That sounds like a lot of fun, Dana.
There are going to be lasers. And smoke machines. I expect many long-suffering looks from the orchestra.
I had a whole section about civic pride.
Mayor ,'Chosen'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
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.
Dana - Jul 10, 2006 12:32:03 pm PDT #6136 of 10002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
tommyrot - Jul 10, 2006 12:39:11 pm PDT #6137 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Proof that the system works: Woman Accused of Witchcraft in 1706 Cleared
July 10,2006 | VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia -- It took 300 years, but Virginia's only convicted witch has finally been pardoned.
State Gov. Timothy M. Kaine was asked to exonerate Grace Sherwood, who was tried by water and accused of using her powers to cause a woman to miscarry. On Monday, the 300th anniversary of Sherwood's "ducking" trial, Kaine obliged.
"I am pleased to officially restore the good name of Grace Sherwood," Kaine said in a letter that was read aloud by Virginia Beach Mayor Meyera Oberndorf before a local re-enactment of the ducking.
"With 300 years of hindsight, we all certainly can agree that trial by water is an injustice," Kaine wrote.
On July 10, 1706, Sherwood's thumbs were tied to her toes and she was dropped into a river. She floated, proof that she was guilty because the pure water cast out her evil spirit, according to the belief system of the time.
Strega - Jul 10, 2006 12:52:54 pm PDT #6138 of 10002
Ever done that - read a writer, loved them, then read one too many things by them and went "meh"?
Oh yes. There are a few writers I think I've just overdosed on, at least temporarily. And there are some where I still enjoy their older work but there's a cutoff point I don't go beyond. I pretty much stick to Sheckley's stuff from the 60s and 70s for that reason.
sumi - Jul 10, 2006 12:54:38 pm PDT #6139 of 10002
Art Crawl!!!
megan walker - Jul 10, 2006 1:33:38 pm PDT #6140 of 10002
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Allyson - Jul 10, 2006 1:45:06 pm PDT #6141 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
Damnit. Cute boy is very happily in a relationship, but insists on meeting up for dinner, even though not wanting it to be a date.
How come?
Jesse - Jul 10, 2006 1:46:56 pm PDT #6142 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Because you're awesome. And maybe he has a cute friend.
I have successfully de-crankified myself, finally. I came home from work and did NOT sit down on my ass -- I put my new bed stuff in the laundry! All new fresh and clean stuff to sleep on tonight! Plus, guacamole as (part of) dinner.
Burrell - Jul 10, 2006 1:55:20 pm PDT #6143 of 10002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
How come?
Um, because even though he is in a relationship, he finds you attractive and so he wants to spend more time with you. But since he's in a relationship, he has to make sure you know it's not a date, so he can tell himself he's a good boyfriend, he's not going on a date with you, after all, he's just meeting a friend for dinner. He could even tell his girlfriend if he wanted to, that he's meeting a friend for dinner, because see it's not a date. And hell, he can even flirt a bit, since you know already that it's not a date. And that way, he can drive both you and the girlfriend just a bit crazy, all the while telling himself that he's not the kind of guy who'd ever go out on his girlfriend.
Or, you know, I am totally wrongheaded and still perhaps a wee bit bitter about the whole boyfriend-not-dating-my-friend-until-he-left-me-for-her thing.
shrift - Jul 10, 2006 1:56:02 pm PDT #6144 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
How much do you usually tip a hair stylist?
Signed,
Finally Made an Appointment for Tomorrow
Cashmere - Jul 10, 2006 2:06:21 pm PDT #6145 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
How much do you usually tip a hair stylist?
I tend to tip around 15%--but I also tip the shampooer a few bucks if some poor, lowly person who's just waiting to get a chair of her own as a stylist washes. And if I love the cut, I'll tip 20%
I'm within the norm, it seems.