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Re: Free Fun in Austin: Cherrywood Art Fair Preview

Nicole — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:20:46 -0000

Who do I thank for the shout-out? Awesome!!

Nicole LaBry, owner Adorbz!

Re: Halp! Halp Death Get in to SXSW!

Nicole — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 13:43:53 -0000

Done and done! I live in Austin- I'd love to come see a panel of yours! I'll be passing this lil page on directly... Toodles Poodles!

Re: Why I’m so angry

Nicole — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:27:15 -0000

PS That comment below is from me, miss Nicole Labry! I have no idea why it isn't pulling up my info.

Re: Why I’m so angry

Nicole — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:26:22 -0000

Woof. I always have tons to say on this topic (as you know from our previous conversations). I listened to a podcast recently that interviewed this couple in New York City. They were just minding their business at a stop light, had their window down, and a beer can was thrown into their car by the car next to them. The guy driving was like, uh, WHAT? And threw his drink at their car spilling it down the side of the door. The light turned green they both took off. The car with the couple was in front (boyfriend had just thrown that cup back at the car that threw the first object). So they start being chased. And shit gets crazy. Like, the car chasing them is swerving, and tailgating... and then they heard gun shots. Then the back window got shot out. They raced to a police station and guess what? The other car that had been following them followed them there and had even been on the phone with 911. Who was chasing them? Shooting at them? Calling 911? For what? 4 white off-duty DRUNK police officers bullying, chasing, then shooting at 2 sober black young folks.

The cops got some suspension of duty and that was about it.

WTFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's the part that KILLS me. Later in the podcast they interview a woman, who is herself black, and teaches race relations (I believe) at a fancy ivy-league university. Her take? Anyone going through a scenario like this is traumatized, but that if it had happened to some white people, there'd be a court case with a substantial sentence, some therapy, blah blah... which is what OUGHT to happen in every case of some baloney like this. But she also says that the real tragedy is that many black people don't even see it as so unjust... like it's just their LOT in life.

My heart hurts thinking about that. Like, how many racially charged injustices occur all the time and then aren't bothered to even be reported because the victim of color just thinks to themselves, "Well, that's just the way it is. Awful though it may be, this is how it goes". And so, miss Nikki, I applaud you on so many levels. You already know I'm your number one fan, but right here. This post. This is what makes me proud to call you a friend. You recognize the imbalance and take a stand. AND, you probably wield a lot more power than you realize. Why? Because you have so many white friends. You walk both lines, and you do it well never sacrificing who you are just because you put on a different hat sometimes. You are a conduit to potentially better race relations. I hope you'll always challenge people and talk about these things. It's when they get shoved under the rug that those powers that be will seize any chance allowed.

I love you so gawddamned much!!!!!!!

Re: NOLA

Nicole — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:41:23 -0000

I pretty much have a love/hate relationship with NOLA myself, so I completely understand your apprehension. My family is from there, so I too have been going consistently since I was a wee tot... I have seen THE craziest shit there. More so than anywhere else, that's for sure. You think Flipside is taking crazy pills, but Mardi Gras takes the king cake... and right out in front of the police force, even! I'll be sending my jujus (and good gris gris) for you all to get your butts back safe, exhausted, and thrilled.

xoxo

Re: F**king Rap….

Nicole — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:12:36 -0000

You know that I love you SO much, right? RIGHT? Oh dear gawd. You are so the best! "ass started moving before I knew what was happening" Hahahahaha!

Re: Manhandled (warning, LONG post.. no, for reals..)

Nicole — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:35:59 -0000

I love this post. I have had this experience with one of Colby's friends. I REALLY like him. When Colby and I were first dating, he shoved me around, one time put the SLEEPER HOLD on me- not even joking!!!- and once even ripped off my wig when I entered an event I was going to be performing at. Of course, that last bit he was wasted for, but I had HAD it. I wrote him a detailed email the next day (after giving him the major McStink eye and not talking to him the rest of the evening). I said, you know, I'm not going anywhere, you're not going anywhere. We get along great until you forget that I'm a girl. I like drinking with you, I like joking around with you and I actually enjoy your toilet humor as well. But don't forget that I am a lady. He apologized profusely and thanked me even for bringing it to his attention so that we could continue with the friendship. He did something similar one other time after that, for which, of course, silent treatment ensued and then eventually we got back on track and he's been cool ever since. But seriously... WTF?! Now, keep in mind this person probably weighs about 100 lbs more than I do, so I'm not sure that this particular scenario has anything to do with weight variances (maybe that applies in other circumstances). However, I think you're spot on about the mountable and non-mountable differentiations. Dude knows I'm his homie's GF. Off limits. Therefore I am a dude? Does not compute! I do not try and put bows in your hair and paint your damned nails just because we're never going to hump!!!!! Anyways, I love this post. And I wonder if I know who that is... ;)

Re: Simple Pleasures, #9

Nicole — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:45:32 -0000

Totally! I loooove coconut milk. Um, kinda has way more calories sadly. But Colby invented my very favorite alcoholic beverage with it. He calls it the Columbian Suntan. Here's the ingredients: coconut milk, espresso, spiced rum. MmmmMMMMmm!

Re: When Friends Attack

Nicole — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 23:11:05 -0000

Motherhood ain't for everyone. Seriously!

Re: Le Blog - King Ludwig II… this guy: Here’s his cousin: ...

Nicole — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:53:10 -0000

Dear Duesey36,

Are you positive that you are 76 and not just... 6 years old? Your comments are hurtful and demonstrate a serious lack of humor. I was being funny, not purporting to be a history teacher (of course it's gibberish). I'm sorry you don't seem to appreciate a blog written with the intent of entertainment value. Before I flag your comment and remove it, here is an article you might find interesting about what's known as trolling:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010...

Lastly, I am a human being with real feelings. Even if you are able to hide behind the veil of a screen, your words affect others. I doubt very much you would say these things to my face personally. At least, I certainly hope not if only for the people that are around you in person.

Nicole

Re: Key Fob vs. Garbage Disposal

Nicole — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:56:28 -0000

Hmmm... while $300 is a chunk of change for such, it doesn't sound like it'll run ya into the poor house! :)

Re: Zomb-baby, a tale of horror.

Nicole — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:08:46 -0000

Hmm, well I don't know that she overheated from being in the back seat, but I'm willing to bet that it was a combination of events. I think you're right about the daycare- there's a whole string of commentary discussion about this post on my Facebook profile. I updated it there, but forgot to here. What I found later was the progress report that she comes home with every day. It's got how much she eats and drinks and at what time, etc. Well, it looks like all she had all day was a little bit of milk at 11 am! I bet she WAS dehydrated, which would account for her rapid decline in the car. It was hot in the car, but fortunately cooled off swiftly enough not to have caused her any lasting damage. At any rate, we're in the market for some other daycare. If this is any testament as to how badly we don't want her at that daycare, both her daddy and I got food poisoning on Sunday (yes, on top of all this)! Needless to say, it was a looooong night last night and we're feeling awful today still but you better believe that baby is at home with us! Speaking of, I'm gettin' off this danged computer! :)

Re: http://germanheit.com/post/738652672

Nicole — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:59:35 -0000

Wow, weird. I guess I always just thought that they were sort of a small band. I once went out with Florian from Sportfreunde! Thanks for the flashback!

Re: http://germanheit.com/post/738652672

Nicole — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:57:20 -0000

Wow, weird I totally went out with Florian from Sportfreunde once when I used to live in Munich. Thanks for the flashback!!!

Re: Plagiocephaly...

Nicole — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:19:32 -0000

Well, I have good news to report! Her doc said that he thought with a little different positioning her head would probably right itself in time. It seems little C's head is looking a WHOLE lot better with that advice taken. I stopped leaving her in the carseat/ carrier whenever we went places. Out to eat? She had to be held. Grocery store? She went in the Baby Bjorn. Additionally, I started putting her on her side to sleep and now that she's 5 months, and old enough to roll over, and so very obviously sleeps better on her belly, I lay her tummy-down to go to bed, with her head to the side. Now, I could put her on her back to sleep, but she just rolls over anyways. I figure we're past the danger zone about SIDS although they say up to about a year.

Good luck to all the other flat-headed babies!

Re: Update, etc.

Nicole — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:22:56 -0000

Yes ma'am! Colby will have to go to bed first if we're going to play Scrabble though- he hates it! :P

I miss you, too! Come on over any ole time!

Re: Plagiocephaly...

Nicole — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:57:42 -0000

I am also not in love with insurance companies, Shanna. Le barf! And yes, torticollis is normally treated with physical therapy to stretch out the side of the neck that is all cinched up. It doesn't necessarily follow that plagiocephaly will happen, but the risk is a lot higher with babies that have torticollis given that, you know, they're leaning to one side all the dang time.

BTW, as an update, I cancelled her doc's appointment for tomorrow morning. I just realized that if the insurance hasn't gone through yet, I'm not going to mess with it, so she's got another appointment for Friday of next week. I'll keep y'all posted here at Le Blog!

Re: Plagiocephaly...

Nicole — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:51:27 -0000

I also read somewhere that the condition is more common for boys, but I'm concerned now hearing that they might not cover it for girls! Sheesh! The pictures of adults that had it as babies are kind of disturbing. Now, I know Colette is so freakin' cute that she definitely needs *something* to keep her humble, but jeez... ;)

Re: EMPLOYED, I am.

Nicole — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:15:28 -0000

Fantastic! And the best part (in my humble opinion) is how close it is to my house! Hooray lunch breaks!!!!

Re: I has comments!

Nicole — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:37:05 -0000

Wordswordswordswordswordswordswords!

WORD.

Re: No BITING!

Nicole — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:03:11 -0000

Jeez. They keep making it harder to install that code!! Well, you now have comments again!! Woo!

Also, your nails look really great considering they had plastic falsies glued to 'em for the past few weeks!

Re: Not so bad...not so bad

Nicole — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:14:48 -0000

Nub-tacular corner sending le squishes! I'm so glad it went as well as could be hoped for.

Re: Lucky Life

Nicole — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:27:49 -0000

Seriously, I love you so much.

It kinda burns.

But in a good way?

Re: Lucky Life

Nicole — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:27:17 -0000

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Dunt-Dunna-NAAA!

Nicole — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:25:46 -0000

AND I even got to see ya today! Eeee! Dang you were oh so very CUTE!