Friday Night Poetry Reading

Sunday Morning

No alarm buzzing, no schedule pressing
but routine controls me so I slowly awake.
How peaceful it is to lay in my bed
with fluttering aspen there in my view.
I hear padding by an occasional jogger,
an unspoken call to join in the day.
Sweats and a t-shirt will do for this morning
and slippers or socks but definitely no shoes.

I bring in the paper, fat and inviting.
What tidbits and treasures and sales will I find?
A hot drink to sip on, a comfortable chair,
everythings ready and the morning begins.
Somewhere between headlines and local sports highlights
I saunter to the hamper then the washing machine.
It's time to get busy, to work on the housework.
My mini-vacation is over again.

Susan Elizabeth DeLand

Nonsense Lyric of the Week

"Feel Good Inc." by Gorillaz.

Windmill, Windmill for the land.
Turn forever hand in hand
Take it all in on your stride
It is ticking, falling down
Love forever love is free
Let's turn forever you and me
Windmill, windmill for the land
Is everybody in?

Laughing gas these hazmats, fast cats,
Lining them up-a like ass cracks,
Ladies, homies, at the track
its my chocolate attack.
Shit, I'm stepping in the heart of this here
Care bear bumping in the heart of this here
watch me as I gravitate
hahahahahahaa.
Yo, we gonna go ghost town,
this motown,
with yo sound
you're in the place
you gonna bite the dust
Cant fight with us
With yo sound
you kill the INC.
so dont stop, get it, get it
until you're Jet Ahead.
Yo, watch the way I navigate

Wanted: Apparel Designer

I am looking to purchase a t-shirt that has printed on it my blog address. An online retailer, Zazzle allows you to upload photos, text etc. in order to create custom t-shirts and other products.

I am not however, very creative when it comes to this kind of thing--but I know my readers are. If you'd like to take a shot at this, visit Zazzle, click on create t-shirt and use your own good taste in determing the best shirt style, text layout, font type, etc.

My only requirement is that the shirt have on it www.abnormull.com. It could say something like "visit my blog at www.abnormull.com" or what-not. It's totally up to you as the project manager. Zazzle gives you the option of adding a photo, I don't have a specific one I'd like used, but if you draw something in paint or have a stock photo, feel free to use it.

I'd prefer the shirt style and color be unisex and I like having text on the backside of the shirt too, but other than that--use your creative imagination! Once your design is complete, leave a comment on this post and i'll give you my email address to forward me the design (zazzle allows you to e-mail your design).

Thanks in advance for your help!

Desperate Housewives: Season 2

Last night's season opener created more questions than it answered. Biggest one for me: the new neighbors, who do they have tied down in their basement and why do the son and mom seem to have an "odd" relationship.

My predictions: The father of Gabrielle's baby is Carlos. The person in the new neighbors basement will be Mrs. Huber.

Post your predictions.

Demi-Ashton Wedding

I hear Demi and Ashton were married on Saturday. Would it be insensitive to bet on how long they'll remain hitched? I'm thinking 2 (maybe 3) years. Say, summer of 2007 we'll hear about one of 'em datin someone else.

Personality Test--Draw a Pig

I read about this test on another blog--never have seen a test that attempts to judge your personality based on how you draw a pig, so I thought I needed to check it out.

The analysis of my picture (which works by you answering questions about your picture) says I am: innovative and active, but don't have a strong sense of family, nor do I remember dates. Am analytical, cautious, and distrustful. Secure, but stubborn, and stick to my ideals. I am a good listener and have a good personal life.


Here is Nicks (which he did not wan't me to post, but mwa-ha ha, I am in control of what goes on my blog):

I Need a Haircut

Today is a really slow day at work and my bangs are definately too long--would it be a bad idea to cut them while at work?

To cut them or grow them out, that is the question...

Bizarre News Update

LONDON - The music industry has a new scapegoat for its revenue problems: album cover art.

A big barcode splashed on the cover of an ’80s compilation CD is being mistakenly scanned by British retailers instead of the real barcode, giving Tears for Fears and Duran Duran fans a fat discount.

Consumers buying Sony BMG’s 46-song, three-disk “Electric 80s” compilation at Tesco supermarkets, for example, were only being charged 9.77 pounds ($17.11) instead of the listed price of 14.97 pounds, a spokeswoman for the retailer said Friday.

New Addition to Short Story

Check it out...hot off the presses, the link to Part 4 is on the right. Feel free to give me your feedback, even the negative :)

Saturday Celebrity Dish

If you have any suggestions on celebrities you'd like me to blog about, feel free to leave a note :)



Michael Landon was born Eugene Maurice Orowitz on Oct. 31, 1936 to Eli Orowitz and Peggy O'Neil. Michael says his father was a quiet man who rarely showed emotion. Michael said of his father, "I loved my father because I learned a lot from him. He never disciplined me, and he only hit me once. He didn't even want to hit me then, but my mother goaded him into it. He didn't know how to hit me-by the time it happened, I was a half-foot taller than he was-so he slapped me with the back of his hand. it was the first time my father showed any emotion."

When asked what his mother was like, Michael replied, "She was a stabber, a kicker and a wacko. She was off her rocker. She was very abusive. My mother would sit on the sofa in her nightgown-she always wore her nightgown when she was upset-holding a Bible, asking God to kill me. My mother was sad-she never got better-and she always kept me a little off balance. I could do all the bad things-fail a grade, skip school for weeks-and she wouldn't say a word. But If I drank milk out of a bottle, she'd dropkick me all over the kitchen."

I became familiar with Michael Landon during his years on Little House on the prarie where he was not only was principal actor, writer and director, but executive producer. Michael called all the shots and as such, Little House dealt with more contemporary issues, such as racial, religious intolerance and drug abuse.

Friday Night Poetry Reading

Here's the latest set of lyrics (poem)I've written. I have 50 cent in mind, to perform it.

She left me for taebo
Tomorrows gonna blo
Candy wrappers from the sto'
The showers gettin' cold
The bidders r all biddin' lo'
Stomp, turn round and show
flaunt what cha got on the auction flo'
Ain't no reasonin' wit Joe Schmo'
Yo brussel sprouts leave me wantin mo'
Asia's on your toe
My bulldog's got a fro'
This horsie's got no giddy-up n' go
itchy, gitchy, ho go oh
Eatin a pickle at the rodeo
Shupty-shup, I ain't yo bro'
Out. This abnormull homie's gotta rroll...


'5O Cent, call me. I do choreography also. -Beth

I-5 Commuter Message Board

In case any of the drivers on the road tonight are net surfers or blog readers; my notes to the driver(s) of:

621*KJD, Changing lanes every 10 seconds, working well for you?
309*LOT, You kinda scared me merging in front w/ so little space
090*TGR, Interesting shade of sage, kinda liked it
238*RIG, Yes, turn signals were invented with a useful purpose
937*MNJ, You're a good driver, was nice to follow you
752*PVO, Are you lane changing challenged?
189*MGN, I'd like details on your bumper sticker-"Free Ballard"?
316270, Are you an undercover cop?
791*SEL, Perfect night to have the top down
633*RHR, Sorry you had to be towed
910*JWS, Looks like you've taken better care of your CR-V than I
"Power", Congrats on the funky new truck
680*LOO, From my mirror you looked sleepy--get some rest!
BLKOPAL, You've got it made!--why is the passenger seat empty?
919*PEL, You've got the perfect model SUV, but slow down!
820*RQI, Use your brights sparingly, and when alone.
601*HWS, What the &*)% you doin' writing down license plate numbers while driving?

Pres. & Cons

Don't worry, I have nothing to say regarding the president. I just liked this blog title and wanted to use it.

Ha ha ha he he.

Hurricane Aftermath

I'm joining the many others who have posted blogs about hurricane Katrina. But this post is not for the purpose of ranting or placing blame. I simply want to help my handful of readers stay aware of what people across the country are experiencing.

I found a blog whose author is/was right in the middle of it all. Below is the address for those who want to read his accounts of preperation for the hurricane and his response after.

I truly can not comprehend living through such hell on earth. To hear of the spontaneous murdering and raping and other violence that has occured is deeply disheartening. Who are these people that are capable of such acts at such a vulnerable moment?

Read frontline stories at:
www.michaelhoman.blogspot.com

Interview With Myself

Self (Interviewer): Beth, how long have you been blogging?
Beth: I think over a month now

Self: What is your favorite thing to blog about?
Beth: Probably pessimism, or annoyances or peeves.

Self: Aren't annoyances and peeves the same thing?
Beth: Don't be irritating or I'll cut off the interview.

Self: Your testy, what's that green thing between your two front teeth?
Beth: What? Where? Thanks for pointing out my flaw to the reading audience.

Self: Don't worry not many people will read this, I am interviewing you out of pity.
Beth: Aren't you affirming.

Self: So, whats the most annoying thing other people blog about?
Beth: Hmm. I dunno, like gas prices or president bush, I mean it's all been said already. Like when I blog surf, soo many blogs talk about bush and the cost of gas...

Self: Uhuh, so no bush and gas huh?
Beth: Yea, and I don't like it when people's blog descriptions say "My blog is a place for my random thoughts on random subjects." Like duh, I mean everyone's blog is about random thoughts on random subjects. I don't need you to point that out about your not so special blog. Soo not creative.

Self: So what do you have to say about president bush?
Beth: *rolls eyes, smacks gum*

Self: You know, I don't think I get paid enough for these freelance interviews.
Beth: *turns on iPod deciding this interview is over*
Self: Um, maam, that's kinda rude, I'd like to ask a few more questions...

Self: What shoe size do you wear?
Beth: Excuse me, how is that important? ... 9 1/2
Self: Oh, just wondering if I could borrow your shoes, they're cute--but, you have high arches and wide feet, so like ex-nay on the request to share shoes.

Self: What makes your blog different than others?
Beth: Uh, the fact that I update it more than once a month.

Self: Uhuh, and why should people read it?
Beth: Because they'll learn something. And because there are always other things to avoid doing, so my blog provides a distraction.

Self: Your blog humor, some say it is hard to understand, how do you respond?
Beth: I dunno. I don't want to muddle the issue.

Self: Yea, so like, any parting words?
Beth: Blog reading is so good for your health. Read on. But don't use the next blog feature, you'll just be dissapointed.

Apologies to Wait Staff

So, I think most of us are aware that there are many ways we effect, er, get on the nerves of people around us. And sometimes these little annoying traits that others see so easily are ones we ourselves don't see at all.

Here's a personal example, I didn't quite realize til recently that many waiters and waitresses most likely see me as a high maintenance patron.

I love water. I drink alot. On average 60-80 ounces a day. While dining out it is not uncommon for my water glass to be empty four or five times in one dinner hour.

Last week when dining out our waiter mentioned how he'd eaten out that morning and had been thirsty. He went on to comment on how he must've driven his waiter crazy filing his water glass all morning. That was kinda eye opening for me. I didn't realize how annoying my constant water consumption could be when dining out.

My waiter seemed like a nice guy and I don't think he was trying to "send me a message", but never-the-less I heard what he said. So, this is my apology (since I know I wont likely change my H2O drinking habits)to all past and future waiters.