This Country Scares Me

This week, revellers in New Orleans are showing that their spirit is alive, if not all that well. But it begs the questions: Do Americans even remember the tragedy is not over? That thousands are still without homes or jobs? That not even half of the population of New Orleans is back home, but living elsewhere? I'm happy to see that the people haven't given up on the city that the government did.

They are selling control of our portst to the United Arab Emirates.

They have initiated their plan to reverse Roe vs. Wade. (I'm sure some people out there will be surprised to find out that I am pro-choice. Let me say that whatever my moral viewpoint is, I believe that this is not a moral issue, but a legal one. Whether or not you believe it is right is not the issue. Whether you have the legal right is the issue.)

They let Cheney wield a gun, shooting live (not clay) birds, while drinking. And it's no big deal when he shoots someone.

Is that all? No, it's not. But it's damn well more than enough.

Wild Thing

Melody made Noah a Max costume from "Where the Wild Things Are". It is insanely cool:

He loves the gloves!

And the tail.

He wouldn't wear the crown, but everyone else did to make up for it.

Queen Mama

King Jeppa

King Daddy

Thanks Melody! You rock! We are looking forward to having you guys stay with us in May!

Everyone I Know Is Rooting For Daniel V.

And so am I. How couldn't I be? Just look at that sweet, down-home gay boy charm! He may hold back and stick to safe designs, but has pulled out more wins than any other designer. Even more than, gasp!, choke!, "I am the god of designing" Santino. And he's only 23. This is the guy who deserves to win, hands down.

Daniel V. "The Shit"

Yes, once again, Project Runway has taken over my life. I watch it, I Tivo it, I discuss it and mourn when my favorites lose. Speaking of favorites, here's a girl who's not: Chloe. She should have been out in the last challenge. Her dress was a home made prom dress gone bad. Why the producers thought we'd want to watch her vs. Kara is anyones guess. Yes, I know, Kara didn't put out like a good girl should, but still, her dress in the last challenge beat Kara's to a bloody pulp.

Chloe "Dead Air Filler"

And now, the last of the final three: Santino. Daniel V. called him a one trick pony and he was right. He only has one trick up his sleeve and we've seen him pull it out so much we've gotten BORED WITH HIM. Do you hear me Bravo!?! BORED. I don't even want to see him anymore! They think he's the amusing, lively Jay of the show, but he's just not. If he wins I will be pissed (as in mad, not drunk, although now that I think about it, maybe both would be good). He should have been out in Episode 10. His jumper for Kara was shit vs. Nick's admittedly girl suit for Daniel V. Why did he get off? Again, they think he's Jay II. And he's not.

Santino "Gigantic A-Hole Ego Boy"

I will be cheating and looking at the NY Fashion Week Photos before the last show airs. Keep posted for details (yeah, I know, you're soooo excited). And after this is over I have Project Jay and Top Chef (Which looks fantastic. Chefs are known for their egos and tempers. I dare say it will be better than Project Runway!) to hold me over till the next one airs. Bravo, bravo TV!!!

I'm it. Four Things.

Four Jobs I’ve Had

• Davanni's Worker
• Janitor at Minneapolis Veterans Home
• Stage Crew (Spotlight Jockey) at NW College
  
• Administrative Assistant for Risk Management Department
  

Four Films I Can Watch Over And Over

• Office Space
• The Jerk
• Say Anything
• Aliens
  

Four Places I’ve Lived

• Bloomington, MN
• Roseville, MN
• Falcon Heights, MN
• Minneapolis, MN
  

Four TV Shows I Enjoy

• Lost
• Project Runway
  
• Futurama
• Angel (how I miss you)
  

Four Places I’ve Been On Vacation

• Seattle, WA
• NY, NY
• Austin, TX
• Oh, Canada (Boundry Waters)
  

Four Of My Favorite Foods

• Pizza
• Steak
• Butter
• Salt
  

Four Sites I Visit Daily

• http://www.dooce.com
• http://www.fark.com
• http://www.boingboing.com
• http://jpmullan.com/

Four Places I’d Rather Be Right Now

• Visiting my sis in HI
• Really, anywhere tropical and warm will do
• Seattle, WA
• A massage table, getting a massage, not giving one, for a change.
  

Four Unspeakable Abominations

• Margarine
• Lite Salt
• TV Evangelists
• Having to wake up before 7 AM
  

Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse

• Barney the Dinosaur
• Moe Doodle
• Dee Dee Doodle
• Rooney Doodle
  

Four Calling Birds

• Sparrow
• Crow
• Blue Bird
• Squirrel
  

Four Awesome Names For Variables

• Absolut
• Smirnoff
• Skyy
• Ciroc
  

Four Bloggers I’m Tagging

• Jacquie
• Craig
• Damn it, doesn't anyone blog anymore?

Raising Cain

Noah has already discovered the sheer joy of jerking his parents around. Example:

"Dad! I'm ready for my first job . . . at the Saloon!"

Stan has an eplileptic fit. Literally.

Noah giggles at his amazing sense of humor.

While Momma attacks the T Rex

That was after her cider.

Yup. Just another evening with the Keathlys.