Pick a Theme Day

Oh I had such a wonderful little post planned - and it's saved, so I always COULD post it - but beh, things have changed since I wrote it yesterday. I was even unsure yesterday when I wrote it whether or not to send it.
I was thinking about the new supreme court nominee, Sotomayor, and how she's getting a bad rap before we've even had the chance to start looking at many of her cases. I don't want a justice legislating from the bench, or unduly bringing their own opinions into the law. But in the same respect, there needs to be thought processes as well as to the meaning as well as the letter of the law. Intent has a lot to do with many things, you know.
Anyways, as I was contemplating sending it, wham. The infamous abortion provider, from the big town just a couple miles north of where I grew up, George Tiller, got gunned down today. Wasn't the first time he got shot, but this time he didn't survive it. Let me say this: personally I'm pro-life but politically I'm pro-choice, but this dude was a creep. He's one of the few in the country that would provide late-term abortions, which is hard to justify as anything BUT murder. Here's my problem: someone brought a gun INTO A CHURCH to kill him. Church is the one place we all should feel safe in, regardless of how we may be in public. God's house, whether a church, synagogue, or mosque, is no place for violence. I just can't believe someone would - but, extremists on both side of the issue have resorted to violence before, and will again we know for sure. This is just the latest incident.
Ok, off of that.
I haven't taken any pics of the cats lately, as I've not been doing ANYTHING of much lately, considering I spent the first half of last week sick as a dog and the second half recovering! I THINK I caught up on most of my sleep today though. I finally got Mr. Cat's camera out (my "cameras" aren't very good, not compared to his at least LOL) and decided to take some pics of the twins (Nimbus is in his hiding spot, and as he's already had his afternoon shot, there's no reason to drag him out). I got a few of my "little" girl, but how many times do you catch a cat in mid-shake? You know, that shake they do like when they get dirt on them. Well, I did. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, I've caught yawns in full-width a good 3 times at least (twice on the Queen and once on the Prince). But a full shake, and it to come out so clear - wow. It looks as painful as when those guys on TV did the slow-mo photography on wet dogs doing it! Yet we all know it doesn't hurt - or they wouldn't do it!
As you can see, they don't get any more clear than that! I wish I could say I was TRYING to get that shot, but just as with all of the yawn shots, it's not something you try for, it's something they give you the chance to catch. I'm just lucky Mr. Cat has such a wonderful camera - and he lets me use it!

Yes, I know, my attempt at being funny and cute isn't the best, but hey, I think the picture itself says it all. Couch hogs!!!!
I am well, as well as can be expected when you've just recovered from the flu and want to go see the world so-to-speak but don't have the energy to! I took Curzon out last night but he didn't want to walk far. Perhaps I'll take him out tonight, but we'll see. Be well everyone!

I'm awake! Teehee...

Hey ya'll. I wonder if any of you are even still reading - and I don't blame you if you're not - I'm so boring anymore! Politics is back on the back burner, where it needs to be for me, or I get too easily irritated. I've been so boring lately I haven't even read the comics lately! But things are going a WEE better at work, though right now isn't exactly a good time. But at least the sniveling has stopped - for now. I went in yesterday evening though and I just 'bout had a fit at the laziness on display. But I kept my mouth shut, got what I'd gone in for, and walked right back out. I was in no mood for them, and in all honesty, didn't care either. It was my Friday evening, so as long as they didn't call me trying to get me to come in and help, I didn't care about anything. I know it's wrong, but I work too daggum hard to NOT enjoy my weekends!
Nimbus is still being stubborn - and unpredictable. I'm about to email the vet here in a bit and try to put to words in a civil manner what I'm seeing. Let's just say this stubborn bugger of a cat is the epitomy of Murphy's Law. Just when I got him figured out and set out to prove it, he changes the game! Gargh! We took Jadzia outside last night, and even after the winds kicked up, I can't believe how well-behaved she was! This is the cat we lovingly call Spooky, because she tends to run away from everyone - including me. She normally doesn't even want to go outside, but I guess she just wanted to be with me, even if that meant being outside, and once she was outside, she was just one happy cat enjoying the fresh air. She didn't go on much of a walk - all she wanted to do was chomp grass and bushes that cats don't have any business chomping on - but she flopped so many times her little muscles are probably aching right now from the constant up-and-down's lol! She's still awake and alert though.
I made another pillow last night. Well, let me correct that. I STARTED it a few days maybe a week ago, but when I put the two pieces together and did the stitching, I went off the wrong side, so I didn't see where the other piece was shorter. So I spent most of yesterday after work (when I wasn't napping lol) stitching up the spots that needed patched up by hand. I still have to go refill my spindle, though I don't have a way of doing it automatically, like you do on REAL sewing machines, so that's going to be another one of those "bored out of my mind" tasks lol. I stuffed it a lot more than I stuffed Mr. Cat's, but that's how I like my pillows. Hm, maybe that's a metaphor for my life?!? No wonder I'm always in trouble. Ehehehehehe....
The rain finally stopped!!!!!!!!! Yesterday was actually warm, albeit humid. But the sun made a few peeks, and even when it was hidden behind the clouds, it wasn't raining one bit! OMG after nearly two weeks of clouds and rain (not exaggerating one bit there), even peeks of sun felt heavenly. It's nice and clear today, though the winds are still going at it pretty stiff. I don't care though - not now at least - because the sun's out, the creek is back to normal levels, and everything is so green. If I wasn't so afraid of dragging in ticks and fleas, I might even be tempted to roll around in the grass like a cat - but then again there's a lot of dog um - stuff - in there too I'm sure. Blasted animals LOL. (There's a thought - litterbox trained DOGS!!!!)
I was going to head up to McDonald's to get some fish sandwiches, but I just don't feel like walking in the wind, and besides... If I want fish, why not walk the extra half-mile and go to the grocery store and get even better fish for less! I might do that tomorrow inbetween loads of laundry. Then again the last time I tried to get some Catfish, they were out! Behhh... Oh well.
So anyways, I am off I guess for now. I probably will be poking my head in and out for a while, not really staying in one place for long. I have a headache TRYING to come on, but I want to listen to some music too. Beh, decisions! Maybe I'll shut the windows up and play, that way I drown out one noise (wind) for another (music). I still won't have it up that high, but I never do anymore. I hope all fo you are well, and a special hug to Jip and Enola. I am still keeping up, though I don't email or leave comments like I should. And JIP... You've already shown your independence and strength by leaving one shrink, and now a second. Daggum girl, you go! I know it's hard as hell to leave someone just after you'd started to trust them, but you know better than anyone that it's for the best. And sometimes the best advice and help comes from those who aren't paid to give it. Just remember who your friends REALLY are and you'll be fine.

OOooo a wee footnote... Mr. Cat must've been reading my mind as I was writing this... He's bringing home dinner, but it's a surprise! I love him - he knows me too well - don't waste your money on flowers n stuff that gets lost or withers away (though I will take freebie flowers lol), just FEED ME lol. I'm not hard to please, and I'm not TOO finnicky of an eater. Well, so long as it's not spicy or got icky veggies in it. I'll pass on the broccoli, etc.

Jammin' Lynxie Style!

Now THIS is what I call rockin' out to some good music. This is some of the stuff I was playin' today as I was cookin' some hamburger helper cussin' out Wegman's in my head for not handing me a receipt! Honestly though, I probably just lost it. I THINK I got the total though, but I'll know when it hits my bank statement.

Some I can't embed some of the videos, sorry. Others aren't videos as much as they're clips off tv. pft!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSJXle3LP_Q









http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZlN9ZMgiR8





(sorry, I can't find a decent Krauss version of the song in video, just listen. see I'm not a God-hater, just a religion hater. great song, can't take ANYTHING away from it or the voice behind it. very much a classic gospel song.)

See, I'm not stuck on one kind of music!

Ho Hum...

Hello my friends. It has indeed been a while. My apologies to all of you, but especially to those among you who check daily, so as not to miss anything. I promise that you haven't missed anything, as all I do is work, eat and sleep lately. My internet time is down, except on the weekends, and even that isn't what it once was. I rarely even chat with anyone on any of the messengers anymore either, so it's not just my blog buddies being neglected. When things are as mundane and predictable as they are here right now, there's no sense in repeating myself time and time again. Even Nimbus is being predictable – predictably stubborn that is! The other two are being their normal selves too, and work is as tiring as it always is, if not more so.

I wanted to write about a couple things I've seen on the news lately but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings, not right now at least. I tend to be a little harsh when I get on my soapbox and right now taking that big step to get ON the soapbox requires too much energy – energy I don't have right now!

Mr. Cat took me to Taco Bell today – and while that doesn't seem like that big of a deal, consider that this is only the third time I've had it (if that) since I've been up here amongst these ****ing yanks! I can't believe it's been over two years since I moved up here, especially considering I had no clue one could miss Cincinnati so much! We are getting close to our 7 year anniversary mark, and while that seems like so long, trust me it doesn't feel like it. Maybe it's because we spent the first 3 years trying to repair all the "damage" from a lifetime of being poor and… well, let's not go there. I think everyone that knows me knows where I was going with that thought. By no means are we done, but we've made tremendous progress. I haven't been this "fat" in years (don't laugh at me, I know I'm not FAT, just "fatter" than I've been for a very long time), and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Of course, you know Murphy's Law comes into effect. An extra 10 pounds of fat doesn't equal one GRAM of extra insulation! *INSERT SWEAR WORDS HERE* LOL. I'll get over it though – someday! That someday will probably be the day I hit the lottery and move somewhere where it's always warm like Hawaii! There will be no moving to Arizona or Florida, where it's either freezing in the morning and hot by lunchtime in the winter or humid as **** all year around! I want 75 all the time, baby! LOL I can't say that it wouldn't be nice though just to move somewhere where it didn't get QUITE so cold. I'm not sure Mr. Cat wants to move me too far south though. All the southern hospitality and accents might send me into overload! No offense to any of you yanks that might be reading this, but nothing beats a southern gentleman's warm hospitality, whether you're a long-time neighbor or just moving in. It's not just the guys opening doors for us ladies, it's the way they treat their women with respect but also keeping in mind we ARE women after all, not the brutes that men are by nature.

So I am off now, to meander my way around the wilderness that is the internet.

May your weekend be quiet, and your week go by quickly and stress-free.

And here's your cuteness pic of the day. One little Prince Joey Nimbus for you!