It seems like he was just diagnosed too recently to already be dead.
IIRC, he had been in remission for a while after an earlier bout, and the recent diagnosis was that the cancer had come back. Le sigh. Sad either way.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
Natter 31 But Looks 29
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
amych - Dec 29, 2004 5:49:55 am PST #1183 of 10002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
brenda m - Dec 29, 2004 5:54:57 am PST #1184 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Oh, no, that really sucks.
In other news, a public service announcement to the City of Chicago:
STOP SETTING SHIT ON FIRE!
You'd think this city, of all places, would be able to keep that in mind.
[Sun Times building is burning.]
Kathy A - Dec 29, 2004 6:01:58 am PST #1185 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
Another blow for Donald Trump (he owns that building).
Tom Scola - Dec 29, 2004 6:02:54 am PST #1186 of 10002
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Trump wants to tear it down and put a skyscraper in its place. He probably set it himself.
shrift - Dec 29, 2004 6:03:27 am PST #1187 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
STOP SETTING SHIT ON FIRE!
So Chicago's basically a Big Ten campus after winning a NCAA championship? Minus the tear gas.
tommyrot - Dec 29, 2004 6:05:15 am PST #1188 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Trump wants to tear it down and put a skyscraper in its place. He probably set it himself.
It's in the process of being torn down now.
eta: Also, Wabash is the coolest street name ever.
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 29, 2004 6:05:43 am PST #1189 of 10002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I mean, that is probably the most unlikely pairing anyone could ever have come up with, ever.
Tammy Wynette and KLF recording "Justified and Ancient" together. IJS.
Rick - Dec 29, 2004 6:05:56 am PST #1190 of 10002
I have not yet visted our IKEA, despite having a $50 gift cert. to there, as it is insane and packed with crazed deal-seeking Minnesotans and Wisconsinites.
I spent Monday afternoon in Juliana's IKEA and can attest to the accuracy of her description.
Betsy HP - Dec 29, 2004 6:07:14 am PST #1191 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
Dana, Jerry Orbach was the first El Gallo, I'm pretty sure.
Dana - Dec 29, 2004 6:08:01 am PST #1192 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh, yeah, definitely. My parents have the OCR.