All those people who didn't know who hubby, ben and I were on the halloween before the movie release must feel silly now. OK, they probably don't but I can say I was an oscar nominated character. Not sure why I'd want to.
Congrats I'm so happy about the Oscar nom, I´m writing my thesis about Coraline and The Graveyard Book, so I feel it very close to me! Greetings from Colombia, South America... I love cats too by the way :)
Kimberly, do you have to do anything to keep from going into a cute coma? Eat a dozen lemons a day maybe? These pics and vids are deadly. I can only imagine direct exposure.
One Sock - no, I am pretty constantly in a cute coma! I come out of it every time he scares me half to death with a health issue, though - little bugger!
At least he seems to be responding, finally, to the meds for the cold. It was scarier when I thought it might be pneumonia - it sounded SO awful for a day or two! I'm just hoping he doesn't have a checklist for things to freak me out that he's working his way down!
But yeah, if I look at the HISS pic, or the synchronized yawns, or watch the nomming videos - I'm dead. And getting to pet his tiny little fuzzy head ... yeah, it's bad ;) He *fast* whapped me this morning! Only once, but he was SO hungry, and would not latch onto the bottle (frantic bottle babies can be stupid that way) and he WHAPPED me! I almost died!
umm, I know this isn't a cat thread, but as there are so many cat loving people, I thought some might enjoy a little vid of my cats making the cat food box their new playpen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZAtO9AospQ
Thinking about how much Bengal rescue money could be raised if Boss could be talked into auctioning off the chance to go to the Oscars with him ;-) Just imagine *that* bidding war.
Have interesting lead on job (will be writing more on LJ under friends lock) haven't touched my current socks in over a week, and we're watching Groundhog Day.
This is not a day I'd want to repeat, however. Other than the Coraline nom!!!
Really looking forward to the Arthur ep. I still hang out and watch PBS kids afternoon stuff with Spawn who is.....18. :D Between the Lions is sad, return of Electric Company made me happy.
Ziggy is killin' me every time. I am one of the undead, keep coming back for more.
If you'd like to see what feeding the little feisty guy is like sometimes, especially if he's hungry, look no further! (There are several of them - that's just one... today was film day, apparently!)
A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have said so. But, I've decided he's cute because I've started watching Torchwood. I think Barrowman's acting evolved. Or, it's possible it's because he has better hair.
Kimberley, Ziggy seems quite advanced for his tender age. Do you think that is because he is an only and has you as second mama? Lots of interaction makes for a sweet cat later on.
Yay for Z&Z too! Ziggy is SO darn cute, and it also warms me to see how sweet mama is. Both of these cats will be loved and loving companions for their future people. Zora has surely been through a lot, but look at how sweet and loving she is (and she totally sees how Kimberly is being a good human mama to lil' Zig and appreciates it).
Yay, I got into the upcoming personal essay seminar at work. It won't start till April, which is good, because this month and next will continue to be insane with the hiring and training. If nothing else, maybe this class will be the nudge that gets me to revive the blog.
Fell feet-first down a few concrete steps on my way to doing laundry tonight. For once, I did not skin my left knee. Instead I skinned the top of my right foot, did an unknown but significant amount of damage to right big toe, scraped the bottom of my left foot, and bruised or scraped left little toe. Oh, and pulled every muscle I have from the impact, I think.
OSS - Ow! Take care of yourself! The laundry can wait.*
I am dying from Ziggy's cuteness and spending far too much time checking out the latest updates. :) Thank you for sharing them with us Kimberly.(Especially since he shares a name with a much-loved, now departed cat of mine.)
And I am thrilled at Coraline's nomination (nom, nom, nom), but hoping that Lorraine has not collapsed under an avalanche of email.
*Unless you're me and almost at the Undies of Last Resort stage. Oh, that was waaay too much information, wasn't it? Perhaps I'll just get my coat and womble off home now.
Dragonsally - you can pretty much count on me having kittens throughout the year - and me taking pics/video. And yeah, I'll miss Ziggy when he moves on to a forever home, too. For sure! These guys are *special*, and Ziggy especially so because of the scares he's given me!
OSS, Ouch! You're supposed to throw the laundry down the stairs, not yourself! Arnica cream for bruises and sore muscles works great...hope your less sore than you expected, today.
And I'm so glad that Zora and Ziggy are brightening these late winter days.
Me, I've got nothing but stuff I don't want to do. Taxes. Fafsa. Filing. Cleaning.
Arrgghhh! I have an interview today with a principal of a school, and there's a 40 percent chance I'm going to be hours early, because I can't find where I wrote down the time of the appointment. I need Lorraine to come organize my date book and maybe stand over me with a whip while I'm taking notes so this kind of thing doesn't happen.
oh oss, i hope you are ok. that sounded just dreadful. this is why i make boy do the laundry.
so super excited, tonight a certain someone is speaking at ucla, and i has front row tix:) and i did not use any ticket-fu i went online and bought them like anyone else.
All the fiendly good wishes have done some good. Not to mention the Zoraline kiss. I'm not nearly as sore today as I expected. Still limping though. Darn these big toes and their role in balance-keeping.
arwen, that made me think of hitchikers guide, which has been on repeat in my car for the past week. "many were increasingly of the opinion that they'd all made a big mistake in coming down from the trees in the first place. and some said that even the trees had been a bad move, and that no one should ever have left the oceans."
I think that was in the back of my mind because I was actually thinking that swimming around all day sounds pretty good. Good catch - I need to reread those books.
Well, I work on farms, so a regular tetanus shot is rather important.
It's a good idea in general, although if you have a puncture wound bad enough to need medical attention they will give you one routinely. Still, tetanus is hard to treat and potentially lethal, so a shot that will prevent it is a worthwhile personal investment.
I was busy at the Misinformation Desk, otherwise known as the Reference Desk when more experienced people are staffing it. But I did get to make an undergrad very happy (and very, very surprised) when I told him that he could request the 1638 map. He assumed that he would only be allowed to look at reproductions. One of my favorite things about working here -- these special collections are for everyone.
Well, on the cheery subject of medicine & marriage, I've read of people needing to get blood tests before getting married, in the USA. What do you tested for, and are you then not allowed to get married if you fail? (I could probably google this, but with all the knowledge of Fiend-dom why would I do that?)
The test required for a marriage license in Indiana is just to prove the woman has been inoculated against Rubella. I just pulled out my immunization records, no blood test required.
Blood testing was mostly for sexually transmitted diseases but it was also used to screen for Rh factor (+ or -) blood types. If the couple was planning to have children precautions needed to be taken if the father was negative and the mother positive in case the baby was negative (in which case her immune system might attack).
I always assumed it was for STDs, but I've mostly come across it in older novels, which are never specific on such subjects. The rubella & rhesus make sense too. (see, I knew fiends would give me new knowledge)
Marjorie - varies by state. In Michigan you used to need one, then you didn't but had to sit through "STD awareness" class (in brief - Oh hai, there are STDs. Don't get one. If you get one, get treated. KTHXBAI.). Check your local jurisdiction.
I think I'm going to start the Church of Ziggy. What Would Ziggy Do? He would love, snuggle, snack and nap. He would not worry or have stress-related heartburn. I think this could be useful in my daily life.
Lorraine (and other Bengal folks), is this a good representation of what Bengals sound like? It's so adorable! Phoebe is quite vocal, but most of the time she sounds like a creaky door.
Hmm. When I got married, 30+ years ago, PA was still testing for syphilis... No idea whether they still do or not. Oh...google says no requirement for blood test, but must pay US$40-80 (depending, apparently on the county)or $90 if you want a "self-uniting/Quaker license (!). Cash only, it says. Interesting. And the license expires in 60 days....
Actually, Tonks makes a very similar noise when he sees a bird. I am fairly convinced he and Mainie are of some type of Bengal ancestry but cannot figure out how much. For example, I see all Bengals have very thin short haired tails, whereas Tonks can fluff up his tail so it's literally bigger than he is - Very Fierce. Is there any way to tell?
There are also some other lovely Bengal video's recommended next to that chripy Bengal one.
Not sure about now, but historically, a Quaker couple was married if they declared themselves to be married. No officiating person or ceremony required.
Sally, I think self-uniting means marrying each other without benefit of clergy... the Quakers do this in front of the congregation, but without a celebrant. Some of the other language in PA says: "Marriages may be performed by: Judges Justices of Peace County Clerks or their Deputies within appointing county Persons appointed to perform the ceremony by a congregation having regular meetings in the state (i.e., ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis).
So the self-uniting license looks like it applies if the ceremony doesn't involve one of those officials. Looks like it would leave Chantrelle out in the cold, too, but I know I've been to wedding with officiants who didn't meet the criteria, so there must be ways to do it.
Oh Oh you have to see this one - the cats are brilliant, but the range of climbing places available to them and toys is even more awesome! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee32kM_m36c&feature=related
I've been to one Quaker wedding. The congregation marries the couple. They are all witnesses and are supposedly the support group for the couple. V moving, I thought.
OMG Jess! LOL that's too awesome! I was actually looking for something to print out to make him a tiny little paper pope hat, but I can never beat what you did!
LOL!
I just came back from worshiping the little cutie - he was pleased to pose for yet-another-photo-shoot, especially since Aidon (my husband) came in and was able to take some that require an additional photographer :) I'll post them later :)
Arwenn, I think you've got the Rh of the mother and child problem backwards. If the mother is Rh- and the father is Rh+ the child could be Rh+ and cause problems for the mother.
Texas doesn't require a blood test any more, not for a long time. If two people, unfortunately only those of opposite gender, declare that they are married to each other before pretty much anyone, then it is considered a common-law marriage; no license required. There is no such thing as a common-law divorce in Texas. Don and I spent 11 years saying "We're -not- married," while living together. Now we've been married for 15 years.
I went to a Quaker wedding once. The groom's mother was "in charge." Everyone there signed a huge wedding certificate, which had a kind of "counted crosswork" design with about two hundred signatures on it.
Mmm, turkey sandwiches and shiraz sounds good! Maybe with a thin slice of provolone for the sandwiches. And I've got these yummy salt-and-pepper potato chips... lunch at 11?
Do not! Anyway, if we did - and I'm saying we do - but if we did, I would absolutely not be consuming one for lunch.
Although there is one of Ms. Snellings' rats I very much desire.
Akchurly - I don't think there are rats in this part of the world. Very few insects, no reptiles, about one species of amphibian. Now I have to go find out ...
I agree, Marjorie, this is an interminable week. But it's only 3pm. And the snomg is due to start any minute. The sky is already that flat white that is obviously made of nothing but snowflakes waiting to cascade down on me.
Oh wait, it is snowing. Gently, sneaking up on me unawares. That's going to change, probably right about the time I leave to walk home.
It has been snowing here all day, but not very hard. It is warm enough that it is not bad driving on the main roads. East coast US folks, stay safe and warm.
I am reading, writing, doing a bit of work related tasks and drinking a lovely hot buttered rum. I think there will be pasta a bit later.
I'm a bit better, thanks Aleta! Left foot is all good now. Right big toe is the main injury. Very bruised, at least. Ankle sore, probably from all the limping. I'm sure the wine will help all that ;-)
WOOOO!!
ReplyDeleteOK, just wanted to get in there first.
ReplyDeleteAll those people who didn't know who hubby, ben and I were on the halloween before the movie release must feel silly now. OK, they probably don't but I can say I was an oscar nominated character. Not sure why I'd want to.
I need more tea.
Congratulations and all.
ReplyDeleteNext: TEA. I think you'll need it.
And probably not much time to say it in either!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all the associated frantic assistanting.
Lovely news. Looks like the tuxedo will come in handy after all.
ReplyDeleteCongrats I'm so happy about the Oscar nom, I´m writing my thesis about Coraline and The Graveyard Book, so I feel it very close to me!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Colombia, South America... I love cats too by the way :)
Very exciting!! And no doubt resulting in lots of work for the Fabulous One! I wonder whether anyone makes a special tea for this kind of occasion?
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteThe painting is beautiful as is Bubba.
Huzzah!
ReplyDeleteHope the insanity that ensues stays at manageable levels.
I missed the Arthur thing...what is it?
ReplyDeleteThis is marvelous. Go Coraline! One of the best movies ever. Really really really.
ReplyDeleteKimberly, do you have to do anything to keep from going into a cute coma? Eat a dozen lemons a day maybe? These pics and vids are deadly. I can only imagine direct exposure.
ReplyDeleteJess. Write. Like insomniac non self employed girls do.
ReplyDeleteHmmm....let the madness begin.....
ReplyDeleteI am not familiar with Arthur. Is it more or less of an honour than appearing in the Simpsons, or being a head inna jar on Futurama?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the nom.
ReplyDeleteAnd busy days to come...
Arthur is a very cute life-lesson sort of cartoon on public television. So not really on par with a Matt Groening nod but very cool nonetheless.
ReplyDeleteOne Sock - no, I am pretty constantly in a cute coma! I come out of it every time he scares me half to death with a health issue, though - little bugger!
ReplyDeleteAt least he seems to be responding, finally, to the meds for the cold. It was scarier when I thought it might be pneumonia - it sounded SO awful for a day or two! I'm just hoping he doesn't have a checklist for things to freak me out that he's working his way down!
But yeah, if I look at the HISS pic, or the synchronized yawns, or watch the nomming videos - I'm dead. And getting to pet his tiny little fuzzy head ... yeah, it's bad ;) He *fast* whapped me this morning! Only once, but he was SO hungry, and would not latch onto the bottle (frantic bottle babies can be stupid that way) and he WHAPPED me! I almost died!
Also - Congrats on the Nom!!! Here we are at the movie last year! http://www.flickr.com/photos/kimberlyjennery/3265072109/
ReplyDeleteWee!
ReplyDeleteHey Jess I watch Arthur from time to time as well. I really like PBS kids shows. I admit it. I really miss Between the Lions. Loved that show.
Hey Q, don't forget to breath!
Congratulations on the nom (I keep thinking we are celebrating a particularly tasty dinner).
ReplyDelete*punches hand in air* woo hoo!
ReplyDeleteNow, to read the rest of the comments, ticky boxy and catch up on email and twitter
ticky boxy...who signed me out overnight?
ReplyDeleteumm, I know this isn't a cat thread, but as there are so many cat loving people, I thought some might enjoy a little vid of my cats making the cat food box their new playpen:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZAtO9AospQ
Warning: silliness is present
Yay! A nom is a fine and wonderful thing!
ReplyDeleteKimberly, I am following you & Ziggy as much as I can, and indeed have been dying of the cute myself. Glad he has you right now!
ReplyDeleteThinking about how much Bengal rescue money could be raised if Boss could be talked into auctioning off the chance to go to the Oscars with him ;-) Just imagine *that* bidding war.
ReplyDeleteI suppose taking a daughter is the saner option.
Grace, isn't it always a cat post here? I love the "MOM, I was here first look of disdain"
ReplyDeletePoor Maddy, pipped at the post by her big sister.
Perils of having siblings!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Between the Lions was gone either. My daughter watches Arthur about everyday, so, that's super cool.:)
Late to the party, as usual!
ReplyDeleteHave interesting lead on job (will be writing more on LJ under friends lock) haven't touched my current socks in over a week, and we're watching Groundhog Day.
This is not a day I'd want to repeat, however. Other than the Coraline nom!!!
Hoo-RAH! for the nom.
ReplyDeleteI imagine Maddy will rock the red carpet?
Really looking forward to the Arthur ep. I still hang out and watch PBS kids afternoon stuff with Spawn who is.....18. :D
Between the Lions is sad, return of Electric Company made me happy.
Ziggy is killin' me every time. I am one of the undead, keep coming back for more.
Electric Company is back? Awesome!
ReplyDeleteYay!
ReplyDeleteIIRC, Maddy got to go to the Oscars for "Stardust." It's only fair that Holly gets a chance to go. :)
The new "Electric Company" is in its second season. Doesn't really resemble the original.
Awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteI just finished watching "The Empty Child" episode where they meet Captain Jack. Except, I forgot how scary it was. :/
I have decided that I may now have a crush on Captain Jack. Wasn't expecting that.
The previous comment was about Dr. Who.
ReplyDeletewendy, how could you NOT have a crush on Captain Jack/John Barrowman. He is drop dead gorgeous.
ReplyDeletesuper wootwoot :)
ReplyDeletetickbox.
this week is rough again.
You guys have to tell me. Is this the picture of the night, or this? I can't tell.
ReplyDeleteEven trickier question is picking between Zoraline and Ziggy having a conversation or more Ziggy self-grooming and marching around or Ziggy playing whappy paws inbetween grooming or this SHAMEFUL display of belly dots, and paws, and squeeful wriggling, as the video of the day. I really can't tell.
If you'd like to see what feeding the little feisty guy is like sometimes, especially if he's hungry, look no further! (There are several of them - that's just one... today was film day, apparently!)
OH! I forgot to warn you - all of the links I posted before - they're all deadly.
ReplyDeleteYou've been warned.
Kimberly
ReplyDeletesecond photo
self grooming video, followed closely by feeding video
fave photo so far though is the synchronized yawn
Dragonsally - it's going to be REALLY tough to beat the synchronized yawns... for real!
ReplyDeleteHe's growing! SO SO SO deadly cute!
He looks ready to go and explore. And play. And even not a little mischievous... A real Bengal!
ReplyDeleteSally:
ReplyDeleteA few weeks ago, I wouldn't have said so. But, I've decided he's cute because I've started watching Torchwood. I think Barrowman's acting evolved. Or, it's possible it's because he has better hair.
Now, off to sub 2nd grade!
Kimberley, Ziggy seems quite advanced for his tender age. Do you think that is because he is an only and has you as second mama? Lots of interaction makes for a sweet cat later on.
ReplyDeleteYay for Boss and movie!
ReplyDeleteYay for Z&Z too! Ziggy is SO darn cute, and it also warms me to see how sweet mama is. Both of these cats will be loved and loving companions for their future people. Zora has surely been through a lot, but look at how sweet and loving she is (and she totally sees how Kimberly is being a good human mama to lil' Zig and appreciates it).
Score!
ReplyDeleteYay, I got into the upcoming personal essay seminar at work. It won't start till April, which is good, because this month and next will continue to be insane with the hiring and training. If nothing else, maybe this class will be the nudge that gets me to revive the blog.
ReplyDeleteDead of cute. Excited for Coraline.
ReplyDeleteFell feet-first down a few concrete steps on my way to doing laundry tonight. For once, I did not skin my left knee. Instead I skinned the top of my right foot, did an unknown but significant amount of damage to right big toe, scraped the bottom of my left foot, and bruised or scraped left little toe. Oh, and pulled every muscle I have from the impact, I think.
ReplyDeleteLaundry is dangerous! Avoid at all costs!
Linda!!!! Owww... don't do that - clean clothes aren't worth torn ligaments....Poor thing. Pat pat pat.
ReplyDeleteHave to go look at this more cute stuff of which you speak. I shall not die - I'm having lunch with a favorite person tomorrow - I can't die!
Siri, at least sit down somewhere cushiony before viewing the pics & vids from Kimberly.
ReplyDeleteAt least I didn't rip off the right big toenail, which is what it felt like when it happened.
Sitting cushony indeed. Belly of doom....makes a body want a baby.
ReplyDeleteThen, a body remembers how much work they are, and trots off to bed!
OMG you poor thing! Really, clean clothes not worth it! Do you have ice packs and pain meds?
ReplyDeleteOSS -ow ow ow ow. See, we should all have our own house elf so these injuries don't occur.
ReplyDeleteOSS - Ow! Take care of yourself! The laundry can wait.*
ReplyDeleteI am dying from Ziggy's cuteness and spending far too much time checking out the latest updates. :) Thank you for sharing them with us Kimberly.(Especially since he shares a name with a much-loved, now departed cat of mine.)
And I am thrilled at Coraline's nomination (nom, nom, nom), but hoping that Lorraine has not collapsed under an avalanche of email.
*Unless you're me and almost at the Undies of Last Resort stage. Oh, that was waaay too much information, wasn't it? Perhaps I'll just get my coat and womble off home now.
OSS! Yicks. Take care.
ReplyDeleteOSS - ouch! Would you like Zoraline to kiss it and make it better?
ReplyDeleteOooh - missed this; w00t!
ReplyDeletebeen off mizzin'. better now.
and teh deadly cutes. i'm thinking it's cumulatively deadly, as in, quicker-acting with each exposure to the cuteness.
Sock! must've missed this in tweets. Sorry for the ouchies - wishing you better quickly.
I love Arthur and Between the Lions, too. Wonder if there's any chance of DVDs for the latter...
Best wishes to Q and Kitty and Boss and Holly and all, with the anticipated madness!
I'm about to go feed Ziggy for the last time for the night, and I thought you guys might like to see what I'm likely to be dealing with:
ReplyDeleteMr. Squawkbox himself, Ziggy the Zigmeister
Ziggy says, "What? You lookin' at ME?!"
I'm going to miss these videos and photos when Ziggy is fully grown.
ReplyDeleteDragonsally - you can pretty much count on me having kittens throughout the year - and me taking pics/video. And yeah, I'll miss Ziggy when he moves on to a forever home, too. For sure! These guys are *special*, and Ziggy especially so because of the scares he's given me!
ReplyDeletewell phew, but really Ziggy = ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteOSS, Ouch! You're supposed to throw the laundry down the stairs, not yourself!
ReplyDeleteArnica cream for bruises and sore muscles works great...hope your less sore than you expected, today.
And I'm so glad that Zora and Ziggy are brightening these late winter days.
Me, I've got nothing but stuff I don't want to do. Taxes. Fafsa. Filing. Cleaning.
Arrgghhh! I have an interview today with a principal of a school, and there's a 40 percent chance I'm going to be hours early, because I can't find where I wrote down the time of the appointment. I need Lorraine to come organize my date book and maybe stand over me with a whip while I'm taking notes so this kind of thing doesn't happen.
ReplyDeleteoh oss, i hope you are ok. that sounded just dreadful. this is why i make boy do the laundry.
ReplyDeleteso super excited, tonight a certain someone is speaking at ucla, and i has front row tix:) and i did not use any ticket-fu i went online and bought them like anyone else.
*twirls and sungs* to all
I've always said that chores - as well as sports - were dangerous stuff.
ReplyDeleteI hope you recover soon.
All the fiendly good wishes have done some good. Not to mention the Zoraline kiss. I'm not nearly as sore today as I expected. Still limping though. Darn these big toes and their role in balance-keeping.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about the whole walking upright thing sometimes, not sure it was a good idea.
ReplyDeleteBut we do it so well :-)
ReplyDeletearwen, that made me think of hitchikers guide, which has been on repeat in my car for the past week.
ReplyDelete"many were increasingly of the opinion that they'd all made a big mistake in coming down from the trees in the first place. and some said that even the trees had been a bad move, and that no one should ever have left the oceans."
I think that was in the back of my mind because I was actually thinking that swimming around all day sounds pretty good. Good catch - I need to reread those books.
ReplyDeleteI got my shot earlier this winter, so I'm safe.
ReplyDeleteWe all went rigid!
ReplyDelete(Actually I was at my wine tasting course...)
We're just all worn out with the Oscar nom excitement, Jess.
ReplyDeleteActually... I haven't had a tetanus shot since... Oh dear, I can't remember. 1992, maybe?
ReplyDeleteWell, I work on farms, so a regular tetanus shot is rather important.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good idea in general, although if you have a puncture wound bad enough to need medical attention they will give you one routinely. Still, tetanus is hard to treat and potentially lethal, so a shot that will prevent it is a worthwhile personal investment.
I was busy at the Misinformation Desk, otherwise known as the Reference Desk when more experienced people are staffing it. But I did get to make an undergrad very happy (and very, very surprised) when I told him that he could request the 1638 map. He assumed that he would only be allowed to look at reproductions. One of my favorite things about working here -- these special collections are for everyone.
ReplyDeleteI was busy getting deadified by Z&Z ... he's cuter every day, I swear it!
ReplyDeleteSkipping the traditional prenuptial tetanus shots? Blasphemous!!
ReplyDeleteWell, on the cheery subject of medicine & marriage, I've read of people needing to get blood tests before getting married, in the USA. What do you tested for, and are you then not allowed to get married if you fail? (I could probably google this, but with all the knowledge of Fiend-dom why would I do that?)
ReplyDeleteThe test required for a marriage license in Indiana is just to prove the woman has been inoculated against Rubella. I just pulled out my immunization records, no blood test required.
ReplyDeleteThe requirements vary by state, though.
Blood testing was mostly for sexually transmitted diseases but it was also used to screen for Rh factor (+ or -) blood types. If the couple was planning to have children precautions needed to be taken if the father was negative and the mother positive in case the baby was negative (in which case her immune system might attack).
ReplyDeleteI always assumed it was for STDs, but I've mostly come across it in older novels, which are never specific on such subjects. The rubella & rhesus make sense too. (see, I knew fiends would give me new knowledge)
ReplyDeleteI should have mentioned, it was started in the 30s and has pretty much been phased out now, only a few states require testing. (I looked that bit up)
ReplyDeleteMarjorie - varies by state. In Michigan you used to need one, then you didn't but had to sit through "STD awareness" class (in brief - Oh hai, there are STDs. Don't get one. If you get one, get treated. KTHXBAI.). Check your local jurisdiction.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm going to start the Church of Ziggy. What Would Ziggy Do? He would love, snuggle, snack and nap. He would not worry or have stress-related heartburn. I think this could be useful in my daily life.
HeeHee! I think maybe Ziggy is one of the manifestations of Fod...
ReplyDeleteLorraine (and other Bengal folks), is this a good representation of what Bengals sound like? It's so adorable! Phoebe is quite vocal, but most of the time she sounds like a creaky door.
ReplyDeleteHmm. When I got married, 30+ years ago, PA was still testing for syphilis... No idea whether they still do or not. Oh...google says no requirement for blood test, but must pay US$40-80 (depending, apparently on the county)or $90 if you want a "self-uniting/Quaker license (!). Cash only, it says. Interesting. And the license expires in 60 days....
ReplyDeletewhat is a self uniting licence? Sounds intriguing.
ReplyDeleteNathalie, I chuckled at a French lady taking a wine tasting course. Isn't it in your blood?
Ziggy is certainly a manifestation of Fod. May he never thirst.
ReplyDeleteOSS that's so funny!
ReplyDeleteActually, Tonks makes a very similar noise when he sees a bird. I am fairly convinced he and Mainie are of some type of Bengal ancestry but cannot figure out how much. For example, I see all Bengals have very thin short haired tails, whereas Tonks can fluff up his tail so it's literally bigger than he is - Very Fierce.
Is there any way to tell?
There are also some other lovely Bengal video's recommended next to that chripy Bengal one.
Not sure about now, but historically, a Quaker couple was married if they declared themselves to be married. No officiating person or ceremony required.
ReplyDeleteThanks OSS, that splains it nicely.
ReplyDeleteChirpy Bengal very cute - I watched Tysie to see her reaction when I played the video. She put her head up and looked.
Sally, I think self-uniting means marrying each other without benefit of clergy... the Quakers do this in front of the congregation, but without a celebrant. Some of the other language in PA says:
ReplyDelete"Marriages may be performed by:
Judges
Justices of Peace
County Clerks or their Deputies within appointing county
Persons appointed to perform the ceremony by a congregation having regular meetings in the state (i.e., ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis).
So the self-uniting license looks like it applies if the ceremony doesn't involve one of those officials. Looks like it would leave Chantrelle out in the cold, too, but I know I've been to wedding with officiants who didn't meet the criteria, so there must be ways to do it.
Oh Oh you have to see this one - the cats are brilliant, but the range of climbing places available to them and toys is even more awesome!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ee32kM_m36c&feature=related
I have cat owner envy now.
I've been to one Quaker wedding. The congregation marries the couple. They are all witnesses and are supposedly the support group for the couple. V moving, I thought.
ReplyDeleteZiggy blesses his followers in the Church of Ziggy!
ReplyDeleteHappy two week old birthday, Ziggy!
What do you guys think? Focus on video or pictures for his two week birthday? What would YOU like to see from your little saviour ;)
Hmmm, in good Fiendish style I smell a fund raising t'shirt.
ReplyDeleteThe Church Of Ziggy.
Kimberly, anything Ziggy warms my soul.
His tiny paws have given us the benediction to go forth and love all furry creatures and obey all cats as though they were the Zig himself!
ReplyDeleteAnd now we will celebrate with warm milk and delicious fishy snacks and cheese (that's what my household manifestation of the Zig demands).
armchair science
ReplyDeleteawesome.
Coraline is on HBO right now. FYI.
ReplyDeleteI just saw that Coraline is recording on Tivo. It looks for anything w/ boss's name in it and this is the first time it's recorded something! :)
ReplyDeleteOMG Jess! LOL that's too awesome! I was actually looking for something to print out to make him a tiny little paper pope hat, but I can never beat what you did!
ReplyDeleteLOL!
I just came back from worshiping the little cutie - he was pleased to pose for yet-another-photo-shoot, especially since Aidon (my husband) came in and was able to take some that require an additional photographer :) I'll post them later :)
*applauds Jess*
ReplyDeleteI need to find a fine academic institution which will accept me for a PhD in Armchair Science.
ReplyDeleteI expect I shall need a pipe or something which I can demonstrate Armchair Science with.
ReplyDeleteAnd a tweed jacket
ReplyDeleteI need some energy.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have energy they can spare me?
As an Armchair Scientist™, the best I can do is a picture of a caffeine molecule.
ReplyDeleteWhat is this "energy" thing of which you speak?
ReplyDeleteNope FIL, staring at it didn't work.
ReplyDeleteAhh, so you need an infusion too OSS? I thought i'd take a nana nap, but the brain kept telling me about things I had to do. Damn brain
Arwenn, I think you've got the Rh of the mother and child problem backwards. If the mother is Rh- and the father is Rh+ the child could be Rh+ and cause problems for the mother.
ReplyDeleteTexas doesn't require a blood test any more, not for a long time. If two people, unfortunately only those of opposite gender, declare that they are married to each other before pretty much anyone, then it is considered a common-law marriage; no license required. There is no such thing as a common-law divorce in Texas. Don and I spent 11 years saying "We're -not- married," while living together. Now we've been married for 15 years.
Very tired, but quick Ziggy and Zoraline extra-special two-week birthday update!
ReplyDeleteJust a simple and sweet video of mostly Ziggy, with a little Zoraline from today.
A cute little pic of the little roly poly master and a lovely one of Zoraline and her pretty face.
Bonus comparison shot in my husband's hands. Remember how tiny he was the first time?
Happy two-weeks Ziggy! So glad you decided to stick around! :)
There are actually several more videos if you click through, and bunches more photos. Enjoy!
I went to a Quaker wedding once. The groom's mother was "in charge." Everyone there signed a huge wedding certificate, which had a kind of "counted crosswork" design with about two hundred signatures on it.
ReplyDeletequaker weddings sound neat.
ReplyDeleteyeah, so i totally scrapped some paint off my car last night. i am so irritated. i hate driving in the area around ucla.
My father-in-law sent this to me, you may have seen it before but i had to share ;-)
ReplyDeleteAn Ode to Minnesotans ………
It's winter in Minnesota
And the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at 25 below!
Oh, how I love Minnesota
When the snow's up to your butt;
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose is frozen shut
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
I guess I'll hang around.
I could never leave Minnesota,
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground.
Um. What happened to Q?
ReplyDeletePG - I suspect the Oscars have happened to Q.
ReplyDeleteMmm, turkey sandwiches and shiraz sounds good! Maybe with a thin slice of provolone for the sandwiches. And I've got these yummy salt-and-pepper potato chips... lunch at 11?
On pain pumpernickel.
ReplyDeleteI'm hungry too, let's have lunch now.
ReplyDeleteMmmmm... leftover white bean and kale soup, with homemade bread. And some of Jess' wine, please.
Rats. No turkey, cheese or wine. But I've got the chips, and the pain. That soup sounds delicious, Phiala.
ReplyDeleteOur Lorraine is most likely swamped by Oscar fever, alas.
ReplyDeleteIt's yummy. But I realized when going downstairs to heat it up that I had fully intended to go to today's seminar. It started 45 minutes ago.
ReplyDeleteArgh.
Argh is the word of the day.
Oh and I'd LOVE some Shiraz. Please? Pretty please with cheese on top?
ReplyDeleteYes, Jess: I forgot both lunch AND the seminar. Sigh...
ReplyDeleteI would like to clarify that I do not in fact have rats. Except of the plush toy variety.
ReplyDeleteAlso, sadly, nothing with bubbles in except a soda. But it does have caffeine!
Phiala, is this a Friday that feels like a Monday? At least it is indeed Friday!
Jess, Jess, how can you use the words "yucky" and "kale" together?
ReplyDeleteDo not! Anyway, if we did - and I'm saying we do - but if we did, I would absolutely not be consuming one for lunch.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there is one of Ms. Snellings' rats I very much desire.
Akchurly - I don't think there are rats in this part of the world. Very few insects, no reptiles, about one species of amphibian. Now I have to go find out ...
I so love the internet.
ReplyDeleteKeep Alberta rat-free
Caos came in, soaked and muddy.
ReplyDeleteThat cat used to be red and white.
Now he is a reddish shade of mud on mud. And wet.
Nah. He's wet enough. I'll let him dry and give him a good brushing afterwards.
ReplyDeletePoints for effort then, Jess. I must confess that no matter how much I try, I've never learned to like avocados.
ReplyDeleteRat onna stick - 1p
ReplyDeleteRat with ketchup - 3p
Acocados - yum
Kale - take it of leave it.
Also, this week has been going on for about 100 years, but now it's 8 o'clock on Friday night, and I have a glass of wine and Dr Who on the TV...
I agree, Marjorie, this is an interminable week. But it's only 3pm. And the snomg is due to start any minute. The sky is already that flat white that is obviously made of nothing but snowflakes waiting to cascade down on me.
ReplyDeleteOh wait, it is snowing. Gently, sneaking up on me unawares. That's going to change, probably right about the time I leave to walk home.
Oh dear. Would you like me to have a glass of wine on your bahlf, until you can get home yourself?
ReplyDeleteMarjorie, that would be very helpful. Thank you for the self-sacrifice.
ReplyDeleteJess, are you buried in snomg yet?
It's about the same here, except for the soup. Here it's currently beer, chips and salsa.
ReplyDeleteAnd hairballs, just around the corner in the house, before you reach the lightswitch, but after the point where snowy boots are removed.
Have I mentioned that the word for today is "Argh"?
And Nick just got home, and told me that he bought a laptop today, with money given to him by his parents for another much more important purpose.
Argh.
Tonight is pizza-popcorn-movie night.
ReplyDeleteWhich for us "grown-ups" means pizza-popcorn-wine night and if the kids picked a good movie, maybe we'll watch ;-)
It has been snowing here all day, but not very hard. It is warm enough that it is not bad driving on the main roads. East coast US folks, stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteI am reading, writing, doing a bit of work related tasks and drinking a lovely hot buttered rum. I think there will be pasta a bit later.
OSS how is your foot toe stuff?
Mmmm, hot buttered rum. I'ts wine here tonight.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit better, thanks Aleta! Left foot is all good now. Right big toe is the main injury. Very bruised, at least. Ankle sore, probably from all the limping. I'm sure the wine will help all that ;-)
Yes, the wine will help!
ReplyDeleteHEY! I's Friday and I am back!
ReplyDeleteNew post, not an exciting one, but still a new post.
More interesting one tomorrow if I catch up on sleep...
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