Don't blame me, that's how Rich printed it up on cards to put out with the one-use cameras for the wedding. He's usually a good speller, but every so often he just loses it.

Rich got in touch with the coordinator of the Parish Festival to check on making the "Philly Bucks". She thought I was going to do the plant booth this year, and was quite surprised that I wasn't. I suspected she had no idea of the massive tantrum I threw. I think the booth coordinator may remember, though. The kicker was that I made nearly $200 and the jumping booth they put in front of me lost $90! Let's see if people comment that they were hoping for the plant booth, and let's see if the work we do gets some respect from now on. I don't insist that they beg me to come back, though of course it would be nice, but I do hope that they'll be happy to see me.

The Kaiwo Maru of Japan

Last week we were walking the dog over to the field, and crossed over the freeway. On the onramp were a couple of the dirtiest young people I've seen in a long time, with a "Stranded, going east" sign. As we passed, the young man said "Your town sucks." I pretended not to hear, but a few replies went through my head:

• "Good thing you're leaving it, then." (Take that two ways.)
• "You should be here when it's hot." (I guess they went to where it was hot.)
• "Get a job."

Sunday I witnessed a nice act of Christian charity. There was a little old lady sitting in front of me. She's friendly, but bent and bowed, slow-moving. Partway through the service, the lady behind me reached over and ever-so-gently removed a stocking package from the lady's dress in back. Apparently she'd unwrapped the stockings and sat down to put them on, and the tape had attached itself to the dress. I hadn't noticed it, but imagine how mortified she'd have been at home when she discovered it. As it is, she will never know.

I had to see "Sixth Sense" before someone told me the ending. I did figure it out halfway through, but Wowbagger missed it. Great movie! I echo Dianne, go see it.

Bernadette came in today, on Horizon Air. She didn't have many of the difficulties Xeney reported, but they were an hour late. There were a couple of girls waiting to meet someone, for a wedding tomorrow, and they had to postpone or cancel a nail appointment, but got to keep the eyebrow appointment. Ouch.
Bernadette actually likes Horizon snacks.
The bridesmaid's dress fits, yay, and the shoes aren't quite wide enough but will do for the ceremony. Bernadette is off to get a present! I thought Vince's present was to be the singing, but he actually wants in on this one with Bernadette, as well.

Vince sent a postcard with the Wall Drug Dinosaur (which he didn't see) on it. So I had to show Bernadette and Rich my Wall Drug dino with "Wall Drug -- the Ice Water Drug Store" embossed on it. One of its glittery eyes is missing and the other has lost its color. This is hardly surprising after 39 years.

Sailor was minding his own business, asleep on the living room floor, and Fitch, purring loudly, came up and cuddled in, ready to sleep himself. Sailor looked puzzled, but willing. I tiptoed off, got my camera, loaded it, got it all ready to go, and the dog decided he had to scratch. Grumph.