Wash: Psychic, though? That sounds like something out of science fiction. Zoe: We live in a space ship, dear. Wash: So?

'Objects In Space'


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.


tommyrot - Nov 11, 2006 9:50:18 pm PST #9524 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Birthday happies Jess!!!

ION, there's a penguin in Japan that likes to go shopping. No, really. He wears a little backpack, and he walks to the neighborhood fishmarket. They give him a fish to eat and put one in his little backpack. Then he goes home.

He's a pet - his family rescued him ten years ago and he refused to leave. [link]

eta: Should pro'lly mention this is a video.


Nilly - Nov 11, 2006 10:24:07 pm PST #9525 of 10001
Swouncing

Skipping lots and lots and poking hed to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Jessica's birthday. Happy birthday, Jessica! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year.

Also, yesterday, the 11th, was Penny B's birthday. I hadn't seen posts from her in forever, but I hope the belated well wishes find their way to her, somehow.


Cass - Nov 11, 2006 10:27:59 pm PST #9526 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

Where's the "Put it on my bill?" There was supposed to be a "Put it on my bill!"

t /Marvin the Martian


§ ita § - Nov 12, 2006 12:13:31 am PST #9527 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Happy birthday Jessica!

It's pretty apparent that if you want me out, showing up and my house and taking me out is the way to do it. Actually, I'm really happy with today. Not only is there the baby-saving stuff (gravy), but I managed to teach, do lunch with friends, and then celebrate a birthday with other friends.

Oh, and win $20 on a stupid bet I was bound to win anyway. It's matters of lust. Don't argue with me.

Only problem with tonight is that one of the double-sided tape applications I deemed necessary seppukued during the evening. So, showing more cleavage than planned. At least the other two stayed faithful to the cause, or I'd have had to hide out in the parking lot.

Today is a win. Go team careful segregation of migraines!

Today, last night, whatever.


Theodosia - Nov 12, 2006 2:28:56 am PST #9528 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"

Heh, it's about time you had a good day.

I read all about miniature Guide Horses this morning, which is a definite BP lowering activity. Not only intensely cute but useful, too. It's a lethal combination! They even have little sneakers....

Then I turned to some of the political blogs, which is interesting reading about what to expect next. For instance, a lot of the talking-head "pundits" are going on about how this has been a big win for Conservatism. Via Atrios, here's what one of the winners last Tuesday (Jon Tester, D-MT) had for his platform:

  • supporting renewable and alternative energy sources
  • Raising automobile mileage
  • Pro-choice
  • Protecting public lands
  • Country of origin labels for food imports
  • Affordable health care
  • Enforcing immigration laws for immigrants and employers
  • gun rights
  • A plan to end the war in Iraq
  • Increasing the minimum wage
  • Repealing the Patriot Act
  • Changing Medicare D to allow price negotiation with drug companies
  • No to social security privatization
  • Pro stem cell research
  • Middle class tax relief

As Atrios says:

A couple of these are identified more strongly with conservatism, and a couple of them are "conservative" or "liberal" depending on the details, but if these are our new conservative democratic overlords, fine by me...


Calli - Nov 12, 2006 3:46:25 am PST #9529 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

That's a conservatism I could get behind.

I wonder why Conservatives have such trouble saying, "We got bitch-slapped. We need to regroup and convince folks we're right so we can win big next time." Liberals don't seem to have much of a problem doing this. Might be the practice, I'll admit.

ETA: Happy Birthday, Jessica!!!


vw bug - Nov 12, 2006 3:49:26 am PST #9530 of 10001
Mostly lurking...

Happy Birthday, Jessica!


Jesse - Nov 12, 2006 4:12:24 am PST #9531 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Happy birthday, Jess!


tommyrot - Nov 12, 2006 4:32:52 am PST #9532 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

I think conservatives need to convince the general public that conservatism is still cool and stuff.

ION, Feingold will not seek ‘08 nod


Jesse - Nov 12, 2006 4:34:54 am PST #9533 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I think a real part of the problem is that most of the current Republicans aren't actually conservative at all, in any real sense of the word.