Before you know it, you're the crazy cat lady in the scary house

Mmm ... Latkes

April 03, 2004 ... 6:20 p.m.

Bootsie: “Hurry up! Mom needs a grandchild!”
Eibisch: “If I wanted something that financially and emotionally draining, I’d get a boyfriend.”

I have been commanded--by my Godmother, no less--to not see “The Passion of the Christ”.

So, naturally, I went and saw it this afternoon.

Because I am a rebel. Also, because Jim Caviezal is in a loincloth.

Yep. It was bloody, gory, ghastly ... whatever adjective you wish to use, but I think it was probably pretty close to the real crucifixion.

Oddly, I don’t hate Jews. From reviews, I thought I might leave the theatre wanting to firebomb Temple Judah. But I don’t. Not even a little.

Plus, Temple Judah always has a Seder feast that they invite people of different faiths to. And I like latkes.

Besides, Jesus had to die in a terribly brutal fashion. Sins of the people ... resurrection ... and all that, right? I just don’t think resurrection after peanut butter-induced anaphylaxsis would have the desired effect. And [*gasp*] the movie is bloody and violent and yadda yadda. People! It is NOT a Calgon commercial--it’s a crucifixion!

I just thought of some mafia movie where a character was named “Croccifixio” and he was called “Cross”. Does anyone else know that movie? Was it the one with all the chicks and one has a son, but he doesn’t know she’s his mom and he kills her twin sons and then she kills him back? And Jennifer Tilly is in it? Or the one with Eric Roberts and Jo-from-Facts-Of-Life? I think Joe Mantegna was in it. But, then, he’s in every mafia movie, isn’t he? And why not? He’s Fat Tony!!! I watch way too many mob stories. But “Croccifixio” is a cool name. Perhaps I will use it on a goldfish.

P.S. If you left “The Passion” hating Jews, you went in hating Jews and you should not be wasting money on a movie when there is perfectly good therapy available.

My 2nd cousin sent us a birth announcement for his little girl. Hayley. She’s adorable.

My sister picked up a bunch of kids’ books from a library sale. She got “Goodnight Moon” because she remembered me talking about it. And the inside cover says “From Grandma M”. “M” being my mom’s real name. I thought it was funny. My mom, on the other hand, is almost suicidaly depressed over the fact that she has no grandchildren.

And it ain’t looking good for the future. My sister? NOT a kid person. Oh, she’s very good with most children, but that’s with kids she can play with and return. Me? I am currently alternating between wanting a couple of kids and wanting none. And never getting married.

My sister (who is a wedding planner) is absolutely horrified by that possibility. If I don’t get married--*gasp*--what happens to all her plans?? She has my wedding all planned out and now she’s skittering around like Gollum and hissing about “... my plans ... precious plans ... she must marry ...” Blah blah blah.

Spent much of the day stripping the wallpaper in the dining room/kitchen. Even with the walls an uneven white and wallpaper glue all over, it still manages to look nicer than the paper.

I’m going to try and put p some photos Monday.

Saturday 8 :: Tigers and Lions and Bears, oh my!

1. I just purchased a new pet - a seal point Siamese kitty. Are you a 'cat person'? Why or why not?
Definitely. Not to the point that I hate dogs or anything--I really like almost all animals. I just think I’ve always had a cat and, I guess, I am used to their personalities and quirks.

2. What is your favorite kind of pet to have, or your dream pet? Cat, dog, hamster, horse, tiger, dolphin, etc.?
I love my cat. He turned 20 on April 1, he’s pretty much my favorite by default. I wouldn’t mind an Akita or Cocker Spaniel, though

3. Do you currently own any pets? If so, please tell us what they are & their names. If not, tell us why you don't own a pet.
The very idea of me owning the cat is so offensive. I kid but, if he could read, he would slap me for answering. Tinker Allen (Yes, my cat has a middle name. Shut up! I have no kids--have you never seen the title of this diary?) is an orange tabby and he is 20 years old.

4. I am thinking about naming my baby kitten 'Jimmy Wah' after the gay bar owner in the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam." My kids HATE this, but I thought it was cute to have a kitty named Jimmy. What is the COOLEST name you've ever heard for a pet?
I don’t know. “Cool” is awfully subjective. My neighbors had a dog named “Mozart” and my friend has four Rottweilers named Zeus, Cain, Dion and Fifi. I think a Rottweiler named Fifi is kinda cool.

5. My STBX takes his dog to a dog park, where there is a dog named "DOG" (pronounced "dee-oh-gee"). Everyone and their dog makes fun of this guy. What is the most idiotic name you've ever heard for a pet?
My cat is named Tinker, my mom had a dog named “Mike”--we’re not a creative people. My cousin, though, has a cat named “Sunshine”--I hate that name.

6. Ok - seal point Siamese kitten. do you have an idea for a name for me, or should i stick with 'Jimmy Wah'? (I also have a turtle named "Suzi Wong," btw)
Go for it. I wanted to name Tinker “Speed Buggy” and call him “Bug” for short. Of course, I was only seven. And I was shot down.

7. My almost-ex wanted a boxer dog SO badly, and I gave in and we purchased one. The dog hates me and is afraid of me because it knows I cannot stand it. Would you get a dog/pet just to please your mate?
My mate? *Insert snort of derision* I probably would, though. Provided he doesn’t take up beekeeping.

8. Would you ever consider owning a 'different' pet, like a tiger or an alligator or some weird flying monkey? Why or why not?
Well, certain “exotics” yes. Snakes, rats ... I’ve always wanted a prairie dog

Currently Reading: Acts Of God (Book Three of the Christ Clone Trilogy) by James BeauSeigneur

Listening To: Plain White T’s
...I'm feeling sick of feeling sorry for myself, Cuz I know I don't belong...

Have a happy day!

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