Sugar Sweet

Eastern Snow Days

2009-12-19T22:32:00.006-05:00

This time, last year...spinach soup...Pink sweaters...And, my very first adventure in snow!Stay safe and warm, our furry (and not-so-furry) friends and family on the East Coast!

Yotaro

2009-12-18T16:03:00.002-05:00

THIS is why Japan is the #1 buyer of Crazy Lady's books:

Seriously. They provide oodles of material for her horror books, and they support the creepiness inherent in her work. She constantly threatens me with, "one of these days, we are packing up and moving to Kyoto!"

More information about Yotaro can be found here. Roughly translated:
" YOTARO (Yotarou). Robot baby with a soft body temperature. Have a soft cheek, in body temperature, or sneezing, or runny nose, and I'll grin and cradles and legs Jitabata or reproduction program the robot hand movement and emotion and such a baby is that this is YOTARO."

Wordless Wednesday Contortionist

2009-12-16T14:31:00.001-05:00

Oh. My.

2009-12-15T17:34:00.006-05:00

Crazy lady is missing Boston and Cambridge, these days. Between this:-- and this:

She is itching to spend more time with her East Coast gays (don't ask). Me? Not so much. Now, don't get me wrong-- I adore those boys. They treat me like the Queen I truly am-- treats, walks, play dates with fluff balls, and "pretty talk." No amount of gorgeous and spandex can make up for the biting cold, though:

Beautiful

2009-12-14T15:31:00.001-05:00

En Garde

2009-12-12T16:42:00.003-05:00

Intruders beware...

Beggin' for Lovvin

2009-12-11T11:39:00.004-05:00

After a hard day's work, I don't ask for much...just the simple snuggle and scratch, please! Plus, plenty of time for rest:

Nailed. It.

2009-12-10T14:05:00.003-05:00

merc-hd
by greateggs

To quote TLO's review this morning:

“Y'know, it could be argued that giving "And I Am Telling You" to the sassy, chubby black girl is just a tiny bit on the cliche side, but a): they treated it like the expected thing it was, and b): she FUCKING NAILED IT with a version that would have made both Jennifers sit down for a minute.

And what do you do after the sassy, chubby black girl brings down the roof with the anthem for sassy, chubby black girls everwhere? Why, you hand the Jewish girl with the Broadway Baby styling "Don't Rain on My Parade,"(the anthem for Jewish girls with Broadway Baby styling everywhere) and turn her loose, resulting in yet another roof coming crashing down.”

Read the complete review here. And, for your hearing pleasure, here's the "anthem for Jewish Girls with Broadway Baby styling" bringing down the house, in last night's episode:

Lea Michele sings a version that would make the notoriously perfect Babs very, very proud.

Heat Miser

2009-12-09T17:35:00.002-05:00

Snow Miser, Heat Miser

2009-12-08T08:49:00.001-05:00

(thanks, Jodi)

Baby, it's cold outside

2009-12-07T11:51:00.008-05:00

You want me to to what? When? Right now?It's cold outside. Here's what you can do with your suggestion:Stick it.
Now, leave me alone, and let me sleep.Btw, do you really think people will understand the obscure musical reference in the title? Silly human. Not everyone shares your obsession with musicals.

Day of Rest

2009-12-06T03:27:00.004-05:00

Even us working dogs need some time off...

Original Gal

2009-12-05T11:00:00.003-05:00

Crazy lady is an original gal-- original music, original movies, original books. She's not one to say "I prefer the newer version of the song." Covers? Nope, she usually can not stand "mocking songs that deplete the value of the original." (Does that sentence even make sense? Geez.) There are exceptions, however. She adores Jill Scott's Hate On Me:

The song has always been her "go to" anthem for vengeance. Protagonist seeks revenge for rape and torture? Crazy Lady listens to Hate On Me for hours. Protagonist seeks revenge for her lover's lies? Hate On Me is looped on the iPod, over and over again. I know, I know, Crazy Lady and her ANGER ISSUES. Lately, though, she prefers Amber Riley's cover (cast member of Glee):

For once, I agree with Crazy Lady-- Amber Riley NAILS the song. She listens to both versions these days, especially when a character must pay for spying on a 9 year old genetic mutant, as she prepares to eat her brother. (Fiction, people, fiction...)

Working Girl

2009-12-03T20:56:00.004-05:00

As you know, I am a registered service and medic alert dog. One of my duties is to travel with Crazy Lady to her doctor's appointments and treatments, to help carry stuff (mostly drugs, drugs and more drugs!). Here I am, patiently waiting for her to load my backpack with goodies:She had a full day of appointments, starting with acupuncture this morning. The needles and heat lamps actually improve her feet, which is a good thing. The treatments don't do much for her arms and hands, but I keep telling her "Walking is good! Be positive!" Yeah, you can imagine her response-- she scowls a lot, when I'm perky. I just ignore her and calmly stand in the lobby, waiting for our names to be called:Aren't I gorgeous? They actually say, "Karen and Sugar" when it's appointment time! How cool is that? During treatment, I sit next to her bed:Do you notice how she was trying to take a picture, but the needles and hospital gown kept getting in the way?I told her to concentrate on the treatment, but she wanted to take a picture of my beautiful self.
I can't blame her for trying. Geez, though-- I wish she caught my prettier side. Humans. At least she let me take a break and hang out at Judy's house, to play with the Pack. Pretty big smile, huh?Definitely bigger than Reese's crazy grin!

Endless Love

2009-12-02T06:30:00.002-05:00

Dedicated to crazy lady's sister, who generously cooked a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner and opened her Texan home to the clan. I will forgive the endless love she has for her Evil Ones. For now.

A Tasty Thanksgiving of Evil Ones

2009-12-01T17:50:00.004-05:00

Do you know what crazy lady and her folks did, while I pouted at the boarding house last week? They were lured into duplicity by Evil Ones:Including 4 pounds of wickedness from a baby Evil One:To add insult to injury, they ate TURKEY while I suffered on kibble:Traitors.They will pay. I don't know how, and I don't know when-- but, it will happen SOON.
Perhaps Wild Dingo will give me some ideas? She has, after all, already placed a flamethrower in my paw-- see here for more details.

Out of Office

2009-11-24T10:37:00.005-05:00

...and off to Thanksgiving in Texas! I won't be traveling with the pack because crazy lady's sister has a house full of Evil Ones. She mumbled something about "snack time" and how her sister would find some way to blame her for my "tasty treats." Oh well... Instead of the usual "goodbye" picture, we decided to leave you with this:

Miko is a shy dog staying with my foster mum Judy for a while. You can read her story here and here. You'll notice that she's fearful AND shy-- but adorable, with a delicate, sneaky spark in her eyes. I suspect we are kindred spirits.And on that note-- enjoy your Turkey Day!

Holy crap

2009-11-23T17:20:00.004-05:00

Car crash victim trapped in 'coma' for 23 years was conscious.Can you imagine? It's one of crazy lady's top 3 fears (you really don't want to know the other 2...) She is seriously freaked out. She's changing her "DNR" (Do Not Resuscitate) instructions to include "scan my friggin brain with this Belgium test, first!"

What a drama queen. I say, "It's just more material for her horror stories. Psychotic Goth Fans, beware."

Complete story here.

"My bridge to nowhere"

2009-11-22T18:34:00.000-05:00

Early Morning Bath

2009-11-22T09:37:00.003-05:00

(and death glare)Can't a girl have a private moment, these days?

Oh sweet cheeses, WHY?

2009-11-19T22:03:00.003-05:00

From People of Walmart:Includes flashbacks to those special years in Colorado:Want more pristine (hah!), educational and delightful humor? Check out Juno's spread in PLAYPUP here.

At your service, miss!

2009-11-18T22:57:00.004-05:00

Pretty cool, huh?Crazy lady promises to post pictures of my service dog and medic alert activities. Her spinal cord injury and treatments have meant that she can not carry anything greater than 7 ounces. No lifting, no pulling, no pushing, and very limited computer use. She's even suppose to restrict walking and driving! If you know crazy lady, you know how frustrating these restrictions make her daily life. She has made wonderful progress with her voice recognition software, and she has even picked-up a gig doing podcasts for NPR next year. Plus, she's interviewing personal assistants to help her meet her writing deadlines. What about me? I am her official helper! I'm probably better than any part time personal assistant she might hire. Hey, just wait until you see my backpack in action! I'm a studly queen. Trust me.

Invoking stronger healing powers!

2009-11-15T23:10:00.004-05:00

Miss Juno-Bell,
you need to get well,
soon!
We invoke Khyra's power
of the Pantyloons!
(Crazy lady has been reduced to piss poor poetry...sigh...save me, please...)

Puddin' Lovin

2009-11-13T16:11:00.002-05:00

Complete episode on Vimeo:

Pudding Pukesville (Becky and Jody Good Eats) from klosm publishing on Vimeo.

10 minute segments on YouTube:

More adventures in White Trash cooking can be found here. Glutton for punishment? Feel free to link to the YouTube or Vimeo channels, from your web page(s).

A delicate (sleepy) flower

2009-11-09T16:39:00.003-05:00

Paws crossed for Juno! Hope you feel better, soon.