As an addendum, I'll note that my prolonged encounter with the Catholic Church soured me on them considerably. Particularly (as JZ notes) their Insane-o Crazyland attitudes about contraception and sex, which they mealymouth tap-danced around in an especially grotesque display.
And almost sixty-five percent of that was actual compliment. Is that a personal best?
Xander ,'End of Days'
Spike's Bitches 21 Gunn Salute
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DavidS - Jan 06, 2005 12:39:00 pm PST #1635 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
vw bug - Jan 06, 2005 12:54:25 pm PST #1636 of 10002
Mostly lurking...
I ordered Emily's big birthday present this afternoon. I just went on their website to check the order status. It's not expected to ship until "on or before" January 13. Her party's on the 15th. And they won't overnight it. I don't think it's gonna make it here. I'm all disappointed.
Susan W. - Jan 06, 2005 1:02:23 pm PST #1637 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Okay, Tep, I think you have to tell us who the dream was about. At this point, only a few people haven't weighed in, and I think Susan is one of those.
Oh, I checked in upthread! Not. pregnant. And would be very upset if that changed anytime soon, because I'd be like Cashmere's friend--"But I had a hard time of it with the last one! And we've barely had a sex life since she was born! Not fair!"
Topic!Cindy - Jan 06, 2005 1:05:08 pm PST #1638 of 10002
What is even happening?
Oh, I checked in upthread! Not. pregnant. And would be very upset if that changed anytime soon, because I'd be like Cashmere's friend--"But I had a hard time of it with the last one! And we've barely had a sex life since she was born! Not fair!"Sorry, I must have either missed it, or known that was the answer and so your post was transparent.
Teppy's still not coughing up the answer.
Didn't Teppy do this once, about a dream that involved kissing one of us? Teppy is a dream tease.
ChiKat - Jan 06, 2005 1:05:37 pm PST #1639 of 10002
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Hey, all! I've been swamped like a crazy-swampy-monster at work, so I've been verra dark grey. I hope everyone is doing well.
deb: can't wait to see you on the teevee!
Okay, Tep, I think you have to tell us who the dream was about. At this point, only a few people haven't weighed in, and I think Susan is one of those.
I missed the post about the dream. But, I will weigh in. Not pregnant. Def. not.
I got to see Spamalot on New Year's Day. While it was quite fun and I'm in love with Tim Curry and the woman who played the Lady of the Lake, I was not overwhelmed. It was cute and fun, but not amazing.
vw bug - Jan 06, 2005 1:07:16 pm PST #1640 of 10002
Mostly lurking...
Oh. I think it's important to note that I'm also not pregnant. Unless...nope, not possible.
Susan W. - Jan 06, 2005 1:14:35 pm PST #1641 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Sorry, I must have either missed it, or known that was the answer and so your post was transparent.
It's OK. Let's just say that if Teppy's dream was about me, I hope she's the falsest of false prophets. Because, while we'd find a way to deal with it if it happened and I'm sure we'd love the kid, we're so not ready for another yet on any possible level. Insofar as it's under my control, I'd like to get Annabel pottytrained and own a house and sell a book and get our finances in better shape and have lots more of the recreational sex before we try the procreative kind again and...you get the idea. Granted, I'm 34 now and only have so much time left on the biological clock, but if I could just get most of that done first, I'd be thrilled.
Topic!Cindy - Jan 06, 2005 1:16:20 pm PST #1642 of 10002
What is even happening?
I oh so very much get the idea.
Teppy remains laconic, which is not a good look on her. It gives her triangle hair.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 06, 2005 1:22:49 pm PST #1643 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
Also among the not-pregnant ranks here. And happy to find out that our overtime/comp time setup remained exactly as I understood it, they just wrote the directive to indicate that it wouldn't be officially kept track of and was each individual employee's duty to manage. Which is actually a nice show of trust considering the job hours and vacation policies have been reworded to seem one step shy of requiring a hall monitor pass for going to the restroom.
Hil R. - Jan 06, 2005 1:23:12 pm PST #1644 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Very definitely not pregnant.
I had yet another encounter with my pharmacist today. I brought back the prescription that the other pharmacy wasn't able to fill yesterday. On Tuesday, she'd said, "We're not getting this one in until Friday." So, I hand her that prescription again. And she says, "We don't keep this in stock, because nobody ever asks for it." I HAVE BEEN GOING TO THIS PHARMACY AND TRYING (USUALLY UNSUCCESSFULLY) TO GET THIS PRESCRIPTION FILLED EVERY FEW MONTHS FOR OVER A YEAR. So she says she can order it, but can't call in the order until tomorrow. (I don't know why. I didn't ask why. I'm tired of explanations of pharmacy procedure.) So it won't be in until next week.
Now, this one isn't urgent, and I can wait until next week, though being able to get it Tuesday would have been better. But last time I had this one filled, she asked me whether I'd be getting it frequently, because not too many people do take it, and she wanted to know whether she should keep it in stock, and I said yes. And I really wish there were some other pharmacy I could go to, but there isn't anything else in my neighborhood.