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Dancing with the Green Fairy

30 Jun

She journeyed from across the ocean imprisoned in her slim elegant bottle and tucked away between the softness of worn garments. Arriving on these shores last Thursday, her anticipated freedom was unceremoniously postponed for reasons unavoidable. She waited patiently knowing the allure of her seduction could only be contained for so long. Soon she would once again consume by being consumed.


fairy in a bottle Posted by Hello

Waiting was no stranger to her. Before her recent flight she had waited on the oak shelf sheltered in the old store where potential lovers came and went. She spent the waiting hours reminiscing the foibles and accomplishments of past lovers whom she had granted her delicate but potent charms. The multitude had included poets and princes. Who would be next? Who would dare take on her insidious and sensuous challenge?

It was just then she felt movement. A knowing filled her being. Her full lips curled slightly betraying a sly smile. She had been acquired. Curiosity piqued as she squinted and strained for a glimpse of her new paramour through the frosted glass. This futile exercise only provided undefined and blurry shapes. The warmth radiating from the hands that caressed the bottle provided the only clue. She was his now… and he would soon be hers.

Now on the shores of a new land, she continued down her memory path smiling fondly at the pleasure, inspiration and madness she had past ignited. Next to her the empty vessel that once contained a now lost sister sat empty – the trophy of a conquest. Had this sister fired inspiration or tormented insanity? It was really of no consequence. She knew the memory of her sister was instrumental with her presence here today.

She felt another movement. The hour had arrived. She prepared herself. Soon her spicy sweetness would be consumed and she in turn would envelop her consumer.

A blast of fresh air rushed in as the bottle was uncorked. From the narrow opening she finally caught sight of her keeper. There were two of them. Neither a poet nor a prince, but that did not disqualify them from sampling her charms.


seduction of the green fairy Posted by Hello

They took in the breath of her essence. Heady and excited they finally released her from the frosted prison that had been her home for so long. She swirled into their cups which they raised in salutation and drank in her delights. The dance had begun. With this consummation she knew that for now they would belong to her alone.

 
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Chick Flicks I like

29 Jun

This is only because I watched “Under the Tuscan Sun” recently… which I liked. So here goes a short list of 10. None of these are in any particular order… and there are probably more that I like that I’ve forgotten.

* Like Water For Chocolate (also a great food movie)
* Shall We Dance” (both versions – English & Japanese)
* When Harry Met Sally ( one of the better “he thunk, she thunk” movies)
* The Road Home (theres food in this one too)
* Gone With The Wind (epic, melodramatic, silly – gotta love it!)
* Love Actually ( also fast emerging as one of my Christmas favorites)
* Amelie (quirky & charming)
* Sliding Doors (love the “what if” concept)
* Doctor Zhivago ( its David Lean – what’s not to love? OK, the 60′s hairstyles and costume designs are funny… but apart from that…)
* Indochine ( filmed in Malaysia)
* The Tall Guy ( great “date flick”)

Honorable mention for “Ju Dou” – plays like a Greek tragedy & I love Gong Li.

UPDATE 1. 11:33: Found this blog and enjoyed the story.

 
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Vege Garden update

28 Jun

UPDATE 1. 2:44 PM: Here is the trailer to the new King Kong movie. The trailer looks pretty good.

UPDATE 2. 3:17 PM: Found this link on a friend’s myspace page. Its a cool flash presentation of the cyber future.

UPDATE 3. 5:10 PM: Downloaded Google Earth (Sorry, Mac version not available yet) and it thrilled and scared me all at the same time.

Here are a couple of views from today in my vege garden.


Randy feasting in my vege garden Posted by Hello


The bounty today Posted by Hello

 
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Vertigo?

28 Jun

Click here and navigate with your mouse.

 
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Thanks for the Cyberque…

27 Jun

I would like to thank all of you who participated in the Cybercue… and even those of you who were not able to connect but had one anyway… THANKS! We’ll try it again some time (hopefully soon) with a dry run on the connection first.

To any others out there who are reading this blog and are interested in participating in the next one… chime in by running a comment here.

I’m actually subbing for a friend at work today. The lesson plans are all prepared “packets” which leaves me free to blog and surf. Yeh, easy money!

I’ve been watching episodes from the third season of Northern Exposure of late. When it was first run in the early 90’s it was one of my favorite shows. Watching it again has been like reconnecting with an old friend. As a playwright I still derive quite a bit of inspiration from the crisp writing and quirky storylines that manage to weave into its fabric simple but thought provoking profundities.

The only unfortunate thing is that this DVD release has stripped some of the songs that were featured in the original episode soundtrack – copyright issues I guess. Too bad. From a directing standpoint it was one of the best uses of music I have come across. Songs were pointedly utilized to comment, juxtapose or enhance a particular scene or situation. Besides that they were just plain good songs. Nevertheless, it’s still a damn good watch.

 
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CYBERQUE … in Cali

26 Jun

Sure, the cyberque extended as far as New Jersey but could not hop over the pond. Connection issues, I guess. No matter, we had a grand time anyway. Eating, silliness, cyberchats, food, drink, dancing… all in perfect weather. Hope you guys had a good time too.

Here are pictures of the day. We saved the “really good ones” for a pay porn site.


Eating in the shade in the front yard Posted by Hello


Table of food. Posted by Hello


Airplanejayne holding court in front of the house. Posted by Hello


A blood letting at the grill… spilt marinade. Posted by Hello


Anticipation infront of the computer Posted by Hello


Chatting with New Jersey Posted by Hello


Thereminman getting into his meat. Posted by Hello


Fresno’s Beetles Posted by Hello


SSM,JM & Thereminman at the Starline Posted by Hello


Gettin down with babes at the Beetles Posted by Hello


The Fresno 4 with Thereminman sneaking an eye in behind SSM Posted by Hello


Passed out in an alleyway… the perfect end to a cyberque. Posted by Hello

Do any of the locals want to list the food we had?

 
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Cyberque Cam

25 Jun

For those watching… or want to… This Cyberque Cam will be on until noon Pacific Time. It will then change to an exclusive broadcast via Yahoo Messenger for those who chimed in. Enjoy watching the prep.

 
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Cyberque Marinade

24 Jun

Lelly has chimed in with her Yahoo ID. Kien, Vert and Blith… you guys need to chime in soon!

Here is the official marinade for the Cyberque.

Garlic
Ginger
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil

Chop garlic & ginger add soy & sesame. Baste on meat or vege of choice. Barbecue!

 
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Cyberque on the 25th

22 Jun

Lets go with the bad news first… the laptops that I have (from school) will not allow me to hook up the webcam to it. As such, the webcam from my office will have to suffice. (Those bastards have “administrative control.”) So, a lot of the festivities will have to take place by the trailer in my driveway. It’s better than nothing, I guess.

The good news…. the cyberque is on! We in Cali will begin at noon. That will give New Jersey and London/Brighton to chime in at 3 PM and 8 PM respectively.

Lud Boi, it’ll be 3 or 4 AM your time but you are welcome to join in as well.

In order for this to happen… those of you who want a webcam feed from here MUST download Yahoo Messenger and set up a yahoo ID. Make sure you email it to me and I’ll send you mine so that we can link up with the webcam/chat, etc. We have already done a test of the webcam/ chat with New Jersey and it works fine. (New Jersey has a webcam too… any luck with scoring a webcam in England???) The rest of you need to chime in quick if this is going to work. (Yeah, whats with the disorganization, England? One trip to Corsica and it all goes out the window?)

The first “common dish” will be a summer salad:
Red Onion
Tomato
Cucumber
Bell Peppers

Dressing options: Italian, vinegar & salt, or lime juice & salt.

Second “common dish” will appear on this blog tomorrow.

On a totally different subject… here is a blog with baby critters.

And more unrelated subjects… I took an IQ test and look what they gave this doofus!

Your IQ Is 115

Your Logical Intelligence is Genius
Your Verbal Intelligence is Exceptional
Your Mathematical Intelligence is Above Average
Your General Knowledge is Above Average

In yet another unrelated story… I had come across this years ago and laughed my ass off!

 
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Slugging it out

21 Jun

I’ve been a total slug the last couple of days. Spent time just noodling on the computer with no primary objective. Something that I have not indulged in a very long time. It feels good-sort of like reconnecting with that old friend who was content just to hang and waste time with.

Thursday I head back up to SF to pick up Randy and son. It’ll be a one day turn-around. No hanging out downtown or any of the usual activities that I love doing when I’m usually up in the city. No matter. The drive will be good. I actually enjoy the long drive. What’s stranger is that I actually like driving in the city. A lot of people don’t… afraid of getting lost, I’m guessing.

I actually enjoy getting lost. There is a certain adventure and a sense of discovery whenever I do. I have come across some interesting nooks that I wouldn’t have otherwise. The urban explorer. I do it here at home as well. Love just getting in the truck and driving where the road takes me. Perhaps I’ll do that today.

 
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