Halloween, Part 2

Wow, there was much fewer kids than last year. About the best costume was a little boy about 4 years old who was dressed as a chef--not a zombie dead chef, but a sweet little chef. He was collecting his candy in an oven mitt. Almost no homemade costumes, too. I gave away lots of candy.

And for those of you keeping track at home, this is the 4th year the geodome neighbors have not given out candy. Humph. You all know what I think about that.

Halloween Horror Shows

In honor of Halloween (trick or treating starts in 27 minutes! whee!) and the contest I didn't enter, I'll offer up my nomination for creepy and most disturbing story. "All My Darling Daughters" by Connie Willis, which is found in her book Fire Watch. Just thinking of it creeps me out.

Today I also had a harrowing trip to the Spay/Neuter clinic. Of course, I got lost. Of course, I had to follow Fulton Rd from Lorain to the address I was looking for because I can't be trusted on the highway. And of course it turns out to be right across from the Unique Thrift Store, which I've been to hundreds of times. Of course.

And it turns out that poor Ticky has an abnormally large bladder, which is why he has the huge belly. Isadora is going to set up a vet appointment for him. He's healthy, but he took a while to learn to walk because of the belly and took a while to catch on to the litterbox concept. And i thought he was just dumb. He's sweet. I want him to go to a good home.

My Life, and You're Welcome To It

Numerous annoyances:

• There needs to be more "Werewolves of London" being played
• As I have not done any of the reading, I should not have gotten an 100 on my government documents midterm. In a challenging world, the midterm would not have been akin to doing the crosswords and would not have been open note. Did I mention that the teacher gives out powerpoint slides? And that I don't even take notes? The only high point was that Warren Beatty (nee "The Surfer") looked disappointed in his grade. Dude, don't stop at the Starbucks on your way in, sit down, and shut up already.
• Last week's business information sources workshop was so lame, yet I still have a big annoying project to do.
  
• Seven cats are too many.
  
• Broke, again.
• Why isn't Bela Dubby open on Sunday? I know why, and I respect that the owners have little kids and family and don't want a 7 day business, but I wish they were open. Instead, I went to Starbucks and the stupid lid detached on my latte and splash!
  
• This week's workshop was Digital Imaging, ie "Monkeying About With Photoshop." Not a great class, and yes, another big project. It was in Columbus, and yet I was unable to sandwich any fun into going to Columbus. And I smelled cow shit as I left class on Friday. There is nothing I hate more than the drive back from Columbus, yet there is nothing easier than driving to Columbus. What gives? Plus I nearly killed myself in a car accident. Like the hand of God was really protecting me during this incident and I should work on being a better person and not such a nasty bitch. And being grateful for what I have. And dedicate myself to the Catholic Church.
  
• Halloween candy is really expensive.
  
• No fun reading at all.
  

Word Rants, I

Myriad: First off, why is this such a popular word in the Midwest? Everyone knows and uses it. However, they use it as a noun and not an adjective. Which it technically it can be used as such, but my dictionary says it's archaic and it should be an adjective. So stop it, people! Otherwise, I promise I will lose it and hit you.