So, a few weeks ago I was channel surfing and came across the MTV/VH1 Katrina relief thing. After getting over the weirdness of seeing Trent Reznor talking like it was an infomerical, I realized that the girl singing was Fiona Apple. She sang Extraordinary Machine from her soon to be released (Oct 4) album by the same name. You can check it out on myspace. Even Josh was impressed. I told him if the whole cd was like the single, I’d buy the album, otherwise I’ll just purchase the single(s). I haven’t had a chance to listen to the entire cd yet, but will make an effort to do so soon.

I’ve never been a big Fiona Apple fan. She’s got talent, but I just couldn’t get into her previously, but I really like this song. Strange.

I am off to go seam up a bookmark and then possibly start knitting a birthday present request.

For the HP fans…

There was/is a thought going around… Irma Pince = Im a Prince ?? possible ??

As I am going through all of the books again, I am starting to gather more thoughts. I’ll post them as they come along.

There are some heavy things going on right now and rereading/listening to to the books is a welcome break from such things.

Work work work. I’ve gotten some work done. Go me.

I went through to take out all of the shirts that were just too big for me now. After all of the work I ended up with three that fit properly. So, until I can find tops that I like, I’m going to have to keep the closet full. Why do I have to be so picky?

I really think I can finish Brittany’s scarf this week. I’m on the decrease rows now. I’m only knitting on it for about an hour and a half each night. I think I’m doing pretty good.

No links for the masses today. I haven’t been in the mood to surf much lately. I’m lucky if I even pull up my news reader. I’m just worn. AJ’s birthday party was yesterday and that wore me out even more. He had fun and liked the walkie talkies I got him. The rest of my presents were just practical gifts like clothes. I didn’t get him socks, but I did get him underwear. He’s going to read this in 12 years and kill me! /grin Hrm, now that I think about it, I should have gotten him socks too.

I’ve decided to wash clothes at this late hour. I don’t know what possessed me to do so, but I am. I haven’t washed clothes this late in years!! Oh how fondly I recall washing five loads of laundry (clothes and linens of course) at 3am, just because. Yeah, that’s been a while.

I’m kicking butt on my knitting. I think I’ve just gotten to the point where I have realized I have a crap load of stuff coming up and need to get things that are just lingering, out of the way. Either that or it is the Autumnal Equinox. Let’s say it is that. There is no need for me to go and be rational about anything.

I’m glad to hear that my Texas friends are well and safe. It was getting a bit frightening for a while. It is still not good for the people who got the direct hit.

As I was looking through the tv listings for right now, I found it extremely odd that SouthPark is airing in syndication and is to be followed by religious programming. I wonder what program director put that together.

A little more work is to be done and then I will either knit some more or sleep. I’m not sure which.

…. FRANK! …. Oh come on, you know you want a Frank mask. There is an entire costume up, but the quality is a little lacking.

Well, early this morning our little talker of a turtle passed away. If you take a look at this picture, he’s the one in the upper left corner or the tank. No more bright red ears within my communist turtles. I have buried him under the oak tree in the front yard. That should make the kids happy. I have to tell Brittany after school. She’s stopping in before heading to a birthday sleepover tonight. Tomorrow she’s going to go see The Corpse Bride with the rest of the sleepover kids. We had planned to go tonight, but due to recent occurences, we won’t be able to.

While wondering and worrying about my friends in Rita’s path, I sat and finished sewing together my Rogue pullover. I was trying to show the sleeve, side and hood all at once. Hence the odd photo. Yes, I wear my wedding band on my middle finger.

It is a little baggy everywhere except the chest. That fits perfect. The hood actually comes past my face, but that picture seemed to show everything in one shot. That also includes the boo-boo I made on my side cable. Oh well.

Merry Mabon everyone. Today is the first day ofAutumn. Enjoy.

Also today… Happy Birthday to AJ! He’s a whole hand now, five. Good gravy, where did the time go? He’s already gotten a new outfit, some HotWheels Rev Ups, and five dollars for being five.. He also had to show me the two dozen cupcakes he is taking to school. The birthday party is this weekend, but he is enjoying his day.

Too cute.

OK, Lost. Seeing as some folks reading this haven’t seen it yet…WTF? Brother, this shit is wack. /end ghetto wannabe. I’ve got tons more questions. WTF?

I read spoilerfix.com (don’t click that unless you want to read spoilers) and now I am extra anxious to see next weeks. Damn you people! Invasion was ok, but inaccurate in terms of the hurricane. Tonight I will probably not watch much of anything. I may catch CSI, but that is it.

Hood grafted on Rogue. She’s coming along quite nicely.

I call knitting machine on this one! Anyone up for a pilgrimage. Now that’s some intelligent design!