and if I break that promise I also promise to not say when I am caught, "But my invisible friends on the internets were validating my feelings, yo."

You could always say "But the Headmistress of Gothic Charm School said I could!"

Between Jilli's to-do list and Laura's already-done list, I feel as exhausted as though I had done everything on both lists

Sorry to help make you feel exhausted. I have done the house wards, taken a shower, and applied sunblock. I'm now eating my lunch in front of the computer, and occasionally growling at Trinian (The Dumbest Cat in the World!), because she keeps trying to paw open the door to the computer room. Where she is not allowed.

I need to learn how to do house wards, apropo of not much at all.

I had to do them an entirely new way today, as I couldn't find any of the sage bundles I know I have. t tangent (A sure way I know it's time for me to re-do the house wards is when stuff starts hiding around the house.) t /tangent

But, the new way seems to have worked really well; the house feels much calmer, and the Dumbest Cat in the World has stopped running around like things were chasing her. (Dread Beast, the smart cat of the household, sat on the couch through the whole thing, looking like he was grading my technique.)

I have sage bundles--three different types of sage, that I got at the last Pagan Faire. White sage won't grow for me, though rubbing sage and purple sage seem to do fine. Also, I usually make lemongrass bundles in the early fall, suitable for smudging, cooking, or tucking in a lingerie drawer. Never got around to it this past year.

He was, Jilli.

55 minutes and I have sopping wet hair, but I needed a cigarette and an idea of what to do with my hair. I think a messy updo, with a couple of teeny braids interpersed, and pink dragonfly sparkley pins dabbed into my 1/2 chignon.

I'm finding this play-by-play fun; sorry if it annoys.

It doesn't annoy. It's cute, and fun, and I wish I could see you as you progress to fabulously fancy, Erin.

sorry if it annoys.

Never! It's fun to hear about. Like Bitches of old, actually.

But now I must go watch something with DH. Possibly the first Harry Potter.

Have fun, Erin!

I'll post pix as soon as I get the CD back. The joy of a friend with her own photo studio -- free pix!!

Ok, must progress into heavy-duty schmancifying mode.

Later, Beetches!

I once tried to smudge my house with sage. I set off an asthma attack in my son. Duh.

Have fun Erin!

I have showered and dressed. Now I have to not get sweaty for the next 2 hours. Considering the temperature today that will be a challenge. The current plan is to read with a cool beverage.

So far: walked the dog went into work and kicked illegal parkers out of lot vacuumed rugs and curtains cleaned bathroom tidied bedroom

now: to target make appetizer for dinner clean up yard change catbox shower have folks over eat!