of course, "Once More With Feeling" and "Tabula Rasa." I love those episodes. "Desperate-for-a-shag Giles!" in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Also, the GIles/Anya kiss. Poor Giles didn't get enough action, IMNSHO. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm I have seen "Conversations," but not since it first aired. I kind of want it to be new again. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm No sort of about it – ASH and NF were wasted. But wasted ASH and NF are better than no ASH and NF at all. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm I'm sure I will. The only casting issue I remember was bringing back Robia LaMorte, which had something to do with her religion. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm One really good thing about #6 I was curious about the band Common Rotation thanks to Adam Busch & got their 2nd CD. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Common Rotation is a really good band and give a hell of a live show: http://bit.ly/9e0I1n in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm Pretty much like everyone else in S6, except Spike and his…abs. in reply to sotsogm #
@jodywhitesides I was granted the title of Honorary Jew in my teen years by my best friend & her family. Went to Hannukah dinner every year. in reply to jodywhitesides #
@random_michelle Yipee! in reply to random_michelle #
@shawnp0wers We've sometimes shut off the overhead florescents and worked by daylight (big window in hall). It's very calming. in reply to shawnp0wers #
@shawnp0wers That can be soothing, in its own way. Except for the whole eye strain thing. in reply to shawnp0wers #
@TranceJen Well, AC doesn't do much for me, but he is quite photogenic. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen I guess sextwits are right out, then? in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen That's okay,I love me some Keith Olbermann.Rant liberal at me, baby. *rowr* (Though Jon Stewart is still my imaginary boyfriend.) in reply to TranceJen #
#ebz You may have heard that milliners tend towards insanity. The hat makers of the Neath are the madd… http://fallenlondon.com/c/145543 #
@TranceJen It's not that hot in CA at all right now, at least not in L.A. It's kind of weird, actually. And I am not complaining. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen I feel for you. I really do. I used to live in Pensacola. Blech! I do not miss the humidity at all. in reply to TranceJen #
@random_michelle Okay, that may be one of the most adorable things I've ever read. Your grandmom is awesome. in reply to random_michelle #
@FloreVegan I'm with @quarrygirl and @veganbakesale – peppers are EEEVIIL!! in reply to FloreVegan #
@FloreVegan @veganbakesale Bell pepper cupcakes? I think I'm feeling a little ill. in reply to FloreVegan #
@FloreVegan @quarrygirl Okay, y'all are making me hungry. And I just ate lunch! #
@VeggieGrill Yes, they are. And yours are probably the best I've ever had. Seriously. in reply to VeggieGrill #
@VeggieGrill Also, now that my boyfriend works in your West Hollywood spot, he gets to have them way more often than I do. *sniff* in reply to VeggieGrill #
@redroomsalon Yes. Yes, you do. in reply to redroomsalon #
@TranceJen This: http://bit.ly/afYYQE – there is concern the verdict could cause riots similar to the '92 riots after the Rodney King trial. in reply to TranceJen #
@thatdrew That's excellent news. Congrats! in reply to thatdrew #
Court rules Defense of Marriage law violates right of married same-sex couples to equal protection under the law. http://bit.ly/9SN3Tc #
(That last was a RT of @pie_r_round's tweet.) #
@TranceJen For me, yes. It shows that the sender isn't a very good writer & relies on emoticons to take the sting out of his written words. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Granted, I'm kind of a snob when it comes to writing. Loves me a man who knows how to use the English language. And how to spell. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Are you sure I can't sext you? Because that nosering = rowr! in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen It's just the way we're wired, I guess, what with us being all literate and stuff. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Also, that hint of a tattoo = wild woman! in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Me too. Especially when it turns out that English is the guy's 2nd language & is otherwise perfectly nice & intelligent. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Exactly. Probably explains why my current boyfriend (whom I met online) is an Iowa boy who happens to be a bit of a writer. in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Damned creative types, being so talented and tortured and stuff. *sigh* in reply to TranceJen #
@TranceJen Well, usually… There have been a few creative types, though, who could've used a little more…imagination in that area. in reply to TranceJen #
#ebz It's hard to be certain, but some have traded under more then one name. They say Mr Apples was Mr… http://fallenlondon.com/c/147080 #
@sotsogm @redrummy But it's a new VW. It's got to be one of the older ones to count. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @redrummy That's kind of like me now. Except I now work for The Man. And I shower pretty regularly. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @redrummy There you go, always keeping yourself down. in reply to sotsogm #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-03

CarolElaine — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@gardein It's hard to choose! I use beefless tips often for shepherd's pie, but the chik'n scallopini & tender fingers are really good too! in reply to gardein #
Looking at Craigslist for furniture, saw this: (con't) #
"We're moving & can't fit large leather chair (was middle section of 3 section couch).Perfect to sit in while considering world domination." #
I'm half tempted to get it even though I don't like leather and don't need a large chair. #
#ebz What do Fallen Londoners do on the Feast of the Exceptional Rose?Fallen Londoners are truly senti… http://fallenlondon.com/c/131709 #
At the @newbeverly again, this time for MEATBALLS II. Yeah, I know, but Paul Reubens is doing a Q&A w/ other co-stars before the movie. #
@sotsogm My brain just went all asplodey. Gonna take forever to clean the interior of CFN's car. Thanks, Palin! in reply to sotsogm #
#ebz We can't get enough gas down here, see. So you know what we burn for heat? … sinners. http://fallenlondon.com/c/133013 #
@kspidel I'm trying to, but it's not working! in reply to kspidel #
@Stonekettle I'd much rather she run to Jupiter what with it being all gaseous. in reply to Stonekettle #
#ebz They say it's the mathematics of Hell. They say it's the geography of Time. They say it was inven… http://fallenlondon.com/c/134710 #
@mariancall That's my neck of the woods! And I'm off at work in another part of the county. (Though it IS at JPL, so it's not so bad.) in reply to mariancall #
Helen Mirren kicking ass. I think I need to see this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-KjwNOTdqM #
#ebz Scholars find the Rose a very fruitful subject. Its strength as metaphor is explanation enou… http://fallenlondon.com/c/135189 #
#ebz The Parlour is Mr Wines' most notorious establishment for sating the appetites of flesh. The plac… http://fallenlondon.com/c/135888 #
#ebz A postcard from Fallen London: http://fallenlondon.com/c/135889 #
@wilw That food cart must be brought to me. Now. *Homer drool* in reply to wilw #
@sotsogm I've done that all too often, afraid that my new (to me) car is already falling apart. You are not alone. in reply to sotsogm #
@redrummy That is unbelievably awesome, as is @mariancall. in reply to redrummy #
Just saw DIARY OF ANNE FRANK for the 1st time. (Had read the play many years ago.) Currently a Q&A w/ Millie Perkins & Diane Baker. Wow. #
(Millie Perkins and Diane Baker played Anne and Margot Frank.) #
@Kate_Baker Good night, Ms. Industrious! in reply to Kate_Baker #
#ebz The Bazaar is traditionally spoken of as if it's a single living thing. Women call it 'he'; men c… http://fallenlondon.com/c/137176 #
@Kate_Baker Most excellent – congrats! in reply to Kate_Baker #
@erong That may be one of the coolest fezzes I've ever seen. in reply to erong #
#ebz An otherwise tedious anarchist pamphlet gained some notoriety when it claimed that eleven per cen… http://fallenlondon.com/c/138234 #
@NinaMW That is most fantastic – congrats! in reply to NinaMW #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-26

CarolElaine — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 07:59:00 +0000

#ebz They say it's the key that opens Mr Stones' vaults. They say it's concealed in Mr Pages' library…. http://fallenlondon.com/c/122615 #
@random_michelle Yea! in reply to random_michelle #
@Gryffud Me too! Great book! (Though I had borrowed it from CuteFilmNerd.) in reply to Gryffud #
Typical breakfast for me today: two slices of 12 grain toast w/ chunky peanut butter, chocolate soy milk & Earl Grey Tea. Hot. Quite yummy. #
@stephenfalk Poor Big Baby. Scary, yet so sad. And ultimately, perfectly righteous. in reply to stephenfalk #
#ebz The Parlour is Mr Wines' most notorious establishment for sating the appetites of flesh. The plac… http://fallenlondon.com/c/124062 #
Should be cleaning bedroom. Am distracted by Season 4 of BtVS. No cleaning getting done. Love this gift, but it is too tempting! #
I #blamecancer for the tough time a co-worker and his wife are going through (3rd re-occurrence of her cancer). Cancer – fuck you very much. #
@thatdrew Hoping it's nothing serious. in reply to thatdrew #
@fughawzi Are you feeling better now? in reply to fughawzi #
@fughawzi I know! She always seems to beat the odds, then it just keeps coming back. I want to take cancer behind the gym & thrash it. in reply to fughawzi #
@fughawzi Compliment compliment compliment!!!!! in reply to fughawzi #
@fughawzi I'm mostly okay, except for that evil time of the month. Blech. in reply to fughawzi #
@fughawzi Also, your legs had better behave or I shall shake my finger at them in a scolding manner. in reply to fughawzi #
#ebz Never mention the Second City to the Masters of the Bazaar. Mr Wines will look at you narrowly an… http://fallenlondon.com/c/126156 #
@hentosz Yeah, I know – no sense of humor at all. But they sort of rule over Fallen London, so I gotta be nice. in reply to hentosz #
@bunnybink I know! Curse BtVS and Joss Whedon for their distractability! Curses also to oh-so-yummy Giles. *swoon* in reply to bunnybink #
@chloecoscarelli Congrats! I totally whooped out loud when you won! #
RT @jerisisco: RT @sonear: Ancestry.com. It's like match.com for dead people. #
#ebz The Parlour is Mr Wines' most notorious establishment for sating the appetites of flesh. The plac… http://fallenlondon.com/c/127626 #
@quarrygirl You passed the test! #
Nasty little virus infected work computer. Can work in safe mode, but definitely a bit on the weird side. IT, come make my computer better! #
At @redroomsalon's place, running Malwarebytes, hoping we can get the nasty virus off her machine. *crosses fingers* #
@pamelaribon That is amazing! Congrats! in reply to pamelaribon #
#ebz The Starveling Cat! The Starveling Cat! Comes for the child who acts like a brat! http://fallenlondon.com/c/128874 #
RT @PeterAPeel: You know what's great? A crowded theater applauding when the name "Christopher Lee" appears during the opening credits. #
BTW, I was retweeting @newbeverly's RT. Was there last night, watching FEARLESS VAMPIRE KILLERS & DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE. So cool. #
@TranceJen Wha-? Apparently his universe does not intersect with reality. You're better off without him. in reply to TranceJen #
Cafeteria has vegetarian meatloaf today (which is new). Had to give it a try, but I haven't yet tasted it. Wish me well, Twitter friends… #
@jerisisco I love faux meats – I cook with them often & some of my fave restaurants use them. But faux meats in cafeterias are always iffy. in reply to jerisisco #
@jerisisco Our cafeteria tried a vegan chicken sandwich for awhile – it was nasty. in reply to jerisisco #
FWIW, the vegetarian meatloaf? It's okay. Too many peppers (as I feared), but mushroom gravy, salt & pepper make it palatable. Mostly. #
@random_michelle @jerisisco I love tempeh, seitan & tofu, plus Gardein & Field Roast make yummy faux meats. And Tofurkey hot dogs are great. in reply to random_michelle #
@random_michelle You are correct. Seriously, people, what is the point of loading veggie dishes w/ peppers? Blech. in reply to random_michelle #
@random_michelle To each their own… in reply to random_michelle #
#ebz Fallen London: once capital of the British Empire, now home of the Bazaar. Deep. Dark. Expensive…. http://fallenlondon.com/c/130432 #
Major déja vu/muscle memory moment:drove by Disney building used to work in.Felt urge to enter parking garage.Haven't worked there since '01 #
@random_michelle @shawnp0wers Yay! in reply to random_michelle #
It's official: I'm a lightweight. Three sips of a champagne cocktail & I'm feeling it. Hell, I felt it on the 1st sip. Stupid medication. #

story time #2…

CarolElaine — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:48:05 +0000

Got another homework story transcribed under Writing: insignificant torture.

Enjoy!

story time…

CarolElaine — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:59:04 +0000

Another piece of Santa Monica College homework is up under Writing. This exercise was to create a story that would create three images in the reader’s mind. Its current pedestrian title is three images – I’ll have to come up with something better.

Enjoy!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-19

CarolElaine — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@sotsogm I'll have to check that out, as will CFN. He's surprised he didn't know about it, considering what a Herzog fan he is. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm @Stonekettle Agreed. Movie isn't spectacular & DiCaprio doesn't do much for me as an actor, but he's fine in this & SI isn't bad. in reply to sotsogm #
@jerisisco @Stonekettle It's a good movie. CFN liked better than me, but I still like it & Clooney does good work. in reply to jerisisco #
@DiningInLA I've heard Cinnamon is trés excellent. in reply to DiningInLA #
Went on nice hike w/ CFN.Wasn't planning on more exercise today-until I spilled soda on car hood. Coin-op car wash=great upper body workout. #
Watching the #Tonys Kristin Chenoweth has amazing gams. That is all. #
While Catherine Zeta-Jones in on my list of women I'd switch-hit for,I don't like her rendition of "Send In The Clowns."Too overdone. #Tonys #
In other news, I want to be Helen Mirren when I grow up. Hell, I want to be Helen Mirren now. Yowsa! #Tonys #
@jerisisco I'd saying looking (and being) so awesome is a superpower in itself. in reply to jerisisco #
@DiningInLA Looking forward to it! in reply to DiningInLA #
Bit of an earthquake in SoCal tonight. I blame myself, as I started writing for first time in months & the earth shook in disbelief. Sorry! #
Also think that my writing may have something to do with the Twitter outage. Again, sorry about that! #
#ebz I've gone to Fallen London! http://www.failbettergames.com/echobazaar #
#ebz the Starveling Cat! the Starveling Cat! warm as a lizard! fragrant as a bat! http://fallenlondon.com/c/116492 #
#ebz This is where the trading steamer fleets come in from the lands across the Unterzee, the sun… http://fallenlondon.com/c/116513 #
@mariancall Wow. That is mega-cool. I can haz envy? in reply to mariancall #
#ebz Sometimes, even the dank and mushroomed parks of Fallen London are peaceful. Today is such a day…. http://fallenlondon.com/c/117632 #
Perhaps unwittingly, you've spent quite a moral afternoon. You assisted two bewildered travellers… http://fallenlondon.com/c/117633 #
@jerisisco @sotsogm Thank you! I just hope I can get lodgings soon! in reply to jerisisco #
@sotsogm And you as well! in reply to sotsogm #
Wow. Neighbors in nearby apartment building must've gotten really good grades or something. The guys sound so excited. #thinkitsreallylakers #
@Stonekettle Eh, we had one of those last night. (Seriously, I hope yours isn't a bad one.) in reply to Stonekettle #
You dream that you are standing in a cobbled square, at the foot of an immense bell-tower. You ar… http://fallenlondon.com/c/117781 #
@sotsogm How very magnanimous of him! I'm sure they wouldn't have made more sense if he were sober. #ebz in reply to sotsogm #
Are you a replacement for a child she lost? Or is her interest in you a little more carnal? Eithe… http://fallenlondon.com/c/117795 #
@sotsogm Good luck! in reply to sotsogm #
There are a fair number of #booksthatchangedmyworld but the leading ones are: 1984, Catch-22, Hotel New Hampshire, Seven-Per-Cent Solution. #
#ebz the Starveling Cat! the Starveling Cat! it likes your bones! it prefers your fat! http://fallenlondon.com/c/118584 #
#ebz A postcard from Fallen London: http://fallenlondon.com/c/118589 #
You would no longer be considered insane by most citizens of Fallen London. A dubious comfort. In… http://fallenlondon.com/c/118594 #
#ebz In a city where death can be temporary, lunatic murderers are not treated with especial resp… http://fallenlondon.com/c/118778 #
@thc1972 And here I think of the character from the DR. PHIBES movies (Vulnavia). in reply to thc1972 #
@sotsogm @thc1972 Happy to be of service. in reply to sotsogm #
#ebz In simpler times, Hell would take a soul on the death of the body. Death is more complicated… http://fallenlondon.com/c/119065 #
#ebz The rarer and cleverer of the city rats – the dangerous ones – employ their tiny hands to ma… http://fallenlondon.com/c/119145 #
#ebz Death is not always permanent in Fallen London. This has caused the quiet and unacknowledged… http://fallenlondon.com/c/119302 #
@erong You aren't all that far from where I live (and I used to live down the street from Universal Studios). Welcome! in reply to erong #
#ebz The Starveling Cat! The Starveling Cat! Sharp as ravenglass! Blunt as a bat! http://fallenlondon.com/c/119448 #
@kspidel @jonhutson @spedwybabs And some things are just crazy & an abomination unto my sight. Like bacon infused vodka. in reply to kspidel #
@spedwybabs I'm vegan, so I don't eat bacon at all, but I do understand the appeal of chocolate bacon, tastewise. Bacon vodka, though?Blech. #
@Afsoon Today is your birthday? Happy happy! #
@jerisisco Are you Homeward Bound? (Mmmm Hmmm…) in reply to jerisisco #
I may have just done the Nerdiest Thing in all of Nerdonia: attend the IT Fair at JPL. WooHoo! #
#ebz They say it's the mathematics of Hell. They say it's the geography of Time. They say it was inven… http://fallenlondon.com/c/120161 #
@pie_r_round I hope you have a cellar (such things are foreign in my next of the 'burbs). Be safe! in reply to pie_r_round #
@fughawzi Well, I would think it would go without saying that@Afsoon is fantastic and beautiful, but I'll say it anyway! in reply to fughawzi #
@fughawzi (Psssst – the same goes for a certain friend of hers in Thousand Oaks…) in reply to fughawzi #
@sotsogm Yeah, yeah, yeah. Still, you gotta admit it's pretty damned nerdy. in reply to sotsogm #
@random_michelle Oh no! Hoping for the best, hon. *hugs* in reply to random_michelle #
@random_michelle Your Grandmom will be okay. So will you. (((((hugs))))) in reply to random_michelle #
@thc1972 @mariancall Hated taste of absinthe the one time I tried it (in '04). Loved the effect. That was some good stuff. in reply to thc1972 #
Dear L.A. rioters: you are fucking idiots. Do you really think the Lakers would be honored by your violence? #
Rioters: May you all end up in jail w/ a big friend who takes a shine to you & makes you his/her girlfriend. And who likes it really rough. #
@random_michelle I added one funny and one groaner (the groaner may make sense to only a few people, though…). in reply to random_michelle #
Hanging out Downtown w/ @redroomsalon at #GrandPerformancesLA #
@mariancall That is Awesomeosity with Chocolate Awesome Sauce. Wish I could be there! in reply to mariancall #
Time for Indonesian shadow puppets! #

new story…

CarolElaine — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:16:11 +0000

I’ve got a new story up under the Homework section of Writing. It’s not newly written, as it was done first as a story for my long lost writing group and later revised for a writing class at Santa Monica College. But it’s cute and I like it, even if it isn’t perfect.

I hope you enjoy “tasteful socks”.

holy shite…

CarolElaine — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 05:14:06 +0000

I knew I’d been gone for awhile, with only the weekly Twitter roundups as placeholders and no original content at all, but almost four months? Yowsa. I think I beat my previous “Ordinary Goddess” record by a month (though I was internet persona absentis for about eighteen months in from 2001 to 2003, when I switched from my online journal “Fleeting Imprints” to my Blogspot incarnation “All the Fun of the Fair”).

Anywho, things have been happening around Casa de Carol. Keeping myself relatively healthy, both in body and mind. Started taking Prozac in February, because my life was stalled due to a low-level depression that I just couldn’t kick-start myself out of, as well as an underlying constant anxiety that made me more than a little miserable and insecure, which didn’t help in the relationship department. This, combined with seeing a therapist whom I liked and felt comfortable with instantly, has made some difference. It’s still a bit of a struggle, but far less than it was previously. I’ll be starting a class-type thing next week – recommended by my therapist – which is supposed to help in handling depression and anxiety.

Oh, don’t worry about the previous mention of relationship issues. CuteFilmNerd and I are still very much together, having celebrated our second anniversary in March. It’s been tough for both of us, due to my depression/jealousy/insecurity and the issues that he has (which I will not write about here, as his life is not for public consumption unless he chooses to make it so), but we’re both stubborn people who love each other very much because of our many positive traits and are pretty determined to make this thing work, so we’ve got that going for us.

I will admit that a major issue that he had with me was taken care of in April, when I bought myself an early (and rather expensive) birthday present:

My early, expensive, birthday present to myself...

Yep, a new (to me) car – 2007 Suzuki Forenza. After nearly seven carless years, I’m finally experiencing flexible mobility. I have to admit, it’s pretty nice. Needless to say, right now I’m doing the majority of the driving when CuteFilmNerd and I go places. After over two years of hauling me around, it’s only fair. And yes, he seems to be enjoying my chauffeuring duties quite a bit, which I totally get. There were times in my previous car-owning life where I was the primary driver for a carless friend for a number of years that I would’ve liked to occasionally be in the passenger seat. Until she got her own car and proved to be a scary driver, that is.

It’s a good thing I started the Prozac in February, as driving was one of my anxiety triggers, especially at night. Now I’m rarely anxious when driving, which is a huge thing for me.

In addition, Matisse has been doing very well on his current prescription food and revised insulin dosage, full of energy and hardly seeming to be a fifteen year old cat. Edison and B.J. are also doing very well.

I’ve had a yen for cleaning and organizing too. Still more to do, but three of the four main areas of the apartment have seen marked improvements since April and have remained fairly neat and clean. Yay! Now I have to bust my ass on my bedroom and bathroom again, but having several spaces that feel comfortable (including the alcove I am currently typing in) is fantastic. I’m damned well going to keep it up.

Since taming the kitchen I’ve felt like cooking more often, which has given my creativity a new outlet (which is of the good, since my writing creativity has gone the way of the dodo). I’ve discovered that I make a mean vegan shepherd’s pie and that my vegan chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are most yummy. Also? I can build a damned good vegan reuben.

So that’s the last few months in Le Vie du Carol. I have no idea how long I’ll be writing, or if I’ll write here on a regular basis. I may just opt to post writing exercises meant to tone up those muscles again. If so, I’ll post those in the Writing section of the site and mention them here.

Still, it’s good to see y’all again, even if it is only for a moment.

Take care!

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-12

CarolElaine — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@veganbakesale Serious tofu scramble is serious. in reply to veganbakesale #
SAG Film Society showed IRON MAN 2 & SEX & THE CITY 2.We watched 1st but I insisted we leave before 2nd. Do I need to turn in my chick card? #
@pie_r_round Since I was interested in neither the series nor movie #1 the critical acclaim or lack thereof of #2 doesn't mean much to me. in reply to pie_r_round #
Spent yesterday evening cleaning/organizing the alcove. Today? Bathroom/bedroom/laundry after breakfast of coffee & toast. Whee! #
RT @fistacuff: The only thing worse than finding out you were given up for adoption would be finding out it was Rick Astley who gave you up. #
Oh, xkcd, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: http://xkcd.com/750/ #
RT @LATimescitydesk: Mormon Church to be fined by state political commission over Proposition 8: http://bit.ly/aIeUTe #
Dear 2010: Please kindly fuck off. Thank you. #
Creepy Watson is creepy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13YlEPwOfmk #
@redroomsalon I'd love to see clouds like that. Would be so awesome. in reply to redroomsalon #
@shawnp0wers What a sweetie puppy! in reply to shawnp0wers #
RT @sotsogm: RT @ebertchicago: Rightists have a gift of making themselves the victims of other people's rights. #
@Janiece65 *grumble grumble* Even on my days off I can't sleep in. Diabetic kitty needs his insulin. *sigh* in reply to Janiece65 #
@Kate_Baker I think that's exceedingly cool. Maybe a nice matting to go with it? in reply to Kate_Baker #
Waiting in line to see KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE & AMAZON WOMEN FROM THE MOON. Have never seen either. Should be interesting. #
Unfortunately CFN can't join me – previous photography commitment. Really unfortunate since he loves both films & they're rarely screened. #
Also in line: Mick Harris & his wife Cynthia. Very cool. A dear friend won an Emmy for sound editing on Garris' version of THE SHINING. #
Also, Garris loves to use Matt Frewer, whom I adore. So he's got that going for him. #
@Stonekettle That's a bit harsh. There's no need to insult douche bags like that. At least they serve a purpose of sorts. in reply to Stonekettle #
@random_michelle @steve_buchheit @Stonekettle They are unhealthy for healthy women, but I think sometimes they may be medically necessary. in reply to random_michelle #
@random_michelle @steve_buchheit @Stonekettle Hence the "of sorts" qualifier. #
Looking forward to AMAZON WOMEN FROM THE MOON. CFN says it's based on "Movies 'Til Dawn," which I used to watch in high school. #
Fond memories of staying up until 3am (or later) watching old B movies & getting up for school at 6:30am. No wonder I'm such a night owl. #
@Stonekettle @steve_buchheit Do it! #
Aaaand there's Joe Dante. Had a feeling he'd show up. #
Joe Dante, Carl Gottlieb and Bob Weiss are here. And there will be a Q&A. #
@sotsogm Unfortunately Dante couldn't stay for the Q&A. But it (and the movie) = great fun! in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm I'd always suspected it was Nessie. I wonder if Werner Herzog discovered that secret during his adventures in Scotland. in reply to sotsogm #
@Stonekettle Having seen THE ROAD, the answer is, "No." Since CFN & I saw it in the theater, we didn't have the luxury of pressing a button. in reply to Stonekettle #
@Stonekettle We had to gnaw off our asses to escape the theater. Thank heavens the insurance paid for our ass prosthetics. #
@sotsogm No, I haven't. I don't think I've heard of it. in reply to sotsogm #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-05

CarolElaine — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:59:00 +0000

@phiala Of course they're victorious. They are shrubberies. And you must bring me one so that you may pass. in reply to phiala #
I'm in the sun today for 5 hrs & brought director's chair if I need to sit.Except chair is missing cloth seat. Which I just noticed.Oh dear. #
At least I noticed before I tried to sit. #
Only one hour & fifteen minutes to go. I can do this. Right? #
Thank heavens/Yaweh/Cthulu that I have Sondheim/Whedon/@mariancall/Sligo Rags on iPod to get me through. #
(My Google OS phone just auto-corrected "iPod" to "opossums." Heh.) #
RT @omarg: Next BP idea: "What if we built this large wooden badger..?" #
@BadAstronomer As a JPL employee, your taxes (and mine) also help to pay my salary! Thank you for that! in reply to BadAstronomer #
Pretty isn't beautiful. Pretty is what changes. What the eye arranges is what is beautiful. – Stephen Sondheim #
@Afsoon Do you know anyone in Fresno? That's 559 area code. in reply to Afsoon #
@Afsoon No problem. I have family in Fresno, which is how I knew that. in reply to Afsoon #
@random_michelle I see a nap in my future too! Unfortunately, I've always been a rotten clairvoyant. in reply to random_michelle #
@random_michelle @Janiece65 My roommate will text/call me when were in the apartment at the same time. So I've gotten in the same habit. in reply to random_michelle #
@wilw Much like this, which is both WTF and FTW: http://bit.ly/zaorF in reply to wilw #
Epic office battle: http://bit.ly/zaorF #
Just saw Riley from "Buffy" at a gas station near my home. Wonder if he lives in the area. #
@sotsogm Maybe. I didn't see any demons at the gas station. Maybe there were demons in his Mercedes' gas tank. in reply to sotsogm #
@sotsogm You link to a scientist from Goddard? Harumph! in reply to sotsogm #
@redroomsalon Yay for safe travel! Hamlin says hi and that he misses you! in reply to redroomsalon #
@phiala Congratulations on the sale! Boo on the non-attributed photos! in reply to phiala #
At the Aero, waiting for NAKED LUNCH & THE NEW AGE, with Q&A with Peter Weller. Yay! #
Peter Weller is introducing the hell out of these films. I adore him. #
@sotsogm He most certainly does. This is the 2nd time I've seen him speaking in person. He's hilarious. in reply to sotsogm #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-29

CarolElaine — Sat, 29 May 2010 07:59:00 +0000

In Corona, having fun hanging out w/ friend Boychik & his brother's family (including 3 yo fraternal twins). Whee! #
I hope all you hoopy froods remembered your towels today! http://bit.ly/nmoXd #towelday #
This song is my ringtone. Seriously. Happy Geek Pride Day, everyone! ♫ http://blip.fm/~qztfj #
@pie_r_round @shawnp0wers Agreed! I mean, WTF? in reply to pie_r_round #
@shawnp0wers @pie_r_round Read the comments. Grrr. Argh. in reply to shawnp0wers #
@shawnp0wers NOOOOO!!!! What happened to the decaf chai? (Decaf green tea might be best in this instance. Or the water.) in reply to shawnp0wers #
RT @wilw: Dejected arr. (Hee! Also – aawww! ) #
@Afsoon Girl, get some sleep before you collapse! in reply to Afsoon #
@Stonekettle @redrummy Never in the military, but am a born & bred Naval brat. Makes me qualified to talk about today's military, right? in reply to Stonekettle #
@random_michelle @thc1972 @sotsogm I don't want chicken wings either. in reply to random_michelle #