but the Midwestern fear of the ground shaking is quite ingrained.
And utterly baffling to me. I grew up terrified of tornadoes, and ready to move far the fuck away from them. How people who live with them could be prepared to keep them over the unknowns of earthquakes is beyond me.
Besides, their certainty in the immovability of their own ground is sorely misplaced.
I'll stick with terrorists, thanks.
She is a little disturbing at times. I'm constantly fascinated by the connections her brain makes.
SA, Cass, I'm sorry about both your grandparents. I hope for the best for them both.
Is Yankee Swap when each person takes a number and then everyone picks a present in order and some stealing of presents can take place? I've done that a million times but I never knew it had a name. I love this board.
The earth doesn't shake in Kentucky. We're lucky if we get a wiggle.
x-posty with Natter:
I need a new vacuum. I want a bagless that's under $200. Any recommendations??
Besides, their certainty in the immovability of their own ground is sorely misplaced.
I KNOW! I try to tell them that both the New Madrid and the Union faults could go at any time, but they do not listen, oh no. Also, I will not miss the green-sky effect. Brrr.
(The Mississippi will go beserk if the New Madrid goes. Good-bye to all that new, lovely riverfront development.)
Yes, separation is continuing apace. It's a Good Thing.
Get a Roomba! Get a Roomba!
Is Yankee Swap when each person takes a number and then everyone picks a present in order and some stealing of presents can take place? I've done that a million times but I never knew it had a name. I love this board.
Yep that's it. No idea about the origins of the name (and too lazy to Google).
Do Roombas work? (Other than to scare animals)