Yay Sheryl!
Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.
Lorne ,'Smile Time'
Natter 37: Oddly Enough, We've Had This Conversation Before.
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.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 19, 2005 2:19:43 pm PDT #1302 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
Jesse - Jul 19, 2005 2:23:08 pm PDT #1303 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Dag, people. All talky and making me meara.
Mustang Sally's is OK? I'm sometimes in that area.
It's just regular, bon. Good for a burger or whatever, nothing to go out of your way for.
I'm with those who rather enjoy Olive Garden but won't call it genuine Italian food.
I've never actually been to an Olive Garden, but I have this issue with a variety of things -- I like the cheesy mass-market version, I like the fancy "real" version. Not because they are similar, but because they each have something to recommend them. It's somewhat related to my popcorn thing. I love popcorn in all its forms -- homemade on the stove, microwaved, in a plastic bag at the deli, at the movies. I don't even feel like they are the same food, but I love them all!
But my work always seems to amount to naval gazing: This is what I did, what I saw, and how I feel about it. It's candid and confessional in nature.
But, like others have said, you're writing about really interesting stuff. And you're a really interesting writer. If your next book is about the trials and tribulations of your day job, I will be slightly more skeptical, but I bet even that wouldn't be this jackass "OMG my shit smells like roses!!!" stuff that seems to be so popular.
My rule is, if it's important enough to reach me, leave a message.
Right the fuck on. The only time I've regularly called someone back who didn't leave a message was my exboyfriend. What were the messages going to say other than, "Hi, I'm calling you, call me back." No need.
Betsy HP - Jul 19, 2005 2:58:51 pm PDT #1304 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
- I like the cheesy mass-market version, I like the fancy "real" version.
Right. Just like I love English curry and Southern "country captain" as well as real Indian. The riffs can become standalone tunes.
Allyson - Jul 19, 2005 3:05:55 pm PDT #1305 of 10002
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
And you're a really interesting writer.
And I'm really marking that post for the next time I need a hair pat.
Thanks!
Jesse - Jul 19, 2005 3:18:25 pm PDT #1306 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Anytime, mang. But you better believe that when you're rich and famous and come out with "WOE! My driver is slightly shady! And my diamond shoes are too tight!! NO ONE HAS EVER SUFFERED LIKE THIS!!" that we will be here to smack you right back into place, too.
erikaj - Jul 19, 2005 3:20:33 pm PDT #1307 of 10002
Always Anti-fascist!
I don't blame you being concerned, Allyson. I was, um, sort of worrying about the same thing.
Susan W. - Jul 19, 2005 3:36:47 pm PDT #1308 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
I don't blame you either, Allyson--it sounds like pretty much what I went through this weekend when some of the people on my Regency board were being anti-gritty and anti-commoner heroes.
But yeah, your essays are good.
ChiKat - Jul 19, 2005 3:50:19 pm PDT #1309 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?
It's almost 8pm and I'm still at work. I need to go home now.
Sue - Jul 19, 2005 4:02:34 pm PDT #1310 of 10002
hip deep in pie
The President of the US is announcing his nominee to the Supremes.
Anne W. - Jul 19, 2005 4:03:24 pm PDT #1311 of 10002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
DAMMIT! They're doing a special report on the Supreme Court nomination. I was settling down to watch Hugh Laurie snarking away on "House" and instead I get a news report.
Any idea if this is going to take the full hour?