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Saturday, my cat Fancy came home drenched in motor oil... I guess he'd leapt into a pan of it somewhere in the neighborhood. My roommate and I spent Saturday night and Sunday morning scrubbing and bathing the poor thing, until he got fed up and ran away. He came home today, seemingly okay and happy to be home but he will not let me pick him up, or do anything resembling it. I imagine he'll forgive me, with time. He's the cutest, though, and I'm glad he's home.


Tonight, I was at a restaurant and this four year old boy who was playing with chopsticks (another kid-in-a-restaurant story, I know) (actually, the same restaurant as last time) said to his mom, "I don't have a boyfriend, momma... You should get me a boyfriend." His mom said something in response that I couldn't hear, and he replied, "But you're supposed to have a boyfriend *and* a girlfriend."

Happy Passover to all!
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(no subject) - guaparella
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 03:51 pm (UTC)

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The cat story... or the kidling story?
(no subject) - guaparella
[User Picture]From: [info]wanderingcherie
2007-04-03 02:42 pm (UTC)

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Did you get my email?
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 03:55 pm (UTC)

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I did! But I had to go looking for it. :) alan@cs.pdx.edu is my real email, yahoo is just backup for emergencies and stuff. (They put in some awful Mac at the station last week and no offense to Mac lovers, but they're awful. So I had to use email.)

I have no idea whether I'd like to go to the zoo! *looks at the website*

On the plus side, its website is zoo.org and it has this:
Mystery Box at Zoomazium
Go on a scavenger hunt to find new things. Play a fun game. You'll also get to touch or see a live animal up-close.

so... let's say yes! I'd rather do it Wednesday than Thursday - I think Thursday I just want to wander around downtown and sleep in and be cozy and stuff.

[User Picture]From: [info]wanderingcherie
2007-04-03 04:01 pm (UTC)

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Okay, I'll let him know. Now delete these comments so he doesn't see them. ;D
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 04:15 pm (UTC)

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I'm guessing he doesn't dig into my journal all that deeply. :)
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 11:07 pm (UTC)

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okay, i have the newses.

im staying at e. harvard and e. denny, almost two miles from key arena. i wish i were bringing my bike. so close then!
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-06-20 06:22 am (UTC)

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omg

i totally forgot about the mystery box
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[User Picture]From: [info]megatronbomb
2007-04-03 08:08 pm (UTC)

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They put in some awful Mac at the station last week and no offense to Mac lovers, but they're awful.

You just need to be taught how to properly use it. Macs are love!!
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 10:02 pm (UTC)

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I used a Mac in the early 90s and I loved it... but it's been so long, that I think I've completely lost the feeling.


Also, the Mac in question apparently *is* from the early 90s. Slower than a sloth in molasses.
[User Picture]From: [info]clockworkrat
2007-04-03 04:03 pm (UTC)

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Chag Sameach!
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 11:18 pm (UTC)

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Thanks. I want to tell you I appreciate your lj posts, as I've been wondering lately whether and when I'm going to become a more participative (is that a word?) Jew. That thought seems especially keen lately; last month after my father died, he appeared in a dream and, in urging me to mourn well, essentially told me to 'go find some Jews.' In the dream I knew exactly what he meant, but now (awake) I'm not so sure I do. Anyway, it's nice to hear other people's rumblings and experiences with the faith, and the community.
[User Picture]From: [info]megatronbomb
2007-04-03 04:06 pm (UTC)

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Your cat is a slippery little bugger. I'm glad he's home.

A boyfriend and a girlfriend? How progressive!
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 04:14 pm (UTC)

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Maybe Freud was right about the inherent bisexuality of children (did he say that or did I just make that up?).

The only thing is, the cat still smells like motor oil and various cleaning solvents. Yuk.
[User Picture]From: [info]megatronbomb
2007-04-03 04:17 pm (UTC)

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I'm not sure. I think Freud was an idiot.

I'm guessing you wouldn't be able to get hold of him again, but when isn't Dawn dish detergent (or one of the others) used on animals in oil spill zones because it's gentle and effective? Just a thought.
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 04:21 pm (UTC)

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I think washing a seagull must probably be an entirely different story than washing a cat. I am covered in scratches, from my cheeks to my stomach!

I wonder if some sort of pet grooming place might not have done a better job.

I may have to find him some kitty cologne.

...and Freud? He certainly gave us all some things to think about. Why do you think he was an idiot?
(no subject) - guaparella
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 11:19 pm (UTC)

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children + internets = total filth.
[User Picture]From: [info]skmo
2007-04-03 04:09 pm (UTC)

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welcome home fancy cat!

an acquaintance of mine from laguna tribe told me recently that when her son came home to the rez from film school in washington state he outed himself and said the same to her as your restaurant friend did. . .*you should get me a boyfriend*. so she hooked him up with a guy she thought would be compatible and they've been together for five years since.

*sappy spring story sighs*
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-04-03 04:16 pm (UTC)

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I, uh, am tempted to start telling people the same damn thing.
(ie, 'you should get me a boyfriend')

are you interested in the kitchen sink at all (thursday night)?
[User Picture]From: [info]skmo
2007-04-03 04:26 pm (UTC)

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those boys were onto something. i say do it!

as for kitchen sink--yes yes yes. but am nervous to see the gingerbread cubie.
[User Picture]From: [info]fictish
2007-04-03 06:43 pm (UTC)

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haha hardy fuckin ha.
[User Picture]From: [info]magicpaw
2007-04-14 03:51 pm (UTC)

hehe

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What awesome moments! Thanks for sharing those.

I'm sure the cat will forgive ya eventually...as you meant well. =~_^=

*hugs*
[User Picture]From: [info]heddalee
2007-06-20 06:23 am (UTC)

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thanks, cutie. he's all better now and loves me to death!