I'm thinking about buying something very expensive. Maybe an antelope.

Anya ,'Get It Done'


Spike's Bitches 33: Weeping, crawling, blaming everybody else  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


beth b - Dec 22, 2006 12:06:52 pm PST #6998 of 10004
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!

I finally got some baking powder in half sized jars - it still goes past the experation date.

so glad Ellie is home and well.

I'm trying to imagine David is unmatched shoes - it does not compute.

As suspected, my breathing is better as the air quality improves. However, I would prefer to breath better.


Vortex - Dec 22, 2006 12:14:04 pm PST #6999 of 10004
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

I've used old (way more than 6 months--probably more like 24) baking powder and it leavened just fine. You're at no health risk from it, anyway.

yeah, I know, just worried that the cake won't rise. a chef friend told me to put a little of it in a bowl, add a little vinegar If it foams, it's still good. Probably not as good as fresh, but still will work.


Connie Neil - Dec 22, 2006 12:33:06 pm PST #7000 of 10004
brillig

slumbernut

Because I can.


beekaytee - Dec 22, 2006 12:34:18 pm PST #7001 of 10004
Compassionately intolerant

Did this person tell you they're an Aspie, or do others suspect it?

Tommyrot, sorry...I stepped away.

A friend suspects that Fela is an Aspie. I never really thought about it, but in looking over the symptom lists and the DSM, I'm thinking there is a strong possibility.

If it's so, then it's the good news and the bad news being the same. His social awkwardness, detachment, difficulty with change and overt rudeness with no awareness would be explained away. So yay. The fact that I'll likely never be okay with these aspects of his behavior...not so yay.

It's a real struggle. Do I discuss this with him?

Same friend says I should'nt because it will 'give him an out' if he ISn't Aspie but...isn't the effect the same?

I just dunno.

I have such a hard time reconciling his obvious strong points with this other behavior stuff...and after a year of things being pretty much as they are, I'm wondering about continuing. He's a really good friend. And has superior talents in some ways that are super important to me, but as a boyfriend...he sort of sucks.

I don't want to be angry with him, or to nag him about things that can't change.


Deena - Dec 22, 2006 12:59:08 pm PST #7002 of 10004
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

I really don't know anything about aspergers other than that I sometimes wonder if I could be explained away with it.

I have been rearranging my house in preparation for holiday events and I have one bookshelf that will NOT stand up straight. I'm hoping filling the shelves will sort of force it upright. Any suggestions that don't require ripping the bookshelf out and burning it? Cuz I kinda need it for now.


vw bug - Dec 22, 2006 1:00:42 pm PST #7003 of 10004
Mostly lurking...

Poor Deena!

I just spent the day helping my SIL get ready for a wedding. The hall is GORGEOUS. But, the wedding colors? Red, white, and blue.


Sean K - Dec 22, 2006 1:15:29 pm PST #7004 of 10004
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Shit. I'm working at the theater all day today, Aims, or I'd happily come out and watch the runt, even though I'm BURNING with JEALOUSY over those tickets.


Trudy Booth - Dec 22, 2006 1:47:42 pm PST #7005 of 10004
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Holy mackeral! I just realized I'm wearing two unrelated shoes.

This is what happens when you have half an hour to get four people out of the door by 7:30.

At least they're both black dress shoes.
I once spent a day with a brown penny loafer on one foot and a black penny loafer on the other.


Pix - Dec 22, 2006 2:00:09 pm PST #7006 of 10004
The status is NOT quo.

Aimee, oh no! I can give you another number to try on the off chance she's free--do you remember our friend Ellie? She's a sweetheart and might be available. I'll email you her number just in case.


WindSparrow - Dec 22, 2006 3:45:00 pm PST #7007 of 10004
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Pachelbel rant: [link]