The Lazy List
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October
The List is coming back because I haven’t posted in awhile and I have some very vapid, shallow things to say. They don’t warrant a full post on their own, that’s for sure.
1. I tried watching ‘John Adams’ tonight. It would be great, except I can’t stand Laura Linney. I feel ok about this because at least I tried.
2. I lost Moleskin #5. This is highly upsetting to me, because it was just about full, and now it’s either languishing somewhere, cold and alone, or someone has it and that’s worse. On a positive note, when I discovered that Moleskin #5 was missing, I ordered this little work of art.
It’s the new kind, only 60 pages and thin enough for your back pocket (thank you to Jon Whitt) and there’s a sweet bird on it. I love birds.
3. I got to go home this weekend, which was awesome. I freaking love my family so much I want to squeeze them to death, so hanging out with them is always a complete and total pleasure. I also go to play with my friend Ashley and her completely amazing child, Hadassah. This kid rules. If you don’t want kids, don’t hang out with Haddie, because she will charm the pants right off you and you will want 20 kids. Too bad they won’t be as awesome as she is. Seriously. 
This is the three of us at the 4th of July this summer.
4. I have to wait on seeing HSM3, due to exorbitant movie prices. $9.25? Are you kidding? So, I am waiting on the matinee.
5. We are writing at work again (PTL) and my commission for conference this year is the LiveLove musical parody, which I am really excited. I’ve already started one song, and it’s about how Twilight ruins peoples lives. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
6. My Halloween costume this year is amazing. I’m going to be Rosie the Riveter (NOT “We Can Do It” Girl, but the actual Norman Rockwell Rosie, seen here). 
Today I got my buttons in and they are incredible. One of them is an original pin that Congress gave to the mother’s of soliders who won the Purple Heart. The back of the pin says, “United States of America, 1 August 1942, Act of Congress.” Rosie would wear it with pride, as shall I.
7. My car is in the shop right now, so guess who is riding to work on Frances in 20 degree weather? Me! While I am incredibly thankful that I have something else to ride while Dolores is having some surgery, it is unbelievably cold outside on the scooter. This morning, I was yelling “IT IS SO COLD!” as I drove down Valleydale. Tomorrow, I am wearing Ben’s puffy jacket to see if that will help. The cuteness factor on the scooter will have to be sacrificed for now, because you can’t be cute if you are frostbitten.
That’s pretty much it. Sorry this post seeps of lame.
1. “Laura Linney is an age appropriate character delivery device.” –Sam Van Halgren, “Filmspotting” Podcast
2. I’ve given up writing things down or even remembering to write things down. I feel pretentious doing it. Typing feels much less pretentious.
3. I’m sure this girl Haddie is awesome, but I need you to back the effusion of “most awesome kid ever” way down, especially in light of the fact that you seem to have forgotten how awesome Asher is, and you haven’t really gotten to know Piper yet. Don’t forget the other two, either. You’ll make them cry with statements like that.
3a. Did Gwen ask about me?
4. I’m surprised they didn’t do a simul-release to DVD. Seriously.
5. Good.
6. Are you dying your hair scarlet like the picture?
7. Did that when I had the jeep. Don’t miss it.
8. COMING TO TOWN TODAY TO SEE MIA!!! DON’T BE LAME AND MISS US!!!
1. Don’t sweat it. John Adams was, fairly, an ass anyway. I’m glad he’s dead.
2. That’s a swallow. That’s what she said.
3. WHAT is that kids name?!?! Are your friends terrorists? Look into it.
4. Had to Google “HSM3″ to ascertain what you were talking about. Probably because I’m grown.
5. Again, grown.
6. Sweet idea. Where did you get that pin? Are you going to carry a 40′s era rivet gun about with you? Look into it.
7. I have numerous wind shearing underlayers if you need to borrow something that will keep you warm, repel wind and not make you look like a marshmallow. It’s probably “Frankie” in the cold. 20 degree scooting is unassailably sassy.
I picture you riding Frances just like Lloyd and Harry did on their scooter through Colorado on Dumb and Dumber.
It was good seeing you this weekend.
Yea! We made the widely popular blog. I had a laugh reading your comments. Terrorists??!! You better watch out Shane, you just made Haddie’s hit list.
It was so good to see you. I can’t wait till Christmas.
I’m just saying. You can usually tell a person is a terrorist by their name. Mohammad, Samir, Hadassah. Names like that. Also, if they’re from, pretty much, anywhere east of here, especially where they write all squiggly. Or you can always tell by skin color, and if they vote for Barack Obama.
Also, you and your suicide bomber baby don’t scare me. I’m an American!!!!!!