Welcome back, ita! Wow. Pictures, pretty.
Mal: That's not what I saw. You like to tell me what really happened? Book: I surely would. And maybe someday I will.
'Safe'
Natter .38 Special
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.
Cashmere - Sep 17, 2005 3:33:47 pm PDT #8514 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
Susan W. - Sep 17, 2005 3:33:51 pm PDT #8515 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Tow the line and free reign don't bother me much, because although I know toe the line and free rein are the correct versions, the mistakes a bit of sense. Towing a line (that is, rope), and free reign (rule) are possibilities.
For some reason the fact the mistakes make a certain sense just makes them bug me more--it's not a pure misspelling or typo, but a misunderstanding of the metaphor. Which tends to make me all Grumpy Old Woman about people not reading enough and not understanding language and history as much as I think they should.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 17, 2005 3:34:25 pm PDT #8516 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
Welcome back, ita. Wow, I wish we hadn't already selected weather-themed photos for part of the project I'm currently working on—I'd have made a business proposition to you on a couple of those shots.
I had a fun day this afternoon at the anual street fair held by the local artsy-craftsy gayborhood. Said hi to friends, heard some good music, enjoyed lamb kebabs and sno-cones, and fried crispier than the spring rolls I started the event off with. Alas, I never bumped into Hottie Venezualan Guy who was attending with some friends, but at least got my ogling time in courtesy of the shirtless lead singer of a punk band playing in the yard of the local indie video store.
Susan W. - Sep 17, 2005 3:38:19 pm PDT #8517 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Welcome back, ita--those pictures are beautiful.
Annabel is amusing herself by putting a baseball cap on my head and taking it off, over and over again.
Laura - Sep 17, 2005 3:50:41 pm PDT #8518 of 10002
Our wings are not tired.
Wow wonderful pictures ita. Too bad too short a visit, but it looks like it was just lovely. And happy board birthday!
Melpomene - Sep 17, 2005 4:15:02 pm PDT #8519 of 10002
Ever fired your gun in the air and yelled, 'Aaaaaaah?'
So, there's an empty apartment downstairs that my mom found out was 2 bedroom. She called up the landlord and we got it! No more 1 bedroom/3 people anymore. The new place is twice the size. We're going to be going on vacation next Sunday so it's going to have to be a quick move. This is awesome.
Dana - Sep 17, 2005 4:48:33 pm PDT #8520 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
My parents got in to look at their house today. The second floor is completely dry. They got in, got some clothes and stuff. Doesn't look like there are any structural problems, so this is really wonderful news. My mother sounds so much more optimistic. Her office should be okay too.
I'm so relieved, I can't even express it.
bon bon - Sep 17, 2005 4:49:42 pm PDT #8521 of 10002
It's five thousand for kissing, ten thousand for snuggling... End of list.
Good news all around. That's wonderful, Dana.
Susan W. - Sep 17, 2005 5:04:53 pm PDT #8522 of 10002
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
So glad to hear it, Dana.
Topic!Cindy - Sep 17, 2005 5:15:17 pm PDT #8523 of 10002
What is even happening?
Dana, that's so great. I'm so happy for your family.