Enter the Green Fairy...

"Absinthe Drinker" by Viktor Oliva

I was introduced to Absinthe this past week, a very interesting libation. I enjoyed it immensely. The really wonderful thing is, my friend left a bottle and a half with me. I've almost finished the half bottle.


I do so love a drink with a ritual...

The Classic French Absinthe Ritual

The classic French absinthe ritual involves placing a sugar cube on a flat perforated spoon, which
rests on the rim of the glass containing a measure or “dose” of absinthe. Iced water is then very
slowly dripped on to the sugar cube, which gradually dissolves and drips, along with the water, into
the absinthe, causing the green liquor to louche (“loosh”) into an opaque opalescent white as the
essential oils precipitate out of the alcoholic solution. Usually three to four parts water are added to
one part of 68% absinthe.

Poster critical of the ban on absinthe in Switzerland

my wish list...

My mother keeps saying, "I haven't gotten a list from you yet"

Which means, 'If you want a christmas gift... you'd best better tell me what you want' 

Yeah, she really talks that way.

Okay, Mom... here's ONE of my wish lists:

I really like the proliferation of "Wishlist" features on websites.  If for no other reason than they remind me of stuff I'd like to buy when I have the bucks.  

I just placed two new items on the Amazon wish list, the Nosferatu (The Ultimate Two-Disc DVD Edition)  and Metropolis (Restored Authorized Edition).

Here is my Gaiam.com gift registry

And my Barnes & Noble wishlist. 

Sookie Stackhouse fever...

Well, the True Blood finale was last night. I'm not sure how I will survive until next summer! Thank God I still have a few books left to read. I'm up to book #5 - Dead As A Doornail and have 3 left after that. And there's the True Blood Wiki with lots of resources for the fan having withdrawal tremors.

Here are a few more True Blood/Sookie Stackhouse links:

True-Blood.net

Tru Blood - The official site of the TruBlood beverage

True Blood on TV.com

True Blood Wikipedia article

Vampires, werewolves and shifters... oh my!

I'm into book number 4 of the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. I'm really enjoying these books. If you like True Blood... you MUST read the books.

Next in the series...

my worth...

what do I deserve?

surely I've racked up some "points"

a kind word, at least?

~

...swim??

your actions, or lack

it sometimes make me wonder

what I mean to you

~

The Tao of Pooh, revisited

Acceptance:

"Tigger is all right really," said Piglet lazily.
"Of course he is," said Christopher Robin.
"Everybody is really," said Pooh.
"That's what I think," said Pooh.
"But I don't suppose I'm right," he said.
"Of course you are," said Christopher Robin.

and she says...

"some friend you are... haha"

You know how, when someone says something in a joking manner but you KNOW they mean it?
Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.

Well, Dear... let me ask you this, Where have YOU been? hmmm? Where were you when I needed a shoulder? I emailed, I called, I texted... I sent Christmas wishes, New Years texts, Birthday greetings. All to no avail. At the most, I got an accusing text recently which I admit I responded to very badly, it really hurt my feelings. And I apologized for the way I handled it.
Yes, I know things have been bad for you lately. But what about before that? Busy, you say. No kidding! You too huh?

I asked our mutual friend over and over if he knew WHAT exactly happened... he had no answers for me. Did I do something? Was it the last time we were together? I'm thinking it is. That was a strange time. You were... different. Did I do something to hurt you? If so, I had no idea and would never do so intentionally.

I don't know why I texted you this morning... I just wanted to know if you were okay. But I never expected a response... I never do anymore.

Why DID you call me back? Tell me... I'm listening.

anticipation...

in just a few hours

your arms will be around me

oh, welcome comfort

~

Exhaustion...

It appears that I can't please anyone any more.  Every little thing I do either annoys or disappoints... so perhaps I'll just quit trying. 

PERHAPS, I'll just do what ever pleases ME.  Let the chips fall where they may.

I'm tired of trying.

I'm tired... 

August Rush...

Another from the vault entitled "Movies Peg missed the first time around"

"You know what music is? God's little reminder that there's something else besides us in this universe; harmonic connection between all living beings, every where, even the stars."

This one is truly awesome!  This is the way music makes me feel!

HAIKU Du Jour - October 19th

a little lonely

happy birthday to me, but

Where's everyone now?

~

Psychic Connection? Naw... can't be...

Buddy,

Things are getting really strange...

all day Sunday... I could see it in my head... I SAW it happen. But I told myself, NO that won't happen. But it did... you asked for my help.

text conversation:
you - "you there"
me - "yes, of course"
you - "Do you ever sleep?"
me -"Yes, but phone's on in case you call"
you - "I may have to take you up on your offer..."
me - "I'm leaving now."

I was astonished... I was elated!
I was sleepy! (it was really really early).

So when I get there, knowing you couldn't be at the rendezvous point yet... I rode a little farther and got some gas and a drink. Heading back I had this really strong need to turn right off the main street. Driving a little way, I saw a nice scene - barn, trees, etc.... I snapped a couple of pictures. Then driving a little farther I saw a street name that felt right... so on down that road I went. And there you were... somehow, I found you. Hmmm.

My friend, it felt wonderful to be of help to you. I'm very happy to be able to help you AND the Mrs. Thanks for letting me.
Oh and thanks to Starbucks for keeping me awake for as long as it did.

The drive back home was awesome. We do entertain each other. All the talk and laughter contributed, I think, to some wrong turns and missed exits... ah well, so what?

It was a blast!
hugs & kisses

And what's she reading NOW?

QUOTE du jour...

"A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. " ~Herm Albright

Autumn Haiku of you...

scruffy, bearded you

walking towards me so sexy

makes my heart flutter

~

another...

breathe in the feeling

let it wash all over me

love you completely

~

True Blood...

I'm completely enamored with True Blood and Bill the Vampire.

I guess I have a thing for Vampires.

thank you, luv...

a page has been turned

it's the 'taste' of the moment

so sweet is the change

~