Just saw Inherit the Wind for the first time. Boy howdy, that's a hell of a movie.
Mal: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em. Zoe: Shoot 'em? Mal: Politely.
'Serenity'
Natter 48 Contiguous States of Denial
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.
Connie Neil - Dec 29, 2006 8:05:56 pm PST #8722 of 10007
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Allyson - Dec 29, 2006 9:11:01 pm PST #8723 of 10007
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
Just woke up.
Took nephew on the train, all bundled up and sipping hot cocoa with his face plastered to the window.
Got to to the museum just fine, and he was thrilled to put on a smock and play with all kinds of water displays that had boats and little pieces of foam that spirirled down chutes and shot across currents. There was a small fit after 30 minutes when we tried to take him to the next room, because he thought that was all there was and we were being mean.
But no, the next room was loaded with cars and trains play houses. Excellent fun. Another fit when we tried to go to the next place, but after that he figured out that each place was a ton o' fun and he was glad to take a hand and move along after a half hour or so.
Golf balls on slides, more smock fun in the bubble room where toddlers splashed in soapy water and made lots of bubbles, a jack hammer, blocks, wind displays filled with spinning pinwheels.
Then he easily left for lunch, for he was starved and losing his cute, ate a spinach and feta pizza and apple sauce.
Back to South Station where we watched the train set for a half hour and snacked on a cookie the size of his head, then bought flowers for mama and grammie. Met my dad and mom for the train ride home ("GRAMMIE! I BOUGHT YOU SOME FLOWERS!"...SO CUTE!).
When asked, "What was your favorite part of the whole day?" He replied, "Riding the choo choo train!"
So, we could have just rode the trains all day sipping hot cocoa and he would have had a blast.
Got home, mom ordered pizza, had a slice, and then I passed out. Til now.
Cass - Dec 29, 2006 9:17:57 pm PST #8724 of 10007
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Allyson, sounds like a fun day! With bonus choo choo trains!
I think ima be in big trouble if I bring The Second Coming home with any scratches.Whenever I - as a childless person - get these "reminders", I remind everyone that I am the only one who has never had to take the nephlet to the emergency room or the hospital.
Then I warn him that he's not allowed to be injured when he is with me because I want to continue the streak.
He doesn't totally understand me not wanting him maimed and bleeding for his own continued health, but he's got the concept of my vanity around the Other Adults.
Theodosia - Dec 30, 2006 2:54:38 am PST #8725 of 10007
'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. I remember going with my cousin and her little girl to an amusement park. Katie was totally content to go on a handful of rides, and her mother wisely didn't tell her there was more so we left just as she was getting tired, instead of before she got over-tired and cranky. That's wise parenting, that is.
Now I have to go over the Crime Library site and read about Bob Berdella before I've had my breakfast. Sigh.
Kat - Dec 30, 2006 4:19:35 am PST #8726 of 10007
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Allyson, that sounds like such an excellent day! Lucky nephew.
Jessica - Dec 30, 2006 5:18:52 am PST #8727 of 10007
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Grand Canyon FAQ at the National Park Service website:
That's a relief -- I was hoping the story was exaggerated.
Sheryl - Dec 30, 2006 5:51:56 am PST #8728 of 10007
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Quiet day here, with no real plans.Just a pesky cat who keeps meowing at me.
sumi - Dec 30, 2006 6:06:23 am PST #8729 of 10007
Art Crawl!!!
My plans mostly involve the FNL marathon which from ep 1 (we just started ep 3) is involving lots of tears. (The first ep? That hit on Street that paralyzes him? Much worse to watch after watching whole season.)
esse - Dec 30, 2006 6:09:35 am PST #8730 of 10007
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Yes! I just mainlined the first half of the season the other day. That show owns me now. I adore Street.
Emily - Dec 30, 2006 6:12:10 am PST #8731 of 10007
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Am still without baggage, and getting unhelpful information from United (oh, yes, your bag will be delivered. When? Oh, I don't know). Spent all day yesterday at home instead of where I needed to be, am not willing to do it again. Unfortunately, my phone charger is in that baggage, so I will be unable to call them pretty soon.
Am disgruntled.