After all that cathartic writing last week I was ready for some serious release. Unfortunately, I’m experiencing sinus problems that have me considering the following:
1) Taking a fistful of benzodiazepines. OR
2) Drilling two holes in the side of my head at the temples OR
3) Entrusting a large, muscular bodybuilder to squeeze my head like a zit.
Luckily, I had a full weekend planned and it will take me three days to even deal with the 42,000 pictures I took.
Hints for each day:
Friday was a culmination of Mallory’s Interior Design artwork with 13 family members/friends and a little bit o’ wine. That one will be written first.
Saturday was a get-together I do with all the women who taught with me during my second year of teaching. We were so youthful then (and most of them were childless or with one kid and I had three so their talking about one kid had me uttering One? Just one kid? Oh, hell. That’s like having a dog. Someone will always babysit for you when you want to go away for the weekend. Try getting a sitter for THREE.) and had much to learn about education, but we had fun making mistakes, learning from them, and realizing we pull the best pranks on each other.
Sunday was another get-together with chocolate, Fluid Pudding, Bossy, and possibly some chocolate-covered Fluid Pudding and chocolate-covered Bossy. Possibly.
Also, I’m currently enthralled with Winnie The Pooh. Obviously, it must be to balance the heavy stuff I’m reading with Bill Bryson’s A Short History of Nearly Everything. Pooh quote of today:
“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh,” he whispered.
“Yes, Piglet?”
“Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s paw, “I just wanted to be sure of you.””
Even though I thought I’d get a post out about it all, I wanted to leave you with that. Sidle up next to me and caress my hair until I fall asleep and not a moment before. I just want to be sure of you until this severe noodle nuisance goes away.
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Angie Said,
April 21, 2008 @ 8:13 pm
That is my absolute favorite Pooh quote. Seriously–it gets me every time.
Incidentally, I’m dipped in chocolate as I type this comment. And I’m about to roll around in a bathtub filled with raspberries. You know, just because I can.
Renegade Crone Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 5:00 am
1) “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,” said Piglet at last, “what’s the first thing you say to yourself?”
“What’s for breakfast?” said Pooh.
“What do you say, Piglet?”
“I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?” said Piglet.
Pooh nodded thoughtfully.
“It’s the same thing,” he said.
2) “Hello, Rabbit,” he said, “is that youo?”
“Let’s pretend it isn’t,” said Rabbit, “and see what happens.”
I hope you feel better today.
MeL Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 5:55 am
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily.
“So it is.”
“And freezing.”
“Is it?”
“Yes,” said Eeyore. “However,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.”
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… Hunh. On second thought, never mind.
But, you know, I really should check my mail more often. Especially when there’s something fantastically cheery waiting for me. I might have to frame it. Or make out with the back. I haven’t decided which yet.
Feel better swiftly, and here’s my favorite Pooh quote:
“Poetry and Hums aren’t things which you get, they’re things which get you. And all you can do is to go where they can find you.”
Angella Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 8:51 am
I know all too well the joys of having three kids. I have friends with just one, and they say how hard it is.
THEY HAVE NO IDEA.
Hope you are feeling better today!
Rigel Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 8:53 am
I don’t recommend any of those alternatives for the following reasons:
1. Too dangerous
2. Too Medieval
3. Leaves scars, and in this case, may leave you headless.
Spring is the season those will allergies dread…
I suggest the following alternatives to drugs, drilling and popping…
1. Create your own allergen-free biodome
2. Surrender to a life as a Bubble Girl (Much like Jake Gyllenhaal’s character did)or
3. Echo Pooh’s sentiment “Oh bother.” and settle down in your favorite chair, under a blanket, preferably with a box of chocolate and your favorite Pooh movie.
I’m glad you had fun with your teacher girlfriends.
mp Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 8:59 am
Eeyore Said:
“One can’t complain. I have my friends. Someone spoke to me only yesterday.”
Hope you feel better soon…
Chocolate..hmmmm
Heather Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 11:18 am
I think, based on your post and other comments, I better start reading more Pooh. It was a pleasure meeting you and your daughter. Hope you are better soon.
Raquita Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 11:56 am
after all those touching pooh quotes I guess I shouldn’t tell you about the time my friends had to talk me out of getting a tattoo of pooh getting ablow job from piglet huh?
mommymae Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 1:04 pm
i was so happy you were in town for the meet up. you kept the place hoppin’ for sure. hopefully we can all get together again when you come back and get to know each other better.
Daisy Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 6:49 pm
Does #3 work? I get a major sinus headache every time a major front moves through. I could hire a bodybuilder on retainer and watch the forecast…
Caffeinated Librarian Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 7:18 pm
“…Eeyore was saying to himself, ‘This writing business. Pencils and what-not. Over-rated, if you ask me. Silly stuff. Nothing in it.’ ”
” “Rabbit’s clever,” said Pooh thoughtfully.
“Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit’s clever.”
“And he has Brain.”
“Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit has Brain.”
There was a long silence.
“I suppose,” said Pooh, “That that’s why he never understands anything.” ”
” “Owl,” said Rabbit shortly, “you and I have brains. The others have fluff. If there is any thinking to be done in this Forest - and when I say thinking I mean thinking - you and I must do it.”
“Yes,” said Owl. “I was.” “
Mocha Momma Said,
April 22, 2008 @ 7:20 pm
I heart all these!
And guess what? I caved and bought “The House At Pooh Corner” so I don’t have to borrow one anymore. But would you all please still write Pooh quotes?
Because they made me feel warm and fuzzy.