It's All About MEEE!!!

Found a Sitter!!!

Cherie — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:05:04 GMT

Miss Kirsten U. is a Goddess!!! Yay! We get to see Eddie Izzard!!!! 8th row center, here we come!!!!

AAAAKKKKK!!!!! Down to the wire!!!!

Cherie — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:21:44 GMT

We still need a sitter for the Wee Bairns(tm) for Friday night!!! We can deliver them anywhere around the immediate Bay Area (North Bay, East Bay, SF, Down to about San Bruno/Pacifica area). We can pay $50!!!! Please!!! We would really like to see Eddie Izzard. We got these tickets months ago, and then just up until a few days ago, thought we were going to have to sell them for the $. Something good happened, and we didn't have to sell them. Our regular sitter is having some major Medical Issues right now, and is unable to sit for us. This is one of the few times in the year when we actually get to go out (away from the kids). HELP!!!

Putting out the Call....

Cherie — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:45:14 GMT

We need a babysitter Friday night. We are going to see Eddie Izzard. Really Good tickets!!! We can Deliver the Wee Bairns(tm) anywhere around the SF area! PLEEEEZE???

Reverend Larry said:

Cherie — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:10:18 GMT

"So, Rupe-Dawg, do ya?" R said "Yep". Then Rev Larry said, "Cherie, do ya?" I said "Yep". Rev Larry said, all official-like, "Well, then, keep each other laughing!" and we all signed a pretty piece of paper, made some toasts, ate some cake, then had a really cool party with lots of friends and family. That was six years ago today. Photo by Surrey (and, yes, Owen is in that picture, too! What? I WANTED a shotgun Wedding!!)

Tailgating at Kathy Griffin

Cherie — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:45:01 GMT

We went to see Kathy Griffin last night at the Concord Pav. Oh, she was ON!! We started out by sitting in the back of the wagon drinking beer. We were the only ones tailgating. Had a few, went in. Had a while till it started, so we went and found a place to smoke a bowl. Again, the only ones doing it. Left just before Deputy Dawg's arrival. Found our seats, way down close! AAAK! Teenagers behind us! Screamed "We love you, Tom!" anytime Kathy's male assistant came on stage to set things up. REALLY annoying. The people in that town frighten me. At least there were plenty of Kathy's Gays around to make me feel more at Home! An excellent way to celebrate mine and Rupe's 6th wedding anniversary (which is today!).

My Weekend

Cherie — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:12:24 GMT

Today: Go to SF Zoo to see Baby Tigers and Meerkats (woo hoo!!) Tomorrow: celebrate my 41st birthday!!!!!! (woo hoo, again!!)

New Tribe!!!!

Cherie — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:51:33 GMT

I just started a Tribe for Winter Moon Costumes: http://tribes.tribe.net/wintermooncostumetribe Come join me and the folks who love my talents (with a needle and thread!!).

Remains

Cherie — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:27:23 GMT

What a generic, average word. Just got a call from Pet's Rest Cemetery. They said that Zen's "remains" were ready for pick-up. It just doesn't seem right that such a Sweet, Kind, Beautiful, Wise, and Amazing Being can be reduced to "Remains". I guess that that was just His weak, frail vessel. It is His Spirit that I Love and Worship. And miss...........terribly.

Beach Blanket Burkha

Cherie — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:31:17 GMT

So, we went out to Limentour beach yesterday. When we got there there was a large group of people having a beach party. Cool. They looked like they were Indians (it looked as though some of the women were in festive saris). Whatever. Not exactly my idea of Beachwear, to each their own. We went along and had fun playing in the sand and water. Time to leave, now. As we are leaving we pass that party again. Double-take. A few of the women are actually wearing full-on Burkhas!! We pondered that for a couple of seconds. Then I wondered out loud to Rupert: "I wonder if they get Burkha-tans, ya know, like just across the eyes. Raccoon-style" We giggled about that one. I guess they don't spend so much money on sun block. I don't know, I just thought it was funny. Had to share.

Thank You, my Good Friends!

Cherie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:41:11 GMT

My heart has been warmed by the out-pouring of Love and Well-Wishes recently from all my Friends. It really *has* helped! So has Pearl. She is my little Crossed-Eyed Kitten of the Apocalypse! What a Sweetie! This one is going to be quite the Huntress when she grows up. "Kills" everything in sight. We haven't had a kitten in the house for six years, sometimes I forget how much fun it is to have a kitten. Kathy came over and gave her her first round of shots and Revolution (parasite treatment)*** yesterday. Three weeks from now, more shots and Revolution, then soon she will be Fixed. We'll have to pay for the spaying, but not for the shots or revolution! It's GOOD to have a good friend who happens to be a Vet (and also is Second-in-Command at Pets Unlimited)! ***Hey, Kaitlyn! Pearl had ear mites, which means that the other two have them. It needs treatment pretty soon. Revolution takes care of ear mites, heart worm, round worm, hook worm, as well as fleas.

He's gone

Cherie — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 16:11:15 GMT

Zen died in my arms yesterday morning. He couldn't wait for Kathy to get here to help him along, he just let go. A piece of my Heart went with him.

Well, it's set.

Cherie — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 03:49:46 GMT

We just heard from our Vet/good friend/ex-roommate that she will be available to come over tomorrow (Sat) at 11am and put Zen out of any misery he is feeling. That's a true Friend. Most Vets don't make House Calls. Kathy is Special. It's time. I can tell that he is giving up. That *spark* has gone from his always Sweet Eyes. I really HATE this part of Animal Stewardship. It's like loosing a Child.

Zen

Cherie — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:55:08 GMT

Looks like he will be leaving us in the next few days. He has an upper respiritory infection, now. I can't stand to see him like this. I am so glad that I have had the last 11 years with him. He is my Heart. It is good that I have my Little Pearlie-Que, she will help. Why does this have to be so hard?

Here's mine

Cherie — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:27:35 GMT

http://bighugelabs.com/photos/972e126f700e2cc67075c9470f6fb694/motivator3444134

Pearl

Cherie — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:26:48 GMT

That's my new baby's name. She is about 7 weeks old. Got her from Miss Kaitlyn. Zen's not doing so well. I think that it might be just weeks, maybe less. He has so many things going wrong with his health, right now. It's not just the kidney failure. He has hyper-thyroid, which we were not able to treat because we wanted to get the kidney stuff under control. His kidneys seem to be too far gone. Not only that, but he was born with a pretty loud heart murmur (which has been fine all his life). His teeth are getting bad because of all of this, which I think is affecting his heart. Saying "Good Bye" to Zen is going to be the hardest thing that I have ever had to do. He is my Soul Mate, and my Heart. Having Pearl is sure going to help ease the transition and the intense grief that I already feel. OK, it's hard to type through tears and those hiccup-type sobs.

Breaking News!!!!

Cherie — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:07:30 GMT

Well, just minutes ago it was confirmed that That Clinton Woman is FINALLY going to admit defeat tonight!! WooooooHooooooo!!!!! Hilary scares me. She reminds me of my mother. Those of you who know my mom know just how BAD that is! I feel the Tide Turning..........

Things your doctor doesn't tell you.......

Cherie — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:15:58 GMT

When changing your meds. That you will go through withdrawl symptoms when you go off your old meds. I have been awake all night in a cold sweat, I'm shakey, and my belly feels funny. Not Nice!!

Pilfered

Cherie — Thu, 29 May 2008 17:10:22 GMT

1. Where is your mobile phone? Diaperbag 2. Your significant other? Devious 3. Your hair? Long 4. Your mother? Abandoner 5. Your father? Goofy 6. Your favorite thing? Zen 7. Your dream last night? Dunno 8. Your favorite drink? Brandy 9. Your dream/goal? Health 10. The room you're in? Sewing 11. Your ex? Cheater 12. Your fear? LifewithoutZen 13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? DogTown 14. Where were you last night? Home 15. What you're not? Male 16. Muffins? LemonPoppyseed 17. One of your wish list items? SuperLotto 18. Where you grew up? Noe Valley 19. The last thing you did? Weed 20. What are you wearing? Tshirt 21. Your TV? Flat 22. Your pets? Children 23. Your computer? Black 24. Your life? Decent 25. Your mood? Decent 26. Missing someone? Grandma 27. Your car? In the shop 28. Something you're not wearing? Undies 29. Favorite Store? Fabric(kidinnacandystore!!!!) 30. Your summer? Busy 31. Like someone? Bunches 32. Your favorite color? Olive 33. When is the last time you laughed? Last night 34. Last time you cried? Tuesday(about Zen)

Cause I have a few minutes

Cherie — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:10:37 GMT

(X ) Gone on a blind date (X) Skipped school ( ) Watched someone die (just my Dear Kitties) (X ) Been to Canada (X) Been to Mexico (when I was a baby, so I'm told) ( ) Been to Florida (X) Been on a plane (X) Been lost (X ) Been on the opposite side of the country (X ) Gone to Washington DC ( X) Swam in the ocean (X) Cried yourself to sleep (when a kid) ( ) Played cops and robber ( X) Recently colored with crayons (I have two small kids!) ( ) Sang Karaoke ( X) Paid for a meal with coins only? (X) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? ( X) Made prank phone calls (when a kid) ( ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose ( X) Caught a snowflake on your tongue (X) Danced in the rain ( ) Written a letter to Santa Claus ( X) Been kissed under the mistletoe ( X) Watched the sunrise with someone you care about (last summer, at Tahoe--lovely) (X) Blown bubbles (X) Gone ice-skating (I used to live right across from the rink on 48th ave) ( X) Been skinny dipping outdoors (X) Gone to the movies 1. Any nickname? Not any more, used to be "Mousie" 2. Mother's name? Birth name is Bernadette, but she goes by Bonnie 3. Favorite drink? Unleaded: Ice-cold water, leaded: brandy 4. Tattoo? no, not yet 5. Piercings? Ears, 3 right, 2 left. Used to have my nose pierced, like, 20 years ago, but then EVERYONE started doing it!! Had to let it close up, can't look like everyone else! 6. How much do you love your job? Love my job, why else do it? 7. Birthplace? Old St Benedict's Hospital, Ogden, Utah (It's a Condo building, now) 8. Favorite vacation spot? Vacation? What is this? 9. Ever been to Africa? No 10. Ever eaten cookies for dinner? Yup 11. Ever been on TV? I have appeared on the tube many times. I have even sat ON a TV, once or twice! 12. Ever steal any traffic sign? Yes 13. Ever been in a car accident? Fender-benders 14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? Don't drive 15. Favorite salad dressing? Depends on the kind of salad 16. Favorite pie? Pecan 17. Favorite number? 4 18. Favorite movie? Gone With The Wind (I can pretty much recite almost any of the lines from it), and a whole bunch of others 19. Favorite holiday? Halloween 20. Favorite dessert? Chocolate Creme Brule 21. Favorite food? Sushi 22. Favorite day of the week? any day I can sleep in 23. Favorite brand of body wash? We have Dove cucumber in there right now, it does the trick 24. Favorite toothpaste? I dunno 25. Favorite smell? Gardenia 26. What do you do to relax? Do crosswords, drink, watch TV, smoke weed, preferably at the same time!!! 28. How do you see yourself in 10 years? The mother of TEENAGERS!!!!!! 29. Stupid question, I am boycotting.

This just in:

Cherie — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:15:51 GMT

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=6143788

This is Funny

Cherie — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:01:54 GMT

The Engineer's Guide To Cats: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHXBL6bzAR4

Happy Birthday, Bubba!

Cherie — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:18:22 GMT

Zen is 11 years old today. He wasn't supposed to even *live* much less live 11 years. He's had his health problems over the years. He was exposed in-utero to a virus that caused many birth defects. First and foremost, he had massive nerve damage, and could not use his back legs. I gave him lots of physical therapy and re-routed his nerves. He walks almost normally, now. He was also born with a pretty significant heart murmur. It has stayed pretty much stable, but we monitor it. Now he is going through renal failure. We are still trying to get a handle on this. He gets his fluids, his special food, his medicines. ($$$$) He is so skinny. He sleeps more. He drinks more. Therefore, he pees more. He is my Heart. I have been so very blessed to have him in my life for *this* long, I just hope that I can have him for a whole lot longer!! Anyone who has met him has instantly fallen under his Spell. It is really no wonder that Rupert and I have created a religion around him. It is The Church of Zen Bubbism. He is The Bubba. His full name is Zennasaurus Rex, King of the Benevolent Orange Cats. One strives to be as Serene as The Bubba. To be an Orange Cat is the Pinnacle!!! One needn't even be Orange in colour, or Feline in Species to be an Orange Cat. It is all in the Spirit and the Mind, and especially in the Actions. Happy Birthday, He Who Always Purrs!! *the above picture is Him in Healthier Times in Orange Cat Position

Many Happy Trails...........

Cherie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:05:43 GMT

RIP to a man who gave me MANY a HAPPY (and hippy) experience. www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi Mr Hoffman, my hats off!!

Come Play With Us!!!

Cherie — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:46:33 GMT

This is a Timegames Event to celebrate the sesquicentennial of Petaluma. We are putting together a series of informal workshops designed to give you a better understanding of Petaluma, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Gold Country in General during the mid-Nineteenth Century and beyond! Space is limited to just 30 persons, RSVP to Phyllis ASAP if you wish to attend, please. Much more info here: timegames.org We *DO* hope to see you there!!! Please remember to respond to: phyllis@timegames.org

This is big.

Cherie — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:50:23 GMT

This REALLY needs to go through. As a Medical Cannabis User, this means a lot to me and many others. Without it I would not be able to walk, stand, or sit upright. It dulls, or downright eliminates the INTENSE pain that I suffer on an almost CONSTANT basis because of sciatica in both of my legs. I'm Legal in California, but I would like the freedom to travel wherever I want to with my Medication, and not be criminalized. Washington, DC: US Congressman Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced legislation in Congress Friday to strip the federal government of its authority to arrest responsible adult cannabis consumers. The measure, H.R. 5843, known as an “Act to Remove Federal Penalties for Personal Use of Marijuana by Responsible Adults,” is the first federal decriminalization legislation introduced in 24 years. Frank’s pending bill, co-sponsored by presidential candidate Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), seeks to eliminate all federal penalties prohibiting the personal use and possession of up to 100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) of marijuana. Under this measure, adults who consume cannabis would no longer face arrest, prison, or even the threat of a civil fine. The bill also eliminates all penalties for the not-for-profit transfers of up to one ounce of pot. All are encouraged to write their representatives in support of this important legislation via NORML’s online advocacy system. You can send a message here just click on the link and scroll down: capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/ Washington, DC: Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) introduced H.R. 5842, the “Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act,” earlier today. This bill would make federal authorities respect states’ current laws on medicinal cannabis and end DEA raids on facilities distributing medical marijuana legally under state law. Representative Paul, whose presidential campaign prominently featured the ending of the drug war as a platform plank, was joined by Reps. Barney Frank (D-MA), Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), and Sam Farr (D-CA) in co-sponsoring this bill. All NORML supporters are strongly encouraged to write their Representatives in favor of this important bill via NORML’s online advocacy system. You can send a message here just click on the link and scroll down: capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/