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Not mine, kingmi.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 14, 2006 at 9:23 PM | link to this | reply

MPO, have you read any D.H. lawrence? Sons and Lovers?

Grandma's are like that!

posted by kingmi on March 14, 2006 at 7:27 PM | link to this | reply

Don't worry, Black Pearl.

After all, shock value was the desired response (from both). Therefore, you didn't really lose anything by viewing the picture prematurely.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 8, 2006 at 3:31 PM | link to this | reply

That picture actually made me jump! Silly me, I guess I should've read the story about the homicide, first. :)

posted by BlackPearl1 on March 8, 2006 at 2:11 PM | link to this | reply

That's better, Billy.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 10:10 PM | link to this | reply

girl, you are a trip

posted by FreeManWalking on March 7, 2006 at 9:42 PM | link to this | reply

Still not feeling "dude", Billy.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:39 PM | link to this | reply

Dude, you are a trip....

posted by FreeManWalking on March 7, 2006 at 9:32 PM | link to this | reply

I don't know, stefeb...

you tell me.

My pic's around here somewhere.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 7:57 PM | link to this | reply

I've been making "typos" all day, too, Ben.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 7:55 PM | link to this | reply

She Is Lovely

You're quite right. The pic of your grandmama was absolutely stunning. One could only hope some of her striking features were passed on to you.

posted by stefeb on March 7, 2006 at 7:09 PM | link to this | reply

Oops. That would be "registered".

posted by A-and-B on March 7, 2006 at 2:29 PM | link to this | reply

She could have her looks registeres and patented for mask reproduction. Lol.

You've won on the blogger guess. Congratulations. :)

(B)

posted by A-and-B on March 7, 2006 at 2:27 PM | link to this | reply

It's cool ...

besides, even I must admit, there have been some fringe benefits.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 11:57 AM | link to this | reply

Sorry, MPO.

posted by brettnik on March 7, 2006 at 11:47 AM | link to this | reply

Unfortunately, brettnik, I didn't like the people who were, much better.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 11:37 AM | link to this | reply

I only had 1 nice grandparent, so I hear ya!!! At least she wasn't raising

you!

posted by brettnik on March 7, 2006 at 11:24 AM | link to this | reply

Oh, I've got more than some, PassionFlower.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 10:37 AM | link to this | reply

Yikes...guess you've got some

Family issues to deal with--good luck!

posted by Passionflower on March 7, 2006 at 10:26 AM | link to this | reply

Don't mention it, fourfive.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 10:24 AM | link to this | reply

Wow that's all that seems to come to mind, i also want to let you know that i love the comment you left me

posted by fourfive on March 7, 2006 at 10:09 AM | link to this | reply

You know, it's oddly quiet ... disquietingly quiet, in fact.

As I have yet to hear from my mother (and, I know she would have seen this by now). So, I'll likely be logging off suddenly around 4 (when she comes home from work) ... to go hide under my bed.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:18 AM | link to this | reply

Nah, Gulliver ... I have no actual weaknesses.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:18 AM | link to this | reply

Oh, don't worry, Nanaroo ...

I already have!

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:16 AM | link to this | reply

Even the great Achilles had a heel, my dear MPO.

*wink.

I"m sure you do too...buried deep under all that armor you carry around.

posted by Captain_Gulliver on March 7, 2006 at 9:10 AM | link to this | reply

M.P.O.

yes! Put it on your calendar!

posted by Nanaroo on March 7, 2006 at 9:09 AM | link to this | reply

It just absolutely screams for a "holiday repost", doesn't it, Nanaroo?

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:09 AM | link to this | reply

Sadly, Katray, I think she may have been beyond ...

the reach of even the most skilled of reconstructive surgeons.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:07 AM | link to this | reply

Nothing escapes me, Gulliver.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:05 AM | link to this | reply

LOL: MPO...and I thought I slid that comment in without you knowing

posted by Captain_Gulliver on March 7, 2006 at 9:02 AM | link to this | reply

That is an odd coincidence, Strangelove...

(One of my alltime top ten favorite films, btw.)

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:01 AM | link to this | reply

And, you definitely better keep quiet, FoF!

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 9:00 AM | link to this | reply

Oh, shut up, Gulliver!

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:59 AM | link to this | reply

Oh. Okay.

Now I see the family resemblance. (Ba-dump-bump. Hey someone had to balance out Drawk's review)

posted by FactorFiction on March 7, 2006 at 8:58 AM | link to this | reply

Ah, the requisite daily cryptic comment...

I never fail to receive one of these per day.

No wonder what, Original Influence?

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:58 AM | link to this | reply

She is rather scary looking, Symphony...

and thank you for the compliment.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:56 AM | link to this | reply

I have thought about that, Dave

(creating a second blog).

Perhaps when/if my schedule lightens enough, to ensure my ability to keep it updated regularly.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:54 AM | link to this | reply

That was certainly quite a reaction, Drawk.

Never in my wildest dreams would I have anticipated such a passionate response.

At any rate, it was very sweet of you to say.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:51 AM | link to this | reply

MPO, I've never tried any Joyce Carol Oates before either, so will give her a go sometime, on your recommendation. Yes, an outside link could be a good idea, or why not copy in certain items to a new blog here.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on March 7, 2006 at 8:48 AM | link to this | reply

I had not heard of Lesley Glaister before, Dave.

So I'll have to try and dig her up.

The style sounds very similar, however, to that of my all time favorite work of fiction, "I Am No One You Know" by Joyce Carol Oates; a hauntingly sad and frighteningly scary book which I would recommend to everyone. It's a collection of interconnected short stories, so you'll know fairly quickly if you wish to proceed further.

Meanwhile, I hear what you're saying about the literary "springboard". Perhaps a link (from the shorter Blog It post) to an outside website is the logical compromise.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 8:45 AM | link to this | reply

M.P.O.

gotta save that one for Halloween!

posted by Nanaroo on March 7, 2006 at 6:35 AM | link to this | reply

The eyes are interesting

but oh my, that nose!! I hope granddaddy had money for a remake, lol.

Fantastically funny MPO!

posted by Katray2 on March 7, 2006 at 6:33 AM | link to this | reply

WOW....what are the odds? My grandmother killed my dad! This is spooky!

posted by magic_moon on March 7, 2006 at 5:51 AM | link to this | reply

Wow...I think Drawk is in love

posted by Captain_Gulliver on March 7, 2006 at 5:24 AM | link to this | reply

No wonder!

posted by Original_Influence on March 7, 2006 at 4:50 AM | link to this | reply

hahahahahaha I cannnnn't breeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaathhhheee HAHAHA

A picture like that will give me nightmares....LOL....so funny!

posted by _Symphony_ on March 7, 2006 at 4:10 AM | link to this | reply

Hilarious, absolutely hilarious.

Brilliant! Pure brilliance! Ebert and Roeper give it two thumbs way, WAY UP! Seriously.. I never laughed so hard for such a very short period of time (about two seconds, give or take) in my life. Awesome. Awe-inspiring. I am in awe. It was not awful. A joke like that can at times go awry, but not yours. Heh heh... wow, this is awkward...

posted by Drawk on March 7, 2006 at 1:23 AM | link to this | reply

MPO, don't know if you've ever read any Lesley Glaister. Her macabre novels often start with something shocking and then delve into stories about families and hidden pasts. It struck me as that kind of an opener. You could do something with it, but if it's only going to be a shock-joke, then so be it. Yes, short posts do prosper, but that 'wow factor' in its many forms can often be a springboard for us to do further writing for a more 'serious' intent. I find this anyway. Some stuff I say in comments now almost feels like me practising for the wider world of writing and I will sometimes record something in my notebook for future use. I've rambled off the point now and have started talking about myself. Adieu for now.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on March 7, 2006 at 1:22 AM | link to this | reply

Looks and words can kill. That was a grotesque mask of grandma.

(A)

posted by A-and-B on March 7, 2006 at 1:17 AM | link to this | reply

Thank you for the emoticon, Dr.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 12:35 AM | link to this | reply

posted by Dr_JPT on March 7, 2006 at 12:27 AM | link to this | reply

This particular joke, however ...

may actually work better, without any elaboration. Seeing as it's sorta "one note" and pretty much based solely on the initial "shock factor".

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 12:26 AM | link to this | reply

Funny you should say that, Dave...

I tend to have two versions of all my "journal-ish" posts, such as this or the "Bird Flu" one ( http://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/LifeBlog/349649 )

I post the shorter ones on Blog It, because (quite frankly) that's what seems to "sell" here.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 7, 2006 at 12:22 AM | link to this | reply

MPO, those opening lines would make for a real pull of a story-opener. The picture made me laugh in an unnerved kind of way, but those lines should be developed. Regards.

posted by _dave_says_ack_ on March 7, 2006 at 12:15 AM | link to this | reply

I'm sorry, Aaron, but ...

this is my third straight "non-dignification" of your comments.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 11:42 PM | link to this | reply

Btw, Jack ...

what did you mean by your initial comment? Were you questioning the "integrity" of this post?

You obviously weren't here that one time, when my entire post consisted solely of me transcribing a Ziggy cartoon in "graphic" detail.

You see, I consider myself a true artist (as opposed to a mere blogger). Therefore, I will not be pigeonholed into society's rigid concept of what does (or doesn't) constitute a "legitimate" post.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 11:38 PM | link to this | reply

Isn't it ironic...

that if you say you aren't going to dignify something with a comment, you already did?

posted by AaronB on March 6, 2006 at 11:28 PM | link to this | reply

MPO,

Thank you for that correction, my dearest thing. I must have picked up my pronounciation from a bunch of (dare I say it) Okies. I used to be friends with some of that group. I've been pretty messed up ever since.

posted by Jack_Flash on March 6, 2006 at 11:13 PM | link to this | reply

We do use it here, too, Jack ...

Although, with one slight pronunciation modification:

"Oh fer cryin' out loud!"

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:53 PM | link to this | reply

It's cool, TAPS.

Oh and, Aaron, I'm not dignifying that comment, either.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:51 PM | link to this | reply

MPO,

Ah, fuh cryin' out loud! (do people use that phrase in the rest of the world?)

Well, I got one thing here. I won't ever feel upset when you make fun of one of my posts. I might make a copy of this one so I can flash you with it when you make fun of me.
<---gross smacker) (more tasteful--->

posted by Jack_Flash on March 6, 2006 at 10:48 PM | link to this | reply

You love all people?

That would mean you love me.

I can't breathe. Need some air here. Muscles tensing. Palms sweating. Pulse racing. I need to get out of here.

posted by AaronB on March 6, 2006 at 10:47 PM | link to this | reply

Thanks, M.P.O. for the clarification.

I'm sorry that I caused you discomfort.

posted by TAPS. on March 6, 2006 at 10:43 PM | link to this | reply

Not that anyone here is ugly, of course.

I just meant "in general".

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:38 PM | link to this | reply

Well, let me just state (for the record) then:

I love old people. In fact, I love all people.

Even the really ugly ones.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:37 PM | link to this | reply

M.P.O.

I guess I was one of the ones who misinterpreted. This post just seemed to go along with that. Sorry.

posted by TAPS. on March 6, 2006 at 10:32 PM | link to this | reply

Was that the comment where I wrote something like:

"Oh, it's no contest! I'm going with the retards." in reference to choosing my community service?

Cause, if so, that statement was completely misinterpreted.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:29 PM | link to this | reply

hehehehe

posted by PoeticHoneyDew on March 6, 2006 at 10:29 PM | link to this | reply

I'm not even going to dignify that comment with a response, Aaron.

Meanwhile, I shudder to think what my mother will do to me, when she sees this tomorrow. But, it will have been well worth it.

posted by Mademoiselle on March 6, 2006 at 10:25 PM | link to this | reply

Ooops, M.P.O.

I should not have assumed. It was from a comment that you made on someone's post about your wish not to work with geriatric people.