And that’s why I can’t get any work done. That and the fact that Doctor Who is on.

February 9, 2012

A picture of my (previously abandoned) office immediately after I start blogging:

All the cats in the house, present and fucking shit up. Each trying to typing as soon as I type. Sitting on the escape key. Screechy cat fights erupt behind computer within seconds of a good idea. UNWORKABLE.

And that’s why I’m not working for the rest of the week. Because none of these cats understands how important my job is. And also because I really want to watch Doctor Who. And because I’m tired and sort of whiney. And because I’m going to see my parents for a few days so I can eat out of a chuck wagon in full 1800′s period clothes in the middle of an abandoned and (hopefully) haunted fort. On purpose. It’s sort of a long story. I’d explain it all here but I can’t because I’m taking the rest of the week off.

PS. Is this the most pointless blog post in the history of ever? Probably.

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1 Jordan @ food, sweat, and beers February 9, 2012 at 12:16 pm: Can a post with that many cats, dolls, and body-less heads really be pointless?

I submit that it can NOT!
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2 moooooog35 February 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm: Sadly, Bloggess, I’m sure the look of this surprises NO ONE.
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3 Jim W. February 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm: it’s CORALINE!!! Sweet!
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4 Mike February 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm: It’s not pointless when it’s about cats!
5 KimikoMuffin February 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm: This looks like a perfectly good office to me. I mean, y’know … apart from the cat problem.
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6 Amanda February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: I hope the fort is haunted too, because I want to hear all those scary stories. Enjoy your Dr. Who!
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7 Jeff Clough February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Period clothes? Haunted fort? The cats are just jealous that they can’t go with you. So am I.
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8 Mindy February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: I’m a bit creeped out by the dolls but otherwise cool workspace. Enjoy your time off!
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9 Nicole February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Damn cats! I love that Posey’s all “Whaaaat?”
10 MotherWifeMe February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Possibly, but the picture of those gorgeous cats makes it all worthwhile. Plus I wish that my office looked like yours. Hell, who am I kidding, I don’t even have an office. I just perch on the sofa with my laptop balanced on my knee. Got cats to keep me company (oh and a toddler) though, so it’s not so bad. Have a good break, enjoy the chuck wagon.
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11 Tracy February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: I have to type around a 3 year old who likes to plant his cute little ass on my laptop no matter how often I tell him not to. Also – I can see from your picture that I really really need more disembodied heads in my workspace. Have some good time off!
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12 Mia February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: I want to work in your office. I would totally end up blogging about creepy dolls though.
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13 Cameron February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Is that a blow-up doll’s face on your wall? And what are all those Post-Its about?

Anyway, enjoy your week off, and may you find a prairie home companion to take back to your house!
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14 Ivy Wilde February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Reminds me of this xkcd comic: http://xkcd.com/231/
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15 Alyssa @NearNormalcy February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Where’s Copernicus? I don’t see Copernicus. OH MY GOODNESS did you LOSE Copernicus? Make sure he’s not in your suitcase before you leave. Or make sure he is. Just make sure he’s accounted for, or none of us will sleep for the next week.
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16 Brian February 9, 2012 at 12:18 pm: Pointless blog post? NAH, those cats need a shower! Screaming kitty time!
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17 Whiskeypants February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: The cats are “helping.”

They may also be halping.
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18 Lisa February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: My cats are constantly trying to turn on something called “caret browsing” on my computer. I have no idea why. They’ll do every single chance they get, whether I am at the computer or not. At first I assumed it was an accident. Now I’m thinking it’s a cat plot of some sort…
19 Erin February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: This is why the cats are not allowed in the room while I write. They’re all “lovemelovemeLOVEME! Fine, I’m sitting on the keyboard.” Also, I’m glad mine isn’t the only desk completely surrounded by a vomit of random.
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20 Carm February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: BAH! I just saw you on FB and was all……..WHOA!!!!!! And then POOF – you were gone.
Must suck to be such a celebrity.
21 braindonkey February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: i started sneezing immediately when i saw this.

Good a reason as any to take the rest off. I fire myself about once a month, then my wife hires me back in a few days.

Schizo? yes. Works? yes.
Ahhhh the self employed life is grand.
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22 Carrie - Cannibalistic Nerd February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: My one cat is a big enough asshole to keep me from doing anything, I can’t imagine how much trouble three is. And I also wouldn’t be able to work with a detached doll baby head staring at me, either.
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23 Kat February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: The doll head on the wall needs sunglasses. I’m just saying.
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24 Valerie February 9, 2012 at 12:19 pm: My favorite part is the mounted blow up doll head.. that was probably the most dangerous hunting trip ever.
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25 Tom Stronach February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: Never pointless…. and enjoy the time off with Ma and Pa and the chuckwagon. We’ll see if we can get the Tardis nd the Dr to pop in and take the cats away for a holiday of their own to Gallifrey while you are away….
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26 Kelly February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: Actually…this pic makes me feel better. I need to have perfect working conditions to write..always the procrastinator…So NOT a pointless blog.
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27 Brenna February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: Looks like a very creative work space! That makes my working at a boring desk or kitchen table totally lame. Sigh.
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28 Bethany the Martian February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: The Chuck wagon sounds fun. Have a nice time! Don’t buy anything unless it’s sure to annoy Victor.
29 Caro February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: I love the Cuban alligator.
30 Lori Beth February 9, 2012 at 12:20 pm: Have a good time!
31 2zen2 February 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm: Wow – your office is cleaner than mine. Jealous now. About the clean, not the cats. I have my own. Cats that is. And not pointless, because now you made me feel inadequate. Your job here is done for the week.
32 Anonymous February 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm: Which period costume did you devise to go with? Can’t wait for more pics!!!
33 Teresa Hill February 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm: My cats have no respect for my work. If they need love, they need love. Walk across my keyboard, knock my hands off the keys, even plop down on the keys like they’re a cat bed.
No respect at all.
Where do they think the money to buy cat food comes from?
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34 elisabeth February 9, 2012 at 12:21 pm: That is the most hilariously adorable truth-in-a-photo I have ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because everything is stacked on one side of my desk because the other side belongs to The Sleeping Cat Of The Moment (you know, when he isn’t kicking the answering machine off the desk or treadling my plasma monitor screen with untrimmed claws…)
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35 Charlotte February 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm: What’s with the dude doll on the wall who’s all ready to perform fellatio?
36 Knighton February 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm: I think it’s in the cat code of conduct. Trixie does the exact same thing – walking in front of my laptop and putting her bum in my face. Thanks, Cat, that’s just what I needed for inspiration.

Also, thank goodness for the Mexican bobble-head dragon on my desk, which occasionally distracts said feline. Though she somehow still manages to get her bum in my face.
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37 Cassandra Neace (@CassandraNeace) February 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm: I hope it’s haunted, and I expect a full-on Ghost Hunters/Ghost Adventures – esque investigation post when it’s all done. Please!
38 Stephanie February 9, 2012 at 12:22 pm: I am reading this surrounded by our cats. Parallel universe? I think meow.
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39 Michele Hurst February 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm: Not useless. Makes you human just like the rest of us with our cats sitting on our keyboards. I am slightly jealous that you’re going to a haunted fort, and going to dress if full 1800 regalia and eat out of a chuck wagon, and I think you’ll miss us, and come home full of wonderful, witty, obnoxious stories to make us all laugh and laugh and laugh.
40 Jessica G February 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm: While you are gone, I am going to redecorate my office. Perhaps as a pioneer era chuck-wagon. I was just waiting for inspiration. P
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41 Dee February 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm: My cat horked a giant hairball on my keyboard this morning…resulting in me horking my breakfast into the sink…but you have severed doll heads, so you win!
42 Dee February 9, 2012 at 12:23 pm: My cat horked a giant hairball on my keyboard this morning…resulting in me horking my breakfast into the sink…but you have severed doll heads, so you win!
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43 mousebert February 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm: I see potential trouble, cats – dolls on shelf, followed by dolls not on shelf, broken glass, chewed dolls, alligator, mouse etc.
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44 Daddy Scratches February 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm: I almost wish I had cats so I could borrow this excuse for not posting anything this week … but then I’d have to take care of cats. Fuck that.
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45 Reneesance February 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm: This reminds me of my desk, except that I need more creepy dollheads…
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46 Arbine February 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm: Any blog post that mentions Doctor Who is definitely not pointless. Allons-y!
47 Corey Ann February 9, 2012 at 12:24 pm: I’m transfixed by the doll head in what appears to be a roll of caution red tape.
48 Rhiannon February 9, 2012 at 12:25 pm: Some Robobcats might clear that cat problem of your right up. PLUS they could take on the Cybermen.

You’re welcome.
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49 Melissa February 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm: I’m having an RA flare (at work) and this actually made me smile. I love you Jenny.
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50 Becca February 9, 2012 at 12:26 pm: The dino in the coat is hands down the best desk accessory EVER.
51 Laura @ Unlikely Explanations February 9, 2012 at 12:27 pm: I manage to get work done with a similar cat situation at home, but I don’t think I could ever work with so many dolls looking over my shoulder.
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52 Shari February 9, 2012 at 12:27 pm: amazing that what you yourself call a ‘pointless’ post – you still get oodles of comments. probably because you are refreshingly honest and so darn funny:)
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53 Catherine February 9, 2012 at 12:27 pm: I hope at some point we DO get an explanation of the whole chuck wagon thing.
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54 Tara February 9, 2012 at 12:27 pm: This post made me laugh! Right before I got distracted by this post, I was writing a blog post with my cat, Lemon, walking across the keyboard on my laptop, batting at my hands as I typed, and rubbing up on the screen. My cats just know when I are trying to get something done and they must try to annoy me into deciding that it is not as important as giving attention to them.
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55 Amalia February 9, 2012 at 12:28 pm: I agree with what seems to be the majority here, It’s never pointless when cats are involved. It’s always about the cats!
56 L-Diggitty February 9, 2012 at 12:28 pm: I love your desk!

You need to spray cat repellent around a 3 foot radius (unless you’re looking for a reason to procrastinate). Why is it that cats think “work time” is actually “sit and stare at you intently” time?
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57 Tragic Sandwich February 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm: Pointless? No! Very relatable. I feel the same way. Except instead of a cat I have a dog that is sometimes very cat-like Can I come to your parents and wear the clothes and eat the food, too? Baguette will stay at home because she refuses to wear jackets and let’s face it, 19th century clothes are pretty much all jackety. Which is fine with me, but good lord, that girl hates wearing jackets.
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58 Sarah February 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm: OMG are those ball jointed dolls? I would love you forever if they are, I collect them.

(They are. Soul dolls from Korea. You must love me forever now. ~ Jenny)
59 Dave B February 9, 2012 at 12:29 pm: You need to tell those cats that they’ll have to do some work to earn their keep. Can they do light proofreading? Do they have any basic HTML/CSS skills? Do they even know how to do a screen capture?

Because right now it looks like all they’re doing now is getting fur in the keyboard and knocking the Stickies off your monitor. Maybe you could send them off to a training seminar.
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60 Kristi February 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm: I had a cat that enjoyed warming herself all cute in a little ball on top of my laptop. What can you do? #catlover
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61 Suebob February 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm: It must be doing 1800s kinda stuff week. I went on a tall ship where we fired cannons at another tall ship. Awesome. http://www.flickr.com/photos/suebobdavis/6827618445/in/photostream/
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62 Mayor Gia February 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm: I love it! Can I PLEASE have a cat??
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63 Brea February 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm: At least you have an office, even if it is cat infested. My “office” is a bookshelf between the kitchen and the laundry room. Actually it’s really in the kitchen but I can smell the laundry room and only have to take 3 steps to change the laundry. At least you can throw cats. I can’t throw my two year old when she insists on helping. I told her as soon as she can spell her name she can help mommy blog. I hope she forgets before then.
64 Jack February 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm: I blame the ghost in the mirror for causing all of the chaos.
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65 Steve February 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm: cats just have no concept of work, I mean they just lay in the sun, and eat, then stink up the litter box. Kind of describes most infants too doesn’t it?
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66 claris February 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm: I couldn’t work the other night because my puggle figured out how to climb up on my desk. It’s not your fault, dude. it’s all part of the animals’ plan to take over the world by undermining productivity one owner at a time.
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67 Stacy February 9, 2012 at 12:31 pm: The question is which period outfit did you decide to wear????!!! Also, I think every cat should be forced to come along in hoop skirts. Not the right period? Who the hell cares? It will be funny.
68 Elizabeth @ Bella Vita February 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm: All of this time, I’ve been trying to figure out your secret to blog stardom when it was there in front of me the whole time: disembodied doll heads. Brilliant!
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69 Janel February 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm: It makes me happy that even super big-time, uber-famous, way-more-cool-than-me bloggers still do their writing at tiny, regular desks with regular computers. I always picture grand, executive office-style desks and sleek little laptops surrounding by lots of official-looking file folders and filing cabinets. And a telephone with multiple lines. Your workspace is very normal and very inspiring to me and my desk (which is currently covered in dirty dishes and bills.)
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70 Arnebya February 9, 2012 at 12:33 pm: It’s like a window into mah mind! Because HELLO THAT IS PRECISELY HOW I ENVISIONED YOUR OFFICE BECAUSE I HAVE CREEPILY ENVISIONED YOUR OFFICE MORE THAN ONCE.
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71 Cat @Breakfast to Bed February 9, 2012 at 12:35 pm: I really hope you’re a civil war reenact-or because. well, just because.
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72 Debra February 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm: very frustrated that I can’t zoom in and read the sign on the wall. sigh.
73 susieQ February 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm: haunted fort! awesome!
74 Ms Cats Meow February 9, 2012 at 12:36 pm: As long as the disembodied doll head doesn’t start whispering evil plans for the cats to carry out, you’ll be fine.
75 Amanda February 9, 2012 at 12:37 pm: Your cats just want to make sure you get the story right. No misrepresenting the cats, yo.
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76 Erica O February 9, 2012 at 12:37 pm: Those are actually some incredibly well-behaved cats. I’d have thought they’d be eating the post-it notes, batting things off the walls, and leaving hairballs on the keyboard.
Of course, if they’re the ones who left all the post-its in the first place, then they’re very bad cats, actually.
77 HDCShah February 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm: We require a health update on Posey.
78 Rebeccah February 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm: Is Ferris only showing us his ass? Tease.
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79 Colette February 9, 2012 at 12:39 pm: JENNY….WHAT HAPPENED TO POSEYS HEAD??? THE HELL?????
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80 Marissa February 9, 2012 at 12:40 pm: i can safely say your cats are teh reason I cannot work either, as well, too, also. To hell with it!
81 Kristin February 9, 2012 at 12:42 pm: Cats have very important things to say, you know. Like “feed me!”, “pet me!”, “play with me!”. Unfortunately they can’t *actually* type, they just like to play like they can. But it would be so lovely if they could so that my lamp didn’t fall on my head at 3 in the morning. (true story, this morning) *sigh*
82 Nicole February 9, 2012 at 12:42 pm: Watching Dr Who is always an acceptable excuse!
83 Lollie (The Fortuitous Housewife) February 9, 2012 at 12:44 pm: I say leave the screen live and let the cat’s have their way with a post!
I know I would love to see what your feline friends & that baby doll head can come up with.
84 Kara February 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm: Great, thanks for providing me with the exact location of Hamlet von Schnitzel. (Not that I plan on stealing him or anything, it’s just nice to see where he hangs out.)
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85 Beth February 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm: Yes, my cats are about this helpful as well, usually laying down on my keyboard or blocking my screen or actually climbing onto me. I love them, but some days, I think they would make really warm, soft mittens.
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86 Kira February 9, 2012 at 12:45 pm: Enjoy the Dr. Who and your parents anniversary party We’ll be needing pictures when you get back home to us!
87 Sarah Kerr February 9, 2012 at 12:46 pm: I love you even more now that I know you use a Mac.
88 Rebekah Mae February 9, 2012 at 12:46 pm: So you pretty much just stole my excuse for never posting blogs either. My cats choose to either sit on my laptop completely while I type or, (if I’m laying on my back propping my laptop up with my knees) they decide that my chest is the perfect spot to take a nap. Which completely restricts my airways while also blocking my view of the computer screen. Multi tasking at it’s best, clearly.
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89 Banana Stickers February 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm: Cats are such assholes… before you know it, they’re going to eat those post-its. Especially the important ones (unless, deep down, you want a break…. in that case, they’re sweet little furry bundles of awesome).
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90 adelheid_p February 9, 2012 at 12:47 pm: Wow, a cat monitor stand, how clever.

Want pictures of you in the 1800s clothes and/or eating out of a chuckwagon. My guess is it’s some sort of re-enactment –Civil War perhaps?
91 erin m February 9, 2012 at 12:50 pm: id like a picture of the cats wearing buckle shoes.

also, please do not get burned at the stake as a witch. Pretty much anyone who was totally awesome back then did.
92 Sihaya February 9, 2012 at 12:51 pm: It’s rodeo time! Are you joining a trail ride this weekend?
93 Mindy February 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm: That looks just like my life. JUST. LIKE. Minus the cats and the dolls, but with the attitude of the cats and the dolls nevertheless.
94 Elsmama February 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm: I notice Ferris Mewler’s heinie there. I think he might have a psychic cat-connection with Cheddy, one of our cats. We see him in that position a lot.
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95 Forresst! February 9, 2012 at 12:52 pm: Nice office!

I guess I’m lucky, my cat basically sees me typing and just wants to sit on my lap and make imprints of her paws in my thighs to show me how much she loves me. It slows me down as I then have to take a ten minute petting break from whatever I’m doing but I figure the tradeoff is worth it.
96 Sarah February 9, 2012 at 12:54 pm: THEY ARE BJDS. I LOVE YOU FOREVER.
97 Kim February 9, 2012 at 12:55 pm: Did you know they sell doll heads, just the heads, at Hobby Lobby. The possibilities are ENDLESS!
98 Annegirrl February 9, 2012 at 12:55 pm: That is the tiniest keyboard I think I’ve ever seen…

Have fun, miss you, and all that.
99 Heather C February 9, 2012 at 12:55 pm: Doctor Who is an excellent reason to stop working. I wonder if I could call in Doctor Who from work? “Sorry, I can’t come in today, Doctor Who is on.”

(Also, I am in love with your work area, even if it is covered in cats.)
100 Kayla February 9, 2012 at 12:57 pm: Honestly, there are so many other things going on in that photo that I didn’t even SEE the cats until I read that they were there.
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101 Aging Gal February 9, 2012 at 12:57 pm: I can’t work because all I want to do is watch “Downton Abbey”…
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102 Alfred lives here February 9, 2012 at 12:58 pm: Oh I have seen way more pointless posts than this …
My blogging space is laptop on sofa in front of TV. Large bag of popcorn balanced on computer. Large farting dog on one side of me, small snoring dog on other side. Classy.,,
103 A Vapid Blonde February 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm: I’m not sure which cat is which but the one on the chair looks very guilty.

“What Jenny? I’m blogging now and plan to take over the office. I dare you to try to stop me. First order of business is to remove the ridiculous mouse pad with a CAT on it. It’s called a MOUSE PAD!!! For fucks sake. ”
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104 Andra February 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm: It’s their friendly style. They are being helpful. Plus they are probably protecting you from robotigers.

While I typed, there was a distant tyre screech followed by thumps and now a horn is going nonstop. I kind of think an accident just happened… quite some distance away. Which I can almost certainly do nothing useful about… barring to get in the way, or take awkward gawker photos.

But I think it’s a better excuse for not writing than simply hanging around an 18th century haunted fort in full regalia. Holy whatever. There are definitely sirens now.
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105 E M Foster February 9, 2012 at 12:59 pm: I am totally jealous about the staying in the (hopefully) haunted fort!!! I got to stay in a haunted hotel in Eureka Springs (there is something there. The Ghost Hunters totally caught something freaky on camera!) the weekend after my husband and I got engaged. Enjoy your time off, Jenny!!
106 Kate February 9, 2012 at 1:00 pm: Just what I needed to read today
107 Lori February 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm: Seriously, this picture is just wrong. Where are the mountains of bills to be paid? Or the empty candybar wrappers? How about last night’s margarita glass? This is OBVIOUSLY not a working desk and just there for show.
108 Melissa February 9, 2012 at 1:05 pm: When I first looked at this picture I saw ONE cat.. And every time I kept looking at it again a new one seemed to appear. Looks like a fun workstation, ha!
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109 Crystal February 9, 2012 at 1:05 pm: Any day spent with The Doctor is NOT wasted! Enjoy
110 Kira February 9, 2012 at 1:08 pm: Even though I have all of Doctor Who, I still stop working on stuff when it’s on the TV. It’s addictive, but we can all take the time off together and hang out. Have a great weekend!
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111 mrspaj February 9, 2012 at 1:09 pm: ohmygodohmygodohmygod!!! that cat – it’s identical to our cat of unknown origin that my husband has spent the last decade trying to determine what kind he is! do you know what yours is???
112 Morgan Drake Eckstein February 9, 2012 at 1:12 pm: Why do your cats look like my cats?
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113 Lynn MacDonald (All Fooked Up) February 9, 2012 at 1:16 pm: Looking at your little corner and your workspace I must say that I’m surprised you’re as sane (and yes, that’s QUALIFIED) as you are. That would drive me up the fucking wall (well, further at least)
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114 laura comito February 9, 2012 at 1:18 pm: Hmmm…..creepy doll head, aligator(?) in a lab coat, Coraline and 3 cats- I’d say this picture says a lot!
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115 Cindy February 9, 2012 at 1:18 pm: The cats should totally write your blog for you while you are gone. They owe you that much.
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116 Grainne February 9, 2012 at 1:24 pm: My cats will come along and sit in my lap while at the sewing machine, or lay on the fabric that’s spread out to the side of the machine that’s supposed to be able to you know… move? Or play with the fabric that’s dangling over the edge of the cutting table.
117 EmSpeaks February 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm: I’m jealous about your upcoming visit, because I totally want to “eat out of a chuck wagon in full 1800?s period clothes in the middle of an abandoned and (hopefully) haunted fort.”

If we don’t get details and pics of these events, I will cry.
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118 Kristi February 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm: They are waiting to edit your work….Posey and Ferris are brainstorming your next blog topic! Oh…and they said they need you to bring the coffee they have a lot of work to do!!
119 Melissa February 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm: I wish I could hire you to decorate my new apartment. It would be full of whimsy. And freaky stuffed animals. And doll body parts.
120 Britt February 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm: I can’t believe you didn’t already know this about blogging, but I’ll gladly be the first to tell you.

A blog post about cats is NEVER pointless. ever.

P.S. Seriously. Meow.
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121 Jami February 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm: If this post is pointless, just how important is my fucking comment? OK – important enough to keep me from doing any work.
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122 "Susan Says..." February 9, 2012 at 1:31 pm: I have a similar situation with my cats here. I would also have a problem with that scary eyeless face to the left of your computer. That thing is terrifying.
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123 Jenn February 9, 2012 at 1:31 pm: Yay Mac user!
124 Monica DeLaCruz February 9, 2012 at 1:32 pm: at first i thought you said you were going to “eat a chuck wagon.” eating OUT of a chuck wagon in period clothes is much more agreeable.
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125 whitney February 9, 2012 at 1:36 pm: Are you going to the paranormal thingy? Yeah, super specific, I know… I have friends in TX somewhere, and they are hosting (or working?) there. ^_^
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126 Judi February 9, 2012 at 1:38 pm: Um, are you watching ALL of Doctor Who? Because that shit has been on for like 27 years. Is this your way of dumping us forever?
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127 Elisa February 9, 2012 at 1:39 pm: Hey! You’re using the desk! Sometimes when I close my eyes I can see y’all sanding it saying “This is the closest Victor and I have ever gotten to ironing.”

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128 Zippy February 9, 2012 at 1:40 pm: I’m still trying to figure out a way to use my cats to gain wealth and fame, especially since they’re always walking all over my computer and my lap interrupting my work and my goofing off. I mean, if they’re gonna fuck everything up they might as well make me some money, right? But they have no hidden talents such as mauling Christmas trees or wearing fruit on their heads. And if I try to interest them in feather wands or lasers, they play for about 5 seconds, and then they’re all, meh. So much for my dreams of fame and fortune.
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129 Claire J February 9, 2012 at 1:43 pm: The cats are all totally “I can haz attention pls?”
Looking at the photo of your working space you really come off as one of those crazy cat ladies. But in a good way!
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130 Sarah B. February 9, 2012 at 1:48 pm: Yay cats! I currently have one attempting to sit on my right arm as I type. Another one just sneezed all over my screen. Two more are staring at me from across the room… oh, wait, one just yawned.

Yup. Cats are highly distracting.
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131 Jennifer C. February 9, 2012 at 1:51 pm: But on the upside, your desk is amazing.
132 Chelle February 9, 2012 at 1:53 pm: Jenny, you are so wonderfully weird. I love the doll heads, but I think they would creep me out. I have cutesy little bears and bunnies on my desk. What can I say? My development arrested at age 14.
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133 red February 9, 2012 at 1:55 pm: You totally deserve a week off! We all take vacations from work, why not you?
Party on with your 1800s-period self!
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134 DarthMama February 9, 2012 at 1:56 pm: The cats are JUST TRYING TO HELP, thank you very much. They were planning to write your blog for you, so that you could start watching Dr. Who even faster. But do they get any thanks? Not a one. Honestly, how you get anything done at all without their able assistance is just stunning. For their tireless work, they definitely deserve an extra helping of kitty treats, and would it kill you to open a tuna can now and then for them?

(This has been a paid presentation by the United Cat Workers of the World.)
135 altalinda February 9, 2012 at 1:57 pm: Dear Victor: Jenny needs a larger desk, to accommodate the cats. If you care enough to deny Jenny a candelabra because the cats are flammable, then you should care enough to give them more space to stretch out. And a little bit of extra work space for Jenny, too.
136 Dawn February 9, 2012 at 1:59 pm: But it has CATS!!!

The one on the right behind the monitor looks suspiciously like one of ours…
137 Bob Bruhin February 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm: Oh, great. Now we’re going to have a week of bloggers vying to out-pointless this post (and one-another’s pointless posts).

The bolgosphere is going to go to Hel in a hand-basket.

That’s a pretty amazing week of “no work.”
138 Wendy February 9, 2012 at 2:01 pm: That’s why I have a dog. And guinea pigs. Their all assholes but at least they don’t flaunt it the way cats do.
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139 Jenna February 9, 2012 at 2:03 pm: I love you office, love your cats, but find the dolls a bit creepy. Enjoy the chuck wagon and period costumes.
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140 Chris February 9, 2012 at 2:03 pm: Yay cats! Yay Dr. Who!
Wait…is that a velociraptor in a doctors jacket up there? You have the best office EVER!
141 Vanessa February 9, 2012 at 2:06 pm: This made my day! I too am whiney and mopey and would rather be watching Dr. Who that writing applications and grading essays, the essays my cat is currently claiming as her personal property.
142 Elisa February 9, 2012 at 2:07 pm: I want to know what is written on the suitcase on the wall!
Elisa xxx
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143 Pamela February 9, 2012 at 2:07 pm: Is that a Pilot Varsity pen I see?
144 Suzanne February 9, 2012 at 2:10 pm: A) how is it possible that this post already has 127 comments in less than an hour?
B) How I wish I could blame my writer’s block on cats. Totally jealous.
145 Emi February 9, 2012 at 2:12 pm: Not pointless at all because we got to see Posey! Plus the anticipation of the post about eating from the back of a chuck wagon in 1800 regalia. Wow, I say Wow!
146 Abby February 9, 2012 at 2:15 pm: Oh the irony what with your having numerous severed heads on display…yet your pets appear to be decapitated.
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147 Plain_ol_t February 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm: having just started hanging around here I was wondering if any of the cats were taxidermy or if they were all real (all I’ve “met” so far is Mr. Mewler) Being as they are all live I can see where it gets distracting. But then given Jenny they could be just as distracting (if not more so) if they were stuffed!
Enjoy the party. Will be waiting to hear how it turns out. I’m currently working with two older sisters (who both live outside of town) to plan our parents 50th and I’m being the well behaved one!
Mom is planning on an intervention rather than an anniversary party.
148 Kathleen February 9, 2012 at 2:20 pm: Have fun in the 1800s.
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149 Allyson February 9, 2012 at 2:20 pm: LOL at the timeliness of your Doctor Who comment – thought of you this morning sitting in traffic as I was stuck behind a car with a bumper sticker that said “My other car is a TARDIS”. Classic.
150 Maggie, Twinkle Teacher February 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm: Hey, it made me laugh and that’s enough for me. And taking a break is never EVER overrated.
151 Georgette February 9, 2012 at 2:24 pm: but the visual of your work area is a blog all in itself
152 Devan McGuinness February 9, 2012 at 2:25 pm: so much awesome around you — no wonder your posts are always so fun
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153 Deb February 9, 2012 at 2:26 pm: Pointless? Perhaps. Entertaining? ALWAYS!
154 weirdnessmagnet February 9, 2012 at 2:31 pm: Which Souldoll models are those? I can’t tell from the pictures! (I have a Hye myself.)
155 Cheryl K February 9, 2012 at 2:33 pm: oh crap, I don’t see a big stinkin problem… grab a handful of kitty treats, yell “eat treats!”" and throw the treats in Victor’s office. then shut his door. how simple is that?
156 Stephanie February 9, 2012 at 2:36 pm: Took me a full 2 minutes to realize there were other cats behind the monitor. *rubs eyes* and maybe I’m still seeing things but that is the smallest keyboard I have ever witnessed. No wonder the cat was fucking with you. He couldn’t believe it either.
157 Angela February 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm: Not pointless at all. I only have 2 cats, and I go through the same thing. I home school and one cat sits on top of my sons desk and sleeps across the keyboard as he tries to work. The other (pain in the butt kitten, who is over weight because he doesn’t let the other cat eat) jumps up and down on my desk standing in front of the screen. The leaps from one desk to the other to attack the sleeping cat. So I sympathize with your situation and wish I could take the week off because I can’t teach with hissing, growling and fur flying about the room! By the way I love your blog! Makes my morning tea go down better as I laugh!
158 Craftwhack February 9, 2012 at 2:37 pm: OOOOOH I love to see where other people work! And other things I love about this are the 2 cat butts sticking out from behind the computer, and the creepy baby head. My husband makes creepy baby head sculptures and sells them on Etsy, and I always wonder who else likes creepy baby heads. Now I know.
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159 Susan February 9, 2012 at 2:48 pm: This is my world every day! Three cats who are seriously jealous of the keyboard! Or, alternately two cats having “wild cat time” during team meetings or online trainings with customers! And by the way, it seems as though your big fluffy orange kitty has a doppleganger at my house. My orange and white boy is named Loki, Norse God of Mischief – never has a cat been so appropriately named.
160 Jamie Lynn February 9, 2012 at 2:49 pm: Jesus women they are trying to tell you to get a real chair that doesn’t make your arse feel like it’s sitting on a log for hours on end.
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161 chickenchunks February 9, 2012 at 2:58 pm: i see you purchased one of those doll heads on a stick minus the stick….
162 shanalee hampton (@cookoorikoo) February 9, 2012 at 3:01 pm: why are dolls so creepy?

and i’m beyond honored that my embroidery is hanging in your workspace!
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163 SaraEllenAwesome February 9, 2012 at 3:02 pm: You just reminded me..I need post its.
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164 fraac February 9, 2012 at 3:04 pm: Jenny! Have you watched the BBC series Sherlock? It’s 6 episodes so far over two seasons (three a year because that’s how we do things over here). From some of the people behind Doctor Who and is in my opinion the most watchable British telly for years.
165 Eli February 9, 2012 at 3:10 pm: that’s why I have dogs, they don’t fit on the escape key…

Have a wonderful time off, enjoy Dr Who and your time with your folks
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166 Rebecca February 9, 2012 at 3:10 pm: Why is your cat staring at me like that! It’s like he is daring you to try and get some work done!

Enjoy some time off, but hurry back with the chuck wagon stories!
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167 Jack Danger February 9, 2012 at 3:21 pm: It’s great to see where the magical madness happens.
168 Karen February 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm: So… we will be waiting for the chuckwagon story post- Because that shit can only really happen to you. And mayby Victor. Enjoy!
169 Tyra February 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm: Love love love Dr Who. We’re actually going into London on Thursday to go to the Dr. Who Experience.
170 Wendy February 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm: In my (limited) experience, the most pointless blog posts are often the best.
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171 S. February 9, 2012 at 3:37 pm: I think you fail to realize just how absolutely un-pointless all your posts are—every single one is chock full of delight!

Enjoy the rest of your week & I hope the fort is haunted!!!
172 Robin H February 9, 2012 at 3:50 pm: Dude, your computer screen has TWO cat butts!!! My laptop never has more than one on it. Totally jealous. (okay, not really, not jealous at all) Have fun at the chuckwagon. Hope you find a totally creepy ghost at the fort. Or a really sneaky cat who sounds like a ghost. That would probably be just as scary.
173 Vicky February 9, 2012 at 3:56 pm: I blame you, you know, entirely. I started to read your blog a few months ago, and now, I have just posted a photo of me with “Fuck off” written on my head. I blame you, because I refuse to blame me. Please don’t change
174 jeanette February 9, 2012 at 3:58 pm: I love that you have a Coraline doll. That makes me love you a lil bit more.
175 weezafish February 9, 2012 at 4:11 pm: Can I be honest? I was initially so wowed by the dolls head and other interesting knick knacks on your desk, I didn’t see the cats. I’ve heard somewhere cats don’t like citrus peel … something to try when Dr Who’s over.
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176 hogsatemysister February 9, 2012 at 4:21 pm: I understand the home office computer, post-it notes and doll heads, but why do you need the cats?

Oh, right, to fend off the giant chicken.

Better to have a wild duck.

Like the one in my front yard that terrified the Crack Puppy this morning.

Need to double her meds to get her through this honkin trauma.
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177 Meredith February 9, 2012 at 4:24 pm: I’m confused..when is eating out of a chuck wagon ever bad? And I’m jealous–how did you score time sans kids??!
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178 Megan Brocato February 9, 2012 at 4:30 pm: I have the same issue, but it’s when I’m trying to eat. Just as annoying. Except probably more annoying, because I’m EATING and they think it’s sharing time.
179 WilyGuy February 9, 2012 at 4:34 pm: I will never get that minute back or the one I am responding with… But my thumbs are full exercised… Winning!

WG
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180 Madeline February 9, 2012 at 4:39 pm: MY CATS DO THAT TOO OH MY GAWD.
181 Auntie Meme February 9, 2012 at 4:40 pm: I won’t be surprised if your cats blog for you while you’re away. Mine answered a customer service survey from the cable company.
182 Goddess of Books February 9, 2012 at 4:45 pm: I love the dolls on the shelf. The legless one looks shy/nervous, while the other one is giving her a YOU HAVE DISAPPOINTED ME look. And the tiny one is just sitting there with her I HAVE NO SOUL stare. I applaud you on your decoration.
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183 Michele February 9, 2012 at 4:49 pm: You should get some mice to help take care of your cat problem. Oh, and if I were you I would bring the cardboard Tardis to the get together, and then you can pretend you just time travelled back in it…
184 Kande February 9, 2012 at 4:53 pm: If you think for one moment that I believe your lame story about “visiting your parents” and that I am not onto the fact that Victor perfected the formula for Robotigers and that you are taking next week to assemble your army then you are sadly mistaken! Kudos for telling us the fort is “haunted” to mask the reason for their howls, but was not sharp enough to fool me! So, sorry to let the cat out of the bag ( or in this case ‘fort’) … but I think now I have no choice but to also log off for a week so I am well prepared to defend Canada from your beasts via my soon to be newly acquired mad chess skills ….
185 Jenny@vegetarianhatesvegetables February 9, 2012 at 5:00 pm: Is that a Delta Burke doll? And a doll head with the eyes removed? And why do those cats look so pleased with that setting? Did they tell you to decorate it that way? Haha. Have a nice break
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186 Jackie B February 9, 2012 at 5:02 pm: I love cats. I love every kind of cat. Late to the meme again.
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187 Mike February 9, 2012 at 5:13 pm: I bet you the fort will be haunted by cats and every time you’re suitably inspired by a bloggy thought there’ll be a huge ectoplasmic cat fight. Undead hairballs ruin creative thought – fact.
188 Bodaciousboomer February 9, 2012 at 5:29 pm: Good for you kiddo. Enjoy your R&R and recharge your batteries. Your loyal hoard will be awaiting your return.

Besides you might come across another taxidermied soul to add to your menagerie while you’re away. You haven’t added to your pack since you got Copernicus have you?
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189 Vicky February 9, 2012 at 5:30 pm: Feline Computer Cozies! Yes, I too am infested! THEY are the reason my online bill paying is behind; my family members get slow email replies; and all my fb friends have no clue what i’m up to. Their fault! sigh. going for a drink. THEY see me right now and THEY are closing in. Enjoy your week away.
190 Courtney February 9, 2012 at 5:42 pm: Even the pointless posts are entertaining!
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191 Kathleen February 9, 2012 at 5:49 pm: No wonder you have office problems… that keyboard is way too small for a cat to properly lie across.
192 Karen February 9, 2012 at 5:52 pm: I’m guessing “1800s period clothes” includes some kind of extendable corset to accommodate for bloating, or black absorbent bloomers……………
193 Brian February 9, 2012 at 5:56 pm: Cats and Doctor Who sent by God to destroy concentration.
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194 Allison February 9, 2012 at 5:59 pm: Nothing quite says “I love you” like all the cats fucking everything up at once, within two feet of you. Have fun in your fort!
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195 Stephanie C | Seriously? Really?? Seriously? February 9, 2012 at 6:04 pm: I’m pretty sure my post beats your post.

And I wrote mine first.

Just sayin’.

Enjoy your vacation, but ye beware those chuck wagons use pure pig lard to fry shit. You know, sometimes.

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196 Gwen February 9, 2012 at 6:05 pm: Have a good week off, say hello to the ghosts, well the nice ones anyway
197 Angela February 9, 2012 at 6:24 pm: Work sabotaging cats? Never pointless.

My fiance and I were surrounding by a gang of roving squirrels on my college campus the other day. Scary as shit. I wish I got a picture.
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198 Tattoo Girl February 9, 2012 at 6:37 pm: I {heart} the picture of your work/writing/creative space…LOVE IT! But then, I’m a sucker for pictures of spaces where women are inspired and create art!

My space includes tons of bird feathers, acorns, books, glitter and pens, dresses displayed like artwork, and candles…

Thank you for sharing…as Mary Oliver recently said, “Pay attention, be astonished, tell about it.” Looks like your desk is a perfect place to do that.

Prevail~Tattoo Girl (sending Goddess blessings, Magic, and Light flowing strongly your way)
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199 Holly Waterfall February 9, 2012 at 6:40 pm: Am I mistaken or is this NOT what you have Mary for? Isn’t she your assistant? Can’t you get her to play with the cats while you blog? Can’t you get her to fix you up a nice little office area while you are away for a few days?

Well, however it works out as long as everyone has fun and no one gets hurt. Enjoy!
200 Claire February 9, 2012 at 6:41 pm: Dr Who!, this is in no relation to your post. There is a shop on Etsy called LegendaryCrafts, by Dortha Gibbs. she makes a Dr. Who knitted hat that carries your Ood brain safely. I thought of you immediately!
201 Maureen February 9, 2012 at 7:01 pm: As someone who used to have a cat, that picture looks like everything is as it should be. It’s when they stop “helping” you when you’re at the computer and when they stop sticking their ass in your face, that you know something is wrong.

Have a great time with Dr. Who, your family, the chuck wagon and the ghosts.
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202 Rob R February 9, 2012 at 7:04 pm: At least you have a chair and a table. I’m sprawled out on the floor with surrounded by ABC blocks and what might be a poop-filled diaper from 2 weeks ago that I am not going to get any closer to.
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203 Valerie February 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm: I like that the reflection in the mirror shows that we are all actually being watched by a very powerful witch… or… my mom. One of those two…
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204 Laurie Brown February 9, 2012 at 7:07 pm: I love your office, cats and all.
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205 Rebecca Grace February 9, 2012 at 7:18 pm: Ta da! I’m here now! I’m officially the last blogger on Earth to find you, via The Empress. My husband has a (blonde in a bad way) cousin who claims that she doesn’t know what a fax machine is. That’s how I feel right now, stumbling into your little corner of bloggy heaven, wondering how the hell I missed finding you sooner.

Screaming cat fights behind your monitor? I’ve got random dog fights breaking out sporadically in MY office, but thank God the 100 pound Rottweilers sort their disputes out on the floor and not on top of my desk!
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206 Maryanne February 9, 2012 at 7:44 pm: you can never have too many cats on your desk.. well unless you have 100. LOL…

I was reading Ladies Home Journal today at work and was thrilled to see your Giant Metal Chicken story in there
207 Ray February 9, 2012 at 8:00 pm: This isn’t the most pointless blog post ever because: 1) you’re hilarious, and 2) it has a picture with cats, which means it (at least somewhat) wins the internet. Also, we like seeing weird little corners of your home!
208 Bethany February 9, 2012 at 8:35 pm: Holy crap, you collect BJD.
YOU ARE NOW MOST AWESOME EVER. EVEEEEEEEEEEEEER.
209 Dangerous Lilly February 9, 2012 at 8:48 pm: The two behind the monitor are using that infamous cat tactic of “If I can’t see you, surely you can’t see me!!!” hilarious. I love it.

1800s…..? Yeah, you gotta write about that.
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210 HiMaintenance February 9, 2012 at 9:03 pm: Must pack item: chupacabra repellant.
211 Cassandra Faith February 9, 2012 at 9:18 pm: Those dolls! Those terribly wonderful dolls! Where can I get one?
212 Brigón February 9, 2012 at 9:27 pm: probably.
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213 Tiffany February 9, 2012 at 9:28 pm: I have to ask, what book is sitting on your desk? It looks really familiar!
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214 Star February 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm: Oh no…I didn’t expect it to be such a sad post…but I guess you deserve a break… :/ especially since you have a Coraline doll. I need to get myself one of those. Also, why do ALL cats seem to enjoy sitting on the keyboard (or for my cats, sprawling across them) whenever you sit down to type anything? Oh and anything else that’s important, they enjoy lying across those too. I had my brushes case open the other day while I was doing makeup and my cat jumps up and collapses right on top of it…then every time I tried to open another bag that contained some new makeup items I had just bought…she’d slap it out of my hand and start trying to consume the bag. I’d like to think that it’s her way of telling me I look good enough without makeup but I don’t think that’s the case.
215 tasha February 9, 2012 at 10:07 pm: omg i cant believe my cat knows you. he is so sneaky getting in that photo .
take a look – http://www.flickr.com/photos/39517211@N06/6849825293/
216 Brittany February 9, 2012 at 10:09 pm: You got one of Shana’s “Believe” wall hangings? I also got one, too! Such a nice surprise to see something made by a (mutual?) friend in your photo. )
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217 Meg February 9, 2012 at 10:22 pm: Your computer has two tails… you should get that looked at.

Have fun with your parents!!! Record some EVP, OK? Show Zak Bagins who’s boss.
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218 Rachael February 9, 2012 at 10:50 pm: At least you HAVE an excuse for not blogging. I can’t even blame my dog. p.s. That’s a lot of creepy doll heads, there.
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219 TriGirl February 9, 2012 at 10:56 pm: You will of course be wearing Wolf Blitzer to the chuck wagon, right?
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220 flatmargo February 9, 2012 at 11:20 pm: Right now my cat and my 90 lb “puppy” are scrapping with each other next to my desk. Whole lotta awesome.
221 courtney February 9, 2012 at 11:46 pm: is it a mountain man rendevouz?? my fam does that! so much fun.
222 Cheryl D. February 10, 2012 at 12:19 am: Playing 1800′s cowboy in a haunted fort sounds awesome! Have a great time!
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223 daffodil101 February 10, 2012 at 1:49 am: Ohmygosh there is totally a ghost in the mirror. Quick somebody call ghostbusters. Unless you want the ghost there…. hey, to each their own )
224 Jenni P February 10, 2012 at 1:58 am: I didn’t even see the cats at first, all I saw were a bunch of faces. That would creeeep me out, lol.
225 MIGurl February 10, 2012 at 6:52 am: I found the bodies to the doll heads. Look on Pinterest!
226 Jan February 10, 2012 at 7:55 am: I hope you come back with scary ghost stories! Or at least funny stories about 1800′s clothes and chuck wagon food. Have a great time!
227 Mom In Two Cultures February 10, 2012 at 8:08 am: That’s kind of like my house, only instead of cats, it’s screaming, crying, bickering kids. And at least one of them is always in my chair.
228 Mom In Two Cultures February 10, 2012 at 8:09 am: That’s kind of like my house, only instead of cats, it’s screaming, crying, bickering kids. And at least one of them is always in my chair.
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229 Amy February 10, 2012 at 8:18 am: Where are you in the Who series? All I have to say is that it just keeps getting better. : ) Have you watched “Blink” yet? Best episode EVER! I still scream every time I watch it. Creepy ass angel statues. Once you are caught up with the recent reboot, I recommend going back and watching earlier Who episodes. To quote another fabulous Brit show, Miranda, “Such fun!” Seriously, I think you’d love Miranda. There are some similarities between you two, and it’s a good thing!
230 Stacey February 10, 2012 at 8:23 am: I saw this and thought of you. Odd, I know.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/09/child-writes-vaguely-threatening-valentines-day-card_n_1265283.html
231 Sweety Darlin February 10, 2012 at 8:36 am: The cats are guardians of the computer. They make sure that no zombies will come through the screen and attack you.
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232 Laird February 10, 2012 at 8:38 am: It’s not as pointless as this response.
233 plaidfox February 10, 2012 at 8:40 am: I wouldn’t say the post is pointless. It offers an interesting glimps (glemps? dsfdsa dfsaf s why does this dumb thing not have a spell checker. GAWD. Have to use google for everything… GLIMPSE!! THERE WE GO!) glimpse into your private life. Plus cats!

I see at least 4 cats in the photo. Is your desktop background picture a cat? If so, that would make it 5 cats, and makes you a shoe-in for “Crazy Cat Czar of the Century.”

Cats.

The End.
234 clevelandpoet February 10, 2012 at 8:52 am: one cat (Rasputin) will plop down on my hands/arms when I’m writing. When he isn’t doing that our other kitty (Csonka) will sit on the side of the computer and try to lick my fingers anytime they get near her while typing.
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235 Cheryl in Wisconsin February 10, 2012 at 9:03 am: Dang! I was wondering what to do this weekend, and chuckwagon chowing in an abandoned fort didn’t even occur to me. Awesome.

If it’s any consolation, I also have three cats, all equally unhelpful. Love your office space.
236 Andrea L February 10, 2012 at 9:24 am: Is the doll head on the desk from Sid’s room? (Toy Story) Gives me the shivers. Mostly, I’m really curious about what’s written on the wall-mounted satchel. Very cool.
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237 Robin February 10, 2012 at 9:44 am: I love that Coraline is the most well-adjusted looking doll in that room.
238 Joan February 10, 2012 at 9:49 am: Get the bigger keyboard!! The one with the numbers on the side! You can take your small keyboard back to the Apple store and request the bigger one (it’s free) and they’ll also let you keep the smaller one.
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239 Bethany February 10, 2012 at 9:49 am: I think your cats would be better behaved if you threatened them with this… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/08/cat-breading-meme-infuriating-cats_n_1263737.html?ref=comedy#s676596&title=Also_On_Huffington
240 MoabLynette February 10, 2012 at 10:10 am: Love the cats, and they obviously love you … but the really PRESSING question is: What does the sign-on-the-suitcase over your desk actually SAY? Inquiring minds need to know — xoxoxo
241 Stephi February 10, 2012 at 10:17 am: Is that an alligator in a detective coat?!

Cats are asses but I cant really blame them…..I would totally be standing on your chair/desk to look through all the cool shit you have all over! And probobly breaking some of it as I fell :/
242 Tim February 10, 2012 at 10:22 am: Even the cats love writing!
243 Kristin February 10, 2012 at 10:49 am: Enjoy your vacation! Sounds awful relaxing! HA! Actually it sounds totally you…
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244 Shelley February 10, 2012 at 10:51 am: That’s a really tiny keyboard…
245 Graham O Malley February 10, 2012 at 11:30 am: Ergonomic rant: That tiny keyboard *can’t* be doing anything good for your wrists and the tendons in your forearms. Please consider bashing people at the Apple Store over the head with it until they give you a bigger one, you could be doing serious damage to your hands…
246 K February 10, 2012 at 11:41 am: lol, I would ask why there’s a beheaded doll on the desk, but I don’t think I want to know…
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247 kb February 10, 2012 at 11:56 am: hey look! chaz bono!
248 Angie February 10, 2012 at 12:27 pm: There MUST be a good story about the doll in the blue dress!
249 aaron February 10, 2012 at 12:42 pm: Why are my two cats preventing you from working? They’re supposed to be in my stairwell, sh!tting on the carpet.
250 Karen Sanders February 10, 2012 at 12:52 pm: I’ve been in hiding from people this week. I crept out to blog today. I have missed you. as you cheer me. I do understand the cats, however.
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251 Lorca Damon February 10, 2012 at 1:13 pm: I have an office and no animals are allowed inside, for that very reason!
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252 Amanda February 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm: Wow. You are unabashedly crazypants.

Love it. Rock on!!!!
253 Wombat Central February 10, 2012 at 2:54 pm: Maybe burning that tuna-scented on your desk isn’t such a good idea after all….
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254 Wombat Central February 10, 2012 at 2:58 pm: Gah. Tuna-scented candle. Well, that proves I suck at humor.
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255 SeattleStarlet February 10, 2012 at 3:30 pm: No, this post is not pointless… otherwise all week long we’d all be like, “WHERE THE FUCK, JENNY?!?!” But in the oh so eloquent words of GI Joe, “knowing is half the battle,” so now that we KNOW that you’re on some Oregon Trail/Donner Party-style excursion (which sound magnificent, btw, as long as there are modern toilets and showers), we won’t have to worry. Have fun forging rivers with oxen, and don’t die of dysentery or eat your fellow travelers!
256 Konrad February 10, 2012 at 3:44 pm: Speaking of Doctor Who… IDW comics is doing an official crossover between Doctor Who and Star Trek:TNG!!
http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/02/10/scoop-doctor-who-star-trek-official-crossover/
257 hogsatemysister February 10, 2012 at 4:10 pm: Blame the cats.

And the single-celled parasites from the protozoan family.

That they put into your brain.

We are not making this up.

Which is why Ferris Meuller always has that ‘look’.

You know what I am talking about.
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258 meg. February 10, 2012 at 4:24 pm: I LVOE your Coraline doll.
259 Stacey February 10, 2012 at 4:27 pm: Um, no. Robobcats was MUCH more pointless. Wait. Is that right? Much most pointless? More pointless less? Less than more pointless? Gah. Gah. I could use a Robobcat about now.
260 Rachel February 10, 2012 at 4:47 pm: Why does that face on the wall not have eyes? That’s pretty creepy. Maybe Copernicus ate them.
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261 Uber Lurker February 10, 2012 at 5:39 pm: Ummm… I’m thinking that your cats were trying to tell you that you needed to take the rest of the week off with their annoying behavior. On the surface it seems annoying, but the true message (once figured out) is brilliant!
Fucking. Love. Cats.
262 Keri February 10, 2012 at 6:04 pm: What’s in the suitcase on the wall? Inquiring minds want to know….. Nosy minds want to know, too!
263 Lori February 10, 2012 at 7:35 pm: I am so jealous, Seriously jealous.

I wanna come
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264 ChihuahuaPuppies February 10, 2012 at 8:56 pm: Totally loving the little table. Loving the mismatched decor with tons of personality. Wish I was as bold as you are!
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265 M February 10, 2012 at 9:26 pm: I recognize the doll with the long blue hair and light blue dress from somewhere… And it’s driving me insane trying to remember where that’s from. I’d ask for help from your cats since they’re hanging out there, but they look just about as helpful as mine.
Have fun on your vacation! I’m going to sit here and bang my head against the wall trying to dredge up memories. It sucks getting old.
266 Jillianne February 10, 2012 at 9:34 pm: Pointless? Maybe.

But all my doll friends and I just went nuts trying to identify which BJD they are on your shelf, we’ve got as far as MSD size LOL

Thus you confirmed to my friend Kathy you need to be our best friend forever!
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267 Sara February 10, 2012 at 9:57 pm: The best part about this picture is, as you scroll down you keep finding more cats!
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268 Rebecca February 10, 2012 at 10:54 pm: CORALINE!

Sorry. I got distracted there. Because Coraline is the shit. I cosplayed her at D*Con and was SO SAD that nobody recognized me.
269 Megan February 10, 2012 at 10:54 pm: That’s how cats help….similar to mine who help me wake up by meowing in my face then chill on my pillow and lick my hair to pretty me up for the day. Of course, this all happens two hours before my alarm is set to go off but it is selfish of me not to get up at 3AM to feed the little darlings.
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270 mcravener February 10, 2012 at 11:06 pm: Yeah it’s like a “count the cats” photo. Btw Bloggess, personal is never pointless. But wow that’s some baroque kind of workspace you have going there.
271 Ducey February 10, 2012 at 11:07 pm: No way I could work with all of those dolls staring at me. The souls of dead, naughty children from London sweatshops, every one of them…
272 HeatherWhoLovesTheBloggess February 10, 2012 at 11:43 pm: My cat Henry today did an excellent job in thwarting me about writing about the National Foreclosure Settlement today. But not so good that I didn’t finish it, so THERE, Henry. In any event, he didn’t thwart me from My Main Goal, which is to have you come do a booksigning at my house in Minneapolis for A Lot of People. To reprise, I can offer:
Nachos
No Nathan Fillion
A cat named Victor (for Victorious, because that asshole thinks he’s always right)
Clean litterboxes, AND

TIARAS for everyone who forgets to bring one of their own. Yes, I will provide tiaras. Even for the cats.
273 LynnDee February 11, 2012 at 12:40 am: Your office is epic. Love it.

Also, how great would it be if Ferris Mewler had a blog? Just a thought.
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274 Redneck Hillbillies February 11, 2012 at 12:50 am: That’s why I’m a DOG person. Stupid cats!
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275 Mary Clark February 11, 2012 at 3:26 am: Nailed it. Go go go, and say hi to the 1800′s for me.
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276 JallieDaddy February 11, 2012 at 4:47 am: Even your most pointless blogs are more readable than just about anything else Jenny: enjoy your break
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277 Erin February 11, 2012 at 7:23 am: You need a decoy work area. Sit at it for awhile, they’ll congregate, you sneak on over to your real computer. Everyone’s happy.
278 Janene February 11, 2012 at 8:48 am: Have an awesome week off, Jenny. Sounds like it will give you plenty of fodder for new posts. Just to be safe, you might want to bring your zombie survival kit. I’ve got a strange feeling about this trip.
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279 Karen Maeby February 11, 2012 at 9:59 am: I love your office space – cats included! I’ve been looking all over for some kind of a desk like that to put in my office at work. No-go. Sadface.

1800s period clothing, haunted fort? Uh yes please! I’m already there.
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280 Amy Grabowski, MA, LCPC February 11, 2012 at 10:39 am: I am blogging about how depression lies – and came across the image “Depression lies” card from Zazzle – http://www.zazzle.com/depression_lies_card-137978580514733337. I would like your permission to use the image on my blog http://www.awakeningcenter.blogspot.com
Thank you
Peace
Amy
281 julie@krill oil February 11, 2012 at 10:46 am: enjoy your time off, not sure about the dolls but apart from that your workplace looks rally cool and inviting
282 Vinogirl February 11, 2012 at 10:48 am: Get a bigger desk!
283 The Blog Snobs February 11, 2012 at 1:53 pm: I totally see where the robo-tigers almost seem preferable to these felines in a way…stopping work flow, hitting random keys…what a cat-tastrophe.
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284 Tams February 11, 2012 at 3:02 pm: Just leave the computer on and we can enjoy MeOwwww posts til you get back. Cute kitties; creepy dolls heads.
Enjoy your time away.
285 chiclet February 11, 2012 at 5:18 pm: So, how is gollum doing? Any recent pics where he is not hiding behind a monitor?
286 trinlay k February 11, 2012 at 5:33 pm: CATS! (mine say “Hi” too yours), enjoy seeing Hamlet, the kitties, Coraline and the BJDs.

I should revive my blog…
287 in bed with married women February 11, 2012 at 8:47 pm: Aw, girl. Wait til kids are involved. They even come into the damn bathroom w/ you when you’re using it.
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288 KATI February 11, 2012 at 10:16 pm: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/The-Tardis-Posters_i5030459_.htm

just sayin’.
This shit will stand up in your home forever. Victor will love it, no more having to go to the pharmacy.
289 Lirpa Yadsloof February 12, 2012 at 12:44 am: Is that a bullet on your shelf above the computer?
290 bellimbusto February 12, 2012 at 8:26 am: Thanks fore the article!
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291 ReneeM February 12, 2012 at 8:31 am: Not pointless. I have the same cat problem, only I have 5 (2 are my”husbands”;) And they all love mom’s computer. Enjoy Dr. Who. I love it but due to trying to save money we cut our tv package to minimum and I lost my Dr. Who channel. Will have to catch reruns sometime in the future. I also go camping in funny cloths(medieval recreation) so I hope you have fun there, say “hi” to any ghost you find in the fort:)
292 Tracy February 12, 2012 at 8:32 am: Cats – ’nuff said. FYI, my 6-year-old is crazy jealous of your Coraline doll.
293 Jen February 12, 2012 at 11:22 am: I recently went on one of those trail ride / chuckwagon / Donner Party expeditions here in Oregon. It was magical. . .and by magical I mean both educational and profoundly disturbing. It may have entailed me running around telling everyone “You have just died of dysentary” and chortling at my own witticism like a coked-up whore. My family is so proud.
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294 Sweety Darlin' February 12, 2012 at 3:36 pm: So I have been following your weekend adventures on Twitter, and I am pretty sure that we all missed an awesome party. I am in northwestern Arkansas awaiting the snow storm that kept you at the Dairy Queen! Hoping it results in me getting a spare day to stay home and accomplish things. Hope you make it home safe!
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295 Nat February 12, 2012 at 5:01 pm: We will forgive you. But only if you promise to tell us what happened at your parents’.
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296 Kathy Schneider February 12, 2012 at 8:03 pm: Pets in the way and Doctor Who. Story of my life.
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297 Fred Miller February 12, 2012 at 9:44 pm: You’re forgiven if you keep a pistol in your garter.
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298 Shan @ Last Shreds Of Sanity February 13, 2012 at 3:11 am: Maybe they’re trying to ward off any evil emanating from the severed baby doll heads.

Or you smell like tuna.
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299 AgonyOfSlumber February 13, 2012 at 4:02 pm: Adding to the people who love you cause you collect BJD’s. YAY SOUL DOLL. They have the most detailed outfits in the business, I swear.

Luts owns my soul though. We should have a doll tea party. Maybe a long-distance one. I’ll send you pictures. D:
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300 NatashaT February 14, 2012 at 12:47 pm: I adore your voice, and general point of view, but the cat thing could be a bigger problem than you suspect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahrRuDYHNio&feature=email

You are one of the lucky ones.
301 Jade H February 14, 2012 at 2:44 pm: HOLY FUCKING SHIT ARE THOSE SOULDOLLS?! Souldoll Miryu!?

DEAR GOD JUST WHEN I THOUGHT I COULDN’T LOVE YOU MORE YOU TURN OUT TO BE A BALL JOINTED DOLL COLLLECTOR.

You’re awesome. Seriously.
302 Elaine- February 15, 2012 at 10:26 pm: kittehz are made to fuck your shit up… we love them anyway, furiously…. my kitteh has destroyed the wallpaper in our place, lucky we are being foreclosed upon at the end of the month (silver lining)
303 ari February 16, 2012 at 5:15 am: LOL!!
I so love cats!!!
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