Stroke of genius
My aunt sent me one of those “helpful” emails about identifying the signs of a stroke. I replied to her: “Don’t send an unemployed hypochondriac these things.” She’ll probably reply, “Who?” but that doesn’t matter. I know if I read it (it came with helpful diagrams) I will soon start to feel those small signs of impending doom. Yesterday I thought was one of the crumbiest days yet of 2008 but then I heard the Heath Ledger news and realized that $500 of unexpected dental work + slamming your thumb in the car door while mailing your unemployment claim wasn’t the worst that could happen. Eve can’t crank the obits out fast enough and that one is just too damned sad to post. There’s info about Vampira’s memorial fund up at Vampira’s Attic so please check that out!
And on a much lighter note:
CROWSNEST PASS, Alberta — A paramedic who’s used to saving the lives of others found himself having to eat beaver and fend off snarling animals to ensure his own survival while trapped for 96 hours in Alberta bush country.
Oh and I’m blogging for a few other sites now, including a movie one, “Celluloid Slammer.” I found out via Flickr that there are folks into punishment by permanent. Yep, that’s right. Learn something new every day!
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(snicker) Eating beaver while trapped in bush country… Can’t make that stuff up! (chuckle)
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Comment by ChillyMama — January 26, 2008 @ 6:17 pm
That is a genius quote. Love what’s going over at Celluloid Slammer, check out my blog. I’d appreciate it and comment if the moment strikes you right!
Comment by The Daniel J — January 28, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Mickey Rooney is a vampire. That’s totally a good url to own…mickyrooneyisavampire.com. I may just purchase that.
Comment by The Daniel J — January 28, 2008 @ 11:33 am
I found this photo actually, it seems as though poor Buddy Hacket fell victim to Count Rooney…it was taken mere seconds before Rooney struck.
Comment by The Daniel J — January 28, 2008 @ 11:35 am
oops, you can find the photo here!
Comment by The Daniel J — January 28, 2008 @ 11:36 am
If you DO get that domain, be prepared to get mean emails from one of Rooney’s offspring. He’s sent them to another friend of mine, which is why I haven’t done the “Mickey Rooney Deathwatch Countdown Calendar” that I’ve always wanted.
Comment by Donna Lethal — January 28, 2008 @ 11:37 am