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Thanks, Steven.

If you were alive in the seventies you probably remember the Lawrence Welk show. It was this sort of old people swing variety hour and it must have been on before somethign I actually wanted to watch like "Wonder Woman" or "Dukes Of Hazzard" because I only ever remember seeing the closing credits and hearing this stupid song that gets stuck in my head now and then...almssot 30 years later!

Here are the Lyrics to the closing theme:

Good night, sleep tight and pleasant dreams to you
Here's a wish and prayer that every dream comes true
And though it's always sweet sorrow to part
I know you'll always remain in my heart

Good night, sleep tight and pleasant dreams to you
Here's a wish and a prayer that every dream comes true
And now 'til we meet again

Adios, au revior, auf weidersehen.....Good Night!

In loading up My Zen last night, I rediscovered this Album. SUPERSTITION is Siouxsie & the Banshees 1991 Euro-pap album. A lot of their fans hated it as it was a pretty big departure from their gothy-alt-rock sound. It was produced by Stephan Hague who had previously produced Pet Shop Boys, Erasure and New Order - Three of my favorite bands. ( SO you can see why I enjoyed it so Much ) SUPERSTITION yielded Siouxsie's only US top 40 hit, "Kiss Them For Me", which garned heavy rotation on MTV and stands as the album's finest moment.

With a handful of exceptions, SUPERSTITION is pretty dated pop. But it does have a few gems, some of Siouxsie's finest vocals and she certainly looked great with the toned down makeup and curly 'do.

Also, the summer of 1991 was a very memorable time for me, SO, This album along with Morrissey's "Kill Uncle" and REM's "Out of Time" ( which were all released very closely together that summer )will always have a special squishy little place in my heart. or something like that.

HERE ARE THE VIDEOS from "Superstition"
"Kiss Them For Me"


"Shadow Time"


"Fear ( Of The Unknown )" ( Extended version )

My sister, Teri, got me this mp3 player for watching her kids a few months back so she and her husband, Pierce, could jet off to Italy for a much deserved vacation/break/late-honeymoon. It's a Creative Zen vision:M.

It's pretty darn cool. It holds like 15,000 songs, videos, pictures, all that. My nephews helped pick it out because they are techno-smart like that.

I spent a few hours loading cds onto it last night. It has like 14 hours of playtime and I'm totally impressed with the sound quality, too.

Sorry, But I had to turn it back on again. Was slapped with 93 anonymous spam comments today.

My new apartment is cowgirl blue. Now, cowgirl blue is a pleasant enough color. however, It does not go very will with my whorehouse red sofa and purple chaise.

So, we'll be repainting. I'm thinking somehting mustard-y. I like the exposed brick. I wish the whole apt was that way.

Went out saturday night with Chris (moby) & co and met up with Tony and later Kyle at the cuff. It was a good time. Peach stoli and sprite. dee-lish.

Sunday went to La Coc with Kyle and Harry and then Kyle and I went down to a comic store in the market. Anyone that knows me understands that I hate downtown, especially the market. this is mostly because I hate people in general, especially stupid sheep-like tourists. And it was hot. I hate hot.

I am just a hateful old thing.

went home and took a much needed nap. Did some packing and laundry.
Fascinating.

Here's TB enjoying the sunshine.

Go HERE to make your own superhero.




Here are SUPER HOT GUY and DOUGHNUT LADY

Kyle bought me this for my birthday. I had been a fan of King's forever but felt he Had lost his way ages ago. That said, I really enjoyed this book.

"Cell" is about a "Pulse" sent through cellphones that wipes out the minds of anyone that hears it. This creates a world of "phone crazies" - the insane, zombie-like pulsed" people, and the "Normies" - the shrinking minority that managed to not hear the pulse. It's sort of a zombie story ( and you know I love zombies! ) but these zombies are actually still alive and become a mind controlling telepathic hoard who consider themselves the normal people and the normies as insane.

I had read many reviews whining about the lack of a real "wrapped up in a bow" ending. (Spoilers) Can clay revert his phone crazy son back to normal with a second blast of the now mutated pulse? Will our heroes aver regroup? Will Tom the homo even see his cat again? Can society rebuild itself? And just who the hell designed, programmed and sent out the pulse? ....I don't mind this kind of ending. I don't need everything spelled out clearly so I don't have to do anything thinking on my own.

My absolute favorite King story, "The Mist" had a similar ending. They are currently making that one into a movie and I hope they keep the original vague ending. I think "Cell" would make a great movie in the right hands.

Siouxsie Sioux Dancing at a recent London Pet Shop Boys show.
2 great tastes that taste great together!

I LOVE this video. I watched it over and over. It's such a strange scenario - you don't know what the people are going to do - i was expecting them to beat up the Tranny.



And this one is also Fabulous.






was turned onto this band by Harriette although I have owned their new album for like 3 months but never bothered to listen to it.

Had friends over for the 4th ( and my 35th birthday ) and it was great fun.

I was feeling better but was overheated all night - like I was sweating when everyone else was borrowing my sweatshirts!

UM found a freakin' seat out of a plane on the street and we carted it up to the house. It was the centerpiece of the party. Lots of dear old friends and several new ones.

Very little drama except for when the lesbians decided that shooting powerful fireworks out of a treestump was a good idea....

Thanks to everyone that made it and here's to next year!

01. Steve, Gigee and UM
02. Doug-E, Kevin and Eilene on the Plane seat
03. Mikey and Justin. and Justin's mom
04. Fireworks - very Matrix-y
05. Fireworks again

01. Devon and Heidi - plane seat
02. Tommy is HUGE
03. Tony, Sean, Me, Kyle
04. Kyle, Me
05. Steve, Devon, Tommy - Drunkies.

01. Sean and Me switchiggn partners, apparently
02. Mike Burns, Kevin, Suzanne and Dan - crackheads
03. Sean and Tony - they merely look Sober
04. Devon, Tommy and Moby...I Mean Chris Glow!
05. Heidi and Murray - Cleavage in the Kitchen!

for the last few days I've had a very painful stomach issue - It's a bit embarrassing so just take my word for it. Above is me collapsed on the floor at work today. I'm Super Duper Whiney and I just don't understand why Kyle can''t just hug me and make it better.

Having a 4th party tomorrow so I am praying I will feel better.

Carrie and Lou-Lou at work got me this cool cupcake-cake for the bday, too bad I can't eat any of it yet. Oh, Well - I enjoyed sharing it with the handful of office mates that actually came in today. Also, my old friend and very distant friend Pete gave me a very very rare siouxsie record. Thanks, Pete!

Have a happy fourth!

AND YOU KNOW IT.

Watched this hilarious movie with Kyle, Marika, Rachel and Madelene ( and Mercedes the pussy )
It's kind of a female version of "American Pie" - completely vulgar and utterly Hilarious.

A defintite rental, although I feel the need to own it. and get the Unrated version.

#2 favorite band will be here on November 5th! UM and I are very excited.

Steve and I flew to San fransisco in 99 to see them and it was great. we met them at a signing at Tower records and made them promise to come to seattle on the next tour. Ok, 2 tours later - they will finally be here.

01. Steve and Doug at Purrr's starbucks pride party.
02. Steve and Shane at the capitol hill parade.
03. The Fountain Rave at seattle center. it was Hot.
04. Some dive type singer at the Cuff. Maybe Thea Austin or Inaya Day. Amber?

Had a great time at the various pride things.
Saw lots of old friends. Got a little sunburnt and quite drunk.
did the capiotl hill aprade late saturday but skipped the one Sunday morning because you know about me and downtown. ( HATE IT ) I did wander around seattle center with Tony and watched all these fags dancing in the giant water type fountain. it was so hot out and there were so many people there.

then went down to the cuff for their annual block party. I always see everyone I know and it's always a great time.

01. Kyle at the Cuff - still rockin' the punk pineapple 'do.
02. Marika at the Cuff - Lost, Bored or underwhelmed?
03. Me & Tony at the Cuff- WASTED. are my teeth really that yellow?

This is Kyle. Figure it out.


friday night and part of saturday worked. UM was out of town so it was nice having the apartment to myself and TB.

went to Mike and Percy's for Mike's birthday aprty on saturday night. Kyle, Steve & doug went with me. Aparently, I choose a very white trash beverage at safeway (shmirrnoff grape is white trash ?) and kyle was embarrassed to be seen with me. Doug bought blue wine coolers but he is fine with white trash. it was cute. an interesting mix of people. and kitties.
then kyle gave me drugs and I went home and crashed hard. ok, it was just melatonin.

Sunday had lunch at la coc with the gang plus Consuello and Kyle. then showed Consuello Kyle's apartment. hugn out with Kyle some more and then went home and then went over to Casa Swenty for cheeseburgers, mary tyler moore and BEAR and ~Sydney~.

apparently I'm not blogging enough.

I had a great weekend. Spent quality time and went out with friends, saw Poseidon at the Imax. LOVED it. great movie? NO - but it was great fun - especially the scene where the boat tips over.

So - there's something going on but i don't know what to say about it because I don't know what it is or how to define it ( maybe it doesn't need a definition? ) - it's really cool and of course all i can think about is 'how will i manage to fuck this up?'

All i really know is that i'm happier than i have been in years and I am really enoying it.

to quote consuello "look at you all quishy!"

Friday
Malled. Coinsuello walkd over and visited and then we went to Red Robin and had cocktails.

Saturday
Hated everyone all day and then went out to the Cuff and then over to Re:Bar to see Harriette perform ( see 2 posts down ). Ended up having a great time.

Sunday
Lunch with Steve & Harriette. Weird weather ( see pic ). took a long nap. went to steve's and cut his hair, hung with the kitties, laundry, pat, etc.
Azteca for dinner with Kyle, Marika and Rachel. then Marika decided I needed a manicure. Learned the filthy and revolting but hilarious "colostomy bag hooker" story.

Monday
worked til 3. dinner in fremont with kyle and marika followed by ice cream at cold stone creamery. which was EVIL.

I discovered this song saturday and have now listened to it 700 times. It also has a great Cheesy '70's video.

Watch for Abba.

Here is Colony & Blyss performing at Re:bar saturday night. Fun times. Blyss (on the right) bears a striking resemblance to a certain Hariette Pottress.

PS - It's a Beer can in his hands, so don't get too excited.

that I hate Everbody


that is all.