My stepfather passed away yesterday, a little over 4 months after his diagnosis of cancer.
I miss him already. But I think I’ve been missing him for a while now.
Monthly Archives: May 2007
Amelia Has a Good Stretch
Amelia: I’m baaaack. My neck is stiff.
Me: You’ve been rolled up for a few months.
Amelia: Where is this?
Me: Canada.
Amelia: Girl, what are you doing down there?
Me: This is my life now. I’m scrubbing chili off the front of the oven.
Amelia: How did you get chili on the front of the oven?
Me: I don’t know. It was there when I got back from the states. The rumor is the kittens did it.
Amelia: The kittens eat chili?
Me: Well, I did find an empty chili can under the kitchen sink, next to the cat food.
And now, for another episode of What’s On Jodi’s T-shirt!
And now I must go and have pancakes for breakfast.
50 Word Fiction Fridays Vol. 61
Today’s 50 Word fiction theme is division. Maybe because I just watched the Wedding Crashers, again, the other day. Also based on a conversation Wil and I had about divorce.
Long Division
They were attempting to be civil. 50/50 down the line; they’d both contributed to the household. Nobody could really quantify.
“In adherence to the spirit of the agreement, air miles will be split in half. Next… the cats.”
“I want the front halves!”
“Great, stuck with the butts. Again”
Then and Now: Episode 43 Thanks for Reminding Me, River
Everybody has a list of those songs. Songs that, no matter how many times you hear them, you will never get tired of them. It’s usually a pretty short list, because few songs can stand up to that. “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison; “When You Wish Upon A Star” by Pinochio; those are a couple of mine. But this song is the number one song on that short list. I’ve loved it since the album came out. I loved it before Say Anything, although that movie made me love it more. I went through two cassette tapes of “So” and purposely made it the very first CD I purchased for this song. And the one time I saw Peter Gabriel in concert, I think my heart stopped beating when they played this song. Not to over romanticize it or anything.
In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
This is another track from the High School Reunion CD I played for you a couple of weeks ago. I’m not overly familiar with Lori McKenna, but she seems to have pretty high ratings on her albums on the iTunes music store. Sorta alt country it looks like. Check her out.
In Your Eyes – Lori McKenna
A Song About the Kittens
The cats still don’t get along. I don’t know if they ever will. Here is a song I made up for them this morning. Sung to the tune of the theme to the “Beverley Hillbillies.”
Ode to Mo and Pru
Let me tell you a story about a cat named Mo,
Eating is her favorite, a hallow leg that’s for sho,
Then one day comes competition for her food,
A snaggletooth kitten, a fluffball named Prud.Prudence that is,
American girl,
Yankee cat.Next thing you know, ol’ Mo is getting pissy,
Both cats are fluffing up, getting ready for a hissy,
But just before all the fur can hit the fan,
In she comes, The Girl Who Opens The Can.Jodi that is,
American girl,
The true Alpha Cat.
Oddly enough, they both seemed nonplussed by my song. Although I am sure that secretly they love my singing.
There is good reason to be frightened
There is a theory, held by many, that if you look to young, urban, Asian kids you will see what stores will be trying to sell you a year from now. And, if that is true, then we are screwed, fashionwise. Because I saw two young, urban, Asian girls wearing knickers on Saturday in downtown Vancouver. Why? WHY? No! I won’t stand for it. It’s ridiculous. I’m not going to wear knickers anymore than I am going to wear the high waisted pants that are, unfortunately, coming back into fashion. No freakin’ way.
Don’t be sheep. Don’t wear knickers. Or high waisted pants. And just say no to pleats, while you are at it.
50 Word Fiction Fridays Vol. 60
The garbage men were sarcastic and rude to me today. And I was left with no sassy comeback, after a frustrating hour in traffic. Nothing is more frustrating than a missed opportunity of sassiness. So the theme is rudeness.
Also, I would just like to thank Jack for playing along with me each and every week. Even if I forget for a while, next time I play FiWoFic, Jack is there to play along. Thanks, Jack!
What The Encounter With The Garbage Men Would Have Been Like if I Were My WoW Character.
“You know, just a reminder, there ARE two entrances to this building,” said the burly sanitation engineer. His obviously pea-brained buddy laughed.Her tiger took care of the sidekick, while she aimed her bow at the first.
“You know, just a reminder, nobody likes a smart aleck.”
THWING! FWUMP!
Champs Like Us
I went down to the states to take care of some “needs.” For example, I went to Target. With no real purpose other than to expose myself to it’s bright sunny goodness. It’s Targetness. (Canadians, hear my plea – you must DEMAND that Target come to Canada. Trust me.) I bought several boxes of Milk Duds and some black licorice candy for Wil. He loves the black licorice. He’s weird. Then I went to Bath and Body Works for some new bubble bath. Sparkling peach. It smelled juicy. I also went to Nordstroms. Shoe Department. I explained my withdrawal to the sales guy. He told me people, and employees, have pleaded with Nordstrom to go international. But they resist. Sigh. I didn’t need new shoes so much as I needed new shoes from Nordstrom. They were so red and fun. And the sun was out. It felt like spring.
But, perhaps the most important errand was turning in the rental car I’ve been wasting money on for months, and picking up my BRAND NEW CAR FROM THE FUTURE!! Yes, it’s from the FUTURE. How else would I be able to get a 2008, when 2007 is barely a quarter over? I bought a 2008 Subaru Legacy Outback – LL Bean Edition. Black, with taupe interior. I cannot tell you how pretty it is. I can’t even show you because, since it’s from the future, it does not show up on pictures taken with traditional digital technology. Actually, the truth is, it’s been raining ever since I got it home. Which is a shame because it’s got a mother fuckin’ HUGE sunroof, which I am in love with. I have never had a sunroof before. Thank god it was nice and sunny when I picked it up, so I could enjoy it, briefly.
It’s got an input for my iPod and a Navigational System. I really wanted one. For the first time in 19 years, I am living some place new, I don’t know my way around. And already we’ve enjoyed the benefits. Yesterday, I went to Canadian Tire, one that I’ve been to before and know is not the closest one. And it took me on a route I never knew of, and I learned a lot. Like where Costco is. And where to buy fresh blueberries off a blueberry farm. Important things.
I had a number of names picked out for her. But when we were driving down 405, sunroof open, “Born to Run” came on and I realized. My new car IS born to run. So I named her Wendy. Wendy the Jet Black Princess Action Wagon. Or JiBPAW for short.