. . . Covie Is As Covie Does
o name: Covie
o age: 29
o gender: Female
o location: Home
o status: Recovering Neurotic
places I roam:
o Baghdad Burning
o Blog Fucker
o Dong Resin's Joint
o Musings of A Bun Popper
o The Daily Brad
o Unraveling The Engima... Sorta
o Stupid Evil Bastard
o Squawking Hawq
know this:
o "I devoutly believe that words
ought to be weapons. That is why
I got into this business in the first
place. I don't seek the title of 'inoffensive,' which I think is one
of the nastiest things that could
be said about an individual writer."
(Christopher Hitchens)
contact:
o e-mail
archives:
o francey design
o blogger
o BoingDragon
listed with:
o Blogwise
o Diarist.net
This blog just doesn't feel like me anymore. It's almost as if I have taken on a persona with the pen name Covie, and I am not liking it much sometimes. Things in my life have changed, and I haven't written about them here. I decided to start another blog, and I am glad I did. It feels like me. I am going to leave this blog up because there are many links to specific entries across the net, and I would hate to add to any broken links on the websites of those so kind. I haven't decided whether or not I will continue to post here occasionally, as its space is convenient sometimes.
However, if you are interested, my new blog is GemNeye Approach.
That would be the space for the more calm and reflective me;
the one that got the most response when she came out here.
And Wyllowhawq started a new project, one she asked me to join.
It is Gemini Split, and that would be the space for the more unbridled and sometimes knee-jerk me;
the one that feels more tempered by experiences here and elsewhere,
and the one that feels more comfortable letting go,
seeing Gemini Split announces a clear warning;
"Words aren't the only thing that fly around here."
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04 March 2004Fun With Wal-Mart
That would be the space for the more calm and reflective me;
the one that got the most response when she came out here.
And Wyllowhawq started a new project, one she asked me to join.
It is Gemini Split, and that would be the space for the more unbridled and sometimes knee-jerk me;
the one that feels more tempered by experiences here and elsewhere,
and the one that feels more comfortable letting go,
seeing Gemini Split announces a clear warning;
"Words aren't the only thing that fly around here."
04 March 2004
Thanking Jay Bird for the email:
101 FUN THINGS TO DO AT WAL-MART (I won't post them all)
Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift wrap.
Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit.
Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I
think we've got a Code 3 in Housewares," and see what
happens.
Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off
and turn the volumes to "10".
Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi! I haven't seen
you in so long!..." etc. See if they play along to avoid
embarrassment
Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you're
taking it for a "test drive."
Put M&M's on layaway
Set up a tent in the camping department; tell others you'll
only invite them in if they bring pillows from Bed and Bath
Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon
Drape a blanket around your shoulders and run around
saying,"...I'm Batman. Come, Robin, to the Batcave!"
When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask,
"Why won't you people just leave me alone?"
Attempt to fit into very large gym bags.
Attempt to fit others into very large gym bags.
Two words: "Marco Polo."
When someone steps away from their cart to look at
something, quickly make off with it without saying a word.
While walking around the store, sing in your loudest voice
possible "sex and candy"
When two or three people are walking ahead of you, run
between them, yelling, "Red Rover!"
While no one's watching quickly switch the men's and
women's signs on the doors of the rest room.
Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon.
Get boxes of Condoms and randomly put them in peoples
carts when they don't realize it!
When your alone, have loud conversations with your
"multiple personalities". Have an English man, a Southern
person, someone from New York, a Grandma, and a 5 year old
girl all at the same time. You have to use accents.
While walking through the clothing department, ask
yourself loud enough for all to hear, "Who BUYS this junk,
anyway?"
Repeat that in the jewelry department.
BONUS* Attempt all of the above during the same visit.
Okay, who remembers Red Rover?
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03 March 2004I, Traveller
Challenge other customers to duels with tubes of gift wrap.
Re-dress the mannequins as you see fit.
Walk up to an employee and tell him in an official tone, "I
think we've got a Code 3 in Housewares," and see what
happens.
Tune all the radios to a polka station; then turn them all off
and turn the volumes to "10".
Walk up to complete strangers and say, "Hi! I haven't seen
you in so long!..." etc. See if they play along to avoid
embarrassment
Ride a display bicycle through the store; claim you're
taking it for a "test drive."
Put M&M's on layaway
Set up a tent in the camping department; tell others you'll
only invite them in if they bring pillows from Bed and Bath
Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon
Drape a blanket around your shoulders and run around
saying,"...I'm Batman. Come, Robin, to the Batcave!"
When someone asks if you need help, begin to cry and ask,
"Why won't you people just leave me alone?"
Attempt to fit into very large gym bags.
Attempt to fit others into very large gym bags.
Two words: "Marco Polo."
When someone steps away from their cart to look at
something, quickly make off with it without saying a word.
While walking around the store, sing in your loudest voice
possible "sex and candy"
When two or three people are walking ahead of you, run
between them, yelling, "Red Rover!"
While no one's watching quickly switch the men's and
women's signs on the doors of the rest room.
Ask other customers if they have any Grey Poupon.
Get boxes of Condoms and randomly put them in peoples
carts when they don't realize it!
When your alone, have loud conversations with your
"multiple personalities". Have an English man, a Southern
person, someone from New York, a Grandma, and a 5 year old
girl all at the same time. You have to use accents.
While walking through the clothing department, ask
yourself loud enough for all to hear, "Who BUYS this junk,
anyway?"
Repeat that in the jewelry department.
BONUS* Attempt all of the above during the same visit.
03 March 2004
I snagged this from Hawq's blog; the states in red are those I have stomped around in. I need to get out more!
create your own personalized map of the USA
or write about it on the open travel guide
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Now, This Is Something
Heh. Imagine that. Go, Peltier!
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02 March 2004Wellllll..........
or write about it on the open travel guide
From The Leonard Peltier Defense Committee
PO Box 583
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-842-5774/ 785-842-5796 (fax)
www.leonardpeltier.org
info@leonardpeltier.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leonard Peltier Captures Peace & Freedom Vote in California Primary
Lawrence, Kansas, March 3, 2004
On March 2, 2004, 21,796 precincts reported in California with a total of 4,772,107 votes for the Presidential Primary.
In the Democratic vote, John Kerry topped off with 1,764,436 votes; George W. Bush (with 1,949,746 votes) and Michael A. Peroutka (with 23,863) each ran uncontested in the Republican and American Independent parties, respectively; Peter Camego took the Green Party vote with 29,876 votes; Gary Nolan came out ahead in the Libertarian vote with 10,756 votes and finally, Leonard Peltier, political prisoner, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, won the Peace & Freedom Party ticket with 2,530 votes, 57.9% of the votes.
On November 2nd, California will vote again in the General Election with Leonard on the ballot. Let's get out there and raise awareness, vote for Leonard and let the country see that we are taking a stand. We will not continue to put people in office who refuse to address the problems of this country, simply because they belong to a certain party. Those candidates who continue this cycle of ignorance, denial, and "playing it safe" will not get our votes; we will not support those who do not support basic human rights.
In the coming months, other states will be having their primaries. Get those petitions rolling, get your signatures and have Leonard or the Peace & Freedom Party as a write-in for your state. Now is one of those times when the entire world is able to hear your voice according to your vote, so send the right message- the world is listening.
PO Box 583
Lawrence, KS 66044
785-842-5774/ 785-842-5796 (fax)
www.leonardpeltier.org
info@leonardpeltier.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leonard Peltier Captures Peace & Freedom Vote in California Primary
Lawrence, Kansas, March 3, 2004
On March 2, 2004, 21,796 precincts reported in California with a total of 4,772,107 votes for the Presidential Primary.
In the Democratic vote, John Kerry topped off with 1,764,436 votes; George W. Bush (with 1,949,746 votes) and Michael A. Peroutka (with 23,863) each ran uncontested in the Republican and American Independent parties, respectively; Peter Camego took the Green Party vote with 29,876 votes; Gary Nolan came out ahead in the Libertarian vote with 10,756 votes and finally, Leonard Peltier, political prisoner, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, won the Peace & Freedom Party ticket with 2,530 votes, 57.9% of the votes.
On November 2nd, California will vote again in the General Election with Leonard on the ballot. Let's get out there and raise awareness, vote for Leonard and let the country see that we are taking a stand. We will not continue to put people in office who refuse to address the problems of this country, simply because they belong to a certain party. Those candidates who continue this cycle of ignorance, denial, and "playing it safe" will not get our votes; we will not support those who do not support basic human rights.
In the coming months, other states will be having their primaries. Get those petitions rolling, get your signatures and have Leonard or the Peace & Freedom Party as a write-in for your state. Now is one of those times when the entire world is able to hear your voice according to your vote, so send the right message- the world is listening.
Heh. Imagine that. Go, Peltier!
02 March 2004
Err... Umm... I don't know.
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28 February 2004Quizzzzzzzzes
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28 February 2004
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You ever feel like maybe you should be taking a hint? I got that feeling today. What I hate most, or close to it, is when people aren't straight with me. I hate it when they smile as if nothing is wrong, or talk to me as if nothing is wrong, . . when all the while they are check listing the reasons they are pissed at me. The true stupidity of it is that most of the time it started with something said and taken wrong ( I tend to speak my mind, and some times it isn't a great thing ) and then because the person didn't address it, it begins to eat at them and every supposed offense thereafter is completely blown out of proportion. This is ridiculous and I am not in need. Whatever.
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My Mother Might Have Killed Me. . .
Years ago, I was driving down the road with T in the passenger seat. We passed an elderly man hitchhiking when T asked me if I had ever picked him up. I think I responded with something like " Are you nuts? " I'm city folk raised on all the urban legends. Hell no.
T goes on to tell me the man had hitchhiked in the area since anyone could remember. He is funny, nice, she said, autistic, and in no way dangerous. I moved away not long after, and when I came back, the elderly hitchhiker was a familiar sight. I felt bad each time I passed him, especially if it was raining or cold.
I saw him yesterday, and I stopped. When he opened the door, I told him my name. His last name was " Black, " he said, and that's what people called him. He showed me the wooden cross he wears around his neck, his medical alert tag (which explains he also has epilepsy), and this nifty little pill case which was equipped with an alarm - this told him when to take his medicine.
We talked a little bit about the area before he mentioned his church, and I asked him - curiously - which church he attended. I don't recall what he said, but of course he asked if I went to church. I told him no, and he didn't seem bothered. Then he started asking me if I had heard different church songs - gospels, I believe they are called. Now, if this had been anyone else in the world, I probably would have pulled over and said this was as far as I was going. I won't apologize - I have to live with me.
But this man gave off such a glow, and he had a great singing voice. I didn't mind it. In fact, it was kind of nice. He would sing a verse, ask me if I had heard that one, and after I replied he would go on to another. Pretty soon, we reached his destination, and before he got out he said maybe he had put a little of the spirit in me, and just maybe I would go to church. We wished each other a good rest of the day, waved, and parted ways. I drove away thinking if ever I would walk into a church, I would go just once - just because he looked so proud at the thought he might have put " a little of the spirit " in me.
Only a minute had passed when I was driving under the bridge, and on one pillar was spray-painted " The devil will lose, " and on the next it said, " I still love you. " I have to admit I was a little taken aback by the irony of it all, and when I reached my destination, I looked to the sky and saw about 20 vultures flying overhead. In many traditions, the vulture signifies rebirth.
Later, I told a friend about the experience and she suggested - rightly so - it was the man's innocence which stirred me. She also knew exactly who he was; he is a fixture in this area, and she had seen him too. She also suggested perhaps the whole thing was a sign that Bush would lose the next election. We can hope. . .
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27 February 2004More Things I Wonder
T goes on to tell me the man had hitchhiked in the area since anyone could remember. He is funny, nice, she said, autistic, and in no way dangerous. I moved away not long after, and when I came back, the elderly hitchhiker was a familiar sight. I felt bad each time I passed him, especially if it was raining or cold.
I saw him yesterday, and I stopped. When he opened the door, I told him my name. His last name was " Black, " he said, and that's what people called him. He showed me the wooden cross he wears around his neck, his medical alert tag (which explains he also has epilepsy), and this nifty little pill case which was equipped with an alarm - this told him when to take his medicine.
We talked a little bit about the area before he mentioned his church, and I asked him - curiously - which church he attended. I don't recall what he said, but of course he asked if I went to church. I told him no, and he didn't seem bothered. Then he started asking me if I had heard different church songs - gospels, I believe they are called. Now, if this had been anyone else in the world, I probably would have pulled over and said this was as far as I was going. I won't apologize - I have to live with me.
But this man gave off such a glow, and he had a great singing voice. I didn't mind it. In fact, it was kind of nice. He would sing a verse, ask me if I had heard that one, and after I replied he would go on to another. Pretty soon, we reached his destination, and before he got out he said maybe he had put a little of the spirit in me, and just maybe I would go to church. We wished each other a good rest of the day, waved, and parted ways. I drove away thinking if ever I would walk into a church, I would go just once - just because he looked so proud at the thought he might have put " a little of the spirit " in me.
Only a minute had passed when I was driving under the bridge, and on one pillar was spray-painted " The devil will lose, " and on the next it said, " I still love you. " I have to admit I was a little taken aback by the irony of it all, and when I reached my destination, I looked to the sky and saw about 20 vultures flying overhead. In many traditions, the vulture signifies rebirth.
Later, I told a friend about the experience and she suggested - rightly so - it was the man's innocence which stirred me. She also knew exactly who he was; he is a fixture in this area, and she had seen him too. She also suggested perhaps the whole thing was a sign that Bush would lose the next election. We can hope. . .
27 February 2004
1> Why do you say to people "How are you," as if you are really asking? They could reply "I was fine until your mom told me about the gonorrhea thing, " and you would never know.
2> How did "nothing" become the code word for "yes, there is something wrong with me, but I am going to make you pull it out of me one word at a time because I feel like being difficult" ?
2a> " I am FINE " - Fucked up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional. Yes, I agree.
(I forget what movie turned that into an acronym. Think Donald Sutherland.)
3> Why do conspiracy theories get such a bad wrap? These non-believers either 1; do not have more than one child at home, 2; did not grow up with siblings and/or cousins 3; believe the Trojan Horse is an extra large condom, or 4; never threw a surprise party
4> Paris Hilton?
5> Why do people with Caller ID act surprised it's me when I say hello? Should I find a deeper meaning to this?
6> How often do people who work for the Intestinal Revenue Service get audited?
7> I still wonder why people pay other people to give money to the poor (charities). What a way to turn that $10 into a dollar! Yeah, you helped.
8> Aren't our priorities a little screwed up if we can afford to explore Mars, but cannot take care of our elderly?
9> Why do the have's think they are so much better than the have-not's? You look around yourself and see your great things, I look around your self and see how incredibly gullible you are.
10> If corporations don't really conspire to rip us off, why are bread companies still pumping out bags of 8 buns when hotdogs are packaged in counts of 10? This has been pointed out to them. Do you realize you have to buy 5 bags of buns and 4 packages of hotdogs to make it play nice?
11> Why won't you wear a helmet? I understand it interferes with the whole freedom feel of the crotch rocket, but if something goes wrong, the paramedics cannot ask you to scrape up your own brains - and that's just gross. Wear the damn cranium container.
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26 February 2004" They Got It All Wrong "
2> How did "nothing" become the code word for "yes, there is something wrong with me, but I am going to make you pull it out of me one word at a time because I feel like being difficult" ?
2a> " I am FINE " - Fucked up, Insecure, Neurotic, and Emotional. Yes, I agree.
(I forget what movie turned that into an acronym. Think Donald Sutherland.)
3> Why do conspiracy theories get such a bad wrap? These non-believers either 1; do not have more than one child at home, 2; did not grow up with siblings and/or cousins 3; believe the Trojan Horse is an extra large condom, or 4; never threw a surprise party
4> Paris Hilton?
5> Why do people with Caller ID act surprised it's me when I say hello? Should I find a deeper meaning to this?
6> How often do people who work for the Intestinal Revenue Service get audited?
7> I still wonder why people pay other people to give money to the poor (charities). What a way to turn that $10 into a dollar! Yeah, you helped.
8> Aren't our priorities a little screwed up if we can afford to explore Mars, but cannot take care of our elderly?
9> Why do the have's think they are so much better than the have-not's? You look around yourself and see your great things, I look around your self and see how incredibly gullible you are.
10> If corporations don't really conspire to rip us off, why are bread companies still pumping out bags of 8 buns when hotdogs are packaged in counts of 10? This has been pointed out to them. Do you realize you have to buy 5 bags of buns and 4 packages of hotdogs to make it play nice?
11> Why won't you wear a helmet? I understand it interferes with the whole freedom feel of the crotch rocket, but if something goes wrong, the paramedics cannot ask you to scrape up your own brains - and that's just gross. Wear the damn cranium container.
26 February 2004
SFgate.com reports that the media are responsible for misconstruing the earlier
Pentagon report that extreme climatic changes are eminent, as well as global catastrophe. Who knows what's really going on. Either way, this is some bullshit right here. Release the report, already. Those who "got it all wrong" should wear a shirt ( for a day ) that says "I am an asshole," including yours truly. Fuckers had me skurred.
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* Eye Roll *
Pentagon report that extreme climatic changes are eminent, as well as global catastrophe. Who knows what's really going on. Either way, this is some bullshit right here. Release the report, already. Those who "got it all wrong" should wear a shirt ( for a day ) that says "I am an asshole," including yours truly. Fuckers had me skurred.
My daughter had a rather hopeless look on her face when she told me one of her teachers spoke about " Mexican-speaking people ". Yes, one of her teachers. Mexican-speaking people. Not Spanish-speaking people. I swear between this and Bush, I feel like beating down the doors at my local IRS building demanding " I WANT MY MONEY BACK!!! "
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