Willow: Were there dolphins? Tara: Yes. Many dolphins at the pound. Willow: Was there a camel? Tara: There was the front of a camel. A half-camel.

'Selfless'


The Crying of Natter 49  

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.


§ ita § - Jan 09, 2007 12:00:32 pm PST #1468 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

That's a very sweet post, Allyson. Very sweet.

Some friends of mine have started a blog for their baby and the preceding pregnancy. Babypicturesblahblahcuteycakes.

But I love the first picture so much it startled me into a laugh. The second one's pretty funny too.


Topic!Cindy - Jan 09, 2007 12:00:57 pm PST #1469 of 10001
What is even happening?

I think you don't know from treacly. That's lovely Allyson.


Daisy Jane - Jan 09, 2007 12:03:05 pm PST #1470 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

I kinda love you and your mom, Allyson.


lisah - Jan 09, 2007 12:05:06 pm PST #1471 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate

Allyson, that is beautiful. I'ma call my mom tonight.


Allyson - Jan 09, 2007 12:06:08 pm PST #1472 of 10001
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

Thanks! My mom is made of awesome.


flea - Jan 09, 2007 12:09:42 pm PST #1473 of 10001
information libertarian

Great story, Allyson. Too bad the only way a pair of crazy kids like your parents could own their own home in Boston after 5 years in this day and age is knocking off a bank. (Actually, even 30 years ago I bet that was impressive. How'd they do it?)


Allyson - Jan 09, 2007 12:18:13 pm PST #1474 of 10001
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

A family member gave them a no-interest loan for the down-payment, flea. It was one of those things we weren't supposed to talk about for a long time. I think it would have caused issues about favoritism or something, but my parents were so young, and struggling so hard, Uncle Bernie wanted to give them a break.


Daisy Jane - Jan 09, 2007 12:22:08 pm PST #1475 of 10001
"This bar smells like kerosene and stripper tears."

I think I may have to suck it up and admit that my finger may be broken. Four days and the swelling hasn't gone down and touching the tip (which is where the door slammed) feels like getting shocked from a wall socket.


Pix - Jan 09, 2007 12:26:31 pm PST #1476 of 10001
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

The woman featured on the cover, Birgit (last name redacted), is a six year employee at (redacted) and our Trade Show Manager and Spokesperson. Over the years we have had numerous positive comments about Birgit and she has proven herself to possess the needed technical and social ability to showcase our products.
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Birgit will be presenting several technical demonstrations at the upcoming Photonics West show this month so you will have the chance to meet her in person. I think you will be impressed with her ability to support and represent woman in engineering as well as other tasks she has undertaken at (redacted).

Dear Asshats,
As I think it would be unlikely that you would feature a "respected" man in this manner, your argument is full of shit. Next time you want a woman to "support and represent women in engineering," try not reducing her to sex in order to sell your product.
No love,
Kristin


§ ita § - Jan 09, 2007 12:34:14 pm PST #1477 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

DJ, that could be a sprain. I had that sudden shock pain for weeks and weeks. Okay, since August. Slightly decreasing in intensity and in number of ways to trigger.

However, I'd certainly advise seeing a doctor who can do an X-ray.