Alternate Universe?

Hello most humans and many others,

I heard Missy Linda and Tio Kane talk about how they think we must be in an alternate or, maybe, a parallel universe. They say we can't possibly be in our usual world. I'm not sure, but that sounds a little scary to me.

Missy Linda and Tio Kane talk about evidence that proves we are in a different world. First of all, there is the fact that OSU is ranked number 2 in the BCS poll. Then, there was last evening here in Oklahoma- - -first, there were tornadoes, big ones- - -then in the middle of huge thunderstorms with high winds, there was an earthquake. Now, there were huge thunder claps that shook the house around that time, but the earthquake's shaking comes from the bottom up, so it feels totally different. Missy Linda thinks its a weird sign when the meteorologists are laughing at the absurdity of it all- - -or maybe they know something we don't. Today, it is supposed to snow in western Oklahoma.

Help! Someone come get me who can take me to a normal world!

Mr. Nelson Isn't Laughing

Hello most humans and many others,

Poor Mr. Nelson. I think he is having a day of confusion. First, there was the earthquake last night. Of course, we have them near here all the time, but last night's was the biggest ever, and we felt it very clearly. That made him a little restless (as if he isn't always on guard.)

Then, this morning, no one is doing anything on time! When Missy Linda got up this morning, Tio Kane had been forced to get up already by Mr. Nelson so that Mr. Nelson could go outside, then inside, then outside...

I have heard Missy Linda yelling about the time changes twice a year, every year. She usually says something like, "Just pick a time and stick with it! It doesn't matter what time. Just don't change it!"

Hope as a Freeze

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, there is hopeful anticipation in the air here today. Missy Linda and Tio Kane are optimistic that the hard freeze of this morning will help eliminate some of those pesky allergens that drive them crazy this time of year. They are experienced enough to know that they will still have stuff that bothers them as there is always something, but they count it as a plus just to be able to cut back on the allergy medicine.

I am glad for the freeze because at least Missy Linda's eyes will not be all runny and maybe, not quite as puffy as they have been lately. The fall and spring allergies cause more bodily fluids to be dripping than just their usual reactions to molds and perfume and air and water.

My heart's desire is that if the weeds get killed, they won't have any excuse to stay home and inside and will be able to take me places. Also, I hope that they can cut back on the antihistamines that keep them sleepy and lethargic so we can have some fun. Wish me luck!

How Many Have There Been?

Hello most humans and many others,

Can any of you out there guess how many times I have written to you? Can you believe that this is the 601st time? I am having trouble wrapping my mind around that! I should have been paying more attention. I believe that I missed some opportunities for celebratory parties and new dresses. I am going to have to pay a lot more attention because it is obvious that Missy Linda is not going to help me when it comes to throwing parties and congratulating me. I think she may be a little jealous.

Well, I have to let her have the computer now as she has homework to do (She always says that.) I personally think that she uses that as an excuse to surf the net. If she did that much homework, she would surely be finished with school by now with a four point average. I think that she is jerking me around!

Are You Trick or Treating?

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, tomorrow is Halloween. What are your plans? Are you "many others" out there going to dress up or just be the "others" that you already are?

I'm guessing that since Missy Linda isn't working this year and doesn't have class that day, we won't get to dress up as something other than ourselves. Missy Linda likes to point out to me that I am already someone different and interesting. As usual, no fun here.

Maybe I will get to go see Missy Ryley and Missy Emma. Their whole family are going to be zombies. Missy Emma has been practicing her zombie walking. She is doing a good job. Tio Kane is going to help them all with their make-up.

In Colorado where Missy Maitlyn, Missy Elspeth, and Missy Amelia live, they might still have snow for Halloween. Last week it snowed about six inches there. It will probably be gone by Monday evening, though. They are going as a Russian girl (in traditional folk costume), a girl from the French Revolution era (a rich girl, not a poor one), and a panda. Missy Amelia says that as long as she is not dead, she will be an animal for Halloween! And that's that!

Happy Birthday, Pseudo Uncle!

Morning Glories

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, poor Missy Linda's sad little morning glories have finally started blooming in the last ten days or so. It was so hot this summer that even the morning sun was too hot, evidently. That doesn't even count the horrible drought. She did try to keep her sad little flowers and her magnolia tree watered. It appears that the little tree is still alive, too, but it was touch and go at times. The grass in the yard is almost non-existant though. Oh, it is green out there, but it's not actually grass. Sadly, it's mostly non-grass green plants- - -well, except for the crabgrass. That's grass, right?

Where Does Time Go?

Hello most humans and many others,

Oh, my goodness. I have been sleeping on my job, haven't I? I am going to go with the excuse that Missy Linda has the computer all the time. Since she has been in this class where she has to write part of a book, she is on here all the time. She has to read other books and write about them, also, so I just get completely left out---as usual.

I keep thinking that Missy Linda will take me to her class since I'm a writer, but so far, nothing. I could just sit quietly, as I always do, and I could learn a lot. As soon as I learn more about my past, I want to tell my story. You have to admit, I am a unique being with a unique story. Would you buy my book?

Snap To It!

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, I don't know what happened the last couple of weeks that I didn't write. I am thinking that maybe life is so uneventful around here that I kind of fell into a stupor of boredom. I know that Missy Linda went over to babysit Missy Ryley and Missy Emma one evening, but I was not invited to go. That really burns my tortillas! I cannot even remember the last time I went someplace!

I did hear about a website that might make any one feel better about himself or herself. It's called People of Walmart. Taking a look at these "people" will give all of you humans a guideline of what not to do or wear in public- - -and sometimes not even at home!

Festival Fun

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, I understand that a great time was had by Missy Ryley, Missy Emma, Missy Linda, and Tio Kane at the Asian Moon Festival last evening. Of course, I just get to hear second hand what happened because there was too much other stuff to carry for me to get to go. They had to carry a blanket for sitting on, all the things the girls made, plus all the stuff that was just given away to attendees. That leaves no hands available to tote my nearly weightless self just to sit fetchingly on the blanket. If you remember, I have an Asian outfit that I wore for Chinese New Year, so I would have fit into the spirit of the evening perfectly.

The girls made panda puppets and dragon puppets and fish lanterns. There was a fashion show, Ninja fighting demonstrations, singing, dancing, a dancing Panda, and lion dancers. It all sounds like I would have had a fabulous time! I hear that the girls want to go again next year so I guess I'll have to hope for then.

Something To Do, Someplace To Go

Hello most humans and many others,

Well, I have a little hope of getting to do something tomorrow evening. Tio Kane, Missy Linda, Missy Ryley, Missy Emma, and maybe Missy Lesley are going to the Asian Moon Festival at UCO tomorrow evening. It's supposed to be pretty entertaining, and, hey, it's free. That's important to any event Missy Linda goes to until she gets a job.

This Asian Moon Festival is supposed to be geared toward the younger age groups, mostly. However there are some good hip hop dance contests, according to the videos from previous festivals. There will be goody bags and some free food. Missy Linda has tasted Moon Cakes before, and she says she will probably pass on those, even though they are very complicated and take a long time to make. According to some humans in the know, the dragon dances are some of the best around.

Wish me luck that I will get to go.