Gay Pride Weekend
A couple wearing T-shirts reading "Celebrating 26 years together" hold hands as they march in the Gay Pride parade 26 June 2005 in New York.
(Getty Images) June 26, 2005
Posted by Liz at 11:28 PM
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A couple wearing T-shirts reading "Celebrating 26 years together" hold hands as they march in the Gay Pride parade 26 June 2005 in New York.
(Getty Images) June 26, 2005
Photo by: stanley kubrick
Do you ever feel like your too cool for the room? Like the people around you just don't get it and they never will?
Off to Gettysberg this weekend with Bette and friends. Just trying to show up for my miracles a day at a time. Have a great weekend.
Peace & Love,
Liz XO
My brother and I held hands as we listened to the verdict. We couldn't believe it and I jumped for joy. Yea I'm happy. I loved MJ back in the 80's, Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller, yea I loved his first album Off The Wall too. I don't want to believe anything this ugly about an artist, especially a great one. I hope MJ gets the help he needs. I hope the people around him and his family get him into treatment and counseling for his issues.
I was called a bitch at the WaWa this morning because I parked in the handicapped spot. All the spots were taken and the place was packed with the morning rush hour crowd. I pulled in this space out of total desperation. Some guy takes it upon himself to ask, "Are you handicapped? Why no, I answered, but thank you for being so concerned. I'm perfectly able bodied." Then he called me lazy! I walked into the store, saw him at the ATM machine and I went up to him. I tapped him on the arm and said, "Get a life, hotshot." Thats when he yelled bitch at me. I smirked and kept walking, delighted at my ability to get under the skin of this bully. You see I'm not guilty but as is the case with Michael Jackson, it doesn't mean I'm innocent either.
I am going to volunteer for GIF. I have been in touch with Andrew from the organization and he seemed pleased at my show of interest in helping with hunger in Africa. My summer is starting off with a bang.
Also, I pitched my talk show idea for James St James to WOW production companies head exec, Randy Barbato. Read below for Randy's encouraging response. I'm just thrilled he liked the idea.
Note~ While Randy was replying to other comments on his blog, I grabbed his attention.....
Gentlemen:
I have a wonderful idea for James St. James to do an underground talk show reminiscent of the one Andy Warhol did on MTV in the 80's. The new generation of kids would eat it up. Every other talk show is so corny (including Ellen and Rosie) with dumb gifts under the seats and their charity donations. Barf* Let's see some writers and performance artists instead!
It's hard to pitch the idea right here in the comment section, but I have a vision and while I'm getting your attention it can't hurt to ask. :D
-- Liz Fine at 04:50 PM, June 8, 2005
we dont really take pitches - we're too busy doing them - and trying to get MONEY! see the difference between us and a network is that they are sitting on a pile of cash and we are trying to get it from them! hopefully, one day, we will be sitting on it - and when we are quartknee and liz will be at the head of the line - okay, thats not totally true - not at the head - but up there!
randy
ps - yes james should be on tv - the reality is that he could do anything and we would all watch!!!!!!! that day will come
-- randy at 10:50 PM, June 8, 2005
I recently returned from a long weekend in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. The weather was awesome and my allergies seemed to disappear. Upon my return I had a to do list.
First off I needed to buy a white bra. The sales lady tried to tell me I was a DD. I assure you I am not a double D but I tried one on just for fun. Two boobies could have fit into one cup, it was huge. I came home with my usual C.
I bought a lavender plant today. I want fresh lavender to bring indoors and make sachets for my drawers. I was able to buy a lavender plant locally and it will do quite nicely. It makes me feel like I'm back in Europe. *sigh*
I went for a pedicure this morning. I had forgotten what a treat they are! My dad always brags about how gorgeous his feet are and they really are beautiful! None of us have ugly dogs, thankfully. I was looking at other people's feet in the salon and boy they looked wicked; narley toes and veins, yikes! I picked out a gorgeous Essie color called California Coral. It's so bright and cheery.
Finally, I continue to be on verdict watch for Michael Jackson. I'm really worried about the King of Pop. I know if he is found guilty he will have to go to prison. They had the warden from San Quentin on and he says even transgenered people aren't allowed to wear makeup is prison. I shudder at the thoughts. Really, what good would it do for MJ to sit in prison? Can't he pay his debt to society in a more fruitful way? I know he can't be allowed near children if found guilty, but prison?? It seems pointless under the circumstances. I'm rivited to my television.
Oh the high drama that is my life!
Even if you understand and follow all of the rules for more effectively engaging manipulators, life with them is not likely to be easy.
--George K. Simon Jr.
Sometimes they want something. Sometimes they want someone to give them something or to feel a particular way. They want power, in some way, shape, or form. Manipulators prey on our weak spots.
Obsession and guilt are weapons.
Manipulators get us to use these weapons on ourselves.
Sometimes we can disengage from manipulators -- walk away, set a clear limit, be done with them. Other times, it's not that easy. We may be at least temporarily stuck with a boss or authority figure that indulges in heavy manipulation. One of our children may be going through a relentlessly manipulative period. We may have a parent whom we care about deeply who has adapted manipulation as a way of life.
Learn how to effectively deal with manipulators. Not everyone means what they say. People fling words about to hit our guilty, vain, or frightened spots. Recognize that tinge of guilt or coercion you feel when other people are trying to force you to do it their way. Learn to recognize when others are telling you what they believe you want to hear. Learn to not react, stay clear, practice nonresistance, and stay true to yourself.
Be gentle with yourself if you have a manipulator in your life. You're not responsible for the other person's attempts at manipulation. You're responsible for staying clear.
God, help me let go the weak spots in myself that allow me to fall prey to manipulations. Help me stay clear of guilt and obsession so I can decide what's best for me.
Today was the test. The first big event I have managed in my new post. It all happened, nobody died and everyone went away without slapping my face.
I should call that a win.
So why do I feel so empty? Anti climax is a bitch my friends.
I had my emergency evacuation procedure. I had my first aid procedure. I had my child protection policy. I had my security monitoring. The great and the good left unmolested by terrorists.
Bit of a shame really. All that work and worry for nothing. Now no one knows how well my emergency strategy would work.
(FYI my strategy was to get some kid to shout out ‘DANGER!’ while I run out the building dressed as a nun – awesome you will agree)