"About Me" July 2007

I have Muppet hair (Animal! Animal! Animal!). My hair and I have come to a detente. We let each other alone and most of the bad feelings each of us has instigated have dissipated (mostly). I've come to realize we're actually similar: both of us need the illusion of control to be cuddly, bright things; asserting your authority and telling us what to do will bring only snarls and sneers.

Having hinted at the fractious dealings of myself and hair, let me say I absolutely love my curls. Hair is what I see in the mirror and demands the daily upkeep of outrageously expensive shampoos and conditioners. I feel my lovely curls and only really "see" them with my fingertips. Occasionally, I get a peek at a perfectly delineated curl. Otherwise, they lovingly wrap around an insecure digit or play "bounce" with bored ones. Individuals are loved and cosseted; but once their uniqueness is lost in a group of others, distrust is born and aggression soon follows. As the wise gentlemen of the elements have said, "That's the Way of the World."

Postal Art

Thank you to everyone who responded to the postal art question. Not everyone has replied with their choice, so get your votes in. As of now, "Cora Mae" is definitely beating the "Ukrainian dairymaid." I love people's reasons for their choice as well and the surprises in my silver cupboard definitely make my day. Thanks Again!

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BABY DOLL LOST

Lab Shuffle

I'm developing film and praying to the photo gods (a la Sally Mann) that something usable comes out...and maybe, a brilliant mistake or two.

"Beer Bottle Mama" - Andy Reynolds
"Ich steh an deiner Krippe hier" - Orchester des Bayerischen
"Free Up" - Chris Tambu Herbert
"The Lovecats" - The Cure
"Backstabbers" - The O'Jays
"The Long Run" - The Eagles
"The Fat Man" - Fats Domino
"Fantasy" - Earth, Wind & Fire
"Careless Love" - Quincy Jones
"Forward Motion" - Jazzhole
"Trimmed and Burning" - Built to Spill
"Your Turn to Cry" - Bettye LaVette
"Smoke" - Ben Folds Five
"Christmas Time Blues" - Roy Milton
"Happy" - The Rolling Stones
"The Party" - Kraze
"Brilliant Mistake" - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
"Fever" (live) - Peggy Lee
"I Wanna Be Around" - Dinah Washington
"Shanti/Ashtangi" - Madonna

I've Been Working Too Long

I have been working non-stop to the point I don't know what day it is. I showed up at the marble counter this morning thinking I was on time. But there was no supervisor or superJenn.

Of course, I flipped out. And, nobody goes nuts like I do. I immediately thought I missed the memo about the place being fumigated and any minute, men in white haz-mat suits were about to gas me to death. I frantically searched the office blog for new postings. Then, I checked the office schedule. Lo and behold, I was 30 minutes early. Ha Ha.

Unlike you lucky ones, I have no weekends. They're all weekdays to me. And, the marble counter doesn't open until 8:30 on this day devoted to Zeus' father.

But, all was not in vain. I met a gorgeous black man who illustrates children's books and also is a fine artist. I did him a favor (he looked lost). I'm sure he's not available. So fine, so talented and single? And, if he is single, then I'm sure he's an upstanding Baptist. And, that won't mix with my heathen ways.

Nobody sings the blues like I do, non?