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Posted By Kathleen David on March 8, 2013

It is white on the grassy surfaces but the roads are pretty much clear. The sidewalk is white but it only looks like a light coating. The forecast is snow for most of the day but none of this seems to make life difficult or impassable. I am really hoping that is stays that way.

Tomorrow we are off to the city for various activities. Ariel and Caroline are going to see Annie. Peter and I are going to do something but not quite sure what. We have a couple of options. A lot of those depend on the weather.

Uncovering the truck and the van is going to take a bit of time.

Various parts of my body aren’t reacting well to the cold but that is to be expected. I am really babying the neck this morning although the lower spine may be my bigger problem today.

I do have to go to the pharmacy today to get Peter’s prescriptions refilled. Because it was done in Florida, I have to do it in person rather than on the phone.

There are various things on my plate today. I guess I should start with the first item and work my way down the list.

I am grateful for streets that are clear.

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Posted By Kathleen David on March 6, 2013

Yep, I am seriously in the dog-house and not the nice one that Snoopy owns (I figured Snoopy and Oscar the Grouch had the same architect.)

Yesterday was my mother’s birthday. She even sent me a hint that it was her birthday and it went right over my head. So today we talked on the phone and she informed me of my serious faux pas or rather she walked me to it.

Funny thing was that I was just thinking this morning that I needed to check when Mom’s birthday was.

I told my mom the only birthday in my entire family I have solid besides mine is my sister Sheila because it is on Flag Day.

As I have stated before I was lucky to have such an awesome mom. She has always been there for me no matter what the situation.

She has dropped everything to help me more times that I can count.

People talk about the problems that they have with their moms. I remember one science fiction convention where we were discussing mothers and everyone was just ragged on their mom. It got to me and I shrugged and said, “I can honestly say that I have nothing that I can complain about.” The people who knew my mom all nodded and told the others that I was telling the truth.

I am not saying that we have never butted heads or have differences of opinion on things. I was a teenager with all those lovely teenage angst and bad decisions as my brain matured and I am sure there were times that she just threw up her hands in sheer frustration but she still dealt with me.

And I think I turned out OK. I am now dealing with a daughter of my own and I must say I am amazed at my mother’s patience with me.

So Belated Happy Birthday Mom! Know that I love and appreciate you and all that you have done for me.

I am grateful that my mom is my mom and is also very forgiving.

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Posted By Kathleen David on March 4, 2013

I wish congratulations to Toby and Sarah Froud on the birth of their son Sebastian. Also congratulations to the proud grandparents.

Yes, the baby in Labyrinth is now a proud Daddy.

Think on that a moment especially if you were one of my readers that saw the film when it originally came out in the movie theaters.

Labyrinth is one of my touchstones for so many reasons.

When I left the movie theater in 1986, I immediately bought a ticket to see it again. I think the only two other films that I have seen more in the theater are Star Wars and the Adventures of Baron Munchausen but that is another story.

I fell in love with the film and the imagery and the costumes and well just about every part of it. My favorite character at the time was Sir Didymus. He still holds a place close in my heart. I will admit to being part of the David Bowie in very tight pants is nice to look at brigade, we are legion. The more I saw it, the more nuances came to light for me. I started looking for everything in Sarah’s room that we later see through out the film.

Over the years I helped friends recreate the costumes from the film for conventions. I even did them myself when Caroline was about 18 months old. It was her first costume. I have gotten to know those costumes so very well.

I have some props from the film including a mask that was used in the ballroom scene signed by Brian, Toby, and Wendy Froud and a couple of Goblin axes. I have a page from Brian Froud’s doodle book that he drew while designing the goblins for the film.

I have met many people since then who worked on the film. I can call a number of them now friends which is really kinda neat.

I first met Toby at the San Diego Comic Con the year that Peter was a guest of the convention. Ariel was with us and crushing on Toby something serious. Somewhere I have a picture of the two of them.

I got to know Toby through the doll-workshops he did with his mother Wendy which I have attended a few of over the years. I remember when he turned 21 and was going to be going out with family friends for a night on the town in New York. Somewhere I have a goblin hat he made during the critter making workshop.

Now he is a daddy and he is going to be a great one.

I am grateful that I have met the Frouds and I wish all the happiness to the family and Sebastian.

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Posted By Kathleen David on March 3, 2013

Ariel is home this week for Spring Break. March is barely spring but OK. At the end of this month she gets a few days for Passover/Easter.

Caroline had a week in February that went down to one day due to Hurricane Sandy and the use of a number of snow days. She has a week off at the end of March for the same reason that Ariel has a few days off and that is Caroline’s Spring break.

However you cut it, this month is going to be a weird one. We also have some other trips we need to do. LunaCon is officially off the table (Sorry Mary Aileen, you might check with the other Malibuites for help. We have enough costumers in the group that can sew I think you can find a couple of people to help you with the tribble making.)

We also need to set up the next month or so of Peter’s rehab. We’ll see how my neck is to see if I need to continue PT or I am currently good to go.

Caroline is going to work on her science project this weekend. We have to create the control conditions for it and figure out the treat that Fig will go for.

I am going to start the next part of my day which is turning into a long one.

I am grateful for a chance to work on my next project.

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Posted By Kathleen David on March 2, 2013

This morning I am off to get Ariel from College for her spring break (Yes, it is that time already). I am also taking her Christmas presents up to her and setting things up before we leave. I have a small window of opportunity to do all this since I am using the Ferry to get back and forth.

I have set up things for Peter and Caroline at the house so they can take care of lunch and such.

I have made sure Ariel can get to her bed and sleep on it. Large stuffed animals had to move elsewhere.

This next week will be interesting because we have another person in the house.

I have a wacky idea for either a plush monster or puppet. I am going back and forth in my head as to which way it is going. New fabric to work with. And it is the time of plastic eggs, which is always fun for puppet builders.

I have a cat pile at my right hip. They are pushing against my hip trying to get more room. Fig is curled up at Caroline’s feet which is right where she wants to be

Caroline has been playing with one set of Chinese meditation balls. Peter is using the other set to strengthen his right hand. The ones Peter has been using were given out at some convention (I’m betting SDCC) to promote the remake of Rollerball.

We have the oddest items in our house. I pulled down a portfolio case the other day to find all kinds of artwork from various projects Peter has done over the years and both pro and fan art he has been given. There are props from film and TV. Some day I should catalogue what we have.

Right now I have to check out the fluids on the van and see if I can get it started. If not then I have to get the truck in order. Either way I have to gather up my materials for the short journey.

I am grateful for all the weird things in our house.

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