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September Poll Results Are In!

The results for the September Poll are finally in! Here's what you Hairlista Diva's voted for:

How Often Do You Moisturize & Seal?

39% said: Once a day
27% said: Twice a day
21% said: A few time a week
11% said: I Always Forget!!!! :(
1% said: 3 Times A Day

Majority of the Hairlista Divas said They Moisturize & Seal ONCE A DAY. Twice a Day came in at second place! So listen up Newbies, be sure to moisturize your hair at least once per day :)

Be sure to check out the new Poll for the month of OCTOBER!

Daily Dose Of Style: Rosci

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How Will You React If A Flashflood Hit You And Your Family?

How will you react if a flashflood hit you and your family? Please explain your answer.

Tags: Flashflood, Typhoon, Rainwater, Surging Water, Victim, Help, Inundation, Relief, Marooned, Devastation, Debris, Volunteers, Donations, Courage, Hope

Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

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Daily Dose Of Style: Kerry Washington

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My Interview With: Annie (the "Thunder" trilogy)

LM: To finish, here are the questions and answers from Annie.

Q: Do you miss Earth? And if so, what do you miss the most?

Annie: I miss everything! I miss the food the most, but I also miss the holidays. I miss ice cream and peaches. I miss corn on the cob dripping with butter. I miss the smell of apple pies cooling on the window sills, and the taste of cold apple cider fresh from the press. I miss having fried chicken on Sundays, and fresh, churned butter on bread I just took out of the oven. I miss celebrating Christmas, singing carols, decorating the tree, and going into town to see the lights strung down main street. I could go on and on, but I think that's enough for now.

Q: Is there something you would like one of the warrior angels to bring back the next time they come through the rifts?

Annie: A dog. Maybe a little shepherd or a collie. Or even a mixed breed. I don't care. I grew up around dogs, and I would love for Kerr to be able to have a dog to play with and grow up with, too.

Q: What is the best thing about your new home, your new world?

Annie: Other than Rion and our son, Chloe and Vadon. The weather here is wonderful, too. The temperatures usually hover between fifty and eighty degrees Fahrenheit, from what I could decipher from their temperature guides. Snow is rare, unless you want to go up into the mountains. The down side are the storms, but they're brief, and I'm getting used to them. And you should see our sunrises and sunsets!

Q: If you could change one thing about your life with Rion, what would it be?

Annie: I would repair his wings, and make him able to fly the rifts again. Even though Rion has told me he would never walk those pathways again because he feared not being able to come back to me, I would be much happier if he was as healthy now as he was before he landed in Montana.

Q: Have you tried to introduce some traditions at your new home?

Annie: We celebrate Christmas now. And anniversaries. That's pretty much it.

Q: To close, is there anything you want your readers to know about your life and what we can expect in WINGS OF THUNDER?

Annie: Only that everyone's greatest fear comes true. Other than that, I'll leave you hanging.

Rainy Tuesday

Ah, fall in Portland. I woke up to weather in the 40's (which I love) the sky was blue and after I got the boys out the door, had some breakfast then continued my job search. Around 10 it started raining. I was prepared to not leave the house but I had so many errands.... with the weather turning I decided to break out all my fall clothes and wore my Marguerite dress with a violet cardigan, black tights and the three-strap mary janes. Around 12 I went out to trade in some books at Powell's and then stopped at the organic dry cleaner to have my Ignacia dress cleaned (gross I know, but 1st time in 2 years). Not sure if any of you have had the dress cleaned, but my dry cleaner said that they may have to remove all my buttons and sew them back on (extra charge-ug).

I went home had some of the asparagus soup I made yesterday for lunch (totally trying to be cost effective), had a phone interview for a job (fingers crossed). Then took the train out to Lloyd Center to buy Max some jeans pajamas and a winter jacket at old navy and got caught in yet another quick rainstorm while waiting for my return train. I somehow between old navy +gap kids spent $100 on Max and he STILL needs an extra winter jacket, extra rain boots among other stuff for school.

And tonight, I made chili for dinner. It turned out alright, trying to figure out meals for the rest of the week - so if anyone has suggestions or recipes let me know.....

It was pretty much a lonely day with little interaction with other people...I so hope that I don't turn into that person who just talks to people in stores or at the bus stop because I am dying for a little daytime human interaction.

Life is a mystery

Man oh man... life sure is an unpredictable ball of wax, no?

I won't go into detail...yet... but will let all you know that yet again I have been thrown a new twist, and while exciting, scary all the same.

What a way to start my 30's :-)

My Interview With: Rion (the "Thunder" trilogy)

LM: I am thrilled to have received letters from both Rion and Annie. So today I will read from the letter the questions I sent, and the answers Rion returned regarding him and Annie, from LORD OF THUNDER, PASSION OF THUNDER, and WINGS OF THUNDER, which will debut on December 15th.

Q: Thank you for allowing us this chance to have you as our guest. My first question has to do with your wings. Is there any chance you will be able to fly the rifts again?

Rion: Thank you for asking. I know Annie is thrilled to have this opportunity to converse with someone from her world. To answer your question, no. The damage caused by the bullet, and subsequent catastrophes, which I will leave for the readers to discover, have weakened my main muscles at the base of my wings, at my shoulders. Fortunately, I am still able to fly, for which I am very grateful, but they cannot withstand the strain of flying another mission.

Q: Let's talk about Kerr for a moment. How is the baby doing? And do you see much of yourself or Annie in him?

Rion: Kerr is thriving. Although he looks like a miniature of myself, his temperament and all are very much like Annie. Especially when it comes to our food. He is also very curious, which is not a trait of mine.

Q: Do you foresee any problems with Kerr becoming the next lord of your house of thunder?

Rion: None, whatsoever. Physically, I mean. However, there may be some dissatisfied people here on my world who will resent him taking the title and position of Grand Lord, simply because of his breeding. That should not pose any problem, though, to his accepting the chaster.

Q: What has been the biggest difficulty to overcome? I'm asking first about you suddenly being a husband, and soon thereafter becoming a father?

Rion: My biggest difficulty was accepting the possibility of having someone who loves me as much as Annie does. And the miracle of Kerr continues to astound me. I was all prepared to die while on a mission. I had no no reason to hope for a future. Annie not only turned all of that around, but now I am finding myself looking forward to each new day with her. I have happiness in my life, and that is an emotion I have not felt in years.

Q: The second half of my previous question is this. What has been the biggest difficulty to overcome since you no longer fly the rifts, and have had to give up taking missions to Earth?

Rion: To be honest, there has been no difficulty in this regard. If I were to be told by the Council that I had to walk the pathways again, and take another mission, I would refuse. I cannot take the risk of being away and something happening to Annie or Kerr. Or going over and not being able to return.

Q: Finally, if you could have one wish, one desire, what would it be?

Rion: My one wish would be for there to be an easier way for Annie to get news of her home world. As it is right now, her only connection is the correspondence and whatever news, newspapers, or whatever the angels can manage to bring back with them from their missions.

Q: Thank you for your time, Rion. May you and Annie have many blessed and happy years together!

Rion: Thank you. You could even say that is my greatest wish for myself.

First Day of Fall

Today was actually chilly enough outside for a jacket. With it being Yom Kippur, Jon stayed home (though Max went to school) and as he fasted and did nothing, I went about my day as always on a Jewish Holiday, I worked. And by working I mean laundry, grocery shopping to create a break the fast meal, job hunting online and cleaning the house.

After sending emails off all morning, I threw on my Zofia dress from fall 07, some matte smoke gray DKNY tights, a purple cardigan from gap (from summer), my black three strap mary jane heels and vintage faux leopard jacket with Bakelite buttons.

I walked up to Safeway and spent $13 (which at Whole Foods would have been easily $35) on 2 pounds of Asparagus, onion, chicken breast, chicken stock/broth, sour cream, meat marinade and a cucumber.

With Max gone during the day, its much easier to plan out a meal - so tonight we had an asparagus soup (which turned out pretty well - we even have left overs), a baked chicken breast with mesquite marinade, peas and french fries (Max loves them and I forgot to buy potatoes).

My plan for tomorrow is to make a low-fat turkey chili, and at some point this week attempt to make a Shepard's pie, potatoes soup and a stew. I am just so sick of eating something boiled or breaded for dinner. Eventually I would like to learn how to cook fish or do a decent healthy stir-fry.

With the weather in the 50's + 60's this week, I plan on breaking out my favorite Fall 07 pieces like Danya and Marguerite and pick up my Avignon from being shortened and my pink Dalmatia 06 holiday dress from being taken in. It will almost make me forget that it's October on Thursday and there is no Mayle holiday/resort collection to look forward to.

PASSION OF THUNDER Gets a Recommended Read from FAR!

Passion of Thunder continues the story of Annie and Rion from where Lord of Thunder left off, with their tumultuous trip through an inter-dimensional rift between Earth and Rion's home world of Parra.

On Parra, iridescent flowers color the pristine land and orange lightning splits the storm clouds. Crystalline and obsidian towers soar majestically into an orange sky dominated by a red giant and a smaller glowing white sun very much like Earth's. Although the people are enlightened and the society advanced, the angel-like people of Parra possess no cars, electricity or telephones. They fly or walk wherever they go. They communicate using messengers and light their world with candles and lanterns. Parra is an environmentalist's dream, it's residents progressive, free-thinking and tolerant. Most are fascinated by Annie, Rion's "wingless wonder," but there are those who refuse to accept an "otherworlder" residing among them. They resent Annie and conspire to destroy her marriage to Rion, devastate their lives and ruin their children's futures. It will take all the strength and determination Rion and Annie posses to confront the hurdles raised before them and to battle the jealousy and hatred that will ultimately drive an angel to murder.

While Passion of Thunder could be considered a stand-alone novel, I highly recommend reading Lord of Thunder first as a lead-in to the beginning of this book. Passion begins a bit slow and without the impetus of book one, the reader could very well make the huge mistake of putting this book down before the plot picks up pace. And believe me, it does, flowing as smoothly as warm butter from one chapter to the next and from one situation to another. Throughout the story, I felt as if I were in a symbiotic relationship with Annie, enjoying her good times and suffering along with her through the bad. The powerful and sensual sex scenes between Annie and Rion add a deep, abounding passion to their devoted relationship. Rion's commitment to Annie drew me to him more than any fictional hero ever has. I will be waiting anxiously for the December 15th release of Wings of Thunder, the third and final book in this exceptional one-of-a-kind series by Linda Mooney.

Reviewed by: Merrylee

http://fallenangelreviews.com/2009/September/merrylee-thunderseries2_passionofthunder.htm

Your Votes Are In..

The HEALTHY ENDS CHALLENGE WON!!!

Here's what you Hairlista's voted for:

46% said: Healthy Ends Challenge (with 2,492 votes)
42% said: Coconut Oil Challenge (with 2,268 votes)
6% said: Stick To Your Regimen Challenge (with 310 votes)
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My Interview With: Challa Scott (RUNNER'S MOON: CHALLA)

LM: Today we're getting to meet Challa, from RUNNER'S MOON: CHALLA, book four of the "Runner's Moon" series. Hello, Challa! Thank you for joining us!

CS: Hello, Linda. Forgive me. I'm nervous.

LM: That's understandable. Don't worry. The readers just want to learn a bit about you before your book comes out on March 15th next year. Now, your back history is a bit different from the other Ruinos we've met. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself?

CS: Well, I was born on the Arra ship. I have no memories of Barandat. My parents were taken prisoners by the Arra. Actually, they were not mates when they were kidnapped. It wasn't until the Arra began to force all the unmated Ruinos to have sex that my mother and father found each other.

LM: And you were not their first born, am I correct?

CS: That is right. I don't know what happened to my first two siblings. At least, Jebaral told me I was Heela and Doon's third child. After I was born, the Arra took me away from them, so I never got to meet them before they died.

LM: I'm sorry to hear that. That's so sad! So, not only have you never seen your home world, you've never gotten to know your parents either!

CS: But I have Jebaral, and Tiron, and Simolif, and their life mates. They are my family now.

LM: (laughs) And we'll leave the reveal about you and the other Ruinos for the readers to find out in the next book! Thank you, Challa, for allowing us to get to know you better.

CS: You are very welcome. I've enjoyed it.

Last Night, NOT A Rager

Last night I went out with Fleur, Tracy, Catie, Christina and a few other girls (whose names I have forgotten as Fleur met them previously and invited them out.) It's been a pretty boozy week for me with drinks Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and last night... We went to Teardrop, I had five drinks (one too many) and today just did not feel well at all. Did I mention I also consumed two cheese plates, a yummy heirloom tomato salad among other treats.

Today I finally wore my madcap sylvestre re-edition - with black tights, a lilac cardigan and I added the sequined leopard belt. We went to Target, I picked up two great Anna Sui dresses then hit Ikea for a table and some storage pieces for Max's room then Costco where we bought a new coffee maker.

Its 8:30 and I am exhausted.

My Interview With: Compton Scott (RUNNER'S MOON: CHALLA)

LM: This is a special treat! I'm getting to interview two new people--the next hero and heroine from my Runner's Moon series. Today we're getting to meet Compton Scott, from RUNNER'S MOON: CHALLA, book four. Hello, Compton! This is quite a surprise and a pleasure!

CS: Hi, Linda! We're more than happy to be here!

LM: Okay, since readers haven't been introduced to you yet, we have to be careful not to spoil anything. But we can give out the facts that you're an Army veteran, and Challa is Ruinos.

CS: That's right. I was wounded in action overseas and given a medical discharge. I live in a small town over on the east coast, and that's where I met Challa.

LM: (laughs) A small town that's not Tumbril Harbor.

CS: Right. It's called Cooper. And it's more inland. Not right on the coast.

LM: You're a small town boy, born and bred, who entered the military right out of high school, right?

CS: Exactly. My folks were farmers before Dad died. Mom passed away when I was stationed overseas.

LM: And as of this interview, you and Challa have made a home for yourselves. But I'm sure the readers won't be surprised to learn that.

CS: No. But I'm sure they're gonna get a kick out of our story, and all the problems we had.

LM: Especially when the Arra showed up.

CS: Oh, shit, that was some scary stuff, that's for certain!

LM: I heard Challa loves the homestead, even though it's surrounded by farmland rather than forest.

CS: There's not a governmentally protected forest like Flatlock, but there's miles and miles of undeveloped land. Lots of natural land and trees and all for her to run in. Plus the house is a few miles from town, so the isolation gives her that added protection.

LM: She doesn't have a job at this time, does she?

CS: No. After she got away from the carnival, I convinced her to stay home and get to know the place first. Get to know the town and the people in it. After all, I grew up there and I know everybody. Once she feels settled enough, if she decides she wants to work somewhere, that's okay.

LM: What do the town folk think about her? Of course, no one in Cooper knows she's an alien.

CS: You're correct. Word got out she used to be with the carnival, but that's all. With her accent, she's obviously a foreigner. (laughs) But she's winning over the folks here.

LM: Well, Compton, I want to thank you again for letting us get a taste of who you are, and what Runner's Moon: Challa is about. I know the readers are anxious to read your story.

CS: Thank you for having us, Linda.

Runner's Moon: Challa, book 4 of the "Runner's Moon" series, will debut on March 15, 2010.

FAC. Numbers

In November of 2005, I was invited to a press launch lunch at Daniel for the 2006 Manchester Arts & Music Festival.

As Special Projects Director at SPIN, I was often invited to fun parties where people would ply you with champagne, light fare and possibly gifts hoping that you would book their band, write about their cause etc.

When I was invited to the 2005 launch of the 2006 Manchester Music & Arts Festival, I was really excited. Those of you who know me well, know that as a small child I thought of Manchester, England as a magic place and as I grew older pretty much everything I loved came from the north of England.

And as many of you know, as social as I am, it really takes me a good 3 drinks to really feel comfortable talking to complete strangers, so I enlisted Maria Raha and Phoebe Reilly to come with me with promises of champagne, free lunch we could never afford without a banker husband and the opportunity to meet Tony Wilson.

Since we were from SPIN, Maria, Phoebe and I were seated with Tony Wilson (though somehow Phoebe ended up sitting at the same table as the mayor(is there a mayor?) of Manchester.

We were two giggling school girls, who were lavished with attention, stories about Shaun Ryder, and Ian Curtis. When I mentioned that Jon just bought the Joy Division Peter Saville skateboards, Tony whipped out his phone and rang him up, where I was promptly told that the New Order decks had a mistake and had one less color than they were supposed to. Of course Jon only bought the Joy Division decks, not the new order ones...

This chance meeting for an event that SPIN passed on, turned into a fun aquintenceship. An occasional email, specially burned CD's and another fun lunch at Artisinal during the World Cup where Doug Brod and Barbara Lang who I brought along were a bit starstruck and couldn't keep up with the football conversation. Oh yeah and Tony was wearing mandals (man sandals). And it suddenly struck me after lunch, that I should have asked Tony to give an unborn Max his own Factory number (even though he had nothing to do with Factory, how cool could that have been?)

You may wonder why am I waxing poetic about Tony Wilson right now? Recently Tim Burgess got a Factory number tattoo (New Order's Ceremony FAC. 33) . It got me thinking about everything Factory had done and what Factory number would I be?

Then last night Jon and I went to see the Killers play and they did their cover of Shadowplay (never released as a single) so its weighing on my mind...what number would I be? Clearly Tim chose the best number. Blue Monday (FAC.79) is too obvious so I picked FAC.133 New Order's Sub Culture.

What number would you be?

I Wasn't Too Far Off...

Jon just forwarded me the following courtesy of "The Live Feed"

The CW cancels 'Beautiful Life'

By James Hibberd and Nellie Andreeva

We have the first casualty of the fall season.

After two episodes, The CW has canceled Ashton Kutcher's scripted drama "The Beautiful Life."

Production on the the show, which had been filming its seventh episode, was shut down Friday.

Wednesday's episode was seen by just 1 million viewers and generated a 0.5 rating in the adult demo.

The decision comes on the heels of two reality show pickups by the network, "Fly Girls" and a Tinsley Mortimer docusoap.

The CW's freshman revamp of "Melrose Place" has had difficulty achieving liftoff as well, but Thursday night's "Vampire Diaries" has been performing strong. Last night's third "Diaries" episode grew in the adult demo despite facing increased competition.

The CW has not yet announced a replacement for the "Beautiful Life" slot. The new reality shows won't be ready until January. One option is airing "Melrose Place" encores (like the way the network double-pumped "90210" last season). Another option, less likely, is to bring "Smallville" back into the midweek mix. "Smallville" was shifted to Friday nights for its (presumed) final season and debuts this evening.

The main driver behind the CW’s order to“TBL” was the similarity in setting with the network’s veteran reality series “America’s Next Top Model,” which served as its lead-in on Wednesday.

“TBL” got a lot of pre-launch publicity stemming from the medical problems of star Mischa Barton.

In July, the show’s production also was postponed by a week because the stages were not ready.

UPDATE: Yup, "Melrose Place" encores after "Top Model," starting next week.

I have to say I am pretty surprised AND I would love to see the final 5 episodes that are shot. I HATE when networks do this. A few years back, there was a great 24-esq show called "The Nine" about nine people who were hostages in a bank. I was several hours in and they cancelled. You knew everyone survived as they showed people reflecting on the hostage situation but I never REALLY found out what happened in that bank.

That said TBL was pretty bad, but just as cotton candy (maybe a little more vanilla) than Melrose and 90210.....

"Winding up...or Winding down." Which ever.

"Miss Priss and her Mama"
Not that I am an "expert".....but I have weathered a few storms, living here in South Lousiana.

I'm talking about "Hurricanes" you know.
I think.

You know how before they hit land they sometimes stay in the water and "they calm down and loose speed" making their impact less damaging when it does hit land.....and at other times these spinning monsters "gather strength and they speed up."Making their approach more frightening for those on land and their impact terrible more devasting.

I feel like we have made all nessacary "preparations" and have "battened down the hatches" as best as possible.

So now bring on the hurricane.

Errr......I mean Wedding.

Here are the photos from the fabulous shower my great friends held for Miss Priss two weekends ago in St. Francisville at my good friend Lori's house.
"Miss Priss" at her Wedding shower.

Forgive my photography...I need a new camera. Ugh! And Weddings cost too much so I'm not buying one right now. Sadly.




All the Hostesses for the shower....
There was TONS of good food, delicious cake and PRESENTS galore!

"The Maid of Honor" on the far right and her two sisters.
"The Groom's family" The Groom's Aunt, Step Sister, Step Mother, Sister, Miss Priss and her Mama

My GOOD friends, Lori and Joanie Miss Priss and "Mack" my friend Lori's daughter and Miss Priss's friend. Mack is a newlywed herself.

Time for a hurricane party soon. We are two weeks away now.
I like how you have notice before a hurricane as compared to other such events.

I'm ready....... bring it on.

The Week In Television: A Recap

This has been the WORST week in television. I am not going to get into specific detail - just a line about each show... here is hoping that next week gets better.

Sunday: Entourage? This show has become dull. It's not even about Vince anymore. The only thing saving it from a black hole is Lloyd. Thank the lord for Lloyd.

Monday: Gossip Girl. This season, two shows in, this show has become a huge snooze. Chuck and Blaire are boring, Serena is behaving as expected, and they are trying to make Dan Humphrey a hunk. I still do not understand why Georgina is back or how on earth they are going to work the Rufus/Lilly love child angle because the kid just appears super freaky.

Tuesday: 90210. This show opened well - I sort of like that Annie is a mess, but Adriana has become boring, Dixon is a bit too full of himself and how on earth did Naomi get away with the sextext?

Melrose Place: As much as I like the idea of the show I just think its going to get cancelled. Right now if it continuous in the path of an over-sexed tequila commercial.

Wednesday: ANTM: If I hear Tyra telling these girls how to smile with their eyes one more season I may have to tune out.

Thursday: Project Runway: They totally sent home one of the most talented designers, Ra'Mon. Zoe Glassner? John Varvatos? Where the hell are Micheal and Nina???

The shows that saved me this week - Curbed Your Enthusiasm, Law & Order SVU (Wentworth Miller? Hottie!), The Office? Hilarious.

I still have Parks & Recreation and Bored To Death on DVR. AND the 20th season of Law & Order starts tonight.... so excited.

Killin' It In PDX

My friend Sarah is probably one of the most hooked up, entrepreneurial people I know (she used to be my intern over 10 years ago, so she learned from the best) and I like to think a hipper, younger version of myself. So when Jon and I heard that the Killers (who we love) were coming to town we asked her for tickets (she is friends with the band). The seats were better than we ever imagined, with the floor being general admission, we sat 2nd row on the side with a great view.

The show was amazing - from the stage set to the imagery used during each song and of course the falling glitter. I had not seen the killers live before but I would definitely go to see them again.

New Links

I am not sure if you ever check out the blogs I link to - some of them don't update often, some update every day. My friend Amy has started two blogs, one about wine country here in Oregon (and Amy knows A LOT about wine) and another about wellness (again, Amy is super healthy - I don't even think I have ever seen her eat something fried or dessert). If you are into either topic check them out.

My Interview With: John "Talon" Eagletalon (AEQUANA)

LM: Hello? John? Are you there? Can you hear me? Everyone, my guest today is John Eagletalon, also known by his code name "Talon", from the book AEQUANA.

JE: Hello. Yes, I can hear you quite clearly. That's part of the problem with living in the Colorado mountains. Sometimes reception can be iffy. How are you doing?

LM: I'm doing great! How about you? How's married life, you once confirmed bachelor?

JE: It's incredible. Of course, not many men can say they're married to a mermaid.

LM: Makes for some pretty strange moments, eh?

JE: That's putting it mildly. (chuckle) Just when I think I have this woman figured out, she ups and does something that throws me for a loop.

LM: Such as? Give us an example.

JE: Well, we just got back from a job up in Seattle where we were hired to find a yacht this guy was suspected of deliberately sinking. Maja found the boat in about three hundred feet of water, too deep for a regular diver to find, but not for her. But its location told us the guy had plotted out where to sink the boat. Anyway, Maja went inside the cabins to see if she could spot anything unusual, or maybe find a clue that could pin the crime on the suspect. What she found was appalling.

LM: What was it?

JE: A body. A young man. Maybe late teens or early twenties. I'd already radioed the Coast Guard the location. The discovery really shook Maja up. I mean, she was pale and shaking, but she said she had to go back down into the boat.

LM: Why?

JE: She didn't tell me. I figured she needed to check out a few more things. Instead, about twenty minutes later, she reappeared on the surface with the body!

LM: Oh, my gosh! No!

JE: I was shocked, too. She'd wrapped it in a sheet and dragged it up to the surface, rather than leave it down there. The body was in pretty sad shape anyway, and she was afraid that by leaving it down there any longer, it would fall completely apart and make any identification that much harder, if not impossible.

LM: I interviewed Maja yesterday, and she never mentioned the job. She did say, however, that she's enthusiastic about the new company.

JE: Yeah, well, what she did took a lot of guts. I'm very, very proud of her.

LM: Speaking of the company, is business pretty steady?

JE: Business couldn't be better. Buck, my grandfather, had to hire extra help to run the emporium because he wanted to handle the job offers personally. You know, screen the calls, schedule the jobs, and make sure that there's no major danger involved for me or Maja.

LM: He also runs the website for the company, right?

JE: Yeah, and he does a damn good job of it, considering he's in his late sixties. (laughs)

LM: How long do you think the company will remain open? Think you'll be doing this kind of work for the next twenty or so years?

JE: There's no telling. I do know that if and when we have children, we'll have to severely curtail the number of jobs we take. I don't know, Linda. Fortunately, money won't be an issue.

LM: That's good to hear. You are one very lucky man.

JE: That I am. No argument with you there.

LM: Thank you again for being here today, John. I wish you and Maja every happiness.

JE: Thanks again, Linda. It's been our pleasure.

Time is Ticking....

13,000 Hairlista's???

We've reached over 13,000 member's in less than 12 months of being online! Keep spreading the word!!

Sarah's New Art

I don't often talk about my family beyond Jon and Max. Sarah, Jon's sister (my sister-in-law) is an amazing artist. If you are into art, check out her work here on Flickr

She recently had a show in LA and hopefully will be showing in more markets soon!

Flashback Fall 2001: Indian Print Skirt

I adore this skirt but I have never worn it. Before listing it on ebay, I wanted to give you guys first chance if you are interested. Its a size 4 in like new condition though there has always been a tiny (not super noticeable dot) could come out with cleaning. email me at mzimlin@gmail.com if you are interested. I just think I would destroy it.....

Finally, Sakura

Over a month ago I was having lunch with Tracy + Adelaide + Max at Chow. I was eating a delicious salad when my phone rang and a friend told me Sakura was on ebay for a BIN of $150 - did I want it? YES. The dress never arrived to said friend (causing lots of drama for them - I still feel terrible!).

You all know how OBSESSED I am with Sakura. A week or so ago I was contacted by another person. They had a Sakura in an 8, it had a few snags, was missing a button and the belt. Was I interested? YES! After much negotiation, Sakura was mine.

The dress arrived yesterday, and as its still a bit tight across the back (the MAJOR issue with this dress). I am still happy. I am going to a notions shop today to see if I can find a button to replace the missing one (or I may just replace the ones on the sleeves so I have extras) then I am going to reinforce all the buttons, take it to get cleaned and look for a new belt (I think something like my leopard sequined belt would be a great juxtaposition) or if I get it shortened, make a belt out of the scrap material.

I still hope that the other arrives as its mint, and would likely fit better, but for now, its good to know that I have been able to cross another covet off my list.

Wrong To Be Annoyed BUT....

I am not sure how many of you are on the Flickr group that read my blog and maybe I should keep my feelings to myself but after trolling ebay, and seeing this listing, I just had to vent.

There is someone on the Flickr group whom I find incredibly annoying. They make rude comments about photos, low-ball on offers and CLEARLY does not take care of their Mayle. I have pretty much ignored this person but when I was doing my morning eBay troll, I noticed that they listed a pair of Mayle flats with a starting bid of $98.

I am going to be nice by just saying Buffalo Exchange would not even buy these shoes. First of all, they look like they smell. They are turquoise and you can see the foot prints and with this particular shoe the heel is subject to having the fabric around it shredded (I know, I have this shoe and MINE are even a bit torn up and I take very good care of my clothing).

Why didn't she take these shoes to be repaired? Why not put on rubber soling to cover the bottom? Try to have the heel area repaired or patched? Why not have them cleaned? They are suede and a shoe genius could totally make them look a bit less worn and smelly looking.

Again. I am not sure why I am bitching about this. They aren't my shoes and I don't plan on bidding. I think its just the gross idea that this person seems to think that someone will buy them - for more than $10.

My Interview With: Maja Eagletalon (AEQUANA)

ME: Am I late? I'm sorry! I just got here!

LM: Hello, Maja! No, you're not late. Thanks for coming!

ME: Hold on... okay. There. Hi, Linda!

LM: You ready now?

ME: Yeah. Sorry about that. I'm trying to be more punctual, but just when it looks like I'm running on time, something happens. Like today I got stuck at a railroad crossing, and the train must've had a hundred cars. (laughs)

LM: Don't worry about it. Everyone, please welcome Maja Eagletalon, also known as AEquana. I understand you just got back from a job near Seattle. How's the business going?

ME: It's great! John is very careful which jobs he accepts, and how long each one lasts, so I won't exhaust myself, or feel overloaded.

LM: Business is booming then, eh?

ME: (giggles) Definitely!

LM: By the way, did you ever get John to build you a pool at your home up in the mountains?

ME: No. No pool, but he did buy us this humongous hot tub. He built a deck behind the house for it. I swear that thing can hold a dozen people!

LM: So you don't miss having a pool?

ME: No. (whispers) You have no idea how romantic a hot tub can be on a snowy night. With the steaming water, and snow covering the porch, just the two of us in the tub with our mugs of hot chocolate. Mmm...

LM: (laughs) Wow. What a mental image! And you don't get cold?

ME: Not until you climb out of the tub. (laughs)

LM: Maja, your gills and your ability to breath underwater are natural for you. You were born that way. Do you think there's any chance that if you and John have children that they may be equally blessed?

ME: It's something we've discussed. If such a thing happens, it happens. The good thing is that I'll be able to help our children adjust to their ability.

LM: Any plans to have children in the near future?

ME: John and I aren't using any precautions, if that's what you're asking. If it happens, it happens. (giggles) Personally, I can't wait to be a mother.

LM: Well, I want to wish you all the luck, and hope your wishes come true.

ME: Thank you!

Max Future Movie Star?

This is a great video that Jon shot of Max on Saturday

Stay at home mommy, well today

Jon had an off-site and I don't drive, so Max stayed home with me today. I knew that he would be bored (I am not nearly as fun as his friends at school) so I tried to create a fun, jam packed day. First stop was the doctor for a flu shot, then breakfast at cafe nell. After breakfast, Max wanted to walk home (and wow was that a FAR walk - about a mile). We stopped home for 5 minutes, then went to the bank to get some cash (and a lollipop) then met Kathryn and Tilly for lunch and then a trip to the Farmers market where we met up with Tracy and Adelaide.

This is where Max started to fall apart. At school he is not allowed a "binky" so I did not bring one out. After a massive tantrum I bought Max a cookie, we walked to Saks with Tracy (the Chanel boutique there closed...making Saks a non destination in PDX now... only so long til they close sad to say) then to Nordstrom to say hi to Fleur and then up to clubhouse to visit Nancy and play.

I made Max a bbq chicken breast for dinner with some pasta. I found that I ate terribly today along with spending close to $80. As much as I love and adore my child, I noticed that I become irritable when he doesn't listen and I eat complete crap. Today? Very little water. 2 cookies. eggs and bacon and cheese grits. lunch? Chinese food from SAFEWAY. oh and a coke zero (I never drink soda anymore) and 2 coffees at Kathryns.

Needless to say I am exhausted.

I did dress sensibly. Lotus print hannae cami, black wool shorts from fall 05, black cardigan and purple faux python gladiator flats.

Daily Dose Of Style: Niecy Nash

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My Interview With: Sah'Reena (THE GIFTED)

LM: Please help me welcome one of the most powerful and beautiful women I've ever met. Hello, Sah'Reena! How are you doing?

SD: Hello, Linda. I am doing very well. Thank you for inviting me.

LM: You are called a Gifted on your world. In fact, you were banished from your world because you refused to follow the edicts of your government.

SD: Yes. They wanted to use my powers to destroy people and other worlds. But I could not do that. I could not kill just because my leaders told me to. And because I refused, they had me tortured, then sent away.

LM: You were placed in a tiny lifeboat and shot into outer space, without food or water or extra air. My god, I can't even begin to imagine what kind of terrors you faced. But now that you are with Robin, and your powers have increased tremendously, would you ever consider going back to Murall? I mean, if you could, would you?

SD: No. Never.

LM: May I ask why?

SD: It is not because I fear for myself. It is because I fear for Robin. I fear they may get to him and threaten him in order to get me to do what they want.

LM: It sounds like you may have shared your fears with Robin.

SD: I have. He tells me I have nothing to worry about, but I still worry. (nervous laugh)

LM: I notice you're wearing glasses!

SD: I must. The florescent lights inside the buildings are hard on my eyes. The glasses help. I do not need them outside.

LM: I also heard that some of the scientists over at the Johnson Space Center have set up a series of tests, like an obstacle course, to keep you in peak condition and training.

SD: (merry laugh) That is true! Every morning before I report to my office, I go for my run on the premises. I never know what tests they will have set up for me. Robin says they get a big kick out of designing them.

LM: Sree, your life is filled now with love and contentment. Do you and Robin have any plans or expectations for the future? Aside from having a new home built?

SD: Oh, you found out about the house? Have you seen the plans? It will represent both our worlds. I am very excited about it.

LM: Is there anything else you would like to do, or you plan to do?

SD: No. There is nothing else. I have found a man who loves me, who fills me and completes me. I want nothing more than to spend the rest of my life being with him, sharing whatever joys and sorrows that come along.

LM: Well, I have to admit, I am in awe of what you've survived. I wish you many wonderful years of happiness. Take care, Sah'Reena, and thank you again for spending some time with us.

SD: You are most welcome.

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Stolen Identity

Today its 90+ degrees and gorgeous out. This morning I went for coffee with Kathryn then came upstairs to start my research on two stories for Neighborhood Notes (yes, yet another non-paying gig, but what is that they say about idle minds). I went for sushi for lunch, wandered downtown to Nordstrom tried on the YSL #39 dove gray nail polish that is apparently COMPLETELY sold out everywhere which sucks because the color is GORGEOUS.

I went home, then met up with Tracy to go for a walk. We went to Canoe, where I bought two really great glass jars. I went to pay for them with my debit card and it was declined. IMPOSSIBLE I thought, I just checked the account this morning and it was fine. So I paid using my other debit card then called the bank.

After being immediately connected to fraud, it turns out that someone somehow got my debit card number and was trying to use it at a Wal-Mart in Ohio on about $289 worth of merchandise. Thankfully my bank noticed that I rarely use this card - I mainly write checks on that account and declined the transaction. I feel really violated. It makes me not want to use my debit card. This is the 2nd time that this happened to me in 3 years (last time was in NYC and HSBC contacted me IMMEDIATELY - someone tried to spend $5,000 at Sears Optical and then another $600 on tires).

For now my bank account is safe, but I now worry about using my card for any transaction.

How Do You Describe Your Mother?

How do you describe your mother? What lasting influences did she bring to your life? Could you please share them with us?

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Posted by: Mel Avila Alarilla

Philippines

Viewpoint/Opinion

Persona non grated cheese

Who am I?

Because really, I think I see myself completely differently than other people see me and that bugs the shit out of me.

Last night it was ASSUMED (by not one, but two individuals) with only one comment said about a situation, that it was I being a 'mouth piece'. In this instance I was explaining a story of sorts and it escalated into this heated 'discussion' about me being 'lippy' and to basically shut my mouth.

First, I didn't do anything. Secondly, it came from E (and that in itself irks me SO MUCH), and thirdly, a family member also made a comment about me being mouthy.

In fact, the situation wasn't even a big deal. At ball, things can get pretty heated between players... to the point that snide comments are made, voices are raised, and yet things always resolve themselves because we are all friends. Exactly the situation here, and really... not even a situation where ANYONE was being mouthy at all. I made a comment about things getting 'tense' in the dugout and I was told by E to stop being lippy (or a similar word, I can't recall exactly).

Guess what? I WASN'T BEING FUCKING LIPPY!

But this brings me to the point of this post.

Do people actually see me that way???? Because if so, that ticks me off! No, I am not perfect... I mouth off when something pisses me off... and sure, there are times it is completely uncalled for. But in my opinion, MOST of the time it is either warranted, or just plain frustration that people can relate to.

I'd like to refer to an earlier post from years ago. I am SICK of being the joke. I am sick of the teasing and ribbing at my expense because it gets a laugh from the group. Making fun of someone is NEVER a nice thing, friend or not... and there ARE times when I can laugh at myself because well, I CAN be somewhat of a ditz sometimes... but in all seriousness people...

I HAVE FUCKING FEELINGS!

I suppose a lot of this should be directed at E (and trust me, he got an earful)... but it all just comes back to MY insecurities.

I KNOW I am a good person... and I KNOW you all know that...

But just remember, sometimes... think about my feelings. (This too has a bit of deeper meaning). Stop seeing me as the one who can 'take it' or 'put up with it'... cause I can't be that person all the time...

Soooo cliche... but how 'bout we try to treat each other as we would like to be treated hmmm?

My Interview With: Dr. Robin Dickenson (THE GIFTED)

LM: Today I'm honored to be hosting Dr. Robin Dickenson, the hero from my book THE GIFTED. Hello, Robin! Thank you for taking the day off from work to meet with me!

RD: Hi, Linda! Thanks for having me. Actually, I took today off for two reasons. One, for this interview, and the other was to look at some property.

LM: Property? Like, to build a house on?

RD: Exactly. Sree and I have been working with an architect on designing a house that constitutes a lot of things that will make Sree feel comfortable. You know, to make her feel more at home.

LM: Is that where your picture was taken? The one you emailed me from your phone?

RD: Yes. That's part of the fencing lining the road. This place is way out in the middle of nowhere. (laughs)

LM: So you're wanting a home outside the city limits?

RD: Yes, but still within reasonable distance from the Space Center.

LM: I noticed you're not wearing your glasses. Did you finally get contacts?

RD: No. Just took the glasses off for a moment.

LM: So, is the property pretty much a done deal?

RD: Looks that way. It's around ninety acres. We'll have the house built at the top of the small crest, away from the main road.

LM: How long do you think it'll take before you can move in?

RD: Funny you should ask. Initially, the contractor gave us a ballpark estimate of three months to clear the land, and have the water well dug, and the septic tank and sewer system installed. Once Sah'Reena showed him how she planned to help in their digging efforts, he changed his estimate to two weeks. (laughs)

LM: Two weeks? Oh, my gosh!

RD: Hey, what can I say when the missus has the ability to dig a pit the size of a Mack truck in less than ten seconds? With a bit of good weather, we might be in our new home in about four months.

LM: That's remarkable! By the way, any further backlash or developments regarding Sah'Reena's position over at the Space Center?

RD: No. None whatsoever. And get this, Sree's had two universities offer to give her honorary doctorate degrees in Interplanetary Studies and Astronomy.

LM: What did Sah'Reena say?

RD: Oh, she's flabbergasted. But I think she'll take them up on their offers, just because she has that need to be accepted. To be herself and not be afraid of what others might try to do to her because of that tremendous power she has.

LM: And you'll be right there by her side to support her, as always.

RD: You can count on it.

LM: Well, Robin, I'm happy to hear how well things are working out for you and Sah'Reena. I was at Hobby Airport the other day, and I saw the huge sign.

RD: You mean the one that has her opening her eyes, and underneath it says, "These eyes have seen other worlds."?

LM: Yes, that one. It's very striking, especially when you see her irises shrink down into little stars.

RD: Personally, I like it, too. (chuckles) Oh, I'm getting a wave from Sree. Guess it's time to close this down. Thanks for having me, Linda. Frankly, ninety-nine percent of the time when there's an interview to be done, it's with my wife instead of me.

LM: Hey, I feel you're just as important in her being here and alive. Thank you for the insight and news about the new construction.

RD: When it's finally finished, why don't you come down to visit?

LM: I'd love to! Thanks for the invitation.

RD: Super! All right, I'm off. Sree will be getting in touch with you soon to do her stint.

LM: Okay! Thanks again, Robin. It's been fun.

RD: You're welcome!

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