tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63487502024-03-05T00:10:35.990-05:00Mewsings from Lowecat (aka Indianacat)My rants, ravings, and overall 'mewsings' on life, the universe, and everything.juleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116118068744044247noreply@blogger.comBlogger205125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-21128286774845316342016-05-03T23:20:00.001-04:002016-05-03T23:20:17.571-04:00A Sad Anniversary
Four years ago today, I wrote this blog about the death of my father, the Rev. Ivan Blaine Emily:
http://mewsingsfromlowecat.blogspot.com/2012_04_29_archive.html
Over the last four years, I've often thought about the things that I should've done back then, like taking FMLA from work while he was hospitalized here in Indy; or even not going to work the day he died. I sometimes wonder Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-3101336764742863312016-03-27T00:28:00.001-04:002016-03-27T00:28:27.892-04:00Easter Reflections
It's been awhile since I wrote anything in this blog; mainly because I was hesitant to write much of anything since one family member has a tendency to 'rat me out' to my aunt on the things I post. Some of my blogs have really unnerved her, so I took a break from it. In fact, I wound up taking a break from a lot of things in Life due to fighting challenges to my spirit, psyche, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-20976280552476111782015-08-28T02:10:00.003-04:002015-08-28T02:10:59.446-04:00WTF Happened?
This kitteh's expression pretty much sums up how I felt around 1040AM this morning, when I received a tersely worded email from the supervisor/manager heading up this project I was contracting since 5 August. It was the same expression that came over me just before 1PM when the account manager for the temp agency told me said manager wanted me removed from the project.
Allow meAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-87250681462398362122015-07-23T04:56:00.001-04:002015-07-23T04:56:05.786-04:00Tired of Being a Disappointment to Those I Love
Wednesday started out like any other work day, with me havin' no idea of what would cause the bottom to fall out of my somewhat delicately balanced psyche. By 1030AM, just an hour after the work day began, I was bein' uncermoniously escorted out of the buildin' by a security guard, and watched by same until I rode off into the day.
So what the Hell happened in that one hour? Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-60077879584223220722015-05-03T18:52:00.001-04:002015-05-03T18:52:46.803-04:00Three Years
Tomorrow marks three years since Daddy died. Sometimes it feels like forever, but more often than not it seems as fresh as if it had just occurred.
Today I took Tig, the Honda, on a long ride. I thought about how Daddy loved working out of doors at the grandparents farm, and felt a little closer to him.
Tomorrow, Robert is going with me to Daddy's grave. We'll tradeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-18073886911902089872015-03-29T14:56:00.004-04:002015-03-29T14:56:39.383-04:00Why Indiana's RFRA is Wrong
The DH (Dear Husband, aka Damn Husband, depending on the situation), raised an interesting question to me the other day about Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act that our governor signed into law this week. He asked me if I thought Daddy would be for or against it.
My immediate response was that I felt he would be against it.
I think it surprised him, considering Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-14314219153825411882015-02-11T00:34:00.001-05:002015-02-11T00:37:35.666-05:00Happy Brithday Daddy
Today would've been Daddy's 87th birthday.
Today marks the second birthday without him.
It's no easier to mark this day than the first birthday after his death, the first Christmas, etc.
I hear him in the way I cough and sometimes in the way I answer the phone. "Yellow!" Kind of a combo of 'Yeah' and "Hello".
When Daddy was born in 1927, there Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-30871934097504164062014-12-23T18:50:00.003-05:002014-12-23T18:50:44.134-05:00My Christmas Message in Mewsic
From one of my favorite mewsicians, the original Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford.
Meowy Christmas to all y'all!
Myra
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-3193557408640471522014-12-14T01:54:00.001-05:002014-12-14T01:54:04.337-05:00Posting about Sons of Anarchy
I belong to a number of Sons of Anarchy related groups on Facebook (FB) and a couple of message boards (SOA.Net and Tignation) though in the last few years, really haven't posted much on any of 'em. That's due to my personal and writing life. I lurk, but don't comment a lot. Mainly because there's been a lot of drama not related to the show that wears me out.
Now that the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-16516547682432878732014-12-10T22:19:00.004-05:002014-12-10T22:19:49.546-05:00My response to the VF SOA Finale Ariicle
If all y'all haven't read the article on line yet, check it out:
http://www.vanityfair.com/vf-hollywood/2014/12/sons-of-anarchy-series-finale-jax-dies
Welcome back. Here's what I sent to Vanity Fair's editors. Whether they print it at all, or heavily edit it remains to be seen when the next issue comes out.
Regarding Ms. Robinson's article, apparently someone Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-56547019059136516012014-12-06T00:27:00.002-05:002014-12-06T00:27:09.887-05:00Post Script to Back Against the Wall Post
This is a good idea of how I felt last night and on into this afternoon. If y'all haven't read the first blog, here's the start of the story, this is the finale.
http://mewsingsfromlowecat.blogspot.com/2014/12/when-my-back-is-against-wall.html
Welcome back. So, this mornin' about 10AM, the HR rep called me, I had gotten maybe two hours of sleep at the most. I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-31692982714900266142014-12-05T05:12:00.002-05:002014-12-05T05:12:09.696-05:00When My Back is Against the Wall
We hear a lot about bullying these days, and the way it affects people, both young and old. It's been around since Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden of Eden. It'll probably continue to go on until the end of time.
I've been bullied a lot in life, when you are overweight and wear thick lens glasses, you're a natural magnet for that kind of thing. Frankly, as Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-18076991060986766332014-09-02T20:08:00.002-04:002014-09-02T20:08:20.140-04:00Cat Cruises to Chillicothe
I've heard a lot about the Easyriders' Rodeo in Chillicothe, OH over the last few years, especially after Sons of Anarchy came out, and many of the stars made appearances there. It's a three day event held at the Ross County Fairgrounds. You could almost call it a midwest Sturgis with fewer bikes.
Many of the bikers who come to this event camp out on the fairgrounds. &Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-17325863835149306522014-08-12T00:46:00.000-04:002014-08-12T00:46:17.816-04:00An Open Letter to the Creatives I follow/follow me
Who hasn't been shocked by the sad news about comedian/actor Robin Williams' apparent suicide? A minority, to be sure.
The man was brilliant. Sure, he got a wee bit salty in his live stand up. Lots of comedians did and still do. But he was funny even when he was salty. And acting? I first saw Robin Williams on an episode of 'Happy Days' that Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-56496034652246652532014-07-26T14:42:00.001-04:002014-07-26T14:42:16.610-04:00What Biker's Code?
A good friend of mine was injured in a bike wreck several weeks ago. All y'all can read about it here, then come back. I'll wait.
http://wishtv.com/2014/05/31/impd-possible-injuries-in-vehicle-pursuit-on-southeast-side/
Welcome back. The motorcyclist and his rider, his lady friend, were the ones injured but got little media attention due to the police officers Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-32539737140045851692014-06-01T01:54:00.001-04:002014-06-01T01:54:04.692-04:00
Another year has come and gone, yet the loss is still as fresh as if it happened yesterday. 4 May of this year will mark the second year since Daddy died, and not a day goes by that I don't miss him.
It's strange, because I've lost other family members - great grand and grand parents, great uncles and aunts, family friends, even pets - none of those losses have stayed withAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-23332963931207028032014-06-01T01:53:00.005-04:002014-06-01T01:53:43.905-04:00A Message fpr All Grieving Pet Parents
Dear Pet Parent
You looked at me with such sadness and incredible guilt when you decided the time had come to give me my freedom from pain. The sadness I could understand, but why you feel guilty for giving me the ulitmate gift from your loving heart? I don't blame you. I love you for having the courage to allow me to leave this world with grace, dignity, andAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-88611696454118551632014-02-01T14:16:00.004-05:002014-02-01T14:19:14.304-05:00Oh, So You Had to Go BACK in Time to Remember?
The infamous Dr. Oz recently put on a fat suit, sweats, and a disguise to walk the streets and see what kind of reaction he would get. All y'all can read the story here, along with some of the comments about it.
http://www.aol.com/article/2014/01/30/dr-ozs-eye-opening-transformation/20819482/?ncid=webmail1
What the fuck kind of reception did he think he was goin' to get?&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-26263923872150643742014-01-28T16:14:00.001-05:002014-01-28T16:14:05.272-05:00Why Does This Need to Be in the State Constitution?
My name is Lowecat and I'm straight, conservative in some areas and liberal in others, which is why I call myself conserbial (or wishy - washy, take your pick).
No, I'm not makin' fun of any of the 12 step programs. I'm just puttin' this out there as a fact.
And I'm a little confused as to why the state of Indiana feels it is necessary to put an amendment in our constitution Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-34072392143124881192013-12-18T03:29:00.002-05:002013-12-18T03:29:45.150-05:00SOA Christmas Presents - a Word to the Wise
Yeah, I know, this is a little late with eight shoppin' days to go before Christmas. However, as mentioned on Twitter earlier, a lot of fans of 'Sons of Anarchy' have been askin' me about different websites sellin' SOA related merchandise.
One of the best sources for information on legitimate, FX approved 'SOA' merchandise is the administrator/owner of the message board/Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-81176927169143998922013-11-23T14:09:00.003-05:002013-11-23T14:09:25.027-05:00Where Once There Was a Spot ...Known as Camelot
Unless all y'all have had your head buried in the sand, or otherwise haven't been around electronic media or even a newspaper, then y'all know that this past Friday marked 50 years since President John F. Kennedy was murdered in Dallas TX. Scores of programs were broadcast on teevee and radio about this annivesary, and like the World Trade Center destruction, this event was one of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-8857008272211413062013-10-27T12:01:00.002-04:002013-10-27T12:01:18.174-04:00Another Disappointment in a Series of Disappointments
When Daddy had his third relaspe of cancer, he honored me with the request to write the memorial for him that would appear in the United Methodist Conference Journal the year of his death. He gave me a copy of his information sheet for 'Who's Who in United Methodistism' as a guide, and I also had the copy of the script I'd read for his retirement flim strip in 1991 to refer to.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-72399897908784314062013-09-25T16:37:00.002-04:002013-09-25T16:37:10.373-04:00We're Not Owed Anything by Anybody!
Another kerfluffle has arisen on the social nets, and this one doesn't center around yours truly (thank goodness) for once! But it is something that I feel needs to be addressed, again.
Recently, my favorite showrunner, Kurt Sutter, posted a link to an article about the upcomin' finale to the show 'Breaking Bad' and the influence of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-50855346397729332902013-09-21T19:59:00.005-04:002013-09-21T19:59:43.231-04:00The Picture Says It All
People become attached to strange things in life. Material things. Things that make them happy. For me, over the last three years, that has been Tig (the first), the 1981 Yamaha Seca 750 motorcycle I bought in 2010.
Tig and I have had some happy rides, the farthest being from Indianapolis to Anderson and back. The very same day that Kurt Sutter decided to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6348750.post-54314322953902913422013-08-09T22:32:00.003-04:002013-08-09T22:32:25.014-04:00Sadly Makin' Decisions
The last couple of days have been emotionally difficult, not just because of the kerfluffle on my blog and fanfiction.net about my SOA fanfic. It's because of havin' to make decisions about what to do with Daddy's possessions. This has been an ongoin' thing since he died last May, but this week, it cranked into a new gear.
This was the week that his study and the library were Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079996239876187652noreply@blogger.com1