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December 24, 2003

Merry Christmas... or how shop for the family at 7-11

What is the most important day of the year? To me it is apparently December 23rd. I lost this day this year. I thought yesterday was the 22nd when it appears that it was in fact the dreaded December 23. Under this delusion I put off the last minute Christmas shopping and house cleaning traditional done on the dreaded December 23. So when I woke up this morning it was actually the real, honest to gosh last minute. So at 6am this morning I was at the grocery store shopping for Christmas dinner, this evening gift shopping and making sure I will actually have guests. This is why there is a Christmas Eve mass. Because once the store close to night … it is all in his hands. Sometimes we are not as prepared as we want to be. Merry Christmas All, and please forgive my panic.

December 19, 2003

Skeletor

A ghost caught on camrea

Prank or proof? England is a land of both pranksers and really spooky suff. I am not sure what to think yet, but I have to admit they have my curiosity.

December 16, 2003

Like suuuuppperman!

Life has its ups and downs. This weekend is proof of the ups. The loss of Bunny was rougher then I thought it would be. A heart felt thank you for all the love and support from everyone.

By Friday I was beginning to feel more human which was advantages since it was the Lucci Sisters Christmas Party or, as we like to call them the three Lucci sisters of the apocalypse. The party was a big success as they are always; they even made me name which of the four horsemen each was name after. During the party I got ride myself of a year’s supply of Old Spice and gained a copy of the quilting encyclopedia at the infamous white elephant gif exchange. So all in all a wash I fear. During the party I got a chance to get to know Karen’s fiancé J better. I like him; I can see what she sees in him. Spent some time talking to a lot of fun people. Totally a good time was had.

Saturday was a surprise. My plans included working around the apartment and watch some movies. Linnea and I went out to lunch at Jack Astors and it is not the same resultant it was last month. All the color is gone and the service is bored. It was like walking into the wrong restaurant. Linnea as always was delightful company. After lunch it was home to work on apartment stuff and a movie. That was until another surprise, this one very nice, happened. I got a call from another charming young lady wanting to know what I was up to. So I was off this time to see the movie ‘Love Actually.’ Neat movie about the stages of romance, not love but rather romance. If you have not caught the movie yet please do. Back to the charming young lady, I had a delightful time. She is smart, funny and totally fascinating. So good weekend day two.

Enter Sunday… and me with the little slower then normal. I felt like I was moving though jello all day. I was not sick, just not moving fast. The office Christmas party was that night and I was going to go home early. Well that did not work. Instead I hung out and gabbed with Jenny, Carrie and Rob. On the way home Glenn call and ask if I wanted to come over and watch war movies… Now I am getting tired. But again much fun was had. Good weekend day three.

So by Monday I am in much need of a rest, by no not me. I was kind of need of talking things out, so after work, dinner with the Carbonated Girl! Mexican, my favorite. She has a good habit of putting me back on my feet, that she did. So good weekend day four?

Ok… tonight sleep and rest… right?

December 11, 2003

Aunt Bunny died this morning

My aunt bunny died this morning after as brief struggle with cancer. Bunny was 66 years old. She was the relative you cannot have a family reunion without. Guaranteed show up in a leather biker jacket, or with spiky belched blond hair or any number of other diversions that would turn a boring family event into an official ruckus. Aunt Bunny never meet a stranger, any person she ran across found a generous friend. She lived life with love innocents and passion; this is the most accurate depiction of her true and gentle heart I can express.

Judith (Bunny) Clark Passed away Thursday Dec 11, 2003 at her home in Portland, Or. Bunny was born Jan 16,1937 in Buffalo, Ny. She Moved to California In 1949 with her mother and sisters. She moved to Portland,Or in 1987 She was Friendly and outgoing and a multitalented lady who worked in many different area's, She Was an artist and Singer. She worked for Intel Till she retired in 2002; Bunny loved Music, and Bingo, and Was surrounded by friend's when she died. She was preceded in death by her dear friend and life Partner of 24 yrs Victoria Bedont in 2001 and her Parent's Marie Hatzold & Edward Hahn. Bunny is survived by her Daughter Melody Marie Curzon of Monrovia, 2 granddaughters, Aria & Tiffany. 2 sisters Shirley Neiman of West Senica, Ny, and Diane Sasson of Roseburg,Or. She was also survived by her Step father Robert Hatzold of Roseburg, and 3 Step sister's, Sharon Tinney of Van Nuys,Ca, Debbie Jackson of Tujunga,Ca. and Robin Hibdon of Woodland hills, Ca. and 10 nieces and nephew's. She Requested That no funeral be held, but a Celebration of life will be held at her home in Portland for her friend's and family.

December 04, 2003

Morning

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This was the view from my apartment this morning.