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 There is a heat wave coming through. It's going to be as hot out here as it usually is in Arizona. I'm not excited by that.  I went to eat at Lemon Zest with Darlene and Mr. M. It was so fun. I told them I would walk because it's not far from my place, but as I was walking, they must have seen me because they swung by and picked me up. I wore a pretty dress not thinking I'd be sweating in it. The fabric was wet with my sweat. It was 97 degrees. Still not as bad as Arizona heat though. Rose and Matt got a dog!! It's so beautiful. They invited me over to play with it so I'm thinking I need to get a box of treats to bring to the puppy. It's only six months old and they are naming it Jones. Such a cute name for such a cute animal. Darlene wants to come over for coffee. I warned her that our place is a mess. Truthfully, I'd rather be writing than cleaning and I think that frustrates the sisters, because they're like, "you need to be cleaning too....

I really haven't been out of the house for a week due to my issue with walking on my broken toe. Fun. It's so swollen. I wonder if I broke the metatarsal phalangeal joint. Wearing shoes is uncomfortable. I made the mistake of walking a puzzle down to the community library box, which is down the street, and that was a painful little journey. I've been watching horror movies. I'll still watch it if the acting is bad but the script is interesting. I love stories.  I just watched a 2007 horror movie called "Murder Party" that was freaking hilarious and the characters were  interesting. I really liked how the story unfolded. It's about this guy who finds an invitation to a party and decides to go. It's very artsy and probably commentary on the art world.  Art is subjective. Artists.... yeah.  I'm an artist, so I'm probably pretty strange too. I talk for hours on characters. I listen to people's lives and say things like "what an interesting...

 I had this very vivid and weird dream that started out nicely at a restaurant and ended with zombies that came over from the zoo. I told my mom about it and her takeaway... mom: "You have no business at a restaurant with no prices on the menu." me: "But it was a nice restaurant!"  mom: "And how did that work out?" me: "It was a LOT of money." mom: "You never go to a restaurant that doesn't have prices." Seriously though, in my dream, the bill for three people was about $$$. That's what it's going to cost for Emory and me to go to Temecula Valley for a few days with the wine tour and the hotel. I should really bring my bathing suit. I love sitting in the hot tub.  I asked Sue if she had any small travel containers that I could put my hair cream in. I got this really great cream for curly hair and I've been really impressed with the curls lately. She showed up with a bag of stuff. If we were playing Dungeons and Dragons, ...

Monty Python and the Holy Grail says it all: King: "I am your king." Peasant Woman: "Well, I didn't vote for you." Well said Peasant Woman!! I didn't vote for this "king" either, so why are we folding? I never thought we'd be here, but here we are. I'm not folding, but I'm getting exhausted fighting. I'm also tired with the news. I can't stand hearing that disgusting "man" speak for even a second.  I didn't realize I had a different text notification for every person when a text comes through... But why did I choose a horn? The first text that came through for my sister-in-law scared the goosebumps out of me! I have a guitar for Emory. It's pretty cool. I always know he sent me a text. The wasps that came back are bloody huge! Yesterday I felt pretty invincible walking among them with no issues. Today, I saw the wasps lingering on the screen door and thought, "holy crap, I'm not getting near the door u...

Sue just called to tell me that there are coyotes at the bottom of their hill that have formed a home pretty much in their backyard. The household babysits Mozart for us and we babysit their pets so this is a really good warning not to just let any of the animals run around the huge property.  I've been training for long distance walking because when we go to Colorado, there is going to be a great deal of hiking/biking and other touristy things. I still get tired after a couple miles. I don't know if that's normal.  I'm practicing my Spanish while watching horror movies in Spanish. I'm still not sure if I'm learning Spain Spanish or Latin America Spanish. I know Crazy Cousin Nik explained it to me, but I'm not there in my studies to know the difference yet. The commune speaks Latin American Spanish and that's what they want me to focus on, but I think my lessons are Spain Spanish given that it's the flag that I see on Duolingo.  I'm so proud of m...

We got new pets! Six of them to be exact though this picture doesn't show all of them! Okay.... maybe they are unwanted by most people and if they weren't so aggressive we would gladly share a porch with them, but wasps are very territorial. They are supposed to be removed sometime soon. My sister-in-law suggested putting peppermint on their nest. She's so earthy. I love it. The news reported that it's advised that ten states don't drink coffee. Of course, we are one of those states so I had to click on the link to see why. What can I say, I was curious. So due to the heat, it's advised that we don't drink anything hot. I don't think California is bad compared to Arizona and Nevada. Ann says that no one is out during the day in Arizona. I remember those days. Who wants to be outside when the air conditioner just pushes hot air around the car. Nothing can break that heat once it hits.  Sue just asked me what languages I'm studying on Duolingo. I asked...

We decided not to go to the event at the California Science Museum. I really wanted to go for the museum and it's a beer event so Emory could enjoy that aspect. I can't drink beer because I have celiac disease and well, that's not a fun thing to have symptoms for. I've been gluten-free for five years and haven't felt better. I don't mind being the sober driver for this event; however, I don't really drive that far because the California Freeway scares the heaven into me and the museum is 22 miles from our starting point. There is another event out here for an animal charity and it's much closer to home, about 5-7 miles maybe. I asked the Porter Commune to join us, but they are all so busy with golfing, theater, sailing, gardening.... Yeah, they are much busier than we are, but I did offer to be the sober driver because again, can't drink beer. That will be in August. We still haven't booked our hotels for Colorado. We have our flight and our rent...

Sue and I drove around trying to find this doctor's office that I'm supposed to go to. It's interesting because it's inside a store. I thought, "Great, do they even have an office" because last time we were told to go to a store for medical, there was just a alcove. We found the place that I'm going to and I am relieved to see that they have a hallway behind a closed door, so I can have some privacy. Not that there is a lot that I'm worried about admitting.  It's funny because Darlene and Sue are concerned that I have POTS, which is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, because I just faint. It's one of the reasons I try not to go anywhere by myself. To onlookers, it's super scary and for me.... well, I don't always wake up so nicely. I'm confused. And last time I got super sick and couldn't stop vomiting. I got tested for POTS and they deemed that wasn't what I had. Go figure. I call it my little mystery element.  I wa...

We bought Hatch Pepper chips. So freaking good. They are vegan and not as hot as I expected them to be, but they do have a bite at the back of the tongue. So delicious!!! They remind me of a vegan alternative to Nachos Doritos.  Sue and I went shopping at Dollar Tree, and I got some oils for my hair. I am so thrilled to find new hair products. I love hair products, but I need to slow down my shopping. I was looking for travel oil items that I can throw into my travel bag.  Emory and I went to Ventura for the day. Darlene twisted her back while playing sports, so we had to go by one commune to get some medication that she left at that house and bring it to Oxnard for her. We stopped by for a second because the household was buzzing and busy, and Emory and I were on our way up the street to Ventura Main. I wore a sleeveless shirt and a small, fluffy skirt (the one I bought at Goodwill). I felt cute! I like the days when I feel the female charm. I don't get that feeling too often...

 No Kings Protest Today. I was out with Sue and we came across some protesters yesterday so they started early. I am so proud of America for standing up for this.  There are tons of issues that need to be addressed. Maybe we'll finally get to a place of understanding for one another. Maybe this will give us a mutual respect. I also ordered stickers for our journals so we don't have to take our journals on trips because my TSA experience taught me that they snoop in journals and for what? What are they looking for? My opinion on the government? It's not a positive one, my friends.  The closest protest to us is about 6 miles. Not that far. I don't have signs, but I have a voice. I can scream like everyone else.  People who oppose the government are being kept from entering America. I better not leave the country any time soon. I'm a little afraid of being in the wrong states too. 

I'm BACK!! What a wonderful trip. It was pretty freaking hot as expected. I brought two pairs of shorts on my trip, but the inside of the buildings is pretty cool, except for the massage parlor. It was warm there. Okay, so the information on the Glendale commune. I thought I'd be bunking with someone because it's always pretty crowded there, but I had my own room, which was good because sometimes I need a "time out" where I can just be by myself. "Self" time at the commune is fairly rare. I got in pretty late, and Steven and Ann picked me up. There was a crash on the freeway which slowed traffic down, but the company I had on the journey to the commune was excellent. I gave Steven the cookies I bought him, and since they had wheat in them and I can't eat them, it was nice watching him enjoy the cookies. He said they were really good. I had a glass of wine that night and just stayed up until midnight with everyone just chatting away. I thought I would...

By the time you read this, I will be enjoying Arizona at the Glendale Commune. Ann has so much planned, including going to theater shows, getting massages, and having pool parties. That will be a blast. I did promise I would shave since she isn't hip to my hippy lifestyle.  I should be getting ready. I have birthday cards to sign. I have bags to pack (dresses and shorts because it's hot in Arizona). Ann and Lucile want my Marvel puzzle, so I need to make sure I bring it. I just spoke with Sue, and two people from her commune are going out of state, so she said she would take Emory to go pick up her wines. I almost thought she said they would stop in Solvang, but she said they would stop in Oxnard. I think they'll have a really good time too.  I do feel guilty leaving Emory, but everyone says it's good for us. I don't know. He's my ride or die.   I just found out that there is a new trope called Cakeverse. I even skimmed to see what stories were made with this ha...

 Well, I have officially seen all the horror movie options on Tubi. I even tried watching the ones that were... well... harder to watch. I do have a squeamish side. That said, there is a new horror movie coming out called "The Fairest of Them All." I really like the premise, and the preview on YouTube made it look decent. It's about princesses being kidnapped by the Mad Hatter and forced to battle it out for survival. Crazy concept, and I'm here for the chaos. How do you have a "final girl" when you're part of the problem? This should be good.  I do like practicing fear regulation in a safe environment. 💕  I also sometimes feel so emotionally exhausted at the end of my day, so maybe this sort of spikes my emotions... Dude, I don't know if I can really psycho-analyze myself properly. That said! I'm going to Arizona to visit my commune buddies! I'll be out for a few days, and Ann has me booked! So do Steven and Jeffrey. It's going to be so...

Emory and I finally bought a few things for our trip to Colorado. It might be a little chilly when we go, because it will be "autumn" by then, so the trees will start having beautiful colors. We plan to do a bit of hiking, so we got those big hiking hats. We might need new shoes, but by then... one word... tariffs.  I want to attend Shadyside High Senior Prom'88 Fear Street Experience: Netflix. It's next week, so we really need to get our tickets if we're going to go. It's a fake prom, but when I told Ann, she was really confused. I had to tell her it was a PR event for a movie coming out. This is California! We have events for movies. 😂 I went to a Mother's Day event that allowed us to make flower bouquets for our mothers. I'm so excited. I saw a preview a few days ago, and the flowers were beautiful!! The vase they gave us was glass, which was more than I expected from the event. I had a little help picking out flowers, and you can make your own car...

Finally watched "The Mean One." It's been on my watch list since the day I saw it advertised, but I wanted to wait until Prime offered it for free. It's such a toss up (sometimes) with horror movies. You never know what you're going to get; if it's going to be any good.  This was a really fun horror movie. The makeup was so stellar. I had so many theories but of course, I was wrong, which was fine because I love being surprised. The script/acting/camera angles all good quality. I would purchase this movie for sure!  The Final Girl tasting room has art that are faces of the "final girls" with the other half of the face being the antagonist they are up against. I would love to see this movie "The Mean One" on the tasting room wall. I really need some $$$ so I can buy those paintings. If I had to choose just one... well, nuts. What would I possibly choose?  Look it up by putting in " Final Girl vs Villains ." I NEED this art for my H...

Our best friends came out for the weekend and of course it was fabulous.... until I fainted. Yeah, that happened. I didn't even realize I did it. Next thing I know, Emory was gently brushing my shoulder and telling me I had another episode. That's what we call it because it's not dainty.  Up until then, we watched Drunk History. I wish this was a thing when I was in school. I might would have remembered names a little better. I might remember dates and scenarios too. It's freaking hilarious.  We went to Solvang after our best friends left. We took our little buddy with us because it was a little late notice to drop him off at the communes (yep two different communes). We did drop by the Port commune to pick up some boat gear for the Oxnard commune. At the Oxnard stop which was closer to our destination, we let Mozart run around their beautiful yard. We just missed the kiddos there because the children went off to another adventure for the week. We filled up on water and...

 Mozart had his very last dental cleaning. We're not going to make him do this again. He's a senior man and he's having a hard time just coming out of it. The procedure was a little late and the medications must have done a number on him because he was pretty out of it for hours and hours into the next day. The doctor said he would cry and he has been. It's so sad. So we've been holding him and just rubbing his back and tummy. Mozart and Me (snapchat) We've been trying to clean some. It's not an easy task. I see things that can be put away, but instead, I'm writing up a storm. The problem is, I live like Merlin's little hut in The Sword and the Stone (Disney cartoon 1963). I'm cramped with books and tea pots and everything else that just speaks to me. Everything has a little bit of magic... a story that just whispers their very existence. How am I supposed to get rid of all these stories?  Sue said we'd start with the closet. I did get rid of...

We went to the grocery store and though I said I wasn't going to pay for any extras, I saw cotton candy grapes for $3.99 lbs. (which is pretty cheap for cotton candy grapes that are usually much higher in price) It was measured so its one pound exactly. So we did it. I know... save all the money I can for the possible next great depression. My family (great grandparents) made it through the first one so I know we can too, but living in California makes it a little hard. With the super bad fires, rent out here has gone up a lot.  I am still drinking my pot of coffee. I have some food in my fridge. I have a strong support group. The commune has space for us to come back if we need to, though more people will be moving in and with kiddos. The community there is getting big. I'm supposed to be downsizing, but I've been writing up a storm. My best friend told me, "Life's for living, not for cleaning" but I'm pretty sure she has a very clean house.  Sue and I ha...

I just read an article that California is losing a substantial bit of its funding for libraries. I wonder if that means our libraries will close. I also saw that books are being purged. I wonder what that's going to mean for our reading lists. I really hate this. Time to invest in my own private library. Fahrenheit 451... ?!?!? Anyone else seeing this? It's kind of funny how people are starting to download the novels they want to keep. I should do that too, but I can't remember the names of the ones I was so in love with that I read years ago. So I think I'll be giving up on the "extra" things we usually splurge on. After my coffee runs out, I don't think I'll buy any more. It seems like such a luxury now... (I say this and then we found coffee for $6.99 so we bought a few bags).  We went to Costco and it was utterly crazy. I don't know how much eggs were being sold for (since it's not part of my diet intake) but the Costco staff kept yelling f...