I. love. Erin.
Saffron: I'll die. Mal: Well, as a courtesy, you might start getting busy on that, 'cause all this chatter ain't doin' me any kindness.
'Trash'
The Great Write Way, Chapter Two: Twice upon a time...
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Steph L. - Aug 21, 2006 10:31:42 am PDT #8088 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Strix - Aug 21, 2006 11:21:06 am PDT #8089 of 10001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
What a heartening response.
First day of school today; I'm in full-on "Damn, I love teaching!" mode.
Nicole - Aug 21, 2006 12:18:37 pm PDT #8090 of 10001
I'm getting the pig!
That's a wonderful and powerful drabble, Erin!
Liese S. - Aug 21, 2006 7:09:53 pm PDT #8091 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh, Erin.
How I relate. I dunno if the grin or the tears to my eyes is the proper response, but you've got both working. I love teaching, too.
I had the SO read it and he waved his arms about how good it was.
Also, can I take this moment to say a terabyte's worth of thank-you's to our beloved Steph? You have been amazing to come up with these years' worth of topics. I love love love this thread; my writing has improved, I have enjoyed and learned from everyone's work, my creativity has blossomed. It's due to you and the other writers here.
The calibre of work continues to astound me, and it's because of the excellent thought-provoking topics you've provided. Thank you.
deborah grabien - Aug 21, 2006 9:05:06 pm PDT #8092 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Transplant
The phone call comes in, from the expert at the renal unit. He uses a word, so chilly, so dark: rejection.
One kidney functional. It's on the edge of shutting down.
Suppose we could roll those dice? I have two healthy kidneys; you have one, a transplant that's threatening to die.
If it does, so do you. So do I.
Suppose those dice were mine? Would I flick my wrist, seven-come-eleven, make you whole again?
I cast the bones, offer the kidney. They run tests, while I cross fingers: seven-come-eleven.
Results? "Incompatible".
In life, in love, our dice came up snakeyes.
Steph L. - Aug 22, 2006 5:03:45 am PDT #8093 of 10001
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Also, can I take this moment to say a terabyte's worth of thank-you's to our beloved Steph?
Awwww. You are most welcome!!! And thanks for the compliment!
Deb -- ouch. Just....ouch.
deborah grabien - Aug 22, 2006 6:26:54 am PDT #8094 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Just....ouch
Yep.
Erin, I was too buried until late last night to say so, but that drabble rocked.
And echoing the "Teppy gets roses and a hotel room with hot and cold running hot men!" thanks.
erikaj - Aug 22, 2006 9:26:12 am PDT #8095 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
wrod.
Volans - Aug 22, 2006 9:31:14 am PDT #8096 of 10001
move out and draw fire
Chiming in with Teplove and thanks for the drabbles. I've wanted to participate more, and I certainly enjoy reading them.
Strix - Aug 22, 2006 12:46:50 pm PDT #8097 of 10001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Guys, thanks for all the good words. Perfect topic at the perfect time. I didn't even think or revise; it was just there. 45 seconds from topic reading to post, and BAM! Strange how that happens. It's like when you're at home and you twist your hair up randomly and secure it with a pin, and then clean house -- but you see yourself in a mirror and you're like "WTF? My hair looks fuckin' GREAT? Where's the justice?"
Tep, I LOVE the drabbles. It really helps to keep my hand in.
And, Deb -- I can't even imagine WANTING to give my self away, and having mere blood and cells negate that desire. That's hideous.