Sooner or later, you're gonna want it. And the second — the second — that happens, you know I'll be there. I'll slip in, have myself a real good day.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


Natter 47: My Brilliance Is Wasted On You People  

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.


Theodosia - Oct 25, 2006 2:40:45 am PDT #5465 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

What with the bridge construction two doors down the street from my house, I'm kind of used to hearing construction equipment early in the morning, but today they're using an asphalt recycler to tear up the street itself. Good thing I woke up early ANYWAY.

Also, I'm hoping this means that they're very close to finishing the bridge!


vw bug - Oct 25, 2006 2:46:59 am PDT #5466 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

Happy Birthday, brenda! Hope you have a fabulous day!

When the word "grand-dog" first came out of my mother's mouth, I knew I was in the clear. Not that I was concerned - my mom wasn't the type to pressure on that sort of thing - but still.

Heh. This cracks me up, because my mother absolutely REFUSES to be called the dog/cats Grandma. But, dad INSISTS on being Grandpa. So, they're Grandpa and Kathy, which just must sound so freaking funny to other people when we say it. I mean, it cracks me up.

I am totally a dog mom, though. I catch myself sometimes and think, "Oh, stop that!" But, then, he's so cute. I can't help myself sometimes.


Jesse - Oct 25, 2006 3:08:27 am PDT #5467 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Happy birthday, brenda! I hope you get something better than stories about your crazy job that are funnier for people not-there!


Sue - Oct 25, 2006 3:25:53 am PDT #5468 of 10001
hip deep in pie

Happy Birthday Brenda!!!!


Fred Pete - Oct 25, 2006 3:50:33 am PDT #5469 of 10001
Ann, that's a ferret.

Happy Birthday, brenda! May the office drama remain amusing and, more important, have no negative consequences for you.


Sophia Brooks - Oct 25, 2006 4:13:04 am PDT #5470 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Happy Birthday Brenda!


Amy - Oct 25, 2006 4:13:35 am PDT #5471 of 10001
Because books.

Happy, happy birthday, Brenda! With cake!


Sophia Brooks - Oct 25, 2006 4:14:25 am PDT #5472 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I don't mind the dog mom and cat dad stuff unless the person actually seems to believe that the dog or cat is their actual child. However, I have heard someone casually say-- "Oh, my son had worms, so I had to take him to the vet"-- I get very confused.


sj - Oct 25, 2006 4:16:05 am PDT #5473 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Happy Birthday, brenda!!!


SailAweigh - Oct 25, 2006 4:22:40 am PDT #5474 of 10001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb

Happy Birthday, brenda!!