j – if only it were rusty….. (sigh)

jennifer – you totally should. i’m madly in love with my ragdoll by the way. seriously, i can’t stop looking at her.

ok… after the mad rush of stuff I gotta get done.. I’ll work up a plush piece…

jz

yeah, it’s not haiku, but the mental image of a fat elf elvis is funny.

GL – thanks for the haiku! i missed your pretty mouth words lately.

matthew – ty for haiku. yes you do need to visit! you must let me know if you do, cocktails will surely be in order. i’m glad you didn’t want to rip your eyes out after Tideland. it is a brilliant film for sure, but i know it’s also hard to watch at times. i think it made me more uncomfortable than anything i’ve ever seen but it was powerful and intelligent and not discomfort just for the hell of it. anyway, i’m really glad you gave it a chance and ended up liking it that much.

The sound of your pain
is a most beautiful thing.
The tears a sweet tang.

Vince’s art is most amazing. I really do need to visit that area some day.
I hope you have a great time at the craft fair. We will surely miss you next week but no worries.

OH! By the way, i FINALLY saw Tideland. Wow! That movie was great. The lead girl was so perfect in her role. Every part was so well cast. I will be buying that one for sure.

Take care and get crackin on your craft fair inventory. No slackin allowed.

i love the idea of an evil elf. mangles is the perfect name for him. after all, kids have to learn everything has a consequence: ez-bake ovens burn, doll accessories are choking hazards, sharp-cornered wooden blocks bruise tiny toddler feet, and bb guns shoot you in the eye; and for teens, candles with which to burn the curtains; and cigarettes for adults.

for little girls
mangles has a kindly word
“you’re almost pretty.”