Trying Not to Quote the Joker

Jerry Falwell is dead. In the meanest Let The Punishment Fit The Crime corner of my imagination I keep seeing him heading up to heaven and God schooling him on everything he got fundamentally wrong about love and acceptance during his time here on earth.

And then I get afraid that that is exactly what God will be schooling me on when I die for thinking things like that.

And then I quote Ozymandias quietly to myself - which exercise provides some form of comfort.

Yeah, I can't explain what my mind is doing either - I just report it.

Going Dark

Those who know me know that I'm usually all over any spoilers that I can get my hands on, but I've decided to go Mary on Harry Potter - no more boards, no more articles. As per Ms. Rowling's wishes, I'm going in with nothing but my own theories and knowledge.

And the fervent (but, I fear, futile) prayer that everyone I love makes it through alive.

Brush with Fame

Dudes - I shook John Edwards's hand about 35 minutes ago (our table at the Women Employed luncheon was along his escape route). I can report that (a) he is not as tall as you might expect (approx. 5'9") and (b) he really is that cute.

Back

I'm still too close to the 'Alas, The Trip Is Over' sorrow to detail things like the number of 18 oz mimosas consumed while watching as the large rain down did rain, or compare the many meals of red beans and rice purchased all over town, or recall the delightful musical stylings of The Dixie Cups heard at the equally delightful Rock n' Bowl (or the subsequent brush with complete incompetence at the Burger King), or the deliciously meat-alicious meal at Le Petite Grocery, or the collard greens and sweet potato casserole at Elizabeth's, or the ride on the 'Poo-zho' (Peugeot) scooter.

And, of course, all these events of which I cannot speak pale in comparison to how much I miss the New Orleans Crew (Krewe?) - sigh. I spent the whole weekend in a nearly continuous state of laughter. I miss those guys!

On the plus side, today I have a luncheon to attend at which John Edwards will be speaking. I look forward to hearing what he has to say.

Pretty, pretty

Churchgal is busy examining the female gaze - if you are looking to spend a pleasant few moments engaging in righteous objectification, I highly recommend heading on over.

GG Update

Yes. I cried. Whatever. And, yes, in the interests of full disclosure - I cried twice. (Thanks YouTube).

At least there was no shouting at the tv this week - progress? You be the judge.

Training Day

I have just signed up for this triathlon in Federal Way this fall - anyone else want to trek out to the Seattle area and run it with me?