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I just posted an entry in my diary about Margaret Atwood's new novel "Oryx and Crake".Will you read it? (Multiple choice: a.The novel.b.My diary.c.The diary entry.d.All of the above.:))

from raven72d :

Well...yes. You do have clever entries. Constancy in capitalization shows only a lack of inventiveness, after all.

from adamh :

*kick* New entry, ever? :D 03-26-03

from music-head :

hiya, ellen! (c: i hope you have a very happy birthday, and a safe trip to jamaica! enjoy yourself, 'cause you deserve it! (c: ciao--vc

from adamh :

Canada is always to blame. And, happy early birfday! :D --Adam, 2/11/03 9:22 p.m.

from adamh :

I'm glad you're so happy! *mwah*! But boo to rusty snark. --Adam, 1/9/03 7:52 p.m.

from glitterfaery :

raffia bows clash with almost nothing! :)

from adamh :

:) I'm so happy for you, Ellen! :D --Adam, 12/04/02

from marn :

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

from jenaia :

erm...what about if you're a choral group rehearsing christmas music? technically, we aren't performing it until mid Dec... but y'know, we've gotta practice it, right? ;) *hugs*

from adamh :

I made "My Heart Has Wings" the Song of The Day for my coworkers. :D I love that album! --Adam, 11/15/02 9:37 p.m.

from goovie :

thanks for being a voice of sanity today.

from glitterfaery :

All I can say about the no-elbows rule is, I always thought it was silly too -- until I noticed that elbows on the table seem to lead to more spillage-type accidents, due to elbows knocking against things like glasses or plates or flatware because the elbows-owner doesn't pick them up when reaching for items at or near his place-setting. So my house is a no-elbows house, although I can't say it's a very strictly enforced rule. Because who am I kidding. Me. strict about anything? Yeah right. :)

from marn :

After reading that entry I want to smack you with a fish. No. Really. I mean it. That sounds like a Henry James character, spending so much time turning around all the possible consequences of actions that they end up not taking any action and so life passes them by. THERE IS NO PERFECTION. You love someone. You take a chance. You look up and suddenly 30 years have passed and you have someone in your life who has shared all that history, who gets all your jokes and who makes you mental because they STILL leave beardy bits in the sink after shaving. I REPEAT THERE IS NO PERFECTION. But you can be damn happy.

from marn :

How can you ever regret preserving a moment in time?

from starkitten01 :

Hi there! I read some of your diary, and I really like it:) It's more upbeat and really gets you thinking as well when discussing more serious events. I found myself smiling at certain parts of your entries as well, and believe me- I REALLY need that lately! It's great:) Thanks,and I'm putting you in my faves:) StarKitten01

from keltao :

"....I have been forced to take it on faith that this is a legitimate and purposeful saying. However, at the moment I am wondering who EVER got the idea that clams experience happiness. " Hi from a fellow EFO fan: An observation on the above quote: If one can be happy as a clam, and happy as a pig in sh*t, would not a clam in sh*t be the happiest creature in the universe?.... Just wondering... Chris

from jenaia :

*consoling consoling consoling* I'm having Karma issues myself... not to mention going into withdrawal because now both my guestbook & my stats counter are out of service. I can't keep track of all of my adoring fans *whine* l8r g8r :)

from koogle :

If she ends up in a kill shelter, a 12-year old cat with a history of litter box problems doesn't stand a chance. The no-kill shelters in Maryland are all full at the momemt. Basically, sending her to a shelter is the same as sending her to be euthanized, even a purebred Maine Coon.

from marn :

Friends of ours had a well that was always a bit dicey so beside their toilet they had: If it's yellow/ Let it mellow./If it's brown/Flush it down. Ah, the classics NEVER go out of fashion, eh?

from adamh :

I periodically go through a phase where I like writing with blue pens. In fact, I almost bought green fountain pen ink last weekend, but at the last minute, decided not to. Does this mean I really should be a teacher for Sylvan???

from koogle :

I totally hear you WRT the haircut continuum. I have just come out of the "many unexpected great hair days in a row" to the "damn, I need a haircut like last week" period. I need a facial, too. Must make phone calls...

from koogle :

I see your point about the harsh sports bras, but if your activity is less bouncy than running, say walking, which is what I do, you don't need quite as much support. I can see that you'd want to be smushed flat for running. I try to avoid running, though. ;) you're more virtuous than I am in terms of exercise, but I figure that at least I'm doing something, which is a bonus.

from adamh :

So does this mean you're coming up for the Pork Tornado show at Pearl Street?

from adamh :

Workdays never end this close to FRFF. I feel like I finally have Christmas spirit.

from adamh :

Flirting with Disaster is such a wicked funny movie. Have you seen it before?

from athena98122 :

i just wanted to share that whenever i surf across _the american president_ on television i have to watch it. no idea why. no other movie suckers me in like that. bizarre.

from koogle :

Well, Paul was one of the party, and if I were in his shoes I would have at least commented on how silly it was not to be able to opt out of the steak... but you know how polite he is. Not a peep.

from koogle :

Y'know, I've always said that if I had a dog, its name would be Woof. Amelia, the smaller of the new cats, is often called MeowMeowMeow because I think that's what she calls herself.

from adamh :

_San Francisco Days_ by Chris Isaak is really good. It doesn't have "Wicked Game" on it, but it's my favorite of his, I think. I have a few of his other albums but I always come back to SFD. --Adam, 6/27/02

from suicideblond :

oh wow - you know, i used to read you regularly... took you off my list for some reason... then i come back and read that survey and we've got waaaaaay too much in common for me to not put you back on the buddy list... hi!

from adamh :

I bought some Ralph Lauren Polo 275-count Pima cotton sateen (I think) sheets at Costco a few weeks ago for half of what Macy's was charging. (I comparison-shopped online afterward, and was very pleased with myself.) Anyway, they rock. But you're right, they're some sort of tan/beige. However, I do not care what color they are. Actually, I need to inject some color into my bedroom. My sheets are tan, my comforter is ivory, my curtains are "natural," and the walls are that icky apartment cream color. I've been thinking about doing a Trading Spaces fabric treatment. Basically, just a curtain rod attached to the wall with like navy drapes or something. *That* however would be a pure luxury.

from marn :

She's an interesting mix of French/Scottish on her dad's side and Irish on her mom's. I was teasing Paul about last night's care package (which just disappeared out the door with him to work) -- two muffins almost as big as your head. I used to tell her I didn't think it was good for Paul to sit down and eat six muffins at a shot--he feels each day's care package should be eaten that day. So now she makes Super Muffins so she can say she only gave him two. Cracks me up.

from marn :

You and my mother-in-law must be related. She, too, believes that there is simply no such thing as too much food and that there is always someone who could eat a little more. My spousal unit checks in on his mother every night after work, to make sure she's fine and to do any little jobbies she might need done, and she *always* sends him home with some foodie treat. It's quite cute, really :)

from koogle :

Back in the late 80s, my best friend worked at Express. She bought into the whole Express thing utterly and completely. One day I saw her dressed in a pair of baggy pants that featured two sets of belt loops, so she wore two belts. That was about the time when I realized fashion had completely failed. *sigh*

from adamh :

She's so cute! I actually see a resemblance!

from feb :

i still have my daughters first tie dye shirt, we bought it at an other ones show. It is my philosophy that every kid must have at least one. Your the coolest aunt to buy one for the little peanut!

from adamh :

Hm. Are you sure we don't have the same father? Although, mine can accept differing opinions. We're still wrong, of course, but he can accept them and stop fighting.

from athenex :

well, a note in your guestbook and a note here, i guess you can read what i think in your guestbook.. yeah well...

from adamh :

Up north in Yankeeland, the expression is "Slow as molasses up a tree in January." :D

from koogle :

Actually no, Ryan O'Neil is sick with something or other. I forget what. I didn't see him on the show. And yes, Jennifer Connelly's dress was ghastly. The dude who designed Gwyneth's dress said something about it being Victorian inspired, and I want to know what happened to the corset part.

from tulsa :

Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:05 p.m. Light rain Dear Ellen: Excellent entries! I'm a Diaryland newbie, sucked into fascinating vortex of Goovie's ever-changing mental spiral. She's a real page-turner. I started my journal a week ago, but haven't gotten real personal until today -- and even then, am having more fun reading than writing. I checked out your most recent entries on her recommendation. Looking good! I always admire a wise, well-chosen word, presented with taste. Much respect for your musical taste, too -- I grew up a Marley head, Dead fan, and a Dylan *freak.* "Blood on the Tracks" was always a favorite, particularly when life was at its least forgiving. I'll keep an eye out for more of your wry wit -- it's more fun at work than working! With every warm regard, -- Todd in DC [email protected] tulsa is a new diaryland member

from malice :

yellow tail kangaroo wine! yum! mine was the shiraz. yes indeed, tastee stuff.

from pisceschrist :

moxy frUUUUUUUUvous. i guess i wanted to tell you that i'm allergic to sunflowers. but that's ok.

from avidproxy :

Ruthless Capitalist. Scumbag Lawyer. Sometimes, it comes with the territory. Hey, Marley's cool! :) --Avidproxy, Likes Dogs, Hates Lawyers

from jetton :

Hi chinacat. How are you?? I just thought I'd write to a random person and I liked your name so I thought I'd say hi... Gotta go! Luv Emma

from snarki :

hey! gee, all of a sudden you made me feel all adult and all because i've been stressing about budget things for a good few years now (then again, its probably because i've NEEDED to get control of my $$, hahaha). If it helps, what I did is (here's where the geek in me kicks in), i made a spreadsheet that documented ALL of my payments for the month... both what I do pay and what's "on hold". I total all of that up, and I also have a cell for my pay each month, and I subtract my total bills from my pay. I use it more for reference than anything, and I occasionally change the numbers as needed. I also keep track of what needs to be paid by a neat freeware I got for my handspring called Bill Me (www.freewarepalm.net), the downside is i have to set each pymt manually... but i can set an alarm for it so that it reminds me to pay such and such whenever. hope it helps, its kinda crazy but it works for me... plus there's tons of resources out there to help; locally we have not-for-profit agencies like Consumer Credit Counciling Bureau that will help if you need it. byebyeseeyouatnextmeeting love, angie

from adamh :

GGOG is a way fine album. I come back to it every few months and rediscover it. :D

from koogle :

Fleece jammies with the proper top available at Nordstrom. $48. Several colors, including purple, I think. I got some from Lands End last year, but they're too big. I'm totally with you on flannel, though I have one super cute pair that I couldn't resist. Loungewear should move with you.

from koogle :

They *should* take returns. Tell them it doesn't do what you want. Bleah. BTW, never trust cosmetics made by a hair care company or vice versa.

from inthplay :

Make oyster cornbread stuffing. That'll change things. Mmmm.

from merricat :

check it out. an Eddie From Ohio diaryring. "efo", it's called. I made it. Nifty Torpedo.

from koogle :

Guh! I was safe out in Northern Virginia watching the news and I saw the tornado headed straight for you guys. I hoped there was some kind of warning system, or that you at least had time to get someplace safe. Very relieved to hear that you're all right despite the broken windows.

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