Friday, May 20, 2011

My Alter Ego...

Last week Karen at This Old House  had a great idea for a blog post - and I just had to jump on the wagon -

I'd like to introduce you to my alter ego -


I would so resemble Parker Posey, that I'd ofttimes be mistaken for her.
I've always longed for her wide palate, and shiny dark hair -

I'd also be rail thin and willowy

and

I'd do this with regularity.
I'd dress like this -


I'd be decidedly urban, living in Seattle.


I wouldn't own a car, and I'd walk to the local coffee shop daily where the barista wouldn't even have to ask what I wanted.

I'd be so jacked up on these, it wouldn't even be funny.

I'd work at home, in this apartment -

Mid-century Modern Apartment interior by Rona Landman design

I'd be Seattle's premier garden designer - highly sought after -


Creepy heads would be my trademark.




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29 comments:

  1. billiMay 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    But who would take care of the bees and chicks?

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  2. debbyroseMay 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I was with you until the creepy heads.

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  3. NatashaMay 20, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Yes! Become a Seattle Urban-Chick!! You'd be so close... it would be so fun. And WA is very earthy, so I'm sure they wouldn't mind if you brought the bees and chicks along... heck, bring the man and manchild too!

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  4. Janie FoxMay 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Sleepless in Seattle. I love this and I may steal it too! Miss you my friend.

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  5. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I fell in love with you all over again with the creepy heads. Of COURSE!

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  6. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    You were so right on....I grew up there! And yes, that would sell well, after all, it would look like that all year!!! You would be right at home with the chicks...just outside Seattle...ha!

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  7. LorileeMay 20, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I love that creepy head, but I would miss your beekeeping, chicken keeping, coffee roasting, breadmaking actual self!
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  8. Mary AnnMay 20, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    The head is CREEPY!!!!

    The apartment is so not you.

    We love you like you ARE!

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  9. shariMay 21, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    chuckling, hooting....
    Love it!
    I so get you!! Your sense of humor is sassy!
    Head garden is wild! might need a torso garden on the other side of the fence..... HA!!

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  10. Karen thisoldhouse2.comMay 21, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    LOL.. Awesome!!!..

    Except for the creepy heads. But I gotta say.. that one is really creative.

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  11. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Love the head! jan

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  12. DiannaMay 21, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I could see much of this as being you...except for the I'd work at home, in this apartment. Where would the chickens stay?;)

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  13. MichleMay 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    You are a crazzzzy lady!!! LOL Don't you know that you are perfect just the way you are. I love the person I see in your blog, only wish I could get to know you personally. We would be best girl pals. Oh by the way, love the creepy lady in the garden. Have a blessed weekend.

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  14. Joy TiltonMay 21, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I always suspected you were one of those avant garde types! If you lived in Seattle and drank lattes and dedicated your lifeblood to yoga we would have never "met" and that would be :o(

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  15. PatriciaMay 21, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    I agree with the above comments, especially Joycee's. Don't you know how beloved YOU are? Well, you are. So there. (laughing here)

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  16. JulieMay 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    I agree with everyone who says we love you the way you are abd we'd miss our crazy Coop Keeper if you were some skinny, Seattle-livin, non drivin, yoga girl!!! Not too mention the 4 wheelin snow adventues!!!!

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  17. EmilyMay 21, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Ha ha! That head made me laugh :) I think your alter ego and mine would be eerily similar.

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  18. Comeca JonesMay 21, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    You are so funny I love Parker Posey just saw her the other day on a rerun of Will and Grace.
    We all love you as the The Coop Keeper!

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  19. PammaMay 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Loved your whole little story and particularly love the creepy head! I couldn't stop looking at it.
    Have a great weekend!
    ~Pam

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  20. Miss JeanMay 21, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Hey, that's MY alter ego!!! No fair!!!

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  21. DebMay 21, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I'm saying this with great affection-You nut!

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  22. JoyMay 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    What about Hubby? Where does he fit in? (another blog post, right?) This was so funny/fun. Is it okay to steal your idea? Just for the record, you're pretty cool and unique just as you are--and you are pretty!

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  23. Larkrise garden girlMay 21, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I think your fine the way you are! Cheri

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  24. Bee LadyMay 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    You'd be miserable being an apartment keeper instead of a coop keeper!

    Cindy Bee

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  25. (GBS) NewsFromTheHillMay 21, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Oh I've just spent entirely too much time reading your blog!!!! Too much fun for a Saturday night!!! You can tell the kind of life I lead!
    Is the average old lady supposed to know who Parker Posy is? I think your life sounds pretty grand as is!

    Grace

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  26. TonyaMay 22, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    How fun! It is a stress release to play pretend, isn't it!? I'm not sure who I'd want to be...so many possibilities!!
    Hey, I remembered you said you like to do a plant sale: I just had mine and it was a great success. I show some of my gardens and a story about how it went here: http://pumpkinpiepainter.blogspot.com/2011/05garden-tour-from-half-century-ago.html I thought you might appreciate the story. I love reading your posts and, judging by the way you write, I thought you might enjoy a little journey of joy in simplicity. If you're too busy though, I understand.

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  27. Callie BradyMay 22, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    Fun to think about... but I'm glad you're you! Coffee looks good though. My chickens would make short work of the head. It is creepy isn't it...

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  28. Connie in HartwoodMay 22, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I LIKED the creepy heads reference. I'm totally with you on that!!

    I can't do the urban, no car thing. I love the countryside and going for rides WAY too much. The cappucino/latte, though, is right up my alley.

    Connie

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  29. Shannan MartinMay 22, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Oooh - I wanna do this! I need to put my thinking cap on.... I'm not sure who I'd be?

    Maybe the Coopster.

    ps - You know I love your alter-ego wardrobe! In fact, I do believe I own that blouse. ;)

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