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Feb 2017 Wrap up

3/1/2017

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Hung out with the fabulous Rikki Cheese, Locq & Toxi from Sin City Bounty. February 14
​Met a local Las Vegas comic: ​Louie Bruce February 21
SIN CITY BOUNTY EP 322 Tikki Cheese Locq Fortune
SIN CITY BOUNTY EP 323

SIN CITY BOUNTY
On the 12th, the ladies and I streamed live interviews from Plush the Nightclub's party, Glitter and Glamour. We tried recording via facebook but the music pumping from the club obscured the recording so we relied on the Ustream recording. We thought we had shut down the Facebook live stream but to our astonishment, we had not. These are the screen shots of our discovery. ​This won the night!!

I was a bit crafty this month creating a Book of Shadows leaf for the website WitchIt Good
Spell Journal worksheet page: Download the clean PDF here.
Inner Circle Sanctuary
I also designed a logo for Inner Circle Sanctuary with help from my BFF, Poetrysue.
February 10

WitchIt Good Spell Journal worksheet

Erma's Moms Guay Teow Soup
February 9
Lunch with moms; fishball soup #spongy #notbungholes

Normal Guay Teow
Thin rice noodles served with slices of steak and Thai meatballs in a brown broth.topped with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, fried garlic, sugar, red pepper, fish sauce, soy sauce, and whatever the heck you want to throw in.


Erma Zurita Mother Teresa quote
My social media offering for St. Valentine's Day
February 15
I discovered a storytelling podcast many, many years ago called "The Vinyl Cafe" - Stuart McLean was directly responsible in fostering my need to move to Canada... long before a certain politician rose to power. Stuart passed away on Feb 15th and I feel as though I've lost a friend. My favorite stories are “Dave Cooks the Turkey” and "The neighbours who renovated" but my absolute favorites were when Stuart would wax on about the history and beauty of the various cities and towns he visited when The Vinyl Cafe was on the road. Listen to as many as you can. Maybe I can get you to move to Canada with me.

I learned a wonderful new word

​nepenthe

​(noun) Originated from Ancient Greece, nepenthe is described as something, which can make you forget your heartache, grief or suffering. (via wordsnquotes) 
and I realized I have a lot of things in my life that I can classify as nepenthe

Jasper Driver
A new gorgeous friend, Jasper, had this in his timeline

"Always keep your friends close and your enemies closer because now you've got a human shield of your enemies."

During the Feb 12 live stream broadcast, the ladies and I interviewed a few people and Jasper was one of them. I had been prepared by Toxi prior to meeting him and indeed was quite intrigued. He was described as gregarious and delightful albeit a tad provocative. When I actually shook hands with him, I found him charming and beautiful, an Adonis to take the breath away. His social media is a delight to follow. @jasper_driver
Jasper Driver

Broken Heart CC BY 2.0 by David GoehringBroken Heart CC BY 2.0 by David Goehring
My heart was broken this month. Someone whom I loved dearly, instead of bringing an issue they had to me, chose a different way to handle it. I was crushed that this was the path they had chosen. Even moreso since the ensuing chaos has defamed another person I love and cherish. I have asked myself many times over the course of these past few days, what, if anything, could I have done to engender more trust by this individual. When I have an issue with something someone said or did, I go to the source, always to the source. I thought this was known protocol... or rather, I would have hoped that this was the protocol I have tried to instill in those around me. After days of ruminating, I realize it wasn't something I did or could have done. It was a knee-jerk reaction on their part. I am disappointed.


Because of the chaotic aftermath of the above story, I thought I would offer up a sounding board if anyone had any questions about some of the heinous social media posts that they had been seeing. I offered up the simple,
"Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have." 

​After an innumerate amount of private messages, and several public questions that made me pull out my dusty tarot cards, I finally had to close the thread but I have to say, it was a fun Saturday.

I'll have to do it again soon.
Erma and friends
Erma and Rikki Cheese
Our group held a book fair this month. It was awesome and I got these great pictures.

Are You Not Entertained?

Things that entertained me this month.
This Is Us: NBC - I cry practically every. damn. episode.
annie96 is typing... The creepiest chat history you’ll ever read Feb 12
Sean Spicer Press Conference (Melissa McCarthy) - Saturday Night Live video
February 4 
"It took a few insults delivered in a trademark shriek to hammer home that this really was Melissa McCarthy, in drag, capturing the unquestionable essence of a political figure whose public image so far has largely revolved around belligerence, alternative facts, and cinnamon gum. As soon as the assembled audience figured it out, they began cheering, causing McCarthy’s Spicer to berate them once again. “Settle down, SETTLE DOWN!,” she screeched. “Before we begin, I know that myself and the press have gotten off to a rocky start. And when I say rocky, I mean Rocky the movie because I came out here to punch you. In the face. And also I don’t talk so good.” ~quoted from The Atlantic

News

  • Earth has a new continent called 'Zealandia', study reveals - ScienceAlert 
  • "...it’s not influenced by regular, inherited genetic mutations or traits, but by environmental factors – influences that are affecting the baby as it grows in the womb." >> We Finally Know Why People Are Left- Or Right-Handed | IFLScience 
  • ​Major Discovery! 7 Earth-Size Alien Planets Circle Nearby Star 
  • "CNN, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, Politico and BuzzFeed were blocked Friday from an off-camera White House press briefing, raising alarm among media organizations and First Amendment watchdogs. Breitbart News, The Washington Times and One America News Network were also allowed in....The Associated Press chose not to participate in the gaggle following the move by White House press secretary Sean Spicer. "The AP believes the public should have as much access to the president as possible," Lauren Easton, the AP's director of media relations, said in a statement." White House blocks news organizations from press briefing
  • Animals Know When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It) | IFLScience 
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More Mom Conversations

2/23/2017

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Mom: I never known people in this country so hateful, Ohma.
Me: They've always been, mom. People just think they can be open about it now. I'll say this though... you keep watching this (Fox news opinion) and it will always stay that way. They only talk about the hate.
Mom: Shut up, Ohma. I like this channel. They always speak truth.

Me: Why didn't you guys tell me my sister was coming? I would have rearranged my schedule.
Mom: We call you, Ohma.
Me: Today... I can't change things last minute mom.
Mom: Shut up, Ohma. You not so big I can't beat you ass.
Erma Zurita - Sister, Niece, Mom

From February 2, 2017

Mom: You should be a psychic on TV, Ohma. 
Me: Nah. 
Mom: Yeah, Ohma. Get Head Honcho Witch spirit give you some power. You get you own TV show.

Mom: These writers piss me off, Ohma.
Me: What writers?
Mom: They burn down school.
Me: Oh, rioters. The ones protesting that Milo guy.
Mom: Why they have to destroy they school? They should just shoot him. He never talk again.
Me: MOM!?!

Later:
Me: Yeah... that guy is pretty bad, mom.
Mom: Then he should be shot.
Me: You can't shoot a guy because some people thinks he's a bad man.
Mom: Ohma, If I'm a bad person, talk sheet about people, treat people bad... then kill me, too. There is evil in me. You don't want to keep evil people around.

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Selfie Fever Catch-ups

4/11/2015

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Other Life Catch-Ups

8/23/2014

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Mom Stories Catchup

8/23/2014

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May 18 Dinner at moms

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I haven't been able to spend time with moms for a couple of weeks so I thought I'd visit her at work. She got flowers from someone. She's prettier.




June 18


Today is my mom's birthday. I asked why everyone blew out the candles and she said cos she didn't want to get out of breath.
Watching the new 'Spartacus' on Syfy with moms: He's not good looking, Ohma. His nose is too hooky. You know who's good looking? Captain America. O yeah... And you know who else? Dthawn. I think he from down and under.
Me: Who?
Moms: Dthawn... With the hammer.

(Go back and re-read 'Dthawn' so it sounds like a bell ringing.)


June 26

Me: What have you been watching, mom?
Mom: Hem-Hemi-Hemigo... I don't know, Ohma. Were-woof, I think.
Me: Hemlock Grove?
Mom: Yeah, that's it.

...later in the evening
...

Me: How come you don't like the Walking Dead? It's a good show.
Mom: I don't like zombie, Ohma. You and you brother like it but not me. You know why? It's not real, Ohma. It never happen.
Me: Mom, you watch Hemigo.

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Image from http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Ramsay#mediaviewer/Archivo:Chef_Ramsay.jpg
Friday with moms:

Ohma, who's that chef? Ram? -Ram? - Rambo!

Ramsay, mom.

Yeah, whatever.

Aug 8

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Moms: Ohma, someone come in my store & they from Chuckles.
Me: Chuckles?!
Mom: Chuck public
Me: The Czech Republic?
Mom: Yeah, that’s it.

August 18, 2014
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Thai food dinner at moms complete with 'het hu nu' (Thai for 'mushroom ear rat')
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Saturday 05/17/14 Moms and more

5/18/2014

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I didn't get to see my mom on Thursday because she had the rarity of 3 days off in a row so decided to go on a little vacation. They went out to stateline but returned home without staying over because they had gambled much more than they expected to.

When I saw them Saturday, it was just supposed to be a quick swing-by to pick up a package and to give Brian the details on who requested his info from my Facebook post but moms decided to cook for me.... um..... YAY! Anytime she wants to cook for me makes me so very happy.

As I was talking with Brian about upcoming small job prospects, my mom interjected...

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Mom: Who are these people, Ohma?
Me: Just people I know on Facebook, mom.
Mom: Any of them ladies?
Me: Yes, as a matter of fact.
Mom: What do they want?
So I explained to her about what happened when Brian came over and she said:
Mom: So, none of them want my man?
Me: Uh... no, mom, your man will be fine.
Mom: They better not or I kick all you friends' ass, okay Ohma?
Me: Okay, mom.
LOL!


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Tilapia with Rice, Som Tum, and Pae-lo egg
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Pig Ankle Pae-lo
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She wanted me to let you know that her mouth is contorted because the Som Tum was "really hot, Ohma."
Sunday 05/18/14 Addition

Me: I better go, mom. I have laundry to finish.

Mom: You should do your laundry on Friday when you get home from work. Then on Saturday clean house, do you shopping, get thing done. Then on Sunday, you can relax and just let everything hang. But, I know you always busy, Ohma... You have too many friend. I have no friend. I get a lot of shit done.

On Friday, I had dinner with Robin at Sushi Yamaguchi. I had my very favorite... Unagi in a box.
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Thursday 05/08/14 Mother's Day

5/9/2014

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Mom: Oh! Ohma! I got card.

Me: What did you get a card for?

Mom: I was at the store getting some wine and the lady asked me for ID. She make my day, Ohma.

Me: That's great mom.

Mom: Then at work, some man in the parking lot tell me "Oh... You so pretty... Mucho pretty... Mucho this... Mucho that..."

I yell in the store, "Javier, don't sell this man anymore beer. He's drunk."


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Trying to figure out the best day to drop off mom's present for the holiday....

Last week:
Me: Mom, before I leave, let's get on the computer so I can buy you that blouse you wanted.

Mom: Just bring me money, Ohma.

Me: I always give you money... Christmas, Birthdays, Mother's Day... Let me get you something else this time.

Mom: Ohma, if you always give me money, what make a difference this time?
Just bring me the money.....

To my work....

So my co-worker can get jealous....

Her kids never do anything for her.

I'm dropping off her present on Monday when the co-worker will be there.


extra number one

Mom: Are you taking chicken?

Me: Yeah, I have some.

Mom: Don't you want the chicken tit?

Me: Uh... sure, I'll take the chicken tit.

extra number two

Tip for "the girl" (my niece) who is having trouble in math:
Master the money! Knowing how to make change, tip, shop, and pay tax teaches you how to add, subtract, multiply, divide, learn fractions, percentage, and even basic algebra.
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Thursday 04/24/14 At Moms

4/26/2014

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Dinner with my mom is always a joy. She cooks divinely, is always a font of wisdom, and usually of humor.

There are always staples at a dinner with mom... rice (no Asian culture goes without), papaya salad (Som Tum), spiciest item on the menu, Chicken Salad (Larb Gai), a meat (tonight was grill fried chicken), and vegetables.
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Dinner At Mom's

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Xavier and his mom on the boys' 16th birthday. He failed his first attempt on the driving test but will retake it in a month or so. My sister can't wait till he's driving so she no longer has to.
The best times, though, are when my niece, nephew, and sister come over as well and we can spend it together. We talk, we laugh, we catch up with each others' lives, we enjoy one anothers' company... and in our own way, we celebrate one another... this small, pretty, close-knit family of ours.

Aren't they wonderful?
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Morgan and I traded selfies so we could use them as identifiers on our phones.

We discussed Cliven Bundy, equal pay for equal work, political correctness, migrant workers / illegal aliens, and religion. Nephew is an an atheist, btw... I'm proud, but I did warn him against tearing those down that were religious.... not all people with religion practice it equally, so no dumping on all for one persons' hypocrisy.
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Group of Women Airforce Service Pilots and B-17 Flying Fortress (image in the public domain.)
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Cloven Bundy by DonkeyHotey on Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
The largest (or rather heated) discussion was that of equal pay. We spent nearly 20 minutes trying to clarify that we weren't talking about the physicality between men and women (a whole other topic) but that men and women who actually do the same job should be paid equally.

As I was leaving for the night and saying good-bye to my mum, I was a little disappointed that since most of the time was spent with the family, I was unable to tease out something for a funny post from my mom. She said, "It's okay, Ohma. I'll say something funny next week." Then I remembered her reaction to a photo that my friend, Sam, had posted to her Facebook feed. It's of a puppy she rescued called Mr. Twix. Upon seeing this adorable dog, my mom, who claims to hate all 4 of her own animals, squealed in glee and clapped her hands in seal-like joy. She wants to meet Mr. Twix, although she does "hate" him and his ridiculously long lashes. I think the ear to ear grin she had on her face betrayed the "hate".
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Mr. Twix, rescued by Sam. Visit her website to get to know the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll Dogs. www.samantharatcliffe.com
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O.M.G. Those Lashes!!!
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Thursday 04/17/14 Mom

4/17/2014

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I spend my Thursdays with my mom. Nothing is ever planned on a Thursday and the only way I will ever not spend it with her is if she cancels or she says come Wednesday, instead. Every time I visit with my mom she feeds me (which is awesome!). And she usually gives me something worth tweeting or facebooking about. Here are this Thursday's stories. I'll start posting all her older ones.
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Dinner tonight was Spicy Tilapia with Basil
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Mom and Me circa 1967
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Mom story #1

Eels


I won't eat eel, Ohma. When I was a little girl I was out looking for some food. In Thailand, there no foodstamps... you have to go get you food. Two men were fishing with a net, you know, one push the fish to the other and they catch in net and empty it out. The man pushing fish he grab eel... Electric eel, Ohma! He (bzzz bzzz bzzz) I feel so bad, Ohma... I cry.

Did he die?

No, but I never eat eel. I don't like anything like that. No snake either.

Photo: An Electric Eel at the California Academy of Sciences.
Date 13 September 2013 Steven Walling http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Electric_eel_CAS.jpg
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Mom story #2

Frogs

I don't eat frogs either, Ohma. You know why? 'Cause when you kill them you have to hit them in the head. When you hit them, Ohma, they screeeeam... like a little kid. My mom, she kill those frogs, Ohma, and I cry, and cry. I'm just a little girl, like 4 and my mom, she bonk me on the head and ask me why I cry. I say "Don't you feel sorry for them?" She say, "No, I'm hungry."

My mom make me go get frog from market, and they wrap a string around the stomach and you carry it home that way, like a purse, Ohma. I drop it with my mom and then I go away. I never eat it, Ohma.

But one day, I decided I was going to eat one. So I went to the market and carried frog home and I hit it, Ohma. It scream and scream. You know what happen? I let it go. Haha.

When I have to go get fish my mom say, "Buy the live one."

I make the market kill it so I don't have to watch my mom do it at home or I never eat, Ohma, never. Good thing I never watch cow or pig killed. I be little tiny skinny thing.

Photo: Kob Thanin Market
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kob_Thanin_Market.jpg

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03-06-14 Moms

3/9/2014

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