There was a concert where Danny Elfman led her, and Paul Reubens in a singalong from Nightmare Before Xmas reprising their work on the soundtrack. Now she and Paul are gone.

Pix and I were at that concert.

Timelies all!

Yay Tim!

It's been an annoying week, to say the least. Mr. S's school was closed all week because of the weather. My workplace was closed Monday and Tuesday, though I am expected to make it in anyhow. Monday I couldn't because my car hadn't been dug out enough. Tuesday I managed to get the car out of the parking space though it took some effort and spinning my wheels a bit. (I shoveled out a pathway behind both rear tires on Monday, but the path behind the rear passenger tire was filled in when I came out on Tuesday.) Gary ended up working from home the whole week.

It hasn't been above freezing all week.

Also, Mr. S had a meltdown Wed. night, trapped me in the computer room(he was sitting against the door) and threw a bunch of things at me, including a baseball which hit me on the ear. He also threw something hard that hit me on the temple. Add to that him saying a bunch of mean things to me, and it was a bad night.

It's funny, I'm sitting with my own memories of Catherine O'Hara and sifting through all the clips and tributes.

But it put me to mind how much Jessica loved A Mighty Wind and "A Kiss At the End of the Rainbow" and how much Ple loved Moira's wigs.

I guess in the same way I'm put to mind of DXM when I see certain pictures of The Kinks, or the Dodgers win, or think of Ginger when I see classic science fiction covers by Kelly Freas, or the Braves do something good, or I think of Connie Neil and Eowyn.

I know the things you love, my friends, and they abide with me.

I know the things you love, my friends, and they abide with me.

That's really beautiful.

With my Jamaican coworker I think about ita which means I think about all of you. I watched video of this kick ass woman who is an expert at Silat and a few other martial arts.

So often now online in comments I practice what I learned from observing how Jacqueline interacted with people. And this past week or so at work.

It's snowing here ! I put up pictures on FB. Need to on Instagram.

I'm worried about my coworkers who are working. It's not getting too slushy on the roads but it's really coming down.

Mongo hates the cold and the snow. We got him outside and he ran back in. Even his beloved emoji squeaky toy wasn't enough to entice him. Thankfully we are stocked up on puppy pads.

Things that happened at work lately : last week until Friday people were confused why we were out of stuff . I wanted to wear a sign on my front and back that said "the ice storm. "

Some lady yesterday kept asking me if we had different types of bread even though I told her we only had what was on the shelves.

Some parents had their little toddler .he was so wee and tiny bit barefoot and walking on the floor. He had his sweatpants down to his ankles at one point. The mom got them back up and corralled over to her but he started to run off and he was going behind me and the cart I had. So I said something like "he's running behind me" and the Dad flipped out " we can see him. We are watching him. Watch yourself" and super defensive. I said I was sorry I was just trying to help. And he didn't like that.

I overheard someone saying they hate our store and hate shopping there. They didn't say it to me so I ignored it.

But last week I was helping one customer and one of the regulars was like "She is so helpful! She should get a raise!" And then she said she drives out of her way to shop at our store because we are so helpful and nice

I'm watching Matthew look at the window excited about the snow. And he put salt down so he is admiring how snow isn't staying on the porch and walk way. "Look at the little birdies ! Baby come look at the little birdies. There's like 6 of them just playing and looking for little nuts or seeds. Look at the cute little birdies in the leaves !"

I know the things you love, my friends, and they abide with me.

That's 'cause you're the keeper of the massive mental lists! It's your superpower!

(For some reason, most of my massive mental lists are devoted to who is allergic to what. I'd rather what people love stick in my brain than what will kill them if they eat it.)

I have done something to my right leg. It feels ok for the most part but when I bend or straighten my knee I get along the back and kind of side of my calf and behind my knee and it feels like it's going to lock up. And then when I put weight on it after that it hurts down my calf the front and back . And also the pain goes up the outside/front of my thigh

It's weird it just started happening yesterday. I tried a muscle relaxer and that helped a little. I also have put ice on it and I tried heat. Because last night all I could think of was heat. I don't remember stepping weird. I'm hoping the roads are bad tomorrow I can rest it more. I'm going to call the doctor on Mon if it's still bothering me Or I might try a telehealth appointment, I can do those free as part of my medical benefits. Although I'm not sure this is the best type of thing for telehealth

Also the City to Greenville is on FB basically begging people to stay off the roads things are so bad. At one point there were 8 accidents in about 45 mins. People think it's not ice so they can drive.

The latest post came after police were at the scene of an accident and a car driving on the road lost control and started spinning towards them and the other accident. Luckily the car stopped and no one was hurt.

A small town near here said their police weren't going to be responding to single car accidents with no injuries and to fill out a form. Due to the number of accidents and the horrible weather. The wind and snow were creating almost white out conditions in some places earlier.

Also they can't plow roads that fast. I'm leaning towards not going to work tomorrow or waiting and going later because I don't think the roads will be safe enough in the morning

(For some reason, most of my massive mental lists are devoted to who is allergic to what. I'd rather what people love stick in my brain than what will kill them if they eat it.)

I feel like I ought apologize for every Gordito's order I've eaten with you. I had Benedryl on hand??

I feel like I ought apologize for every Gordito's order I've eaten with you. I had Benedryl on hand??

Nah, it's all good! You're gonna avocado! I don't have to make sure we go somewhere with avocado-free food!