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June 23, 2006
Friday Shuffle - In Which Nobody Dies Edition
I swear, no death-talk. No dead birds, no dead misunderstood aunts-in-law. No teenage car accidents.
Hm. I really don't have much to say. I guess we can try my other favorite topic: things contributing to the crazy-making:
I didn't sleep last night. Again. I'm so sick of this. Seems like every other night I can expect to be awake until at least 4:30 AM. No wonder I keep losing my shit every other day. Somehow, 2-3 hours of shuteye every other night doesn't quite cut it. Thankfully, B.'s off work early today, and I have intentions of passing out approximately three minutes after he walks in the door.
I just got screamed at because Clara Jane wished to cleanse her hands, but the cloth I gave her was, in her mind, insufficient. Bad mommy! Listen to some toddler drumming while you think about the travisty you have committed.
I'm sick sick sick sick of this. Last night I started re-reading one of my old therapy books, and shortly I'm going to call my MD and beg for drugs.
Can I be even a little bit positive? Oh, let's try:
Yesterday I found the U2 Show book for a mere $10 at Barnes & Noble. Last night, Clara Jane learned all about concerts, Bono, The Edge, and giant mirror-ball lemons:
In a flagrant display of my genetic code, Clara Jane devoured that book with a fervor most kids reserve for, say, Curious George.
I learned yesterday that a little $30 battery-operated sweeper that looks like a toy does a better job than my $400 vacuum cleaner. I'm not sure if this is irritating or good. All I know is I'm happy to have semi-clean floors for once.
I'm a lunching lady these days. Angie and her girls are coming over today. Monday, I'm getting together with an old friend and her daughters. Tuesday, lunch with yet another old friend, sans her daughter. Who knew that so many people enjoy befriending the crazy and morose?
Speaking of lunch, let's shuffle on to it, because serving my guests a bowl of soggy Cheerios while wearing my pajama shirt inside-out isn't exactly acceptable.
1. Nancy Wilson - Wave
2. Andrew Bird - Fake Palindromes
3. Grey De Lisle - Wrapped in My Sweet Savior's Arms
4. Fiona Apple - Get Him Back
5. Bruce Springsteen - My Hometown
6. Phoenix - If I Ever Feel Better
7. Weezer - Death and Destruction (The iPod didn't get the no-death memo.)
8. U2 - Always
9. Pearl Jam - Do the Evolution
10. Johnny Cash - Cisco Clifton's Filling Station
Posted by Robin at June 23, 2006 08:56 AM
Comments
I can't get enough of that picture of Clara Jane. I used to sit with National Geographic books about the US Presidents and The US Civil War and have the same expression on my face.
Posted by: Dixie at June 23, 2006 03:10 PM
I adore that photo :)
I hope you can get a few hours of sleep today! I'm off to Lisa's...she's luring me with homemade calzones. Tomorrow is the Scottish games festival - should be interesting! Hope your weekend is smashing (or at least relaxing and full of rest)!
Posted by: Exena at June 23, 2006 03:24 PM
omg, she is the cutest. :-)
Posted by: barbara at June 23, 2006 03:27 PM
Clara Jane cracks me up. Love her!
Just got the ipod and I only have about half my music on it, but my shuffle 10 are:
Good Things - Public Image, Ltd.
Call of the Wreckin' Ball - The Knitters
Travelin' - Esquivel
God Must Be A Boogie Man - Joni Mitchell
Have a Good Time - Brand New Heavies
Closing Time - Leonard Cohen
This Perfect Dress - Maria McKeee
Rock House - Flat Duo Jets
Don't Ask Why - Replacements
Healing Chant - Neville Brothers
Hmm...
Posted by: liz at June 23, 2006 05:36 PM
