I just talked to Jane and she sounds fantastic. Actually, I had snuggled up with Juan Carlos the Wonder Kitty™ about an hour ago and dozed off thinking about what to write about tonight. The phone rang and I grabbed it before I was all the way awake. I thought I was dreaming for a second. But, no, there she was, sounding more together, energetic, and on top of things than I did.
God, it's good to hear her voice. WE LOVE YOU, JANE!!
Arianna Huffington (who I can't help but kind of think of as this blog's Fairy Godmother) has filed an eyewitness report from on the ground in the ICU:
I've just gotten back from visiting Jane Hamsher in the ICU unit at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica. For those of you that don't know, Jane has been diagnosed with breast cancer — her third go-around with it — and underwent 8 hours of surgery yesterday.
The surgery went well. Now it's a matter of getting back the pathology reports and figuring out the next treatment options.
Jane was in remarkable spirits — up and walking around the ICU unit, eager to talk politics – and especially Libby. She looks so great you have to keep reminding yourself what she's just been through. And she kept stressing again and again her gratitude to everyone for their love and support.
Jane said she can actually feel our prayers and love around her. (It's probably just the morphine, but hey…) I think even she is a little amazed at how well she's doing. She's been up storming around the hospital corridor twice today, apparently roaring, "BRING ME THE HEAD OF DICK CHENEY!" or something to that effect the whole time.
Our good friend Monk has a project in mind. He wants your picture to make a collage of FDL readers. He needs at least 150 photos to get started, but I'm sure we can do better than that. Here are your instructions, as per Monk:
(I)f you could have FDL users send me the following to dartmonk at comcast dot net:
– an email with "Project JANE" as the subject
– any size .gif or .jpg image of themself (or with others in the pic) attached to the email
– 1 image only!
– include their name (either their nickname or real name) in the body of the email
I'd love to get at least 150 of them for the 'collage' – refer to it as that for now or present it however you like.
I'll do the rest.
You've got it, Monk. Kids, you have your marching orders. Now get to it.
Thanks to everyone who has written, donated, and offered assistance. We're not all the way out of the woods yet, but we're a hell of a lot closer than we were before the surgery. Everyone here at FDL thanks you and appreciates all you do. Thank you for being a friend of the blog.
Now say 'cheese' for the nice squirrel.
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fitz!
Jane!
Whew! What a thrill!
Now to go back and read.
I’ve been hyp-mo-tized by evil dogs!
morphine!
{{{MONK}}}
TRex !!
JANE !!
Arianna !!
I’m on it, Monk will have my smiling dirty mug in moments!
It’s in the mail….
The Queen is alive!
LONG LIVE THE QUEEN!!
HIP HIP!
HOORAY!!
TRex @ 11
HOORAY!
Hey TRex, in all the chaos of the last couple of days, did you get the email I sent you?
Trex…Thanks for the notice…it has been
sent!! Next time you talk to our leader…
Tell her we are all sending a ton of hugs..
Now one for all three…
((((Jane…TRex…..Monk)))
And some cheese for the Squirrel..he is so cute.
Maureen from Boston
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @
12
CHEESE! (although I like the saaay ‘morphine!’ at Lina’s #6),
subj: Project Jane
to what e-addy?
Jane! Trex! lmao.. I have no idea how to mail a photo on a mac.
Hey, if we all get together we can just mentaly transport Jane to DC.
Here’s to feeling the power of puppy love.
i hope she doesn’t try to do too much too soon. tell her T-Rex.
TRex
No it’s not the morphene, dude. This community is amazing. I experienced it myself.
thewheezer @ 15
send them to dartmonk AT comcast DOT net
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @
13
I did. I was going to write you back just now I swear.
Trex honey … thanks for the great late night news! woohoo!
so, pics to “darkmonk” at comcast dot net with a “k” yes?
off to dig into the picture file
I sent Monk this fun foto BobbyG took of me and Matt O. at YK. Matt’s on the right.
“t” or “k” … I’m sorta overtired here so help with consonants appreciated
HA! very few pictures of me exist! the one I sent is just plain silly!
Thanks – just like it says in the body of the e-mail. Whoops – moving too fast here….
Happy weekend everyone – rest up!
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 19
TRex @ 20
Suuuuuuuuuure. hehe. Just checking is all.
dart? or dark?
OT: In “News of the Absurdly Stupid,” we have UK PM hopeful Gordon Brown deconstructing the Mahatma…
“And I truly respect Jesus’ conviction, but I just don’t buy some of that liberal claptrap in the Sermon on the Mount,” Brown added.
oh, Evil Dr. – ain’t that the truth?
OldCoastie @ 27
Well Monk wrote the original email that said for people to send them to dartmonk not darkmonk. I always err on the side of the original intent of the sender and trust he knows his own email address. Kinda the same thing for the Constitution with me.
EvilDrPuma @ 28
“Blessed are the Cheesemakers . . .”
“Yes, but that’s not meant to be taken literally. It refers to everyone involved in the dairy industry.”
OldCoastie @ 29
Oh, yeah. I’m more and more convinced that New Labour is nothing more than the DLC eating crumpets.
Peterr @ 31
“Well, blessed is just about everybody with a vested interest in the status quo.”
“What Jesus patently fails to understand is that it’s the meek who are the problem.”
EvilDrPuma @ 32
DLC with tea?
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 34
Yeah, that scans better.
Ah, so this is the surprise you mentioned last night. What a terrific idea! That Monk’s such a clever fella. I’ll shoot a picture of me and kitties off straight away. It’s wonderful to hear that Jane’s up and about. That woman has enough energy to power a small city.
dayum.. I just found a mess of photos with me in a red velvet suit and red aligator shoes. I went crazy in Florence a few years back..)
Perhaps Monk could be a bit more specific with the type of photo he is looking for.
Persiflage @ 36
Having met Jane briefly on her roadtrip to CT last summer, I can totally visualize her stalking the halls of the hospital yelling “BRING ME THE HEAD OF DICK CHENEY!!”
that would be an awful nice gift for Jane, doncha think? the head of Dick Cheney?
she should have whatever she wants!
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 30
I recall pictures here being credited to Monk at Inflatable Dartboard (or maybe I dreamed it) so that might account for the dartmonk.
the t or k confusion is all mine … overtired eyes and brain here but damn, we are gonna have some very nice press coverage of Plamehouse!
Hey TRex.
oh yeah, DARTboard – that’s right!
Siun @ 41
Awww Siun-shines.
egregious @ 42
hey yourself, how’s russia?
TRex,
shoot me an email at –
prj AT mhcable.com
I’ve got a nice bunch of photos of the blogging crew the night of Ned Lamont’s primary win, including one of you and Jane typing up a storm together on your laptops. Perhaps you would like to post it here on FDL.
Siun @ 41
Sweet, I knew the blogger invasion of this trial would turn some heads. What can we expect and when? You sure it isnt going to be a hit piece?
TeddySanFran @ 22
I claim authorship of that pic, Teddy.
I am hoping that Jane could feel the love when I took my dogs out for a walk. I put on my brand new New Balance 801’s – they are black and pink with a pink breast cancer ribbon on them. My socks were gray with pink and white poodles dancing all about. Three of my dogs and I danced through the drizzle for an hour.
I thought about sending a picture of one of the dogs instead of me, since they are so much cuter, but I did find one halfway decent shot of me with a fish, so I am sending that instead.
OldCoastie @ 43
Thanks for the confirmation Oldcoastie. The only reason I remember is because the idea of an inflatable dartboard always made me laugh.
It’s dartmonk, not dark.
All darkness is mine…And they can have my jpg. when they pry it from my cold, dead hard drive.
;>)
OldCoastie @ 27
I sent to ‘dart’ and it has not bounced back in 5 minutes
op99 @ 48
HI! I have it saved under bgladd, so I assumed it was bobby who took it. glad to know it was you, it’s a very good photo!
“BRING ME THE HEAD OF DICK CHENEY!”
That’s Funny!
Queen Elizabeth I once said to her troops: I have the body of a [] woman, but I have the heart [] of a king…”
All good Queens think alike ;-)
yup, definitely darT….
either that or someone will get a bunch of pictures of who knows who…
Right on people! I’ve got about 25 so far!
Keep it going. 150 is my minimum for this project, but the more, the better!
Also, just so you know… I will be deleting all the images sent to me after I’m done.
Very excited. Remind the day crew and prod them into sending in an image.
-Monk
TeddySanFran @ 53
Well, how could I miss with such handsome subjects?
Siun – I take it you have been working overtime to spread the word to the traditional media about the trial coverage that will be provided by the FDL Plameologists. I just wanted to thank you for your efforts. This trial is likely to be a tremendous and unprecedented opportunity for FDL to break through into the consciousness of the American public. I look forward to watching you, Marcy, Jane, Christy and Pach seize the moment. Their expertise in this area is nonpareil and it is time for them to showcase their brilliance on a national stage.
Can I send a photo that is a few years old when I was younger and thinner? I mean, just how recent does it have to be?
At least I still have all my hair.
Seriously, wishing Jane all the best.
Hey TRex you’re the best! Hope to meet you in 12ft person someday. I’m so glad Jane has you, and everybody else…I mean…everyone! It is so fantastic. I’m holding my breath, keep the good vibes flowing, she’s not outta the woods yet.
Eureka Springs – open the picture, Edit/Copy, set up your message with address and all, then Edit/Paste the pic after your text (will be rec’d properly on all machines)
Monk – how do we look? we don’t want to scare her or anything…
darkblack @ 51
demag@gitmo.con
PS How about a ps-pix of Mitch[ey Mouse] with ears?! (per last thread)
i am picturing jane sitting in her hospital bed with her hospital tray dinner and the main course is dick cheney’s liver. of course it will be bland and tasteless like all hospital fare. maybe she’ll have a sippy cup of his blood also.
good vibes to you jane!
OldCoastie @ 61
I had a sneaking suspicion it was easy. thank you very much, it’s been a long time since I was attached…) (in a cyber way)
Hey Monk- just sent a pic, and it is one from FDL.
It has a really nice story behind it. When I was in CT for the Lamont primary, CTBob
took this pic of me and Jane at Sullivan’s, and Jane used it as the pic for a FDL post:
http://www.firedoglake.com/200…..y-we-go-2/
And, Wolcott linked that post
http://www.vanityfair.com/poli….._smog.html
The relevant text from Wolcott is “Because when you peer at the faces of certain liberal bloggers and see the anger and hate contorting their features, you can understand”…that’s near the bottom of the Wolcott post.
And, what is so funny and wonderful about this story is that I didn’t even have time to
read FDL while I was in CT for the primary. AND, therefore, I would not have known that Jane put our pic up as part of a post. EXCEPT!!!…. the person I was staying with in CT is my best friend (known her since college) and one of her sons is my “godson”. (Parents would have named me his GODmother, except that they don’t believe in GOD.) Turns out he “godson” reads FDL, and SAW!!! the picture in Jane’s FDL post, and my “godson” called his mom from CA (my BF) to tell her about it pronto! He didn’t even know that I commented on FDL, and didn’t know that I was “Valley Girl”, but he recognized me immediately! What a small world!
ES – there’s always the old fashioned way of just “attach file” – that works too…
darkblack @ 51
Ya got a Lurking Mod somewhere on that hard drive?
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Put yourself first Jane, you are one of a kind. Take special care.
hmm… so many pictures of dogs (or me hiding behind ‘em)… maybe I should get someone to take a picture of me once in awhile…
TeddySanFran @ 45
Teddy!
Full house at the hospital. Lots of kids pre and post op, nearly enough supplies. Except: the city is refusing to provide enough oxygenators, which are necessary for open heart surgery. However, since this was recently revealed on tv we are hoping they will be shamed into doing the right thing for their newborns.
Some of my stuff got wrecked crossing the border. I don’t know what their point is. Lost about $1,000 worth but I’ll just take it next time.
They are flipping out about how warm it is. Mid January, and almost no snow the whole season. Temperatures in the 30’s F. It makes them uncomforable, they love their winter. Nearly everybody I speak with wants to know what I think of the weird weather. Can people really think global warming isn’t happening?
Boris is out of the hospital. He will need prosthetic feet because he lost his from the sepsis. He will be able to walk but not run.
We got a million dollars of equipment from the governor for the ICU, it’s being assembled, I hope to see it up and functioning before I leave.
great project, Monk and TRex. I’m in…or will be , later tonight.
The Lurking Mod @ 68
‘Good help is hard to find’
;>)
darkblack @ 73
Thats nearly as cryptic as Rover and Judy’s Aspen letter. GET A ROOM! Heh heh.
What’s all this about sending pics? It sounds like an aol message board in here!
I posted this also at the end of the last thread.
From the list of the Periodical Press Gallery of the House of Representatives, these are the “news” organizations that have the most accredited members. The numbers are approximate because the site has a very odd way of listing members’ names. I tried to include all organizations with more than 20 credentialed members. I added Business Week because this is Lorraine Woellert’s publication.
Army Times Publishing Co. 50
Aviation Week 26
BNA News 166
*Business Week 18
Chronicle of Higher Education 43
Education Week 29
FDC Reports 42
Inside Washington Publishers 58
Kiplinger Washington Editors 29
McGraw-Hill Company 54
National Journal 48
Newsweek 22
Roll Call 28
Tax Notes 45
The Hill 26
Thompson Publishing Group 38
Time Magazine 25
U. S. News & World Report 27
UCG 22
http://periodical.house.gov/index.shtml
These are brief descriptions drawn from their websites:
BNA reports on information and analysis products for professionals in law, tax, business, and government.
FDC Reports for pharmaceutical and healthcare executives, policymakers, and analysts reporting on developments affecting regulation and marketing of healthcare products and services.
Inside Washington Publishers behind-the-scenes coverage of the federal policy process for professionals in Washington, across the United States, and around the world, etc.
Thompson Publishing Group reports on compliance information for professionals in business and government
UCG: unknown
As prostratedragon notes from the Press Gallery site:
However if you use Time and Newsweek as benchmarks, it quickly becomes obvious that some fairly obscure publications have a very major presence in the Gallery with consequent influence over it. Probably just a coincidence how many of them deal with taxes and regulation.
Bottomline: There is something pretty odd about the makeup of the Press Gallery and if it isn’t made up of lobbyists, it sure isn’t doing much not to look like it is.
ccmask @ 75
Did you read the post or skip to the comments first?
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 74
Ya mean Scooter and Judy’s . . .
Just sent you my pix. Nice project. All the best, Jane
ccmask @ 74
Hey ccmask- how’s the corporate stuff going? Hope you have read the messages, including the one that suggested sources for recruiting temp managers from outside. Sorry, I can’t remember the comment, or I would link.
Virtual candles stay lit for 48 hours–here’s the link in case anyone would like to light another candle for Jane.
egregious @
42
Hey, hon!
I’m having some connectivity issues here.
Is this thing on?
oregondave @ 78
Um, yeah. I took pain meds earlier, the brain farts are stinking up the living room and now the threads on FDL even.
For anyone who would like a chuckle, this is kind of fun…
The Deadly Follies of Stick Figure Warning-Man and Family
neokneme @ 63
Due to time constraints, I generally don’t do ‘regional’, preferring the broadest targets possible for my cyberburlesque show…After all, where would it stop? State level? Civic? PTA boards?
;>)
The skills necessary are easy to master…All one requires is the desire to expose the target to massive ridicule.
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 83
That’s OK. Don’t fight it . . . just kick back and let it happen . . .
TRex @ 82
(tap tap ) Testes, one . . . two . . .
TRex @ 82
Lots of people have connectivity issues. Don’t worry, you’ll find a nice man.
oregondave @ 87
Are you using electricity or petrol? :-/
oregondave @ 86
Oh yeah, man, I mean, yeah. Du-uu-uu-ude. It’s Friday night, and its been a stressful week. Could not have been more stressful unless I had been forced to live with Atlas Juggs or Doughy Pantload and his family. Ewwwwwww!
Eureka! and xyz and Fini …
there’s a lot of interest in Marcy’s book and in Plamehouse …I’ll keep folks updated as we get confirmed stories but the interest is good.
Fini – we get a real mix of press for FDL .. some don’t get it but a lot of reporters really love Jane and the gang and I’ve been passing along some really nice messages for Jane from several media folks. And they are really fascinated by the ability of a blog to break into the courthouse media scene …my guess is they are all reading FDL to figure out what’s going on!
Fini FiniTOOBZ! @ 74
‘…The walnut trees in Indiana, their leaves turn a fish-belly white…You can sell your paintings on the sidewalk by a cafe where I hope to be workin’ soon…Please come to Elkhart for the springtime…’
;>)
Gratitude is nonetheless in order…
Know about “Brown county” db?
a little extra bedtime treat – Bob Geiger has the Saturday Cartoons up … with a new Handlesmann animation …
http://bobgeiger.blogspot.com/…..ns_20.html
Valley Girl @ 80
Yes, thanks. In fact I copy and pasted all of them and printed it for the lady. Things may be looking up. We have an appt. with a lawyer on Monday. WoooooHooooooo
and Fini: It was a joke. Of course I read it!
Kissinger “hails” surge; retreat not an option (on Raw). Why am I not surprised by this….
darkblack @ 92
Oh man, one of the strangest weekends of my entire life took place entirely in and around the vicinity of Elkhart, IN. First of all, Amish country surrounds the town. Second of all, huge Mennonite property holdings and morality clauses in the leases cause Elkhart residents to experience eviction rates higher than anywhere else in the Midwest. Very odd place.
neokneme @ 93
Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, or…?
ccmask @ 95
Yeah, see, more brain farting.
Eureka Springs, AR @ 37
Sure…
Send me a picture of yourself. Perhaps doing something you enjoy? Something you hate? A picture with your child/pet/chia pet?
If you don’t have a picture, take one!
It doesn’t have to be the standard head shot. You can be hangliding, rock climbing, sitting in a chair with a beer. Send in a picture someone took of you sleeping and drooling on your pillow.
Get zany, wacky or be in perfect repose with your smoking jacket reading the Iliad.
In short: Be creative! or Don’t be creative! Just get me a picture.
I Am up to 56 pictures!
Keep them coming!
-Monk
Indiana — my grandma painted there extensively. She did some nice watercolors from the 40’s – 60’s.
Valley Girl @ 66
Nice ValleyGirl!
I love it. And I remember that post.
I’m really stoked for this project.
-Monk
darkblack @
98
Yeah, Brown County, IN is the artist colony for the state. You would do very well there in the summer or fall, but you should know an arsonist burned down the Brown County Inn on January 2nd. Its one of the largest hotels in the area so rooms will be at a premium until they rebuild the Inn. If you decide to visit, late summer/early fall during the color change season is best when all the tourists come to watch the leaves in the valley turn colors and drop.
I just sent one, Monk.
more pictures at http://www.ykosfdl.blogspot.com
[Mod Note; thanks Kathryn. We were hoping someone would add that link to these comments.]
beir beannacht, jane, a chara…
neokneme @ 101
That looks like a nice park. Many photo ops.
In the days when I did a lot of roadwork, most of the time was spent on Interstates, so I probably wouldn’t have gone through Nashville.
Someday
Renee in Ohio @ 84
Thank you so much for that Renee, what a hoot!
Siun @ 21
no! darTmonk… not dark…
http://www.npr.org/templates/s…..Id=4560345
Jolie Holland, singing “Old Fashioned Morphine.”
Yay JANE! I think of love surrounding her.
OldCoastie … got it … with sincere apologies to Monk!
You’re welcome, Persiflage. I posted more Cap’n Wacky stuff at my blog earlier today.
I just saw the stick figure warning man stuff for the first time this evening. I got a kick out of it because Daughter in Ohio has talked about how unfair it is that bad things keep happening to that poor guy. She said she was going to write a story where nice things happen to him. Like people give him presents and bake cakes for him…
db, nice – Ever get to Ecotopia? I have friends there…
Siun @ 111
hmm, huh… what? Did I miss something?
Ahh… I See… yes it is DARTMONK
darkblack @ 107
That is one of our best parks. Its a major public asset. Turkey Run is beautiful too.
sent a pic for the project
I just sent one in…I can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Get well Jane! I’m sending light your way, use it as you will.
Fromage! Snap is on its way. YAAAYYY JANE!
Jane, I am greatful that you’re recovering. I’ve been sending healing thoughts as I do my daily yoga practice and wishing you good health for many years.
Maybe the doctors can recommend yoga as part of your daily physical therapy :)
Renee in Ohio @ 112
We used to have a comedy skit program where 2 of the regular characters were crash-test dummies talking about their jobs. Funny stuff, if only I could remember what its name was.
Clearly Daughter in Ohio has inherited Mom’s compassionate nature.
neokneme @ 113
It’s a state of mind, but I’m not there yet
;>)
Monk -
Do you want pictures from the ‘mostly lurkers’ too?
just sent mine to “t” and “k”
Ann Regina @ 122
We all sure hope so.
darkblack @ 121
That, or a state of not-mind…
:~}Well, I sent the standard boring headshot. Then you all started suggesting fun or meaningful stuff, so I sent a replacement–me as “Second-hand Rose.” Pretty scary.
Then again, so is my professional headshot.
neokneme @ 125
‘Some say’ that’s where I pay taxes…
:D
Sent mine in with a pic of Brio (the wonder dog.) While I was sending, he tapped me on the shoulder. Brio says “forget Jane” he wants to sniff Kobe’s butt. go figure
;) Jane so good to have you ready for soem seious ass kickin’
Rus
Well, ok, I’ll unlurk to send one for Jane. But I was trying a new color and had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad hair day. Just so you know.
Bush, Cheney and Tony Snow who spent the last feew months before the election stating that “if the democrats win, the terrorists win” now have the fucking gumption to call Speaker Pelosi’s comments about the war “poisonous”?
Sick people.
-GSD
Jane must be feeling great … I had an email from her with press instructions … she’s already back in producer role! What a lady!
friggen typos
Siun @
131
Force of nature. Good for her!
yeah Newton … I had trouble answering her coz I was smiling so big!
darkblack @ 127
The view is better so the taxes are higher…
%~}Pic sent…no face but she’ll know who it is. The Fender Telecaster will give me away.
Siun @ 131
Ya know, the very first link at Goggle for “beir beannacht” takes you to an old friend.
OK:
Candle lit – check
FDL donation – check
Chocolates for nurses – check
Picture emailed – check
Whatever it takes for Jane to get well and be back with us asap.
I love this community!
John Aravosis at AMERICAblog just linked to T-Rex’s post, encouraging FDL Readers to have a look and play a part.
neokneme @ 135
And it all evens out, oddly
:)
Lurking Mod … good link!
heard from our friend tonight … skirmishes have started around Sadr City and the Iraqi bloggers he is hosting have sent their families out of Baghdad … US troops have encircled Sadr City and he and his team are pretty worried about what comes next … I think the word used was “bloodbath”
he heads back in Feb … was just there twice and it is a horror
still, the gaelic sings
msauna….
Do you know how to lessen the intensity of the color? I had to use a formula the hair supply store gave me once when my hair turned parrot red.
It worked.
I sent one in.
((( Healing thoughts to Jane )))
.
Delurking to say I’m so happy to hear that Jane is doing well…I’ve been keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.
Margot..
What formula was that baby?
darkblack @ 140
“Sex combined with religion always works at the box office,” said the great American Director, Cecil B. DeMille.
pic sent
Ann Regina @ 122
Oh, thank you… YES…. Lurkers please, send in a photo.
Thanks!
-Monk
Pic sent.
Gnight all!
Night Fini. Sweet dreams.
Continued…
No wonder BushCo employees are always using the words…”I think”.
Redshift @ 149
Pic Saint Loup
gnight fini! Thanks!
Wow… Best I can tell I’m already over 150 photos! I’m still going through them.
Based on this, it is possible I might get too many photos to make this work.
So, I’m going to impose a cut off date of Sunday morning 10AM PST.
But, I don’t want this to slow things down. Keep submitting and encouraging other readers to submit.
You guys are all great.
-Monk
neokneme @ 152
False declaratives to mask the parrotspeak.
Monk -
Nothing like sending your photo through the tubes for unknown editing. Could you put in some front teeth for me? What about nudity?
anyway I sent a pic, hope that worked.
I think I sent a picture. At least I tried. The unexpected things one learns here.
Love your idea Monk. Pic sent.
Taylor Marsh gets the copyright to this, right?
O.K. picture sent, with the help of my 16 year old son. There really is a reason for the ‘mostly lurker’ thing – it’s called extremely poor computer skills;)
Sending continuous thoughts for healing and health to Jane and the other FDLers that are dealing with health issues too!
darkblack @ 156
Yeggermaster… …querken to be…!
neokneme @ 155
“If I could sing, I wouldn’t be a guitarist” ~
Robin Trower
;>)
Sigh…
Having endured, just yesterday, the extreme trauma of having my photo taken for my renewed driver’s license I have taken a solemn vow never, ever to subject anyone to my photo ever again (except as required by officers of the law).
neokneme @ 164
Man that quote sounds like it came from someone who spent way to many years near a petri dish.
But what about the children?
neokneme @ 152
It also helps them avoid perjury! What they’re talking about may be totally contrary to reality, but no one can prove they’re lying when they say they think that.
msauna @ 145
One part water, one part shampoo, one part peroxide (like you get at a hair supply store, maybe 30% peroxide). Mix together, shampoo til sudsy, leave it all on. Put a shower cap on. Use a blow dryer for about 10 minutes, be careful to move it all around. Then wash and rinse.
Pic sent.
Pic sent. Thanks so much, Monk, for making this happen!
It’s all just Life vs. Imitating Artists…
Hear, hear
How did you know…?
:~}
Margot @ 170
Oh, Margot! Wait’ll you see my pic!
Picture sent (hopefully)
Still sending prayers and good thoghts for Jane. I have the silver platter if anyone can provide the head…
Just kidding…I am not in any way advocating the harm to any governemt official. Besides, it gets so messy…yuck!
neokneme @ 175
;>)…Goodnight, FDL
Monk, thanks for this wonderful project! Thanks also to TRex for mobilizing the ‘pups tonite.
g’nite all
8~}msauna,
I will be looking for it. You’re brave!
I’d send a photo but I have no digital camera and no scanner.
Just an idea; I’ve thought many times that The Ladies of the Lake would make a mint if they had a a TV show on their beauty tips, and political discussions. And book salons. And cooking. And it would be at, oh, maybe 4 o’clock in the afternoons….;)
“This post is dedicated to Jane at Firedoglake and offered as lite reading and best wishes for her speedy recovery.” :)*
Sent my photo of me when I was in the U.S. Navy!
GET WELL SOON, JANE!
From all of us at:
PINK PANTHER’S BLOG!
Cheney or Soprano? We have go to stop these people from robbing or liberty and treasure.
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Oh dear Monk – am too incompetent to manage the cut & paste and will try again after I get some beauty sleep.
Kudos for the idea – and sweet early valentine to our fearless founder of da Lake!
;~)
Monk @
154
Whew!!!
I was worried there for a minute that mine would get to you too late.
Just got here, just read the terrific idea, and got all excited!!!
You don’t know how sad I’ve been that I’ve only gotten to meet one FirePupster so far (katymine) in person, and I don’t think YKos is possible for me this year (money problems & physical difficulties).
My soul’s been yearning to its farthest stretch in sending prayers and warmth and love to Jane, trying my very best to quietly unite my heart with the hearts of all other FirePups here.
This gives me a sense of really uniting with all of you in a gift to Jane.
Thank you!!!!!
[And I got worried there for a moment, as everyone’s been so quick off the mark tonight. I hate to admit that digital cameras are a new thing for us, being such an old-fashioned girl and so behind the times and all. Mr. K8 is sound asleep, dead tired poor thing, and I will need him to help me with this. We have so few pics so far, I may even need him to snap a fresh something after we get up tomorrow.]
Speaking of Mr. K8 — it would be ok to have a pic of the both of us, no? (Provided I can get my shy guy to agree.) While he rarely gets a chance to read here directly, I’m often reading aloud to him from the blog, and he follows the exploits of the Lake as closely as his work’ll allow. And we’ve been offering our prayers and candle flames for Jane together.
Ooooo boy, I’m so excited!
Thank you, Monk! Thank you, everybody! A chance to participate! Oooo boy!
Hugh at 76 — Thanks for the follow-up. It shows about what I suspected, that dividing lines in the past have been, um, fuzzy.
Looking further in the rules of the Periodical Press Gallery itself, I see that there is at least one avenue of recourse that Sirota might want to pursue, a hearing before the Executive Committee of the Periodicals Press Gallery. Also, there seem to be two Gallery associations, and Sirota might be eligible for the other.
The really interesting thing, though, is that these Press Galleries are created by standing rules in the House and Senate. For instance, the rule as it read for the House in Congress 109 is here.
It appears that, though the galleries are administered by committees of the press, the regulations under which they operate are set “from time to time” by the Speaker of the House. For instance at present, or as of the last session actually, the rules maintain the guaranteed equality of certain perks to AP and UPI, which have been observed since the heyday of the Natchez Trace as a commercial route. Other special regulations read thus:
Ahem. Perhaps Ms. Pelosi has already taken up this subject, but with the drive to get the 100 hours’ agenda through (successful! yay!), perhaps not. Maybe it’s time to do that early in this session. After all, we’ve had bloggers in Federal court for a whole week now, and no sign of the building disappearing into a sinkhole yet.
G*d, am I ugly! How can I find a picture of myself by 0900 my time that won’t break your computer?
Well, here goes – smoke starts spewing from ET’s iBook……….
Maybe I’ll try again later.
Edward –
Monk said 10 a.m. PST on Sunday as the cut-off.
I was worried too until I read that, as we can only do it tomorrow around noonish.
You can get something by Sunday, can’t you? [I hope — would love to see you!]
BTW, I ain’t no Miss America, either. Y’all will just have to overlook that and look for the spirit within, OK?
Mrs. K8 @ 189
I thought one had to be pregnant to be Miss America these days. I sent what I could find, along with another prayer and a couple of wood knocks to Jane.
Ed –
Oh, well then maybe there’s a resemblance. Not that I’m preggers, mind you.
Just, once upon a time I was slimmer….
BTW — haven’t had a chance before to say I hope you heal up nicely. That scary road experience and muscle-tensing description made me flinch for you. Do you have enough support — folks who can do physical stuff requiring arms/shoulders for you?
Mrs. K8 @ 186
Speaking of Mr. K8 — it would be ok to have a pic of the both of us, no? (Provided I can get my shy guy to agree.)
You know… the thought of the two of you taking the effort to primp and pose and take a picture for this project all the while with Jane in mind… well, it makes me smile.
That’s what makes this community so great.
Mrs.(and Mr.) K8, you take your time and have fun with it.
-Monk
Mrs K8,
I’ve gotten a lot of support from family, work and friends. Ms. ET and ET, jr. are down in Soldotna for a Nordic Ski race series, so my bodyguard is staying over. He’s great. He works at sea on a tug, so has had lots of surgeries like mine over the years
off to bed. later…
Thank you, Mr. Monk!
It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to “see” you in a little chat here. I hope things have been going well for you in this new year. You certainly sound as though the creative juices are flowing abundantly.
Your project sounds just perfect, something that’ll mean a lot to Jane, and bring her much healing cheer.
Now that I have your kind answer, ’tis off to get some needed beauty sleep…so I’ll be ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMonk! ;-)
Sweet dreams to you and to all here.
If I can find someone to take a picture of me by the deadline, I’ll be happy to send it along, but there’s something I must relate.
A few years ago, one side of my family had its first reunion ever. It was a wonderful weekend, dozens of us with parents, spouses and children, renewing old acquaintances and making new, marvelling at our mutual resemblance out to the third remove, all the things that go into such occasions.
The whole weekend, I did not see one camera. The (*&*%&*%#$%& family of the Mississippi Valley and Pacific Coast are utterly lacking in the snapshot gene, but for one member I can think of who is now departed, and would certainly have been the only snapshooter there. When I realized it later, I couldn’t believe how improbable a thing that is. Perhaps the mind’s eye is vivid, but I’m reluctant to rely on such a boast. Anyway, we really did enjoy each other in real time.
“BRING ME THE HEAD OF DICK CHENEY!” LOL
Get well quick and make it happen!
So glad to hear how well you are doing!
Keep it up!
God bless.
Pic sent – not responsible for collateral damage to the toobz.
Great idea. Best wishes to Jane. Hi Trex, how about one with you in your Aussie t-shirt?
Am so glad to hear Jane is sounding like her good ‘ole self again. Having something to live for (dethroning Bush/Cheney) gives incentive. Still have good thoughts and wishes going her way for the path results.
Could I send a picture when I was 25? probably not.
prostratedragon @
187
Well, at least they did not mention FOX :-)
OTOH, the current UPI is not the same as the old one – didn’t the Moonies buy it to go along with the Wash Times? Pelosi really needs to do something about this. Seriously.
Equal time to bloggers! Our new rallying cry :-)
All my love to Jane, btw.
neokneme @ 152
At that, I’m pretty sure they don’t think. They believe.
I’m not normoal
I can’t find the email address in this thread to send it too
perris @ 202
ah, got it
SusanD @
165
Yeah. That’s pretty much where I am too! I may have Mr. MinS take a picture of me from the back looking at something… Maybe that would work… Camera might break, though, and it’s his brand new toy…
The NYT is still around, and today we have guest columnist Stacy Schiff on how you gotta be nuts to get a job in this Administration, and MoDo tells us that W. has read 2 Flashman books. That is EXTREMELY bad news… He probably thinks they’re histories.
http://mgpaquin.blogspot.com/
I got up early enough to make both regular and decaf coffee and a BIG pot of tea. There are bagels and cream cheese on the counter. You’ll have to supply your own lox… I hate that stuff!
The link must be closed. I cannot get in.
share @ 196
“And visions of Cheney-heads dancing in her head.”
Uh, erhmm, something like that!
Marion in Savannah @ 204
Mmmm, bagels, my favorite. I think I must have one. Thank you.
Hi, Mandrake -
See you noon – for real! Yippeeeee!
Sent my mug along.
Isn’t it creepy they way the eyes of the “head of dick cheney” follow you around the room, no matter where you put it?
Monk, I you are doing this for Jane, and well deserved, but I’d love to see a copy of the final product if possible.
5 degrees here in iowa. time to put the coffee on (decaf for us…sigh) and start the blueberry scones.
Monk,
What a terrific idea to put a face or sorts to all of us out here pulling for our lady Jane.
If you get more than you need why discard them? Perhaps turn them into an online slide show? You don’t need the names or the nicks.. just the faces etc of we the firepups…
I am sure Jane with get a real boost from seeing all that visual jazz and love… a thousand faces launching a new nation!
Go for it… Full speed ahead with the mission!
Mornin’ all!
Carter Presidency & Lessons for the 21st Century live on C-SPAN for those interested
Clinton to launch 2008 presidential bid
Clinton was expected to disclose plans to form a presidential exploratory committee on her Web site, according to Democratic officials familiar with the matter.
Mornin’ all.
I can’t wait to see all you guys in Monks collage.
Sweet.
Hi Jane. Hope you’re feeling great today.
Chavez admits Castro gravely ill
Marion in Savannah,
Muchas gracias for giving us free columnists!
Good morning all,
It’s so good to hear Jan is up and back on the trail. I agree that she should get what she wants….on a platter.
I’ll have to find a pic to send in for the “Jane’s Groupies” family foto.
thanks for the links
morning all…. is there coffee?
yes!
hot and fresh and courtesy of Marion
I think its over there by the tea and beagles.
:-)
oh, I could use a beagle with cream cheese!
this has been a rough week, hasn’t it?
glad it’s Saturday.
Pull up a Chair…
In lieu of a picture of retirin’ and my better half — not readily available at this time — I’ve sent a picture of our “grandchildren.” They’re labs. They’re libs. Use if you deem appropriate.
OldCoastie @ 220
I think that’s a much better choice than when they pick the lox to get out.
:-)
dipper @ 216
I’m a child of the 60s, and was strongly influenced by Jefferson Airplane:
–Jefferson Airplane, 1968, “We Can be Together”
{evil grin}
keep on tearing it down!
I am just an old hilbilly (did my combat year in korea) who has become addicted to blogs and i always read Jane’s first(at my age eat dessert first). Thru her writting I have taken a liking to Jane and i read that FDKjane needed some money. I have a paypal account and have been trying to send some but i cant make it work. If someone would email explicit instructions (orisk AT bellsouth DOT net) it would help.
Jane, fighting the guys in black hats is more fun and easier when i have you to help me. Get well.
[Mod Note; email address edited by mod to be less spambot friendly]
Charles Moulton @ 227
Charles M or anyone, the easy way is to click on the ‘PayPal donate’ link, which is at the top of the right-hand side bar under the ‘Advertise Liberally” banner. Or, if you’re not a PayPal member, you can choose the direct credit card link (VISA, and M/C and I think AMEX). More coffee? And there’s biscuits just out of the pan.
What a great idea to do a photo collage! I just sent mine. I figured since I read FDL all day every day – even though I almost never comment – I’d send one along so Jane knows there’s lots & lots of us she doesn’t even hear from pulling for her.
TRex, thanks for the report.
Have sent a picture of “Prof underwater” to Monk.
I just got an email from Hillary’s folks. She’s forming an exploratory committee as we speak. Man, oh man. A three ring circus without a ringmaster. This is so gonna be fun.
Peace.
Never give up.
My pic is on the way – so good to be able to show our support for and solidarity with Jane. Better than the head of Darth Cheney anyway, tt would wilt all the flowers. I’ve posted a thread, so far undisovered, at Democratic Underground on this great project:
http://www.democraticundergrou.....64x3162805The warmest of good wishes go to Jane and all those supporting her.
TRex!
I’ll look for a decent photo. Please add my voice to all the others: Brava, Jane.
XX
D.
…wishing you all the best, jane! wow … a pic. i ONLY JUST de-lurked and already i’m sending a pic of my ugly mug … my, my … well, good luck with that
keep kicking that cancer’s ass, jane. we’re all here sending you warm wishes!
I’m really ugly- can’t I send a picture of my Kitty Cat instead?? lol