Bad Morning

Here I sit
With my shoes mismated
Lawdy-Mercy!
I's frustrated

Langston Hughes

Actually, it's nobodys Bad Morning and I'm not wearing shoes I just love the fact that that was the first thing I read at 'breakfast' yesterday with The District. I had a great day and I would like to take a moment, ok several, to personally thank all of you that made it a fantastic day and let those of you who were unable to be there know what a wonderful time that I had.

Cast: In order of Appearance (names have been changed to protect the not so innocent)

Seamstress - First and foremost, I want to thank you for making me such a fabulous dress. Gurl, I know you worked super hard and spent many a sleepless and agonizing night over this thing (I say 'this thing' cause I may still be wearing it...story to follow) but it was worth it trust me. I really didn't mind riding up and down those hills to the fittings.

BoSox - Thanks for the shout out post?

The District - Friend, it just wouldn't be a birthday without you. Thank you for starting the day off right!! You powered through the afternoon to be my personal shopper and then almost jeopardized your reputation by almost getting arrested for shoplifting. I'm not sure whether I should be proud or worried that you made it to Day 5 of birthday month, but I'm glad you are going on a retreat this weekend to celebrate your daughter's birthday. Thank goodness she doesn't drink...yet.

Cynthia - Thanks for kicking, err I mean letting The District out of the house to hang out with me. You got a handful to deal with sister and I do not envy you. Love you sister, mean it.

Baby Lisa - I waited for you all day!!! Happy Birthday girl. I miss you. See you when the deck is done.

Dog in a Bag - My birthday wouldn't be complete with out that cacophonous melody. Thanks for 'singing' to me.

Every

Single

Year


Little Betty - In the words of my girl Mimi Shake it Off sister. Tell him to Call Tyrone but he can't use your phone...


Sister Disco - I'm glad you were there to help me pick out accessories for my Fabulous Frock, although I looked like the crackhead shoplifter, it gives me a warm fuzzy to know that you were the one to get stopped by security after I left.

Mexican - I heart you sister. I'm glad you have a job but I'm not glad you have a job. Congratulations on your new Hobbit Hole. Basement living is good times, take it from a veteran. I know you worry about living alone, but take solice in the fact that if you die in your sleep, I will make sure that the authorities look at Tchop as the first suspect.

Blackjack - It was so comforting that you were the first face I saw in the 703. I'm happy that you made the voyage to have Tex-Mex with me.

Twin Brother - It was good to see you, and thanks for bringing us back to civilzation after dinner. I wish your plus one and your twin sister could have been there. I guess someone we know has to have a bed time and stick to it. Thanks for being there.

Mary Rice - Well friend, you already live and work in the VA so I know it wasn't a trek for you. But thanks for leaving Call of Duty to come hang out. Oh wait, you didn't have power, I would want to get out of my house too if all I had to do was light candles and read books. Good to see your face friend. Dags I missed your face, are they allowed to sell wine in Alabama?

Puff and Candy - What a great card!! You guys do so much for us all. Thank you for being in my life. I won't tell any one that the meth lab was the cause of the manhole explosions.

Peanut & RSVP - Oh my little A-listers. Thank you for slumming it with us, even if it was just for a minute. RSVP, the only boy I know that can pull off red pants, a baby blue v-neck and a hairy chest. You make a mean cupcake.

Kansas City Chief - Thanks for leaving your party in ADAMS MORGAN to join mine. Am I gonna have to bust up into the 'fish and let your biznatches know what time it is? Tell Nickel and her pretty little Geisha tag along that I was here before them and I will be here long after them. Man it sucks getting old.

Mei Ling, Chow Foon & Chef Fuck Yourself - You guys make Joe's Crab Shack the best place to work. I know that when you guys are there that it's gonna be a great night. Thanks for hanging out and more importantly, thank you for my present. That Jack Daniels is some pretty tasty stuff, I have to try that again sometime ;)

Big Ed - You mean the world to me friend. Thanks for finally realizing what day it was. Sorry I called you a Shiftless fill in the blank. I know it's hard out there for a Pimp, but you keep on keepin' on brother. I promise I'll fry chicken for you one day.

Ming Tsai - Thank you for...well, thanks for just being you. I'm glad you liked my dress ;)

Last but not least

RITA JEAN - You are a fantastic cruise director and a gracious host. The field trip was great, despite the daunting metro ride. (Note to self a cab to and from the VA is only $22 ) and dinner was fantastic. Thank you for coordinating this venture and more thanks for tucking me in. Dawn complimented me on the way out. See you at Breakfast and by breakfast I mean Happy Hour

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