Thursday, June 09, 2005 | 0 Comments
Thursday, June 09, 2005 | 0 Comments
Jennifer said...Wow it looks wonderful!
You two have quite the green thumbs!
And here I am still tring to get my grass seed to start sprouting.
SierraBella said...That's just gorgeous!
and I'm sooooo jealous...
OldRoses said...WOW!! That's just gorgeous.
jac said...That gives my eyes, more than a day's looking pleasure in a flower show.
Wednesday, June 08, 2005 | 0 Comments
SierraBella said...You graduated, yet you're not making satisfactory progress???
If they want to make stupid mistakes, why don't they zero out any balance you owe?
Jake said...I guess you had a chisel, hunh?
Nice work.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005 | 0 Comments
Lyvvie said...It's a keeper. I learned it from another Blog. See how they can help in real life!
Maria said...I have no idea what's going on here..
"Keep looking surprised, and move slowly towards the cake."
sideshow bob said...What's your favorite bloody pool episode of all time?
evilsciencechick said...bwaaahahahahaaa!!! your poor dad!
I love cartoons, but somehow I just can't get my brain around ATHF. I keep thinking...what do they do? And why are they fast food items?
I do have to say those strange austrian jagged alien guys crack me up, though.
The Doc said...I only marginally enjoy ATHF, and like ESC, my favourite episodes always involve the Mooninites. "These are not spikes, these are pointy arms! We shoot soap out of them!" Those guys are awesome. I also enjoy the episode with David Cross as the depressed and sadistic Happy Time Harry Doll.
As for what they do, I think they were initially supposed to be fast-food mascots that banded together to fight crime, but then...they just sat around the house being jackasses. Just think of them as the poster children for lazy.
Rae Ann said...OH, I love Aqua Teens! Of course I do. That's why Frylock is my profile pic.
Friday, June 03, 2005 | 0 Comments
Shannon said...I'm glad it was intended as humour ;) even if it held a grain of truth for your dad.
Good luck with your computer!!
sideshow bob said...You had to use the word 'hijack'? Now you're on the watchlist...if your dad hasn't submitted your name to Big Brother already.
Maria said...I'm glad he was joking. People who are serious about that kind of stuff are scary. Like my ex-husband.
SierraBella said..."Paw," I like that!
Guess he was trying to 'git yer dander up?'
Mark said...sorry to post in this spot, but my friend pero sent me thus in e-maul and i thoight i'd share it with you...peace out: Adult Stem Cell Breakthrough Ignored
The results of the four-year research project showed that olfactory stem cells can be turned into heart cells, brain cells, nerve cells – indeed, almost any kind of cell in the body – without the problems of rejection or tumors forming, a common side effect with embryonic stem cells
**This is the dirty little secret about stem-cell research.........Adult cells are more viable, and proven --> Embrionic cells are extremely volatile and have proven nothing, except to be frustrating.
But putting our money and hope in adult stem-cells would take the fun out of creating and killing fetuses
Sylvana said...He wasn't joking. Like I said, I know him too well. He says it was meant as humor simply to spare himself my wrath, and possibly to try and make me feel foolish to boot- which he will not and I will not. He may be fooling all of you, but he can not fool me. And I'm still pissed.
Sylvana said...You know what else pisses me off? Comments like Mark's. (warning sarcasm ahead): Yeah, I just get giddy at the thought of creating and destroying fetuses. In fact, it has almost surpassed blogging as one of my favorite pasttimes. In fact, I have to go if I am going to get all these fetuses destroyed before bedtime.
Shannon said...I thought Mark's comment was spam.
How non sequitur.
Jennifer said...My dad does the same thing and he too passes it off as humour. I won't get into details what, but I don't find it funny at all.
Spam on blogs. Now I have seen everything.
Thursday, June 02, 2005 | 0 Comments
A while back he was complaining about how Mom does not fulfill her wifely duties. He went on to list what he felt were those duties and all the ways he felt that she violated them (uh, it was pretty much this "good wife guide"). I asked him if that's what he wanted for me. To be a "good little wife" and do whatever my husband told me to do. To cook all his meals and make sure that he's happy before all others, including myself, and even, God Forbid...My FATHER!!
He stammers a little and finally replies, "Well, no. Not you. It's not the same."
"How so?" I ask.
"Well, because you're my daughter."
"Don't you think that all these other women are somebody's daughter?" I ask.
He gets really flustered because he knows once again, I've got him. He hates arguing with me because I always win. And not just out-argue him, it's that he knows I'm right. And I'm not afraid to stand up for what I believe is right- no matter who I have to go up against. He once told me that was one thing that he most disliked and most admired about me. He said he liked that I could take care of myself and he never had to worry about me, but he didn't like it when it was used against him. You're not the only one, Dad.
Here's what he had to say about it in the email he sent me: By God Fred I like it.
Let's keep this one going.
Here's what I sent back to him: Dad, you already sent this too me awhile back and I already told you how offensive I thought it was. What kind of message are you trying to send me, anyway? This is a description a slave, not a wife. I'm disappointed that you don't have more respect for me as a woman. Your Loving Daughter, Sylvana
He calls me a man hater- I call him a woman hater. He says that's just the way it is and the way it's supposed to be. I told him that's what they said about slavery. I doubt he'd feel I got him on that one. He's not entirely against the idea.
Here are a few gems that I particularly find interesting in the article:
*Third bullet- "Be a little gay and interesting for him." Well isn't that every man's dream?
*Sixth bullet- "After all, catering for his comfort will provide you with emmense personal satisfaction."
*Seventh bullet- "They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part" They are people, not things to gawk at.
*Tenth bullet- "Let him talk first- remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours."
*Fourteenth bullet- "Don't complain if he's late home for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through that day."
But the last two are the most insidious! "Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgement or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him" AND FINALLY- "A good wife knows her place."
Well, I have just got myself sufficiently pissed off enough again that I can't really think of anything else to say that doesn't involve mostly profanatory rambling. But it should be no mystery that I think this is pure and utter BULLSHIT! And you'd better damn well be prepared to defend any support for such nonsense.
evilsciencechick said...ugh! your dad sounds like a real prize as a husband. I feel sorry for your mom.
Is SSB happy with your marriage? are YOU happy with your marriage?
then that's really all that counts, and it's none of your dad's business!
SierraBella said...That 'thing' sounds so 1950ish.
Your mother must be an angel...
that is all I can say!
Scott said...You might take some comfort in knowing it's probably a fake, although it does accurately reflect the attitude towards women 50 years ago. Be glad how much things have changed! And be wary of the people who think that time was idyllic and want to go back!
Sylvana said...Scott, I'm not sure what you're saying about it being a fake. It's real in that some men obviously still think that this line of thinking is valid- and more importantly my Dad does and feels that I could learn something from it. Not cool; he's a jerk in that respect.
As for my own marriage, I NEVER would have married a man that felt this was the way it should be. It has to be a partnership, not servitude. We are the best of friends and we do things to please each other. That's the way it SHOULD be!
Maria said...Ugh, I hope your dad is being just a little sarcastic. Men should be doing this for women, damn it! Sitting in an office all day is nothing compared to being a stay-at-home mom.
Jake said...Hmmm...
I have three daughters. I think I'll take this, switch all the husband/wife references around, and tell them that this is what they should expect of their significant others.
OldRoses said...And people feel sorry for me that I am not married!
Lindsay Lobe said...My parents marriage appeared to be made in heaven for I can scarcely remember a single cross word ever spoken between them. But it was based on a lop sided devotion of my Mother to my father, who reigned supreme. And to whom she spoilt rotten.
It belongs to a past era, never to be repeated, as my father was nearly killed in the 2nd world war, being away for a long time and discharged from the air force. In those circumstances only Sylvana maybe that behaviour can be acceptable. If you want to read that story and its hardships, its on my blog under "Charlie a Father",as he was my father.You may find it interesting,one that belongs to another era.
Best wishes
The Doc said...I remember finding a "How To Be A Proper Wife" manual on one of my friend's bookshelves when I was in high school, and had myself a good laugh, as I figured it was a joke. Then I was politely informed that it was given to my friend's mom by her dad on her wedding day. Yeesh.
Those things should be read with shock and amusement - not as a lifestyle guide. Sylvana, your mom must have to be a goddess of self-restraint in order to deal with crap like that. I guess that makes you a demi-godess, huh?
Shannon said...This is the most offensive thing I've heard of in a while. I am seriously glad we live in an age where we can agree that this *should* be a joke even if it isn't.
You're mom must have to put up with a lot. I almost want to send her flowers!
sideshow bob said...Maybe W could use this...just change the word 'wife' to 'citizen' and 'husband' to 'President'.
*-Don't complain if he runs roughshod over other countries in search for mythical weapons. Just think of how hard he's got it compared to you.
*-Don't question his ideas or motives concerning Social Security. Remember, your elected officials (the Republican ones, anyway) know what's best for you. They are masters of the country, and as such you can be sure they will carry out our Supreme Leader's every whim with fairness and truthfulness.
jac said...I can prepare a list with a heading "a tyrant husband's duties' or some thing like that, just to irritate your father. Your blog is super.
Karla said...My dad sent me that, as well. With the knowledge that I would write him back and say "Yeah, kiss my ass". To which he replied "Yeah, that's what your mom said, too".
They try, these men, but they know they will fail.
jac said...And I am a man too, have mercy on me.
Sylvana said...Karla, I think I like your mom, and I'm so glad you turned out like her in that way.
Sandy said...My husband and I read this awhile back and got a good chuckle. Men who would want this are weak men. Weak men seek weak women. A man that would want a life like that, I would eat alive. He would run away with his tail between his legs crying like a little girl. I like my men strong.
Sylvana said...You sound like my kind of woman!
Wednesday, June 01, 2005 | 0 Comments
evilsciencechick said...good luck! I've had mixed results getting my computer fixed. some problems repaired...some not so much!
i'll miss ya while you're gone :)
OldRoses said...Good luck! I hope everything goes well for you and you get it back quickly and fully repaired to your satisfaction? Just out of curiousity (I'm in IT), what was wrong with it?
Sylvana said...I have a tablet PC and the locking monitor latches got broke so the monitor does not get held in place anymore.
But since I ordered the repair the infrared cover broke off too. Geez, this computer is just falling apart on me.
Sylvana, that is so unbelievable! You are really friggin' great at painting. I think you should put that in your picture section instead of the south park character. Seriously!
It's funny, I'm planning on getting some paints and some canvas and an easel for my porch.
Maybe I can ask you what I should get because I would love to try to do VanGogh like you do VanGogh.
I love the color defintion on the sides of the face and the neck. I really mean it. Do you do art often?
June 09, 2005 3:41 PM
I have been creating art since I was very little. My forte is drawing. I only started painting a few years ago. Although I do paint with both acrylics and oils, this particular piece is actually a digital painting. I will be posting more of my art later.
June 09, 2005 6:50 PM
Yay! Bella BEAUTIFUL!
and the painting's pretty good, too ;)
June 09, 2005 8:23 PM
I'm impressed. And madly jealous. I can't draw a straight line. You are so talented at so many different things.
June 09, 2005 9:30 PM
Wow! What beautiful work! You are very talented indeed.
I can barely draw a stick figure.
June 09, 2005 11:26 PM
Yes, I am a Jacqueline of all trades.
June 10, 2005 8:35 AM
Wonderful!
I wish I was artistic.
June 10, 2005 11:30 AM