Hi everyone. I've been out of contact this last week because I had a breakdown and checked myself into a facility to get some help, and I've been staying at my parents' (no internet connection) the last couple of days. I'm hoping that I'll continue to improve with treatment, get a handle on the depression, and learn to cope better with stress.
That's my girl... That's my good girl.
Kaylee ,'Serenity'
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.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 07, 2011 9:07:12 am PST #4596 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
DavidS - Nov 08, 2011 7:08:44 am PST #4597 of 5671
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The next installment on my series on early sixties movie horror is up at Hilobrow now.
In this one I talk about The Haunting (1963), Val Lewton, Italo Calvino, and quote that cock-teasing bastard, Sir Walter Scott:
"The imagination of the reader is to be excited if possible, without being gratified."
Barb - Nov 08, 2011 11:47:23 am PST #4598 of 5671
“Not dead yet!”
So this is part of what I spent my weekend doing. This is the smooth scholarship competition in my division (Bronze) where I took 1st place.
JenP - Nov 09, 2011 6:36:14 am PST #4599 of 5671
I'm moving to Philadelphia within the next three weeks or so. I've taken a part-time job (which is what I was looking for, though not in Philadelphia; who knew?) with a woman who, if I got to pick my mentor, she'd be it. So that worked out, eh? Very excited.
beekaytee - Nov 10, 2011 1:30:06 pm PST #4600 of 5671
Compassionately intolerant
I want to thank the buffistas for being wonderful, thoughtful and generous people.
The surgery fund has been enriched by $500 and an angel among us has offered an interest-fee loan so that I can walk into the hospital knowing that Bartleby will be safe to the extent that I can make him so.
I am deeply, deeply humbled.
Today, I was finally able to send out a fund-raising letter to my at-large community. Given the uncertainty of the surgical outcome, every little bit will still help.
In the letter, I describe my offer for 'the right words' project.
Since Erin has been such a loving and efficient surgery fund fairy, I do not know who individual b.org contributors are. So, retroactively, I'd like to offer the 'in exchange for' option to you.
You can find the blog post about the project here: Helping Bartleby while helping you solve a nagging problem
The webpage about it here: Fundraiser
And, for the CSI inclined among us:Facts about Bartleby's cure
The surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, November 15th. At this point, I do not know how long he will have to be in hospital, but since the recovery will be so, very painful, it may be 2 or 3 days. I have never left him in any facility and the thought of it breaks my heart. But, I must do what is best for him. Full stop.
Again, thank you all so much for your support. If you would like to participate in the 'right words' project, just let me know!
Strix - Nov 10, 2011 1:52:49 pm PST #4601 of 5671
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
To add to bonny's lovely words, I have of course kept donations anonymous, since that's the usual SOP.
But if anyone wants their name added to a list, I would be happy to create it to send to bonny. I have kept all the emails I have received IRT this.
PSA.
ChiKat - Nov 11, 2011 6:42:29 pm PST #4602 of 5671
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
I got some really exciting news today. I co-wrote a play this summer called Zombeo and Juliet (many of you may remember me talking about it and the production we did of it). Well, I thought it was pretty good so I decided to submit it for publication. Turns out, I'm not the only one who thought it was pretty good. Pioneer Drama will be publishing my play very soon!!
beekaytee - Nov 15, 2011 2:37:55 pm PST #4603 of 5671
Compassionately intolerant
Kat - Nov 15, 2011 5:50:18 pm PST #4604 of 5671
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Hi all, I'm coming with hat in hand to ask, yet again, for help funding a grant at Donors Choose. My proposal has until end of January, but I'd love any and all help in getting this funded. Half a Life by Darrin Strauss is a beautiful and haunting and relevant memoir that I think my students, even the struggling readers, will love.
Donations of any amount will help (the more donors I have, even at a dollar a donor actually moves me up on the front page). Please help me in getting this funded.
Info is at [link]
DavidS - Nov 16, 2011 6:37:33 am PST #4605 of 5671
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My third installment on Early Sixties Horror is up at Hilobrow.
This time I look at Night Tide (1961), a low budget remake of Cat People (they're Mermaids in this one) starring the young Dennis Hopper, and featuring Cameron, the subject of much hoodoo/Satanic intrigue and the surviving widow of Jack Parsons (founder of the JPL).
As always with these articles, if you are so inclined to check it out, please to clicky on the Facebook "Like" at the website. It's good for business, good for America, but mostly good for me. Re-tweeting is also very nice. Thanks!