Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Hmmm! I guess Lisa and Litter aren't required in this thread anymore. Me thinks it has been taken over by pirates, says I!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 DAR, You cannot go wrong with an Alfredo with lots of parmesan or a nice marinara sauce with fresh basil and parsley.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Dear Goofyernmost, Perish the thought, dear. It gives Miss Litter the vapors to even think of a world in which the invaluable advice of herself (and Lisann's random blitherings) have been replaced. Now step aside, dear, while Miss Litter shoos these imposters out of the thread with her broom. Shoo! Scram! Be gone! Oh, and DAR. . . Miss Litter heartily concurs with Lisann on her pasta and shrimp sauce advice. (Oh, dear God. I've just agreed with Lisann. Someone fetch me my smelling salts). Discombobulatedly (but territorially) yours, Miss Litter
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Never take wine advice from someone who sips on candy-cane juice! *coughLittercough* Believe me, quincytoo knew who to ask in this circumstance
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS Dear Lisa and Litter, Thank goodness there is now someone to turn to! I have a major dilemma. I have been afraid to bring this into the open, but now have found inner courage. A year or so ago, I started finding little white stuffed dogs with big black ears tucked into the linen closet. Then, as I was cleaning out the hall closet, I found a collection of stuffed toys with tags reading Linus, Charlie, Lucy and Peppermint Patty. There are souvenir cups in the cupboard that have Halloween characters on them which glow in the dark. I am devastated. Our home has never been in such disarray. I don’t know what to do. Has piratebrittany been cheating on Disney? Signed, Concerned about my family’s relationship with Walt
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Dear L&L, Although I recently recieved lots of good advise from other wise women on this board. I find myself craving advise from your august selves. Could you please provide advise concerning my earlier letter? Girl Ignored? "Dear L&L, I have been living in "Man World" the last several months, 2 grown men 2 pre-adolecent boys and me. Even the cat is male! This week I find that all but one of the "Man World" residents have left town on various "Man" activities. I thought I would enjoy being free of "Man" clutter and ESPN. But find I am at loose ends without all of the testosterone induced chaos. I'm afraid if I detoxify with warm baths and other girly activities my system will suffer from testostone shock when they return next week. How do you advise I handle my time of estrogen/testosterone equilibrium without risking damage when the balance shifts again? Thanks for your wise input, Boys Interupted"
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Dear Lisa and Litter, Thank goodness there is now someone to turn to! I have a major dilemma. I have been afraid to bring this into the open, but now have found inner courage. A year or so ago, I started finding little white stuffed dogs with big black ears tucked into the linen closet. Then, as I was cleaning out the hall closet, I found a collection of stuffed toys with tags reading Linus, Charlie, Lucy and Peppermint Patty. There are souvenir cups in the cupboard that have Halloween characters on them which glow in the dark. I am devastated. Our home has never been in such disarray. I don’t know what to do. Has piratebrittany been cheating on Disney? Signed, Concerned about my family’s relationship with Walt ---------------------------------------- Concerned, Snooping on Snoppy I see. This must be a major dilemna for such a loyal Disney family. However, you need to learn acceptance and forgiveness as a mother. First things first though; 1. Enter piratebrittany into a "crack the peanuts" 12 step program immediately. Get her detox of all things schultzy. If you don't she'll be snorting more linus and downing more and more peppermint pattys. Before you know it she'll be dating Chuck and Lucy and flying higher than the Red Baron. Act quickly, intervention is the only course of action. 2. Burn Baby Burn - you must do an exorcism in your house of the said paraphanelia like NOW. Lastly, a relationship with Walt might cause a case of freezer burn so maybe just stroking his leg once in the while at the Hub would be the best solution there.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Girl Ignored? "Dear L&L, I have been living in "Man World" the last several months, 2 grown men 2 pre-adolecent boys and me. Even the cat is male! This week I find that all but one of the "Man World" residents have left town on various "Man" activities. I thought I would enjoy being free of "Man" clutter and ESPN. But find I am at loose ends without all of the testosterone induced chaos. I'm afraid if I detoxify with warm baths and other girly activities my system will suffer from testostone shock when they return next week. How do you advise I handle my time of estrogen/testosterone equilibrium without risking damage when the balance shifts again? Thanks for your wise input, Boys Interupted" ---------------------------------------- Girl Ignored?, Boys Interuped, No wonder you are so beheveled, you need to deal with this identity crisis before we can work on the Man's World issues. I think the problem lies in this confusion. You are without a doubt a woman, but you might possibly be a boy at heart. Rent Transamerica on this weekend alone, set up the TV/DVD in the bathroom and watch while soaking in a bath scented with lavendar. If you feel an "uprising you can't get a handle on", well dear you've got deeper problems. IF you feel this is not the right course of action for your balance shifting fears then I say watch the NBA finals, the Stanley Cup, a bit of baseball and enjoy the bare arms & tight uni's. That's a girl view in the perfect sports world. ;>
Originally Posted By Lisann22 There's that confusion stuff again Honey. I'm starting to stress. You need to either get to the bottom of this, by first being on top or work things out side by side. <sigh>
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Hey, you come in here whining with a problem. I try to help you, give you some decent advice, show more concern than my patience normally allows and now I get lip for it? Why I oughta... Just looking out for your welfare. ;>
Originally Posted By Tiggirl Dear L & L, Today I received a message from an ad agency called Leo Burnett wanting to talk to me about possibly using a picture of mine for a something they're doing for Hallmark cards. What is the apropriate amount of money to demand from them... I mean... what is appropriate compensation to allow them use of my ART... if I like what they have to say? Sincerely, $hutterbug
Originally Posted By Lisann22 $hutterBug, First - did I ever mention that one of the services of L&L is talent agent extraordinare? Just saying... Okay on to the question at hand. First of considering I follow your vacation blog pretty closely and have view your pictures with a smirk and wink, I wondering just where the heck Hallmark is going with their line of cards. ;> In my experience of selling homemade jewelry, I would calculate your labor to find the picture, set up, shoot, time to develop and then post. That would include all costs - flight, hotel, food, mileage, car rental, film, developing, etc. I mean this stuff adds up. A starving artist is generally paid in the $100 to $250 an hour range. I know you just HAD to sit there through the entire parade or sunset to get that PERFECT picture so add that all up and then mark it up another 400% as part of your Marketing cost. However you do this make it add up to something with seven zeros in it AND only then begin to bargain down. ;>
Originally Posted By Tiggirl LOL! The picture they're interested in is fairly Hallmark appropriate... Its a picture of Mable "kissing" a Tigger plush. I've emailed back aking for more information on what they've had in mind. Using your highly accurte mathmatical equation for determining my pictures worth, I think I'll ask for $64,000. Just to start the bargining off right. ;o) I'll be sure to keep L&L in mind as my talent agent should my photography business really take off. )
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter Dearest readers, Miss Litter felt you should know that she will be out of contact for a little over a week beginning on Tuesday. I shall be cruising the Greek Isles, compliments of the amazing and wonderful Cheesecake Factory. Unfortunately, this means that I will be leaving you, my beloved readers, at the mercy of Lisann22. So please, dears, if you can possibly manage it, try to either have your problems before Tuesday or struggle along on your own as best you can until Miss Litter returns. Good luck, dear! Apprehensively yours, Miss Litter
