Plato: "At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet."

Decided this will be the year I march in the CNY Pride parade.

Fell asleep on the couch Sunday afternoon so I had trouble sleeping that night. Ended up watching TV, jealous of the actors eating sushi. LOL

Mom bought me t shirts in Alaska. Yup. Rev. Rhino has t shirts with mooses on them. FYI: My nickname is Rhino, but Dad was Moose in school.

"Happiness is good health and a bad memory." Ingrid Bergman

New research shows drug tests produce false positive results up to 10% of the time.

I hate going to airports. Anywhere. Anytime.

Mom called. Weather made them miss their connection in Atlanta. I pick them up Sunday at the airport. Works for me. Sore from mowing all our lawns.

Unusually high nighttime temperatures cause loss of 2010 crop for Southern US apple growers.

For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. (1 John 3:11)

Legendary Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper dies of complications of prostate cancer at 74.

USATODAY
The 'top kill' procedure has failed to plug the oil leak in the Gulf, BP says.

Almost home. Was up at 6a to shave, shower and haircut, didn't leave Cazenouia until after 11P.

Laughing my arse of at both photographers and a bunch of adults who have been getting video of Mariana showing everyone how it's done.

Mariana just the worm and made the adults lose their minds.

My 6 yr old niece Mariana is DESTROYING the dance floor. She's matching the adults move for move.

WLAX NCAA Tournament Semifinals Final: Maryland 14, SU 5. Christina Dove and Michelle Tumolo two goals each. Visit SUathletics.com for a recap.

Never mind. Asked the bride. It means Always and Forever.

What does CHAOID AGUS AN COMENAIDE mean? The dog tags in the wedding favor say it.

Leave it to me to find a seat around a fire pit at the Braeloch Inn. I say we light this thing, we break out the drums, and we scare the muggles!

That's the first time I've ever heard a bagpiper getting warmed up.

Now the bagpiper and the wedding DJ are trying to outloud each other. Scotland The Brave versus Black Eyed Peas. MY wager's on the Scotsman!

Watching a roomful of Ft Drum soldiers play pool and compare ink. May they never have wounds to compare the same way.

Doors are opening and balloons are popping by themselves. Good night for a wedding. Maybe it's a fallen soldier at the fallen soldier table?

CNN reports "Diff'rent Strokes" actor Gary Coleman has passed away at the age of 42.

For a place as nice as Cazenouia, they do a TERRIBLE job at keeping the parks clean!

"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus." Mark Twain.

Abraham Lincoln: "Folks who have no vices have very few virtues."

CNN Breaking news - BP's top official upgrades impact of Gulf oil spill from "very modest" to "environmental catastrophe."

Did a ritual last night for Issac Bonewits, was visited by bats & black cats, was met at my door by a large toad. Carpe Noctum! Ave Satanas!

Headed home for last minute cleaning. No time to clean tomorrow. Shave, shower, haircut, jobhunt, return books to Cazenouia library, wedding.

"Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it." Buddha.

CNN Breaking news - Gulf of Mexico oil spill now worst in U.S. history, government estimates show.

I've now seen Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Diary of the Dead, Day of the Dead & Land of the Dead. Any other Romero films?

Not much time left. Last minute cleaning today. Wedding & reception at the Braeloch Inn Friday. Mow our lawns, get family @ aiport Saturday.

Zombie comedy night. I hurt myself coughing & laughing watching Shaun of the Dead. Tried to watch Fido,couldn't get past the 1st 15 minutes.

CNN Breaking news - Assault on suspected drug lord's compound in Jamaica kills 27, wounds 31, police say.

Applied to 4 jobs this week already and it's only Tuesday.

U2 has cancelled their entire North American tour because of Bono's back injury.

"A friend is a gift you give yourself." Robert Louis Stevenson

No internet at Baldwinsville Library. Going home before my day get MORE annoying.

Drove all the way to Syracuse just to find out I can't get on a computer at CNY Works. I just LOVE wasting fuel and time. No gym. Still sick.

ALL the movies I've watched since Tuesday, Voodoo, zombie or just horror, Quarantine was by FAR the SCARIEST.

Starwood 30 has a lecture on the Left Hand Path?! When I was there for Starwood 18, people said Voodoo was "too dark", now LHP at Starwood?!

Erma Bombeck: "If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it."

"The true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good." Ann Landers

"If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." Mario Andretti.

Born into this life,thought I was free. But they held on like demons, never let me be. So come to me, Satan. Come take me please. I've lived, I've done,

I'm tired as can be.-Norma, Trailer Park of Terror

WLAX Final: SU 7, JMU 3. Orange advances to second Final Four in program history; will face Maryland on 5/28. Vist SUathletics.com for more.

Headed to the farm for a voodoo and zombie movie marathon and central air conditioning!

Bono undergoes emergency back surgery after injuring himself preparing for U2 tour.

2nd night of B/W zombie movies of the 1930s-60s. I'm trying to get to movies made after George Romero changed zombie movies forever in 1968.

Stumbled upon The Last Man on Earth (1964) starring Vincent Price and based on the novel "I Am Legend", just like the Wil Smith movie.

Headed to the farm to pick asparagus and do some cleaning beforei watching more DVDs

"My hope still is to leave the world a bit better than when I got here." Jim Henson.

Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his own life? (Luke 12:25)

Watched Night of The Living 0ead (1968) Revolt of the Zombies (1936) King of the Zombies (1941). Saving the color movies for Friday-Sunday.

Back to the farm. Rained yesterday, better check to see if I need to cut some asparagus tomorrow and see how the lawns are getting. E I E I O!

People have asked me where my farm is. I live somewhere between Oswego and Syracuse. Where I live, we call 911 AFTER we shoot the intruder.

People have asked me how do I know my farm is haunted. I've been communicating with the Dead since Jimmy Carter was President.

"If we stopped trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time." Edith Wharton.

Watched "The Graves" Tuesday, a horror movie where the killer sings Muddy Waters blues songs and showtunes wearing a plastic pig nose?!

To celebrate my solitude, I burned our Xmas tree. Waited until the ground and buildings were wet and burned it while it was still raining.

Got horror DVDs to get me in the right mood for 11 nights alone on my haunted farm. "Open Graves": think evil Jumanji from the Inquisition.

CNN Breaking news - Fishing banned in 19 percent of the Gulf of Mexico due to oil spill.

"One can be very happy without demanding that others agree with them" Ira Gershwin.

Today in 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted - the largest volcanic eruption in history in the continental US.

Sue Grafton: "If high heels were so wonderful, men would still be wearing them."

No gym today, gotta be home in time for a Schwanns delivery. Will job hunt then stop at the libraries in Cazenovia, Baldwinsville and Cato.

While I have the farm to myself, I'm watching TV shows I can't with Dad around. My hetero sister can watch gay shows with Dad around but I can't?!

Went to bed before 6P. The 1990 remake of Night of the Living Dead was on when I got up. Wish I'd known it would be on, I would've DVR'd it.

NOT looking forward to being at the airport before the sun has even finished her morning coffee. Jobhunting and gym may have to be skipped.

"Better to live one year as a tiger, than a hundred as a sheep." Madonna.

Fun fact: one ounce of dark chocolate contains almost 20% of your RDA for iron.

Tiger Woods' mistress #1 Rachel Uchitel is reportedly set to pose for "Playboy."

CNN Breaking news - Supreme Court rules federal government can keep some sex offenders locked up after they serve their sentences.

I miss the old days when you got bitched at for doing something WRONG and not for trying to help. I also miss being HAPPY to go home.

"The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness." The Dalai Lama.

MLAX Final: Army 9, SU 8 3OT. Cody Jamieson three goals. Visit SUathletics.com for recap.

I prefer the BBC TV series Robin Hood over the Gladiator meets Saving Private Ryan meets Braveheart version Ridley Scott made.

NCAA WLax Final: SU 15, Georgetown 8
SU advances to quarterfinals for fourth straight year. Visit SUathletics.com for complete coverage.

TMZ: Doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death saves life of woman on flight today.

Picked up my reserved Avatar DVD, reserved Wolfman, and got into a discussion of the differences of Voodoo zombies and other zombies.

Headed to Carousel to enjoy some people watching and Robin Hood.

Scientists say Gulf spill much bigger than reported; BP head says it's "relatively tiny."

I wish BTR was here. Groupo Pagan just broke out the cowbell! MORE COWBELL!

Not a Santana song, was by Pancho Sanchez.

Groupo Pagan is performing live at the zoo. Sounds like a Santana song.

Ducks begged me to share my lunch. I explained how I'd already eate my fries. That put them in a fowl mood and they gave me the bird.

Students from the school my sister teaches ESL just did a dance performance. Met some of her coworkers.

I'm within a few feet of my turkey vultures. Got a great video. The turkey vultures RAN over when they saw me. I'm a proud zoo parent.

Gonna check out the various Latin dance performances all day. Wish Maria and Jenna were here to see this!

In a related story, a zoo employee came up and asked a family from China if they were performing today. HELLO?! LATIN AMERICAN cultures?!

Today at Rosamond Gifford Zoo is Fiesta de la Aves, a celebration of migratory birds and Latin American cultures from 10A-4:30P

SB Final: Syracuse upsets No. 1 DePaul, 3-2, advances to BIG EAST Final tomorrow at 5 p.m.

Just saw some nuns buy tickets for Robin Hood. Are they checking how the movie portrays the Vatican's politics or to stare at Russel Crowe?

Done jobhunting and working out before noon?! Guess I'll swing by Carousel and get my Robin Hood ticket while I'm still in Syracuse.

Reading Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris. The idea of a vampire everyone calls "Bubba" has me amused. I had a pet cow named Bubba.

Planet Fitness has new massage chairs, these new ones take tokens.

"After about three lessons, the voice teacher said, 'Don't take voice lessons. Do it your way.'" Johnny Cash.

CNN Breaking news - "Cash couriers" targeted in today's Time Square bomb probe raids, source says.

Softball: SU 4, Villanova 2. Will play winner of No. 1 DePaul/No. 8 Rutgers in BIG EAST Tournament tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. Visit SUathletics.com.

Researchers say regularly eating junk food boosts your risk of depression by almost 60%.

Just found out I'm driving my parents & their friends to the airport at 4A when they leave for Alaska and picking them up.

Found out last night Mom volunteered me to babysit my sister's dog while her famijy is camping and my parents are in Alaska.

Knew my help wouldn't be wanted, but when somebody asks all their FB friends for help, I gotta at least TRY to offer my assitance.

Cut my workout a bit short today. Feels like my blood sugar went too low. Gonna find food on my way to the library.

Jobhunted, Bought supplies for next week at Seven Rays, gave a homeless guy a dollar, now off to the gym.

"Courage is fear holding on a minute longer." General George S. Patton.

Woke up screaming and crying. Not a nightmare. Was dreaming about what happens at home on a regular basis. Now I'm gonna dream about it?!

At the annual meeting of Friends of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Some big improvements coming for the elephant and primate exhibits!

CNN Breaking news - New British PM David Cameron says he aims to form coalition between his Conservative Party and Liberal Democrats.

CNN Breaking news - British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to offer resignation, recommends opposition leader forms new government.

Waited 10 minutes at the BK drive though, manager was so pissed at her slow ass staff, I could hear her outside. She gave me a free meal!

"You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming." Pablo Neruda.

There's a guy at the B'ville library dressed in matching tracksuit, matching shoes, looks like NASCAR's version ofa superhero

Just found my bosses at Brushwood on Facebook. I miss them.

MLAX: SU is the No. 2 seed in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. Will host Army in the first round at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 16 at the Carrier Dome.

WLax: Syracuse earns at-large bid to 2010 NCAA Tournament; plays Georgetown in Washington D.C. in the first round on Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m.

CNN Breaking news - Lena Horne -- legendary singer, dancer and actress dies at age 92 in a New York hospital.

While my parents are away, I'll be watching every zombie movie I can get with my 4 library cards. Should I get comedy zombie movies too?

Today was too loud and crowded at home, I'm tolerant of loud crowds less and less. Good thing I don't go to Singers anymore.

"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life." Charles Darwin.

WLax BIG EAST Final: Georgetown 13, SU 11
Liz Hogan becomes SU's all-time saves leader with 484.
Visit SUathletics.com for complete coverage.

Would LOUE the job I applied for Friday. Doing surveillance & inuestigations & getting paid more then I ever made at Morris, & job benefits!

MLAX Final: SU 15, St. John's 7
Chris Daniello four goals. Visit SUathletics.com for complete game coverage.

Oceans was a bit too long for me. Later today, Iron Man 2.

WLax BIG EAST Final at the Half: Georgetown 8, SU 7
Christina Dove leads SU with three points. Visit SUathletics.com for complete coverage.

"The noblest pleasure is the joy of understanding." Leonardo da Vinci.

Romaine lettuce sold by Freshway Farms has been recalled; may be contaminated by E. coli.

No zoo today. Using my free movie pass to see Oceans. Iron Man 2 later today.

Today in 1429, Joan of Arc led the final charge that ended the Siege of Orleans, France.

No gym today. Cleaning and moving furniture this weekend.

WLax: SU 12, Notre Dame 11 (4OT)
Dove's goal in the 4th overtime puts SU in BIG EAST title game.
Visit SUathletics.com for a complete recap.

Headed to B'ville after helping Jenna shop. She squeezed all the squishy stuff and cringed at the dead fish with the eyes at an Asian store.

Found weight gloves and they work very nicely.

"Life itself is the proper binge." Julia Child.

Gonna invest in some weightlifting gloves. The weights are getting heavy enough that I'm afraid my grip is too slick with sweat to be safe.

WLax: Christina Dove named BIG EAST Midfielder of the Year and Liz Hogan earns Defensive Player of the Year award. Six earn All-BIG EAST honors.

Discourage aphids by spraying plants with diluted dishwashing liquid or by planting chives.

Guy pulls out of the parking space next to me. Guy who pulls in immediately after looked so much like the other guy I asked if he had a twin.

HEALTH
Injections of local anesthetic may help treat symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Report: Lindsay Lohan set to take on role of porn star Linda Lovelace in new biopic.

690 East IMMEDIATELY after exit 11/12 is a single lane. Avoid it if you can.

My Verizon phone keeps turning itself off! Wonder how many jobs I didn't get because my Verizon phone won't stop turning itself off?!

Happy Birthday Maria Oreza and rest in peace. I love you, I miss you, and I'll see you on the other side, at least untill I reincarnate ;-)

CNN Breaking news - Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad admitted involvement in the attack, Attorney General Eric Holder says.

"Bones" star David Boreanaz admits to affair after his mistress blackmails him.

I wish I'd gotten that job in Kuwait & Iraq. I'd have lost weight, done something worthwhile, made some money, and I'd still be a trucker.

CNN Breaking news - An arrest has been made in the Times Square bombing attempt, CNN confirms.

CNN Breaking news - Actress Lynn Redgrave died Sunday after a seven-year battle with breast cancer, according to her family.

Wine and music gladden the hearts but the love of friends is better than either. (Sirach 40:20)

Mom is planning chores for me to do while she's in Alaska with dad. I stupidly thought I would enjoy some peace & quiet while they're gone.

"Ideas are the beginning of all achievement." Bruce Lee

MLAX Final: SU 12, Notre Dame 6
Stephen Keogh four goals. Visit SUathletics.com for complete coverage.

WLax Final: Georgetown 10, SU 9
SU (12-5) will play Notre Dame in BIG EAST Tournament first round.
Visit SUathletics.com for more details.

Headed home to catch up on paper, plan something solitary for Beltane.

Critics were right. The new Nightmare is a slap in the face to Robert Englund. The original was horrifying. This is just horrifyingly BAD!

Got a free movie pass through Regal Crown Club. This will be useful when I have to be out of the house because my nieces are visiting.

Headed for Carousel. Leaving the zoo I was shocked at how long the line to get in was, almost to the parking lot!

Found my turkey vultures living with the flamingos. They waddled over to me to see me!

NONE of the zoo staff seem to have a clue where my turkey vultures are anymore.

Off to the Zoo, hoping to see my vultures, haven't seen them at all this year. After the zoo, Nightmare on Elm Street at Carousel.

Began watching season 1 of The Dresden Files on DVD Friday, & reading the novels it's based on. Doing the same with True Blood eventually.