Emperor Norton is fascinating! And I loved Dianne Day's Fremont Jones mystery, Emperor Norton's Ghost.
You all gonna be here when I wake up?
Mal ,'Out Of Gas'
F2F 4: Too Much Candy, Never Enough Mojitos.
Plan what to do, what to wear (you can never go wrong with a corset), and get ready for the next BuffistaCon: Madison, WI from June 20-22 2008! Official website.
Amy - Jun 02, 2006 8:11:35 am PDT #2351 of 10002
Because books.
Polter-Cow - Jun 02, 2006 8:16:57 am PDT #2352 of 10002
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Please go google Emperor Joshua Norton the First, Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico RIGHT NOW.
Heh. I skimmed the Wikipedia entry. Fun stuff.
smonster - Jun 02, 2006 8:44:11 am PDT #2353 of 10002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
SF Weekly article on Fernet (which, btw, amyth has been hunting fruitlesslessly across the state):
"I say to San Francisco: I give you my baby! Enjoy! Take the good care!"
When you hold a shot glass of Fernet-Branca to your nose, the first thing that strikes you is the physicality of the smell, which, if such a thing existed, is like black licorice-flavored Listerine.
Next time I'll have to try sticking to Fernet and omitting the bourbon & gingers and mojitos and see if I avoid a hangover.
eta also, I should be able to upload my photos this weekend, since it's June.
SuziQ - Jun 02, 2006 9:12:46 am PDT #2354 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Smonster - I believe (and I could be wrong) that I had only Fernet Friday night of the F2F and I did not have a hangover the next morning. I was a tad groggy due to lack of sleep - 4 hours just isn't enough, but functional.
Saturday, I know I had other alcohol in addition to the Fernet, but Sunday morning I was just worn out - no hangover.
If that is a coincidence, I don't care.
Atropa - Jun 02, 2006 9:26:17 am PDT #2355 of 10002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
He's also the highest saint in Discordianism.
I'm not a Discoridian, but Emperor Norton is pretty high up there in my personal pantheon, not to mention one of my role models.
I *really* need to find a charm of him for the charm bracelet o' doom.
Toddson - Jun 02, 2006 9:32:19 am PDT #2356 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
The guy at World of Charms said they'd make one for you ... but I imagine it would be awfully expensive. You could probably find someone in your area to make one to your specifications for less.
Vortex - Jun 02, 2006 9:59:06 am PDT #2357 of 10002
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
DCistas, regarding Deb's Press announcement -- Jet blue flies to Boston for $65 each way out of Dulles.
Pix - Jun 02, 2006 10:00:08 am PDT #2358 of 10002
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
This version of Emperor Norton amuses me.
Toddson - Jun 02, 2006 10:05:33 am PDT #2359 of 10002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Much as I'd love to be in Boston for Deb's signing, that's about the time I'll have to be moving. sigh.
SuziQ - Jun 02, 2006 10:57:57 am PDT #2360 of 10002
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I was surfing Dell Notebook accessories.
So the technical name is a "pointing stick"? Who knew.
Really, not much better.