Lately there has been a lot of 'Names' that have died, however the only one I wish to say Rest in Peace to is Frank McCourt. He truly was the last great writer of our generation. (Yes, Stephen King is great, but, he's in a league all his own.)
I was first introduced to Mr. McCourt's work by my jr. high English teacher. She gave me several of his short stories that had been published in various magazines. She knew my sense of humour, my love of culture, & that I was ahead of my time (I'm elitist, get use to it...) I loved them and eventually read Angela's Ashes. Never before had a book exploded with such emotion & humour at the same time. I know there are some of you have read that book...(for those of you who just watched the film - Shame on you! It's ghastly! Pick up a book you lazy sods.)...if you have, be sure to check out the two follow-up's: 'Tis & Teacher Man.
For you idiots who are into these new-age books (HP or Twilight,) now would be a good time to take you head out of you asses and read a real piece of literature.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
*Deep Sigh*
At a little after 10 this morning I got the call I've been dreading. If you've read my last few blogs I'm sure you can put 2 & 2 together.
There's a strange calm in my heart.
Savage Gunther Nicholas
February 02, 2003 - July 16, 2009
(Yes, his middle name was Gunther.)
Warning # II - The Obsession
Periodically I’m sure you will read the name Doug Hutchison. Now, hopefully there are people on here that don’t need slapped hard across the face, however, inevitably, there will be several who do.
The man is genius at what he does, he has more talent than any of you could hope to have, and he’s utterly gorgeous.
I’m not going to waste your time typing out a long, boring blog that I’m sure you wouldn’t even begin to read. All I will say is that he’s an amazing actor. I won’t even insult what little intelligence that you have by giving you a list of his works. I know all I have to say is ‘The Green Mile’ (Percy Wetmore to be exact,) [I see many ‘oooh, that guy” remarks in the future] and many of you will realize right away who I mean. Anyway, he is my sick/twisted obsession (don’t worry - not to the point of even stalking.) (I really hope I scared some people though.) and the only person on the planet worthy of it. [If that frightens you, you should see some of the things Francesca & I say…] I’m going to leave things on that note, a simple warning is all you need. Happy reading…
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Some of my Favourite Quotes
(as seen on facebook)
"TO BE IN LOVE IS MERELY TO BE IN A STATE OF PERPETUAL ANESTHESIA."
- H.L. Mencken
"LIVES ARE LIKE RIVERS, EVENTUALLY THEY GO WHERE THEY MUST, NOT WHERE WE WANT THEM TO."
- Unknown
"OF ALL SAD WORDS OF TONGUE OR PEN THE SADDEST ARE THESE, 'IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN'"
- John Greenleaf Wittier
"FAILURE IS UNIMPORTANT. IT TAKES COURAGE TO MAKE A FOOL OF YOURSELF."
- Charlie Chaplin
"ONE IS CONSIDERED CRAZY WHEN ONE PERFECTS THINGS THAT OTHERS CANNOT GRASP."
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
"A WISE GIRL KISSES BUT DOESN'T LOVE, LISTENS BUT DOESN'T BELIEVE AND LEAVES BEFORE SHE IS LEFT."
- Marilyn Monroe
"DREAM AS IF YOU'LL LIVE FOREVER, LIVE AS IF YOU'LL DIE TODAY."
- James Dean
"WHEN A MAN IS FREED OF RELIGION HE HAS A BETTER CHANCE TO LIVE A NORMAL AND WHOLESOME LIFE."
- Sigmund Freud
"NOTHING IS MORE INTOLERABLE THAN TO HAVE TO ADMIT TO YOURSELF YOUR OWN ERRORS."
- Ludwig van Beethoven
"TO BE IN LOVE IS MERELY TO BE IN A STATE OF PERPETUAL ANESTHESIA."
- H.L. Mencken
"LIVES ARE LIKE RIVERS, EVENTUALLY THEY GO WHERE THEY MUST, NOT WHERE WE WANT THEM TO."
- Unknown
"OF ALL SAD WORDS OF TONGUE OR PEN THE SADDEST ARE THESE, 'IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN'"
- John Greenleaf Wittier
"FAILURE IS UNIMPORTANT. IT TAKES COURAGE TO MAKE A FOOL OF YOURSELF."
- Charlie Chaplin
"ONE IS CONSIDERED CRAZY WHEN ONE PERFECTS THINGS THAT OTHERS CANNOT GRASP."
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
"A WISE GIRL KISSES BUT DOESN'T LOVE, LISTENS BUT DOESN'T BELIEVE AND LEAVES BEFORE SHE IS LEFT."
- Marilyn Monroe
"DREAM AS IF YOU'LL LIVE FOREVER, LIVE AS IF YOU'LL DIE TODAY."
- James Dean
"WHEN A MAN IS FREED OF RELIGION HE HAS A BETTER CHANCE TO LIVE A NORMAL AND WHOLESOME LIFE."
- Sigmund Freud
"NOTHING IS MORE INTOLERABLE THAN TO HAVE TO ADMIT TO YOURSELF YOUR OWN ERRORS."
- Ludwig van Beethoven
Savage Update II
My poor Savage is no better, in fact, he's worse. He's not even taking liquids properly anymore. I don't think it will be too much longer until it's all over. I'm trying to come to terms with that, it's hard though. I still just feel so damn guilty for not seeing him much these past two years. No matter how I felt when I was there, he was always around to comfort me. Since he's been sick, I've only seen him once. It was horrible. I just sat there for an hour & cried while I petted him. He knew it was me, every time I tried to stop he would make a noise as if he didn't want me to go. It broke my heart to leave him, but I couldn't bare to see him like that anymore. It kills me still....
Friday, July 10, 2009
Savage Update
Savage isn’t doing well at all. There is something seriously wrong. I called a little bit ago to check up on him (for the 5th time already) and I could hear him crying through the phone. Apparently he only does it when anyone comes near him. That’s a horrible sign.
I’ve been crying for almost an hour and a half.
So far today he’s growled at 2 of my aunts for going near him and tried to bite the crack-whore. Savage has NEVER once even attempted to growl or bite anyone. He would bark at strangers until they were inside [but] after a good sniff he was fine. My uncle is the only one so far he's let near him for any length of time.
My heart is breaking and I can’t go down there.
July F*cking Blows!
This month is nothing but hardships and dare I say it, bad luck. I’m not the type that believes in luck or omens however, the month of july hates me. Guess what, I hate it too. So much so that I refuse to capitalize it.
I’m sure you couldn’t give a rats ass about my problems (I know I wouldn’t care about yours…) but that’s the nice thing about blogs… They get some of it out of your system and no one has to read them if not interested.
Here it goes….(-or- Why I hate july…)
July 26, 2002
My dad died. I was never close with him so I wasn’t all torn up, yes, it was upsetting but still… (I sound heartless… oh well.) The worst thing is - I was the only one there with him. I was the one who found him, I was the one who had to call 911, & I was the one who had to wait there until the bloody paramedics finally arrived. I was 15 and the only thing I said I never wanted to see in my life was a dead body up-close.
July 7, 2005
My Grandfather died. This was the man that raised me (with my grandma) and my 3 cousins. I was pappy’s little girl. He spoiled me rotten. It still hurts to talk about [but] it is a little easier. I get that kids should be use to the premise that they will have to bury their parents (or grandparents) [but] it still hurts like a bitch. The worst part was, he suffered for three years with the big C. After his death I became a horrible hypochondriac. I’m recovering now [but] I still get overly worried about little things at times.
Today
I called the crack-whore (my mother) to see if my aunt had stopped there by any chance. Before I could even ask, she says that my dog (Savage [who was too big to bring to my own place]) hasn’t been good at all. My heart sank. I love that dog more than I love most of my family. He’s only 6 years old [but] he’s a pure-bread (boxer) and pure-breads tend to get sick faster. Apparently, he’s been sick for the past week and a half and the bitch just now tells me about it. Her excuse: I never answer the phone…I guess that’s partially true. If it’s her I do avoid picking up, though, she could have told my aunt who lives right across the street from me. I know (if you’re still reading) you’re thinking I’m nuts getting all upset over a dog [but] you don’t understand. This is one of the sweetest dogs in the world and it kills me more that I haven’t gotten to see him much lately and I’m not there with him now. Luckily my aunt IS there and she’s really good with animals. I was worried at first that it was Parvo, which is what Ridley (my terrier mix) had last year… The vet ruled that out though. Apparently it’s a bad virus that just needs to pass. He’s not eating right though and I should have taken him for a second opinion. “God” knows what sort of quack Peggy (the crack-whore) took him to.
Okay, I’m done venting - I guess. I’m not even going back over this thing to check for spelling errors (or) to see where I was grammatically incorrect. Screw it…I’m upset and people ramble.
If you don’t mind, I now have to take the 4 other dogs I have to worry about outside to run around a bit…
I’m sure you couldn’t give a rats ass about my problems (I know I wouldn’t care about yours…) but that’s the nice thing about blogs… They get some of it out of your system and no one has to read them if not interested.
Here it goes….(-or- Why I hate july…)
July 26, 2002
My dad died. I was never close with him so I wasn’t all torn up, yes, it was upsetting but still… (I sound heartless… oh well.) The worst thing is - I was the only one there with him. I was the one who found him, I was the one who had to call 911, & I was the one who had to wait there until the bloody paramedics finally arrived. I was 15 and the only thing I said I never wanted to see in my life was a dead body up-close.
July 7, 2005
My Grandfather died. This was the man that raised me (with my grandma) and my 3 cousins. I was pappy’s little girl. He spoiled me rotten. It still hurts to talk about [but] it is a little easier. I get that kids should be use to the premise that they will have to bury their parents (or grandparents) [but] it still hurts like a bitch. The worst part was, he suffered for three years with the big C. After his death I became a horrible hypochondriac. I’m recovering now [but] I still get overly worried about little things at times.
Today
I called the crack-whore (my mother) to see if my aunt had stopped there by any chance. Before I could even ask, she says that my dog (Savage [who was too big to bring to my own place]) hasn’t been good at all. My heart sank. I love that dog more than I love most of my family. He’s only 6 years old [but] he’s a pure-bread (boxer) and pure-breads tend to get sick faster. Apparently, he’s been sick for the past week and a half and the bitch just now tells me about it. Her excuse: I never answer the phone…I guess that’s partially true. If it’s her I do avoid picking up, though, she could have told my aunt who lives right across the street from me. I know (if you’re still reading) you’re thinking I’m nuts getting all upset over a dog [but] you don’t understand. This is one of the sweetest dogs in the world and it kills me more that I haven’t gotten to see him much lately and I’m not there with him now. Luckily my aunt IS there and she’s really good with animals. I was worried at first that it was Parvo, which is what Ridley (my terrier mix) had last year… The vet ruled that out though. Apparently it’s a bad virus that just needs to pass. He’s not eating right though and I should have taken him for a second opinion. “God” knows what sort of quack Peggy (the crack-whore) took him to.
Okay, I’m done venting - I guess. I’m not even going back over this thing to check for spelling errors (or) to see where I was grammatically incorrect. Screw it…I’m upset and people ramble.
If you don’t mind, I now have to take the 4 other dogs I have to worry about outside to run around a bit…
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Ouch
A few hours ago I damaged my heel. It's a long story (not really, I just don't want to tell it.) I was sure it was sprained from the get-go, seeing as how I'm nearly an expert on injuries. After consulting with a Doctor-friend of mine I was told that it does in fact sound to be as said. I'm not making an appointment or going to the hospital, it's not the first time I've sprained a portion of this leg.
I don't mind getting hurt, in fact, I kinda like it...(not in a weird masochistic sort of way.) I hate the healing process though. Getting injured is fine, having a cool scar or a war story is fine, the whole inpatient in-between is a bitch for me though.
This is going to be real fun for me. I have 2 dogs of my own (plus) I'm dog-sitting my Uncle's 2 dogs...
Four dogs + one good leg = me going hoarse from yelling.
After lots of limping & hopping, ice, elevation, & throat drops - all will be good again.
On the bright side, my ankle is a lovely shade of light purple. Usually i'm pasty white all over, it's nice to see a little colour.
I don't mind getting hurt, in fact, I kinda like it...(not in a weird masochistic sort of way.) I hate the healing process though. Getting injured is fine, having a cool scar or a war story is fine, the whole inpatient in-between is a bitch for me though.
This is going to be real fun for me. I have 2 dogs of my own (plus) I'm dog-sitting my Uncle's 2 dogs...
Four dogs + one good leg = me going hoarse from yelling.
After lots of limping & hopping, ice, elevation, & throat drops - all will be good again.
On the bright side, my ankle is a lovely shade of light purple. Usually i'm pasty white all over, it's nice to see a little colour.
Humans
I became quite bored after being abruptly woken at 6:30 this morning, so, I decided to play around a bit on the internet. For some reason I got to thinking about humans and our origin (my mind never ceases to wander) therefore, I did a little research.
It doesn't tell much, but, it's interesting [to me] none the less...
Now, I know some of you may not be the brightest bulbs, so, I took the liberty of defining [dumb down] the 'big words for you...
Scientific Classification…
Domain:
Eukarya -
(An organism whose cells contain complex structures enclosed within membranes.)
Kingdom:
Animalia-
(If you don’t know what ‘animal’ means - you need slapped.)
Subkingdom:
Eumetazoa -
(A clade [A scientific classification of all living and fossil organisms] comprising all major animal groups except sponges.)
Phylum:
Chordata -
(A group of animals that include the vertebrates.)
Subphylum:
Vertebrata-
(With a backbone or spinal column.)
Infraphylum:
Gnathostomata-
(A group of vertebrates with jaws.)
Superclass:
Tetrapoda-
(Vertebrate animals have feet or legs.)
Class:
Mamalia-
[You should know what a mammal is, but I’ll dumb it down just in case]
(A class of vertebrate animals whose females are characterized by the possession of mammary glands while both males and females are characterized by sweat glands, hair, three middle ear bones used in hearing, and a neocortex region in the brain.)
Subclass:
Theria-
(A subclass of mammals that give birth to live young without using a shelled egg.)
Infraclass:
Eutheria-
(A group of mammals consisting of placental [placenta: an organ unique to mammals that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall] mammals plus all extinct mammals that are more closely related to live placentals.)
Order:
Primates-
[Again, if you don’t know what a primate is…you need slapped.]
{Fun fact though: With the exception of humans, who inhabit every continent on Earth, most primates live in tropical or subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.}
Suborder:
Haplorrhini-
(A ‘dry-nosed’ primate.)
Infraorder:
Simiiformes-
(The ‘higher primates’ - Old World monkeys, Apes, & Humans.)
Parvorder:
Catarrhini-
(One of the three major divisions [again] - Old World monkeys, Apes, & Humans.)
Superfamily:
Hominoidea-
(Ape.)
Family:
Hominidae-
(“Great Apes” - A taxonomic family, including four extant genera: Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Humans, & Orangutans.)
Subfamily:
Homininae-
(A subfamily of Hominidae, which include Humans, Gorillas, and Chimpanzees, and some extinct human relatives that arose after the split from the other Great Apes [of which the Orangutans are the only surviving group.])
Tribe:
Hominini-
(The tribe of Homininae that comprises humans and two species of Chimpanzee, their ancestors, and the extinct lineages of their common ancestor.)
Subtribe:
Hominina-
(Characterized by the evolution of an increasingly erect bipedal locomotion.)
Genus:
Homo-
(The genus that includes modern humans and their close relatives. The genus is estimated to be about 2.5 million years old [suck on that Christians,] evolving from Australopithecine ancestors with the appearance of Homo habilis.)
Species:
H. Sapiens
Subspecies:
H.s. Sapiens
Ice Breaker (warning)
Since all of my blogging in the past has been on MySpace, this is a little new for me. I finally decided to branch out and let others read my bull-crap since I'm on said site less and less. I tend to ramble at times and indeed say nothing at all, however, there are other times I try to take a serious tone and blog about something meaningful.
A brief warning though, I'm very opionated and I refuse to apologize about anything that comes out of my mouth. For, they are in fact only opinions, though, I try not to offend anyone on purpose.
I have a very sarcastic way about me and either you'll pick up on it and enjoy (or) I will go over your head and piss you off. Either way, I say what I feel and you don't need to read.
Having said that... have a lovely day.
A brief warning though, I'm very opionated and I refuse to apologize about anything that comes out of my mouth. For, they are in fact only opinions, though, I try not to offend anyone on purpose.
I have a very sarcastic way about me and either you'll pick up on it and enjoy (or) I will go over your head and piss you off. Either way, I say what I feel and you don't need to read.
Having said that... have a lovely day.
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