Pfunksfoolosophy

Now that I live in NYC and don’t own a car, I don’t think too much about parking problems, but I have friends with cars who live in the Boston /Cambridge area and they’re always complaining. It’s a hassle to find anything when you drive up there, so finding Harvard Square parking was a dream come true. You probably can’t pahk yah cah in Hahvahd Yahd unless you know someone, let me tell ya. It was a horrible time for me when I dated a guy in Cambridge. I probably spent more time cruising around trying to find a spot than I did in his apartment. (that’s a LIE! A LIE!)

I wish I had the convenience of going to a website to do a little research back then. Heck, I wish I had a computer back then. I think it was called ‘Commodore 64′, but I could be wrong. Whoa, I’m digressing.

You can find other places around but one site can help you find what you need. Gotta park your car, right?

Well, today is my pal Angie’s birthday. You all know Angie; she’s the one with that Florida blog that you all are reading. It’s called The Suncoast Scribe. She’s got a couple other ones… a girly one and one clear dot. She USED to have another one called Plus 1, but you have heard my rant about that.

Anyway, I wanted to wish her a happy birthday. She’s funny, she’s sensitive, she’s got a wicked sense of humor and she humors me when I launch into one of my fantasies about Liza Minnelli dancing with Jan Michael Vincent at my wedding to James Garner.

(I really don’t want to marry James Garner, but you get my drift.)

She’s a good friend and I am thankful and blessed to have her in my life. Angie is a true gift. She’s the kind of friend who you KNOW is giggling at her computer when you’re instant messaging–to the point of bringing herself to a nice little asthma attack. You can HEAR the wheezing as she’s trying to suppress a laugh.  I love that about her. She’s also smart. You can’t find better. I’m trying to get her to date, so get the thoughts out there for some good dating ju-ju. I’ve since given up on myself. I’m just no good. heh…

I hope her evening is stress free and that she’s appreciating the beauty of another year on this planet.  Man, I wish I could send her some pastries from Rocco’s down in the West Village. She would enjoy that. I’ll figger out a way to get her some cool stuff.

Maybe I’ll make her a NYC type care package. Outdated Metrocards, subway maps, photos of some bums fighting…ya never know.

Oh, Ang Lee…Happiest of birthdays! Many, many, many more!
 

The wildfires in Southern California have me nearly glued to the internet for updates because I’ve got friends who are firefighters and friends who are residents of Southern Cal. Where are folks going if they’re displaced? There’s the Blanche Dubois deal: relying on the kindness of strangers, but by and large, folks who are just plain outta luck have a possible solution.

They might be able to take advantage of custom corporate housing to meet their needs.
I would imagine that they’ll offer good rates and from what I hear, they’re giving these folks who have been ousted from their homes due to the current situation, preference.
That’s an awesom idea and it does my heart good to know that folks can find a safe haven in times of need. My friends who come to New York often stay in corporate housing that their companies spring for and the amenities are usually better than a regular hotel. It feels more like home when you’re there. You can cook for yourself, have internet access and have the convenience of housekeeping.
So, if you have friends in SoCal who are looking for a place…direct them to custom corporate housing.

It’s a win/win, baby.

What is UP with that woman Kim? She is NOT a cool trainer. I don’t like her. She’s not cool, man. I feel bad for that poor “B”. He’s cute, so maybe I’ve got a little crush on him. He’s  married, so relax, I’m not gonna go all “Fatal Attraction” on him.

The thing is, he really tries hard and he’s  got a rotten trainer. Jillian is my girl, as you know. She used to be fat.  She gets it. She doesn’t make nasty comments when her folks are slacking off. She does the groovy thing: she keeps pushing them and tells them to shut it. She’s also funny to me somehow.

I’ll bet you’re  wondering why I’m so invested in this show. I wonder that as well, since you know how I feel about reality shows. This one is compelling because I am a fat person who doesn’t  have self esteem issues. It breaks my heart to see people feel badly about themselves because they’re overweight. It lifts my spirits to see folks accomplish their goals. THAT is why I can’t  stand that Kim person. She just wants to ‘win’. Bob and Jillian actually want these folks to change their lives.

This week was compelling because they went ‘green’. Being broke, I have no choice but to walk everywhere and not use gym equipment. It was fun to watch, though. I’m on the fence about that Amy chick. She seems like she’s  doggin’ it. AND she complains  a lot. I sometimes want to slap her around. BUT, but…she stepped it up this week and my girl Kae is still in the running. I feel for her, man. She’s  a real pistol.

SO, as a sign of solidarity I do NOT eat ice cream during the viewing process. I wait until the next day…then I take a walk.

How do you folks shop? Do you just spend, spend, spend without considering costs or do you clip coupons, search for sales and pinch every penny? I am not a spendthrift, let me tell ya. 

You all know how hard it is to make ends meet and lately I’ve been feeling the bite even more severely. What with the holidays approaching, I’ve been checking out some sites online that offer savings and Online Coupon Codes ’cause I am one broke woman with a lot of loved ones.

You can get some great savings at places using  Zappos coupon codes, Amazon and even Dell coupon codes. Dude, I’ve GOT a Dell. (heh, that were funny) The site is updated daily, which is a blast…very often you keep going back to sites offering coupons and they’re just the same ones from last month for cryin’ out loud. If you’ve got some literature lovers I would recommend going over to Amazon after retreiving some coupon codes…ahem. I’m not hinting just because The Great Big Butter Cookbook is out…no, no I’m not…BUT, it has recipes from  you -know-who…that’s all I’m sayin’.
There’s something for everyone and you really DO save money. It’s not a come-on to get you to buy something, it’s just a great way to spend your hard earned cash wisely.
We all know how hard it is to make purchases that we feel good about. Who needs buyer’s remorse? If ya gotta shop online, you might as well be an informed consumer,right? Sho’ ya right.

10. People who stumble just enough but catch themselves and then look around to see if anyone caught it. Oh, I caught it all right.

9. The Three Stooges where they’re swingin’ the alphabet or in the Old West and sing ‘You’ll Never Know What Tears Are’–you know the one…Moe uses an accordian folder as a real accordian. That’s priceless.

8. I Love Lucy.

7. That feeling you get just before you’re gonna let one rip and then think it might be better advised to save it. The look on your face is probably priceless.

6. The town of Sheboygan Wisconsin. Say it with a lateral lisp and you’ll be laughin’ too.

5. A lateral lisp on a really hot guy.

4. Any time someone like Britney Spears or Madonna uses the term ‘artistic integrity’. That’s funny as hell. Makes me giggle.

3. Donald Trump’s hair.

2. The fact that no matter what you say, seeing someone slip on ice will make you guffaw–just slightly before inquiring about their health.

1. Blowing bubbles until my fingers are wet and then giving someone a wet willy.

Hey, you’ve got to make some noise out there, kids.

Life is short…play nice.

As many of you may remember, my pal Angie had a blog called Plus 1. Due to the inconceivably crazy and misguided assessment of the owner of the ‘host’ if you will, Angie no longer has that blog. She was supposed to get it back well over a month ago. How does this impact you? It doesn’t directly impact you, but it speaks volumes about people. People and their insecurities, their inability to communicate and finally their downright tackiness.

This individual saw fit to suspend Angie’s blog ‘for two weeks’, but if you go over there, the message says that the USER decided to remove their blog. That is a fabrication, my friends. It is a complete and utter LIE. So, it seems that it’s not cool to medicate your child (the cause of all of the uproar was a dose of Benadryl, which was prescribed) but it’s perfectly all right to lie about what actually transpired. I’m really not one to pass judgement, but this is completely wrong. There is no way that this person can defend herself regarding the situation because lying is never cool.

So, please…if you go to rainbow of words now…stop. I am calling for a boycott.

I don’t care how it impacts my blog. It is about the principle of the situation. Why wasn’t my friend contacted–like anyone with a modicum of intellect would have done, and asked to remove the offending post? Why was she told that her account would be suspended for two weeks and find out that her blog is still inaccessible, with the message for all to see that her blog was removed PER HER OWN DECISION, when it wasn’t her decision, but that of the ‘offended’?
People, what the heck are we doing? It’s a freakin’ blog for crying out loud. It’s also a blog that was making a profit. Maybe that’s the root of it. Maybe if you remove any competition, because goodness knows that there isn’t enough for everyone, the internet is finite, (please…) there will be MORE for the owner of Rainbow of words.

Waste of skin is a phrase that comes to mind. BUT, the karmic wheel turns in all ways—all ways. Hmm…

Go see what I’m talking about. I’ll not name names. I think I’ve said enough.

If you’re as peeved as I am…do something. Don’t support Rainbow of words.

Where I can safely walk the streets at night. Thankfully, I live in a pretty good neighborhood near a police precinct not three blocks away. I feel blessed that I have the place I do in the area I live in. I love it here uptown. We’re not so far uptown that we’re an hour away from all of the excitement mid-town or even downtown in the West Village. We’re juuuust right. Like a bowl of porridge. Mmmm…porridge…wait…I’m digressing.
I have friends who are in the market for a new place here in NYC and it’s not easy, let me tell you. The housing market is crazy here. That’s why it’s best to work with folks you can trust.
There are tons of disreputable ‘brokers’ out there and sometimes having a ‘friend’ who ‘knows somebody’ isn’t enough–or helpful.

North Fork real estate properties might just be the place for you
They can hook you up in Manhattan, Long Island and if the Hamptons are your thing you’re all set…I am a Manhattan gal, so my interest in the Hamptons or even Patchogue is quite limited. But, if you’re lookin’ for a place for your stuff and your happy self, check ‘em out. They’ve got 60 offices, so there’s bound to be something for ya.
Imagine finding your perfect brownstone with no muss and no fuss. You tell ‘em what you want, what your price range is and they do all of the footwork for you. That’s got to be a good thing, yeah?

Check ‘em out.

It’s finally cooling off here in NYC. How great is that? I love wearing sweaters and tights and getting cozy in a nice warm apartment…with a nice cozy man…ha ha h…okay. So what did I do today? I took a nice long walk in the park by my place, spoke with some of my neighbors. It was so pleasant. It was sunny and cool, so I didn’t even need to wear a jacket, I just put on a nice thick turtleneck sweater and strolled uptown with the wind in my hair and a couple of bucks in my pocket for the nuts that they sell when it gets cool. A nice bag of honey roasted cashews or my personal favorite–coconut warms your hands as you’re walking around. They’re only a buck fifty. Not so shabby. I should write a book: How to live in New York on nothing a day. Well, not nothing, but pretty darned close to it, man.

I can’t wait for real jacket weather. I have a ton of scarves. And I knit.

Spiffy stuff.

: )

Well, I went out on Halloween and watched about ten minutes of the parade in the Village. It was sorta cool, but I grew bored and meandered down to Johnny’s. It was as cool as ever, since I got my ’spot’ at the corner near the window. I feel safe there. Met some groovy folks, some of whom were in groovy costumes. Mine? I went as an out of work actor. Didn’t need to buy anything, ’cause out of work actors look just like you and me. It was fun. Whilst outside with some friends, Sam Talbot of “Top Chef” fame sauntered by talking on his mobile phone. I suspect he wasn’t even talking to anyone, he just didn’t want to engage anyone in conversation. It was a hectic night. He was cute but I didn’t want to engage in conversation with strangers. Guys, he really is that tall and kinda hot. Fast walker as well. I like that in a New Yorker.
Back to the action: My pal “Claude” went as Jesus. He actually had photocopied a photo of himself to hand out…autographed pics of the Messiah…since he’s Jewish I don’t think he has a date with the hell train, but still. He looked good. I don’t know if Jesus drinks Jameson’s but it was a blast to see people getting photos of him.
I tried to lay low. A woman went as Bettie Page. She looked good.
All in all, the night was great. I drank for free.
Who doesn’t love free?