OK - Senior editor thinks a new title for my book is essential to get it accepted by committees. I've described the book in Great White Way, so suggestion would be very welcome.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
Birth, death, illness, new job, vacation...if it's happening to you and you want us to know about it, post it here. These threads are intended for announcements only. Want to offer sympathy or congratulations, or talk about anything? Take it to Natter. Any natter here will be deleted.
Typo Boy - Sep 29, 2010 5:48:24 pm PDT #4133 of 5671
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
omnis_audis - Sep 30, 2010 8:39:30 pm PDT #4134 of 5671
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Friday morning (not sure what time) in Orlando, FLA, my BiL will be at a job interview. He's been out of work since retiring from USMC, about 3 years, which has stressed my sister out a lot. This is the first interview that doesn't involve a job in the Green Zone or Afghanistan. Please, some of the patented Buffista Job~ma that he gets this well paying job. Thank you!!
Burrell - Oct 03, 2010 5:12:53 pm PDT #4135 of 5671
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I'd like to ask for some good surgery ~ma tomorrow afternoon PST. My MiL is going in for brain surgery tomorrow. We're hoping that the tumor is as operable as they think it is. Everyone is a little worried here, but also hopeful.
Theresa - Oct 03, 2010 9:28:01 pm PDT #4136 of 5671
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
Sending good vibes, Burrell.
Releasing the ma that I was using. Plane trip a success. At 2 1/2 hours into the ORD to HNL leg, i started a panic attack, but nothing went full blown. My ride from the airport picked me up with a paddle board tied to the car and within an hour of landing in HNL, I was in the Pacific. Special thanks to dcp for suggestions that saved my sanity and Amy for promising that I'd arrive safely.
Typo Boy - Oct 04, 2010 12:02:10 pm PDT #4137 of 5671
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
My book is back before the boards and committees under consideration for publication. "Please say yes" ma, please.
omnis_audis - Oct 04, 2010 12:28:41 pm PDT #4138 of 5671
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Thanks for the Job~ma for my BiL interview on Friday. My sister finally responded with this:
It went great...the company is meeting Tues & Wed in Washington to finalize the contract with the gov't. If they are awarded the deal, the VP that interviewed Dan said he was 99.99% sure he would get the job. We will know on Friday! Thanks for thinking of us !!!
Before I release the ~ma, can we shift it to: Unknown-Company-getting-the-contract-so-my-brother-in-law-can-get-a-job~ma? (wow, that's a mouthfull)!
Thank you!!
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 06, 2010 5:46:04 am PDT #4139 of 5671
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Do any Boston area peeps travel to or through Stoughton MA on a regular basis? I found that Grossman's Bargain Outlet there has the exact rug I've been looking for but doesn't fill mail orders, and was wondering if I could ask a favor and get someone to go pick one up for me (I'd pay for any shipping and gas costs on top of the price of the rug itself, or course).
Fred Pete - Oct 06, 2010 12:09:37 pm PDT #4140 of 5671
Ann, that's a ferret.
Just got back from an appointment with Max's oncologist. It doesn't look good.
He stopped eating. Which means (1) the tumor's growing, (2) the radiation didn't accomplish what we hoped it would, and (3) the chemotherapy didn't accomplish anything at all.
We're going to try a feeding tube and another round of radiation, starting tomorrow. Which is a long shot, but it's all we have left now. Though we've called our farther-away hospitals to see if there's any point in seeing them.
meara - Oct 06, 2010 1:45:43 pm PDT #4141 of 5671
Some -ma for one of the nurses I come visit every month--her nephew is in critical condition (possibly brain dead) after being injured by his babysitter. The while thing just sounds awful (though at least the babysitter already confessed)
P.M. Marc - Oct 06, 2010 2:20:43 pm PDT #4142 of 5671
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Can I get some health-ma for my Dad, who is right now in the ER due to a kidney infection and some unspecified irregularities with his heart rate?