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about me
if my mother had held her breath, I'd be a Libra. Oh, by the way, I'm the Empress of Otherbookistan
(What Would Kali Do?)
Not even cuteoverload is helping. May the Gods give me strength to not start ripping throats.
Mon, May 12, 2008 - 11:16 AM
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As I tremble on the brink of the tarmac -- Life does not suck!
It may blow upon occasion, but who doesn't?
Wed, April 23, 2008 - 11:30 AM
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In a short while I'm going off to dazzle my colleagues in the entrail-reading biz and troll for shriners in the lobby bars of selected hostelries (I actually fly out obscenely early on Thursday).
The conference itself is in Newark ("The City That Often Naps") but I will have a small amount of time to savour anew the delights of Gotham.
I'm excited, a little nervous, and trying not to succumb to some fell bug.
Wish me luck on all of the above.
Mon, April 21, 2008 - 8:56 PM
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April is the cruelest month.
Memento mori. May the souls of those who have passed be embraced in Light, and those of us who mourn in their wake be comforted. Selah.
Thu, April 17, 2008 - 11:46 AM
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1. What is your occupation? Membership Director (sounds way too grown up) and Tarot teacher/event producer
2. What color are your socks right now? black (duh)
3. What are you listening to right now? KDFC, a terrific classical music station
4. What was the last thing that you ate? some cheese and crackers.
5. Can you drive a stick shift? I can't drive at all (unless you count driving people crazy).
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? I really like the fuchsia ones and periwinkle
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? a physician - before that, Mr Downward.
8. What happened to #8?Yeah, where's #8?
9. How old are you today? decline to state
10. Favorite drink? Champagne. Wine
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Professional football
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Not yet
13. Pets? Does a cuddly plush sentient alien count?
14. Favorite food? Pizza. Chocolate
15. Last movie you watched? LOTR (yes, we're back in Middle Earth again)
16. Favorite Day of the year? Any day I have nothing scheduled and I can loll about. I've given up being sentimental about holidays (except New Years)
17. What do you do to vent anger? Curse, with verve and vigour. I also occasionally dissipate anger by plotting vengeance
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? When very young I had a stuffed skunk named Stinky (yes, I know - an original thinker even as a child); as I got older it changed constantly
19. What is your favorite season? Autumn - the season that goes so gracefully into the Dark.
20. Hugs or kisses? Yes, please
21. Cherry or Blueberry? I have to choose? Sure, with a festive raspberry on the side
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? It would be nice
23. Who is most likely to respond? to what? that would be the crucial part of that question, methinks
24. Who is least likely to respond? see above
25. Where do you work? The Thoreau Center in the Presidio, which is a very cool place indeed.
26. When was the last time you cried? I puddle frequently
27. What is on the floor of your closet? shoes, laundry basket, boxes of Tarot cards and my gift-giving prezzie stash (yes, I'm one of those who shop all year so I have presents at hand for b'days, &c).
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? This requires too much calculation.
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? ditto.
30. Favorite smells? Lilac, vanilla, honey, wisteria, impending rain, fresh-brewed coffee, Faire in the morning
31. Who inspires you? People who are decent and noble.
32. What are you afraid of losing? I'd like to say my sanity, but how can you miss what you never had? Actually, if Mr Downward were lost to me I couldn't bear it.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? I can has cheezburger? Bacon cheez, pleez
34. Favorite car? I love the look of sports cars and vintage automobiles, but it is a purely aesthetic pleasure
35. Favorite cat breed? Cats are small minions of Satan in fur suits
36. Number of keys on your key ring? My keychain is a zesty amalgam of googaws, amulets and too many keys, which is odd considering how few locks I need to open
37. How many years at your current job? 2 1/2
38. Favorite day of the week? Whatever day I have nothing to do
39. How many states have you lived in? California (4th generation native Californian)
40. Do you think you're funny? Yeah, but looks aren't everything
Mon, April 14, 2008 - 2:25 PM
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! Gold Star Tribe !,
**TAROT**,
++Crystals++,
Aleister Crowley,
Black Adder Lovers,
Brides of March,
Bustle! 1870's and 1880's Costume & Life,
Ca Faire Participants Disaster Relief,
california pagan alliance,
Children of the Other Books,
Dead Can Dance,
Demented Circus: A Tiger Lillies Tribe,
Dickens Fair Folk,
Dickens Fair History Snobs,
Edward Gorey,
Fairies and Goblins,
Fezziwigs,
fluffy bunny,
Folsom Renaissance Faire,
Ghosts of Dickens Fairs Past,
...
July 18, 2007
I think it's high time Therese had another testimonial!
The best mother a girl could have. She continues to inspire, support and educate me. ( I never did understand the whole Scottish Queen thing properly till she explained it over coffee one morning after I'd had to pass out on her couch).
When I am low, I think of her, and the world seems better. When I am angry, she understands why. And when I am with her, I am happy and laughing as we prattle away uncaring if anyone else can understand what the hell we think is sooo damned funny.
Also, she finds da cutest pictures of squirels.
January 4, 2006
This modest undemanding woman is one of the most amazing people in my strange, strange, little world. As much as I aspire to be like anyone,-while maintaining that distinctive 'me' that keeps those great head-cocked-puzzled stares coming - its Therese.
She is one of very few people I can really enjoy my natural pitch with, free of judgment. She is both absolutely mad and completely together (not a coincidence, I suspect), capable of 'being directorial' one moment, and tossing her skirt up over her face and screaming with laughter the next.
She also has the good hooch, so be nice to mamma- you know how the song from Chicago goes.
January 4, 2006
Therese, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
1. First you are gracious yet you are earthy. I have no idea how you do this.
2. Second you said you need a ladder to get out of the gutter. Me too.
3. Third you have an eye for talent and a flair for flair. You have helped so many of us shed our inhibitions and get Dickensian for our patrons.
4. Fourth you are a joy to be with.
Thanks for being my friend, an honor I do NOT take lightly.
January 4, 2006
Damn! You go Mr. Sykes!!!!
Okay, Bill has inspired me! Therese, my wondrously talented and artistically imbued directrix! What can be said about you that hasn't already been said?
Well, this was my first Dickens (2005) and I was surprised at being so fortunate to be under the guidence and tutalage of such a thesbianic goddess as Therese. She always had an answer to questions backstage, ran notes with great skill and efficiency and is possess of cosmic powers such as when she yelled out on our LAST morning, "Okay, Other Books, its time for Notes!" and at that very moment, THE LIGHTS WENT OUT and the power off! Damn! Powerful woman! It was a pleasure working with you, Therese and if Mrs. Lammle will have me back from the financial dog house into which she has pushed me (snickering) next year, you'll see me again!
January 4, 2006
An amazing woman of rock solid wit. I'm pleased and honored to have met her...and to be able to grow as a friend to her.
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