Erin, that boy is beyond crazy. Sorry you had such a bad night.

The Porcupine Defense Dress: for the woman who wants to send a very specific message to overeager males and would prefer not to have to do so verbally.

So, I met Emmett and JZ at the taqueria and found my son dressed in a puffy pirate shirt and a black leather jerkin with gold buttons. My first thought, of course, "Well Fay would love that outfit."

Seems they found a garage sale. JZ also wound up with pewter place settings for 8.

Anyway, Emmett looks very spiff in his jerkin and puffy sleeves and his super cool pirate hat (from his last birthday).

Apparently Emmett wanted to wear just the leather jerkin without the shirt, but JZ dissuaded him without going into the particular cultural significance of that look in San Francisco. Particularly since he was already wearing his police hat.

I don't think I will ever tire of Emmett stories. Rock on, Pirate!Emmett.

(And JZ is wise.)

There should be pictures of Pirate Emmett.

Apparently Emmett wanted to wear just the leather jerkin without the shirt, but JZ dissuaded him without going into the particular cultural significance of that look in San Francisco. Particularly since he was already wearing his police hat.

BWAH! Oh, that's hilarious. Can I rent Emmett for a week or two, just so I can have some laughs? He's is the funniest kid EVAH.

Apparently Emmett wanted to wear just the leather jerkin without the shirt, but JZ dissuaded him without going into the particular cultural significance of that look in San Francisco. Particularly since he was already wearing his police hat.

That would be a neat trick, all the Village People at once.

Bitch question: How does one remove negative energy from a house?

Here’s another nice little hedge-witchy ritual: Buy a bunch of lemons. Put them in the sink and fill it with hot water. Tear the skin off one or more of the lemons. Put lemon water in a spray bottle and walk clockwise around the house, misting every window and door. Think about how this is your house and how you clean it and take care of it and protect it and how it shelters you from the outdoors. Thank the house and say that it is yours right now. When you get back to the kitchen, let the lemon water wash down the drain, carrying all your troubles with it. Lastly, break up a nice loaf of French bread and share it with your loved ones.

I've been thinking about writing a (very, very polite) letter to the landlady and her son, who is taking over the building from her.

Your reasoning re: value is wise. Go forth and persuade the powers that be with thy mighty words, and all shall benefit.

Back before I had my own washer/dryer, my most beloved friends were those who would let me visit and run a load of laundry. Then I would airily sit in the living room, visiting and folding my underwear before everybody. Hee. I figured, they all knew I had panties, so big deal. Today the W/D is my very favorite appliance, and today I’m using it because the cat barfed on the bed again and thus I am washing the flannel sheet that acts as Barf Shield Technology.

Pirate Emmett and his leather jerkin: OMG just smiling from the cute.

Also: Happy Birthday Sean! Kristin: what JZ said. (sigh) That Lily, she is a cutie! Bye Meara, have fun and don’t forget to write about it! Woot for sj & Teacup Guy! Fabulous Erin: tee-hee-hee. You go, girl.

Off to do a whole lotta chores. Bye.

Precious-metal and semiprecious-stone sex toys. Not worksafe.

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Wow. A $1300 dildo? Talk about having disposable income!

For that much money, the dildo should come delivered by Colin Farrell, and take me out to dinner first.