Monday, March 27, 2006

encyclocathmegpedia. You've got questions? We've got answers. And why dilly dally? Or say "dilly dally", for that matter. Let's get straight to it. My questions are: Will I ever catch up on my blog reading? Will I ever be able to regularly post again? Will I spend the rest of my life with a little human attached to my boob? Also, this is my first blog read and comment since the birth of the Alien! nancy Catherine says no. Meg says that, until blogs learn to cry, no way. Catherine says you need to change your notion of "regularly." And then: Yes. Meg says, "Not on your life." Are you speaking of your daughter, or Norman? I hope so, for your sake. Heh. (Meg) My question is about fish, specifically fish tanks. I hope you know about them, because that's what I really need to know. We put our fishtank together last August and bought fish, most of whom have survived just fine. We had a HUGE problem with wavy green algae and couldn't get the alge-eater-tank-fish to survive, but then we got 2 little stripey algae-eater fish and that problem pretty much went away, but NOW we have the problme that the water is NEVER clear. It is a cloudy greeny yellow sometimes so bad I can barely see the fish. I feel so bad for them. Now I am managing to keep it under control by changing out a dishtub-sized amount of water (about a sixth or so) of the tank EVERY DAY. What the heck is causing this? How can we clear it up? Inquiring minds wanna know. I have not googled the answer or checked with our aquarium store because Meggle is a much better source for the burning questions of the blogosphere. HELP O MIGHTY MEG! lizardek Catherine says: "If you keep the aquarium in a light place, the algae grows faster -- keep it in a cool, dark place, and the incidence of algae will slow. Also, a bit of baking soda might help." Meg says, "I like sushi." But seriously now -- putting your tank in a well-lit area does encourage temperature variation and algae-thrive. Or so our theory goes tonight. Try this site, too: http://www.aquariumfish.net/pages/information.htm why can't my best friend get her kid's beta to live longer than two weeks? barbie2be You want to know why the Beta fish dies? It's still in testing. (Meg) And see above. Should fans of professional sports teams that continue to lose games but not lose money because their fans continue to buy game tickets, team merchandise, etc. be classified as dysfunctional enablers who continue to impede any actual progress in the team's development because winning or losing does not matter to them either? iSore 1. Catherine says, "Sir, it's called loyalty." Meg says, "Dad, you ask the same damn question every time, and every time I tell you the same thing: I will not marry a hockey player unless I watch hockey. And isn't this what we want?" But honestly: can you ask this question as a Seahawks fan and not laugh at yourself? Or a Leafs fan? Or a Mariners fan? We enjoy the sport. We watch our local team. We support the people that work in the industry. We're pleased to have a franchise. And Alex Burrows? WOOHOO! Supplemental question: I have iTunes loaded on Windows XP and I want to know why it reappears for up to 7 or 8 times every time I close it? Why will it not close the first time - oh, that's Supplemental question 3? iSore Meg says, "I like sushi." Catherine says, "iTunes?" Dad -- your computer is possessed. Okay, ALL THAT CAT, I'm going to give it a go...ready? Under the category of relationships (which could have as it's sub-heading 'difficult to understand concepts'). I hope it's juicy enough. As a female, have you ever wished it were more culturally apropos to be the pursuer rather than the pursuee initially in male-female relationships? If so, how would you go about that? (What would your criteria be?) If not, why not? p.s. my speakers are in disrepair so I'll have to live with a strictly one-dimensional answer. John Catherine says, "Every woman would say it's fine to pursue or be pursued, but most women would say subconsciously that they enjoy being pursued. If I wanted to pursue a guy, I would flirt like crazy, and if I got the right signals -- ask for his number." Meg says: "Um. Do you mean pursue as in like what Dog the Bounty Hunter does? Because I would so do that. GET ON THE FLOOR, YOU %#$$^#!!!!" What, exactly, happens to the lost socks which vanish in the laundry? Do they have adventures where they go, or do they just end up in a moldy heap of lost socks and dream of feet? Eric Catherine and Meg say: "You can do better, Lotze. Please resubmit." 1) What should I do with the fresh strawberries I bought on a whim. I was thinking of some sort of tart, but I'm not sure. 2)Ideally, what should a guy wear on a typical first date? eM Your use of the term tart is somewhat leading... we're not sure whether or not to take offense. Catherine says: "Try a sponge cake with strawberries. Little round ones? Mmmm." Meg says: "Melted Godiva chocolate and a thorough dipping. Let cool. OOH LA LA." Catherine says: "Clothes? You have to wear clothes?" Meg says, "NOT DOCKERS. NO PLEATS. PLEASE WEAR YOUR PANTS PAST YOUR ANKLE. I CANNOT BE MORE FIRM ON THIS POINT." Catherine would like to add: "If pants MUST be worn, a nice faded jean is hot." Meg would like to add: "NOT PLEATED JEANS." You cannot lose with a nice pair of jeans, a clean collared shirt over a nice clean t-shirt, and decent shoes. And whatever you do: no tighty whities. 1. Do you have any good hints/tips on places for finding freelance writing/editing work? 2. Are five babies harder to handle than four? 3. What would happen if a strange and powerful pestilence wiped out every coffee-bean plant in the world? 4. What is the price of tea in China? And why did it work its way into our language? Scott Meg says, "Yeah. You bet. That's why I'm SO RICH NOW. Try the "Gigs" section on Craigslist for your city, or write to ask that advice of a published author -- get thee a publishing mentor. Not a writing one, but someone who knows the career game." Catherine says, "Free what? Willy?" No. Anything past four is either obscene, or a hockey training camp. DON'T EVER SAY THAT AGAIN. Two loonies. Or: a twoonie. And Meg asks you, "What does your question have to do with the price of tea in China?" What do you do when you've met the man you always dreamed of but he's freshly divorced and, understandably, is nervous about romance? He tells you that he cares and wants to be a friend because it's too soon for more than that. Do you hang around, be the friend and hope that he gets hit with a clue stick? Or do you cut your losses, take the heartbreak right now and end the friendship? madam X Catherine and Meg say: "Cut your losses. If he thinks of it in six months, and you're free and still wanting that, then you can do what you want at that point. Waiting around isn't practical. Let HIM CALL YOU." Meg says: "If you rush someone through their grieving process, you could end up being their scapegoat if their hurts resurface. The best thing you can do is be a great friend and allow time and space to do what they will. Rushing heartbreak will only lose you a friend AND a potential for romance, instead of just the potential for romance." We put our Beta in tap water (sometimes we add that blue stuff that helps neutralize the tap water or make it safe for fishies but not always) and he does just fine. It's the cloudy greenness that bugs me, even though the fish don't seem to care. But who can tell with those tiny little fishy brains?? lizardek Heh. Your last comment could explain the male race, too. Okay girls, here's one of those ever so puzzling relationship questions... Why would a particular ex boyfriend (who is held very dear yet is very frustrating on a regular basis) send crazy-making text messages saying he was gonna marry me someday (three times) one weekend then turn around and be completely oblivious to why I would be mad that he skipped our regular saturday phone call.... (navy boy...1300 miles away and always out to sea where his phone doesn't work during the week). Are they really that dumb? Missy Answer in audio post below Hair issue #2,495: My oldest daughter is getting married early August. I perm my hair every 7-8 months. The last time I permed my hair, I decided I wanted to try highlights. Now that is a big step for someone who swore that she loved her hair color and would never change it. In any case, I waited eight weeks after the last perm to highlight (not wanting to damage the hair too much, you see). I am desparate for a perm now, but if I do that, my hair will be in the almostbutnotquiteready for a perm stage at the time of my daughter's wedding, plus I want to have fresh highlights in August, too. What to do? Sandy Z. Answer in audio post below: Barbie - she's probably putting the Beta in tap water, which has enough chemicals to quickly kill the poor lil' fishy. Question: If we use our imaginations to create the kind of world we want to have exist, will it gradually come into being by virtue of our belief in it? Wandering Willow Answer in audio post below Missy's question: Sandy's question: Bonnie's question: And yes... we know we sound like dorks. We were giddy from a good hockey win. Thanks for your questions, everyone! 11:35:48 PM    well, yes, but...  []

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