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August 23, 2006
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Picture of me stalking Cyndi Lauper in Provincetown, compliments of handsome hunky Dave from L.A.: 
And here's handsome hunky Dave from L.A.:
Today Miss In-Shaw has some refreshing rhetoric on home ownership and remodeling:
Since I intend to stay in the house for a number of years I don't want to invest in something for somebody else...I live in this house with the idea that once I get rid of the crackhead features, it will be the best reflection of Me that I can afford. Resale is the furthest thing from my mind. I figure whoever comes after me will move in and tear down or paint over whatever they don't like. What I do for the house will be for me. The color and type of floors, the texture of the ceiling, the light fixtures, the tile in the bathroom, layout of the kitchen, all for me. Me. Me.
I like reading that. In many urban social circles, all you hear about is how to ready your home for resale and flipping, and there is often little to no non-monetary personal investment into the issue. Is your home yours or already belonging to the next owner? I want to get to know people who want to live here, and I want to live next to people who are interested in living in the city, not just taking advantage of a hot market. Anyone else is just an ephemeral passer-by looking to make a buck.
Posted by jimbo at August 23, 2006 9:40 AM
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Cyndi Lauper: "Get that guy away from me!"
Bodyguard: "Which guy?"
Cyndi: "The furry one behind me! He's been following me all day!!" .... =)
Thanks for posting the pic, Jimbo.
Posted by: J at August 23, 2006 11:32 AM
You should have shouted, "The Goonies ARE good enough, Ms. Lauper!"
That would have been cool.
Posted by: durban bud at August 23, 2006 11:48 AM
You are so lucky! I would love to have been that close to Cyndi. She is the one lady that I would go straight for!
Posted by: Bubala at August 24, 2006 9:41 AM
Your comment about living inthe city and remodeling for yourself was good. Though aren't you moving?
Still it's a good point.
Posted by: tim at August 24, 2006 4:39 PM