There was just a hit and run right next to my school, killing somebody.
You know, my big sister could really beat the crap out of her. I mean, really really.
Dawn ,'Storyteller'
Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some
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.
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:06:27 pm PST #6037 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:09:47 pm PST #6038 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Yes. Alibelle, in Pasadena.
Neat. I hope it's awesome!
Bodyworlds is in Chicago now. I might go check it out one of these days.
It is interesting, but gross as hell. For the most part, it was easy enough to think of it all as fake, except for the teeth, which are of course, very recognizable. Also, belly buttons look really weird, without the skin around them. IMO, of course.
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:11:18 pm PST #6039 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Wait, in Canada? I realize there are still ties between these two countries, and that the Queen goes on their money, and things, but how separated are they really?
Alibelle, we are a constitutional monarchy, and she is our Queen.
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:11:48 pm PST #6040 of 10002
hip deep in pie
re, The OC: meh.
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:16:23 pm PST #6041 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
Alibelle, we are a constitutional monarchy, and she is our Queen.
Really? That's so awesome. How come I never realized Canada wasn't a completely independent country? Wait. Don't you have an Independence Day? On July 1? Teach me history, please?
Hil R. - Feb 10, 2005 4:20:52 pm PST #6042 of 10002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Teach me history, please?
Canada gained its independence by evolution, not revolution.
(Sorry. That's all I remember from sixth grade, the "America's Neighbors" history year. Well, that and a painting of a ship burning. I really should know more about this, shouldn't I? I mean, I'm geographically closer to Canada than to a lot of parts of the US. Why don't I know more about this? I think that I'll get a book about Canadian history from the library tomorrow, because now it's really bothering me that I don't know this.)
Alibelle - Feb 10, 2005 4:24:31 pm PST #6043 of 10002
Apart from sports, "my secret favorite thing on earth is ketchup. I will put ketchup on anything. But it has to be Heinz." - my husband, Michael Vartan
(I know, Hil. I was schooled in NY, which shares a border with Canada. I feel so ignorant.)
Noumenon - Feb 10, 2005 4:24:55 pm PST #6044 of 10002
No other candidate is asking the hard questions, like "Did geophysicists assassinate Jim Henson?" or "Why is there hydrogen in America's water supply?" --defective yeti
What Gudanov offered up:
THE PRESIDENT: You work three jobs?
MS. MORNIN: Three jobs, yes.
THE PRESIDENT: Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that. (Applause.) Get any sleep? (Laughter.)
MS. MORNIN: Not much. Not much.
THE PRESIDENT: Well, hopefully, this will help you get you sleep to know that when we talk about Social Security, nothing changes.
I've seen Bush be charming, but I've never seen such an adept, classic "I feel your pain" politician moment out of him. This is so charming I composed half the post before wondering if it could have been scripted, and I feel a little cynical for wondering. Anyway, the part I composed was just that multiple jobs aren't nearly common even in America: 1 in 19 employed Americans has two jobs (5.2%), and only 1 in 500 works two full-time jobs (0.2%).
Sue - Feb 10, 2005 4:26:28 pm PST #6045 of 10002
hip deep in pie
Alibelle we are independent. She's pretty much a figurehead.
This is how the Gov't website defines a constitutional monarchy:
A monarchy whose ruler is only entitled to the powers given to him or her by a nation through their constitution and laws. Often, the monarch fulfills more traditional and ceremonial duties.
P.M. Marc - Feb 10, 2005 4:31:08 pm PST #6046 of 10002
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I've seen Bush be charming, but I've never seen such an adept, classic "I feel your pain" politician moment out of him.
Huh. You're the only person I've seen who didn't think it was a complete jackass remark.