It's Friday, people!

[judecorp]

My radio station when I was a young'un (WBRU, Providence RI) used to have this sound clip that said that every Friday morning. I would get up for school to the sound of that screaming voice, and it gave me such hope. Today, I got email from my friend Matante Chrissy that said, "Remember that?" I wish I could hear it every Friday.

I was so busy at work that I am at home and don't know how to stop. It's 84 degrees and humid as fuck outside, and I walked into my (basement) apartment and it's a cool 68 degrees. Awwwwh yeah, that's why I live in a basement, baby. I brought my wedding album into my workplace today and gawked at it with Coworker Jennifer. I don't know who was more stunned by the photos - Jennifer or me. It seems like someone else's lifetime ago. I don't know who that person was in those photos; I barely recognize her face. Wow.

My Jennifer is sick with an illness I gave her. She's coughing and has laryngitis and is generally feeling miserable. I try to concentrate on these little ills that I can nurse away with cough drops, soup, tea, and kisses. It's so hard when there are big, scary sicknesses out there - people I've met, people I've smiled with and talked with and touched, people who have seemed so healthy. palmerlp's wife Jennifer has aggressive cancer of the stomach and other parts of the abdomen, and is taking experimental treatment. Meg is MIA and no one has heard from her and the whole thing is just so crazy and mixed-up. These things aren't supposed to happen to my friends, to the young and beautiful and alive.

I try not to think about these things and mention them, because saying things outloud gives them power. I know a lot of you are praying people, so if you get a chance, spend an extra second thinking of Jennifer and Meg. They are every wonderful person you ever met. Sometimes, when my tendency is to wait and see, be patient, analyze all angles before moving on something... sometimes I think of these things that happen and wonder why I'm waiting. Sometimes I think I should stop analyzing and stop living. Can I?

I'm going to copy swisscheesed now: Why did you add me to your friends list?

Comments

[juliann.livejournal.com]

Cuz yer my momma and you got me hooked on this crack in the first place. Although we have less and less in common with every day that passes :(

[auntiesiannan.livejournal.com]

I added you because you said you loved me. :)

Less in common?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Well, perhaps. But that doesn't stop me from loving you! Besides, we still have:

Indigo Girls, Playmobil pirates, Playmobil in general, RP history, 80s alternagoth roots, Anonymouse, toys, sacrilegious objects, love for timmie, ability to have intelligent conversation, the Internet, and the fact that I love you, Momma!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I remember that day! I found your LJ using 'random' and imagine my surprise when you knew people I already knew RL! (sacharine and wasted_breath)

[shadist.livejournal.com]

Because you put forth interesting questions and your a rather smart woman.

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[auntiesiannan.livejournal.com]

hehehehee!

[swisscheesed.livejournal.com]

CUZ DA JUDE IZ DA SHIZNIT!!!

(Translation: Because you are funny, brave, have fierce ideals, and because you are an incredibly beautiful person inside and out.)

[00solstice.livejournal.com]

So I could seduce you and entrap you in my web of unbridled passion and wanton lust?

[mermil.livejournal.com]

Because you're very funny and thoughtful and your exuberance makes me smile.

[yarnaddict.livejournal.com]

Because you make me think. Because you make me challenge my assumptions. Because you are honest in all things. Because you inspire me. You do. You inspire me to stand up for those things in life that are truly important. You inspire me to try to make a difference. You inspire me to care, even when it isn't an easy thing to do. You inspire me to speak up for what I think is right, even when it isn't the popular thing to do. You don't put on airs. You don't remake yourself into what anyone else wants you to be - you're true to yourself. That inspires me.

That's why I added you to my friends list.

And besides that, you are a seksi boi.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I think my journal is a lot sparser, and a lot more boring, than it was back in the day. :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Awwwh. *blush*

You still are REALLY hot.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Oh, it totally worked.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

:)

Please enlighten me: What /is/ a "Bea Arthur Jazz Hands Brigade"?

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Wow. Thanks.

You just made my head swell up so much I won't be able to wear tshirts. :)

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[00solstice.livejournal.com]

wooohooo!

[prettyvacantone.livejournal.com]

Jude Naked!

Doh!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

When did we get married?

Re: Doh!

[prettyvacantone.livejournal.com]

I guess just as soon as you realized the futility of wearing clothes. :) It's an informal ceremony.

[stoic2them.livejournal.com]

cuz you said i was cute. i'm a sucker for compliments and superficial flattery.

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[shadist.livejournal.com]

Well perhaps its better that I am a newcomer.

Its hard to miss that which you never knew.

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[shadist.livejournal.com]

However, in the end, I do like your LJ as it is :)

[cathboblet.livejournal.com]

'cause I was hiking over to the lovely Laura Jones' friends page every day just to see if you'd written something new (and always fascinating) when it struck me, hey, there's that crazy add a friend option just begging to be used.

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[mermil.livejournal.com]

It's all [Bad username or site: @ livejournal.com]'s fault. She, pantsie and I often amuse each other by thinking of ludicrous web domains-- my personal favorite being www.whataboutmyneeds.com. Wildpaletz came up with www.janefondajazzhands.com and it made me snarf...but then I realized Bea Arthur makes everything better, hence, Bea Arthur Jazz Hands Brigade (I like to think I lead said brigade, at least on my better days!)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Awwwh, that's tres sweet, Cath.

I remember you from that Sidewalk MUX, you know. I always did like that Cath.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Aaah. Thanks for the explanation!

www.girlsaretotallynuts.com

Re: Doh!

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Hee. :)

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Amen to that. :)

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[mermil.livejournal.com]

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[judecorp.livejournal.com]

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[kjtoo.livejournal.com]

You made me do it. You kept buggin' me and buggin' me and buggin' me and buggin' me and I kept trying to ignore you and you wouldn't go away.

Or maybe I'm thinking of that rash again.

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

Hee! Love you, too.

[cathboblet.livejournal.com]

Awww and I liked that Jude! I also remember a lot of lap sitting. You were a big lap sitter and life is never quite right unless there is lap sitting going on.

I my head lap sitter is just one short phonetic shift from 'red setter'. This is what I get for watching Best In Show.

Best In Show

[judecorp.livejournal.com]

I love that movie.