The Road

I just finished reading a fantastic book. The Road by Cormac McCarthy. It is a postapocalypitic story of a father and son as they journey around a burned out country formally known as Ameridca.

The story paints an extremely grim story of survival with no hope of return to the world they once knew in their search for food and shelter while trying to remain safe from the "other" survivors. Though this story may sound outlandish, couldn't help but to think, it could happen. And I wonder should I find myself trying to survive with none of the modern conveniences or natural resources like fresh water, would I be able to survive?

The story definitely has a deeper meaning beyond that of survival, struggle and loss. This book is definitely worth checking out!

Why Bother?

Why is it when I think I'm just going to go out with friends and be home and in bed by a decent hour and actually utter the words "I'm not staying out late" that I always end up staying out late?

Last night was an innocent meeting friends for a beach trip/book club meeting with dinner and drinks which turned into more drinks and more drinks which turned into lets go see the Jimmy Buffett tribute band which turned into let's go to Smalls and see the punk bands. That place was loud and sweaty with lots of moshing which resulted in me losing my flip flop (not blowing it out). I know, why would I have flip flops on in a place like that?!? Well, I didn't know I was going there. Remember, I wasn't staying out late and we were just going to one place!! I think I'm still a little deaf from last night, but it was fun!!!

Earth to Reality

Does this AP news headline make sense to anyone??

"Bush warns al-Qaida in Iraq a threat"

I Live on a Chain

Another musical experience tonight. Going to see Pete Yorn at the Chameleon Club in Lancaster. He's not a mainstream artist but is usually played on my favorite radio station WXPN out of Philadelphia. You should out his music!

The Butchers

After an excellent show by The Police on Friday night (there really wasn't a song we wanted to hear that we didn't. Well, they didn't play Canary in a Coal Mine, but I'll let that slide.) The show was great!!!

Saturday was the girls of The Dutchland Rollers taking on the Coal City Rollers in Lancaster. We celebrated the victory (who by the way remain undefeated) of the Dutchland Rollers as well as Mimosa Mamma's birthday with karaoke at a local bar. Lots of fun!!

Tonight, we're going to see The Butchers at a club in Harrisburg. They have recently returned from their gigs in both Brookly and Coney Island, NY to tear up the scene in Harrisburg!! Always a good time, guaranteed there will be Pabst in a can!

The Reunion Tour

Yep, tonight...The Police!

Now that was fun!!!

Nothing

I have nothing witty or cute to say, nothing truly exciting is going

on. I'm just enjoying:

the long, hot days,

the lack of responsibility,

no homework,

no frustrating, boring 9-5 job to go to,

the endless fun times with my friends,

getting to see my nephew,

staying up late,

sleeping in late,

hanging the clothes on the line to dry,

the naked porch drinking,

live music,

blowing bubbles with the dog,

watching my flowers grow,

keeping up with my blogger buddies,

wearing a bathing suit and shorts to do yard work,

getting all sweaty and cooling off with the hose,

beer,

going for walks with the dog, or along the river,

eating dinner outside,

Brian,

and realizing how truly blessed I really am. Life is good.

Some of the Sweetest Words Ever Written

To: Carnealian
From: Assistant Registrar Lebanon Valley College

We have indeed received your transcripts and I can confirm that you are clear to graduate in August. Your degree will be conferred on August 25th, and you should receive your diploma in the mail shortly thereafter.

New Stuff

I've added a couple of new things to my sidebar. I suspect you've all noticed already and have checked them out (wink!) But, just in case you haven't:

I have linked the website for Leaping Bunny. You conscious consumers out there may recognise this logo and know that if you see it, the product hasn't been tested on animals. YAY!! Not all companies use this logo, some will make a statement about not testing, some companies like Avon, Revlon, Estee Lauder haven't tested in years but the packaging says nothing. I usually use the PETA web site to look up companies to see if they do or don't test on animals, this web site will do the same. Thankfully, this web site doesn't have all the pictures on that PETA does that make me want to put my head on my desk and cry (thankfully.)

This here nifty little web site that belongs to a cousin of NittanyBri. She lives in New Mexico and makes the most fabulous one of a kind purses. She'll sew beads or money into the bags as decorations. Sometimes the purses are made of vintage kimonos. All the purses are named after goddesses. Groovy, huh? Guys, these would make great gifts for the ladies in your life. Ladies, that's you and me Lass, won't they be great presents to get for our birthdays and Christmas and Valentines Day?!?!

I've mentioned these ladies once before. NittanyBri's sister and cousin skate for the Dutchland Rollers. They are a Lancaster County based ladies roller derby team. There are other teams sprouting up called the Distle Finks, The Barn Razors, and The Hex Offenders. There are teams actually nationwide as well as in Canada. I said that I'd like to join a local team I think it'd be a heck of a lot of fun. And, I'd get to come up with a really cool, one of a kind name like some of the other girls: Swoop Deville, Spawna Skatin, Belle Fast Bomber, Treasure "Chest", Haulin' Ash, and Skirt Chaser. I think I'd need help coming up with a name though. Guess I should first get on a team, huh? The Rollers next bout is on July 21, also a birthday of the famous (or infamous) Dutchlad Roller, Mimosa Mama!!

Historic Property for Sale

Can you just imagine, waking up in this 14th century, 50+ room castle over looking the European landscape? Well, you can, this castle is for sale! The catch is, you've got to make it through the night! Luckily, this castle also comes with secret passageways for a fast getaway!



This is Bran castle and is located in Transylvania, Romania and has ties to Vlad the Impaler (a.k.a. Dracula) who purportedly only stayed one night in the castle.

This castle was also the setting for Bram Stoker's version of Dracula the novel as well as the movie.

The Hapsburg family that owns the castle have not set a price for it, though it is speculated to cost around $135 million.

7-7-07

I'm feeling somewhat left out. With all the hub-bub about this date that is. I'm not getting married, I didn't even think about playing the lottery, I'm not having a baby today nor am I doing anything that seemingly requires "luck."

When I was a child my mother told me "you'll have to work for everything you get." Meaning forget about luck kid, nothing's going to come your way for free. So far, that's been true. Thanks for the clue early in life, mom! I don't win things because I chose the lucky number or was part of a drawing. Actually, come to think of it, I did buy raffle tickets and the drawing is today! Hey, maybe I will be lucky! The only way I win stuff is if I need to know something. Usually something trivial. I keep hoping to win the lottery but I don't usually play so that kind of narrows my chances. NittanyBri has been playing in an office pool for six years and still nothing.

If you're getting married, having a baby, playing the lottery or whatever, I hope 7-7-07 is your lucky day!

2012

I was sort of watching a show on the History Channel last night. What really got my attention during the show was the conclusive evidence pointing toward the end of the world as we know it to be in the 2012. WHAT?!?

The conclusive evidence starts with a web bot that was originally used to predict stock changes. Now their using the program to pic out repeated information on the internet to predict the future. They have purportedly predicted the events of 9/11, the tsunami in Indonesia in December 2004 as well as hurricane Katrina. This is just modern day predictions, this program went on to talk about the sixteenth century woman that predicted women dressing like men and cutting off all their hair:

Prior to the sixteenth century, evidence points to the Hopi tribe of Indians as well as the Aztec calendars both of which can predict, quite accurately, the seasons, natural catastrophes as well as lunar eclipses. Both of these calendars end in the year 2012. YIKES!!

Happy Birthday to Another Princess

This princess is going to be a very sassy 14 years old July 4.

Happy Birthday Jasmine!

Happy Birthday to a Princess

I couldn't stop watching the concert for Diana yesterday. There was one great act after another. It was so fun to watch the Princes......dancing I mean. Sorry I got distracted there!