Joy Unconfined

Swiped from Ms. Solitaire Layer One: On the Outside Name: Joy. Unconfined. Or… a more recently acquired moniker – Ms. Joie de Vivre Birthday: July. My birthstone is the ruby, but I accept other gemstones nearly equally. Current Location: I dwell in darkness… cozy place. Eye Color: golden brown, I’m told. Hair Color: auburn, because [...]

A poem I wrote nearly ten years ago, but it is still valid and true: -Masonry and the Wall- Trust is pain. Affection…affliction. Naught to gain from human addiction. Never assume one may be exempt from familiarity breeding contempt. One short word makes an end. Venom heard destroys a friend. How true the phrase that [...]

At least… that’s the rule. It’s a stupid rule. What do you think?

So I’m taking these burlesque classes. Last week’s assignment was to find a song. I have the song. Now… if you’ve ever seen a burlesque performance, the best and most fun of them all have a ‘theme’ that dictates the costuming and the character portrayed by the dancer. Here’s an example or two. I’m having [...]

…and have so little to show for it. Hm. I really have been doing things. Here’s the rundown. Thursday Thursday evening I was invited to have dinner at Oggi, the Italian place on Van Ness just South of Olive in the Tower. I accepted. Along with some very entertaining dinner conversation, there was also good [...]

Body: [X] You know how to make a pot of coffee **(Yes, I’m that old.)** [ ] You keep track of dates using a calendar **(I keep track of dates using an iphone)** [x ] You own more than one credit card **(Sad. Very sad.)** [ ] You know how to change the oil in [...]

These are NOT all related. What an interesting story if they were. But no. On learning a new skill: I can now light a match from a matchbook with one hand. I feel so very accomplished in my new ability. This is what comes of socializing with people who smoke like chimneys. Popping lecram’s cherry: [...]