Perfect Conference Horoscope

Gemini: Your actions are fully aligned with your intentions today, and this can be an unbeatable combination. Others will be more inclined to listen to what you say now, for your voice carries the fire of your convictions. Choose your words carefully to convey exactly what you mean, but don't expect immediate results. It may take a few days for reality to catch up to you.

S-aaaaaaah!-una

I think it get it now, why it is the Scandinavian folk like saunas so much. Nope, not just because it's freaky cold most of the year wherever you find lots of white folk. My theory is, and it must apply to all other pigment-deprived folk, a sauna feels just like sunshine on your body, but without the threat of sunburn! Picture me laying on that bench (if I sit up my head is too much hotter than the rest of me!), pretending to sunbathe :) I wonder if there is a Spiritual history to saunas... I was reminded of the sweat I did and how purification of the body is really metaphorical to purification of the Self. A great way to prepare myself for the upcoming days of joyful madness and over stimulation (yes, it even happens to me!). I was ready to jump into the cool pool (it seems cold, but I'm sure it's just cool) after 15 minutes of a good dry heat :) I may have to check that out again when the boy wakes up!

Thinking Blogs

Doc says I'm a blogger who makes her think or laugh or sigh :) That means I get a new button on my sidebar! It's a meme where I'm supposed to tag 5 blogs who make me think (or laugh or sigh), instead I'm taking lead from her (:::waving from Corvallis:::) and I officially nominate all the blogs on my list (including Madeline, welcome back!) Thanks for making me think, thanks for keeping me posted on the little silly stuff in your lives, thanks for making me feel part of a Real Tribe, even if I get lonely in Souf'akota!

Oh Yes!

I had to do it. I don't even have to justify it by reminding you that I'm a girl in new love when I tell you I waited to leave. til now. Scotty's on his way to work and we're taking apart the 'puter when I hit publish. We're rolling into Corvallis early, early Tuesday morning and I can't wait!! Miss me :)

On the road again...

Off we go... this afternoon anyway :)
I got to wake up yesterday, snuggling with my boyfriend - what an amazing treat!- before he took off for a Low concert in Mpls. I won't get to see him before I leave, provided I actually get my ass in gear and get outta town, so the missing has begun before I've even left town.
Diana's To Do List:
Shower
Pack Computer
Headless Chicken Dance while checking out what's left in the house (hoping the DS will appear)
Pop into Gramma Bunnie's 80th Birthday Party
Leave this gahdforsaken town.
Drive for 28 hours.

Wooo Hoooo!!

Every Sperm is Sacred

I don't know about you, but this comic just calls out for it's own Monty Python tune, as I can't find one EXACTLY perfect, this one will do :)

Hey Tena!

Gemini: Feeling like if you don't get on the bus, you might miss catching a ride -- metaphorically speaking, that is? Well, don't get stressed out. If it's meant to happen, it will. If not, it keeps passing you by for a reason.
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Once again, chalked up to being a gemini.

Happy Freya Day!!

Right on the head!

Gemini-If someone's getting on your nerves, try an old trick and take some deep breaths before responding. Better yet, carve out some alone time before you encounter them again. It'll make all the difference to your attitude. Astrology.com
Ya know, that's what it is. I've been breathing and pacing myself.
I'm so ready to leave on Sunday.
...and I'm not.
but I am.
Roadtrip joys abound,
Adventuring with the Boy,
Where does this road lead?

Coke as an Icon

I went to Coke.com in the middle of the night and zipped off a less-than-150-word complaint against the removal of Coke from the movie. I got a response!! The bottom line: they declined product placement in a religious film, they accept placement of an icon of our times. Would they say it's the wine of the 21st century?? I'm just excited to see hoopla surrounding a film that will be seen by just a few more Americans because of it! Coke now knows my name. Does that put me on some cool chick list somewhere?

Coca-Cola Support
to hahamommy@gmail.com
date 12 Apr 2007 13:54:43 -0400
subject RE: Feedback from coke.com: 501 Other

Thank you for contacting The Coca-Cola Company. We appreciate your interest in the appearance of a Coca-Cola product in the Italian movie "7 km from Jerusalem".

The Coca-Cola Company (Coca-Cola Italia) wants to clarify that during initial contacts, a specialized agency hired by the film crew offered us the advertising opportunity of product placement in the movie. Out of respect for the religious subject matter, we chose to decline this commercial proposal.

As soon as the producer and the director of the film contacted us in person on April 5, 2007, we met them the same day. It was then explained to us for the first time, that their aim was not to get product placement. On the contrary, they clarified that the director had a strong artistic desire to make a reference to the Coca-Cola brand in the movie as one of the universally appealing symbols of this age. Having understood the purely artistic desire and considering that the playful reference to the brand is not intended to be offensive to anyone, we immediately agreed in that meeting to the use of the Coca-Cola trademark.

We wish the director and producer every success with their film.

If you have additional questions or comments, please feel free to contact us again.

Gisele
Industry and Consumer Affairs
The Coca-Cola Company