two left hips

I went salsa dancing for the first time this week. Even after I warned the friend who suggested it that I can in no way dance, and probably shouldn't even pretend to know how, I went anyway and proved myself correct. But I had a lot of fun trying! I may even go back for seconds. I learned two important lessons:
1) I have hips (who knew?)
2) I have a problem moving them properly (when clothed, anyway, and to the rhythm of salsa music...)
I technically already knew #2, but next time, we'll see if I improve with an extra drink beforehand.

happy estrogen day!

If you're interested in the origins of Easter, follow the link. An amusing excerpt follows:

"To go even further we can see the connection between Easter and Fertility, as we know the name for the female reproductive system came from the Goddess of Fertility. Eastre = Estrous cycle and Estrogen, the female hormone.
In the past groves of Oak trees were planted so that some could be carved to be giant phallic symbols, and celebrated on this occasion. The common greeting was to hold up the middle finger towards another person. We now consider this offensive, but it traces back to a simpler time, when fertility rituals were common and accepted."

So... in celebration, go flick someone off today. When they get upset with you, explain that you're just getting in touch with your roots. And if they don't like it, you can celebrate this day of fertility in a different, more personal way, and hop into bed with them. Surely a less offensive gesture.

the fountain of youth

...incase you wanted in on the secret. According to a (spritely, cheerful, very sweet) elderly patient here, the three keys to staying young are, in order of importance:
1. Jesus
2. Chiropractic
3. Organic food and beauty products.

I'll give it to her, she's 78 and has great skin. I need to ask Jesus which moisturizer he recommends...

HOT-lanta?

It is April, and it has been showering like crazy. And all this rain is now bringing a pretty intense cold front my way. Tomorrow, it won't get warmer than the 40s, and temps may actually drop to freezing. Not good news, since I don't have but one long-sleeved shirt with me. I didn't even bring my fall jacket here, thinking I'd be melting in Atlanta heat the minute I stepped into town. I had to buy a blanket today in preparation, since I'm lacking appropriate bedding as well. I may have to roll up to work tomorrow wrapped in said blanket. I wish someone would have told me to expect a freeze in these parts. This weather be crazy confusing.

Things are still pretty slow here... it's been far too long since I've had a late night out or broken a wine glass on my face. In somewhat related news, I’m feeling a bit uncreative, which is why I haven’t been inspired to post much recently (not that there's a whole lot to report). I should make it a point to pick out at least one funny thing about every day, and make more frequent mini-posts. Because there’s always SOMEthing funny going on. Especially when I work for an 81-year-old chiropractor who's been at it for almost 60 years, and whose list of favorite things includes telling awesome jokes. I'll leave you with one he told last night:

An armed bank robber was fleeing the scene when he passed an onlooker. "Did you see me rob this bank?" the thief asked. "Yes," the man replied. BANG! The robber shot the witness on the spot. He went to the next man, standing close by. "Did you see me rob this bank?" the thief asked him. "No," the man replied. Then, pointing to the woman standing beside him, he added, "but my wife did."