Parents oldest son died yesterday. I'm surprisingly upset about it. I'm also angry because he's going to continue to be a rift between me and my family.
Fred: So you don't worry that it's possible for someone to send out a biological or electronic trigger that effectively overrides your own sense of ideals and values and replaces them with an alternative coercive agenda that reduces you to a mindless meat puppet? Shopkeeper: Wow. People used to think that I was paranoid.
'Time Bomb'
If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me
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Juliebird - Aug 22, 2015 6:32:00 am PDT #5232 of 5668
I am the fly who dreams of the spider
sj - Aug 24, 2015 6:50:40 am PDT #5233 of 5668
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
X-Post with Bitches: I just received a very nice gift from someone with the initials DS. I don't recognize the name, but I was thinking it is maybe a buffista whose real life name I'm unfamiliar with. If this was you, could you e-mail me at my profile address?
sj - Aug 31, 2015 7:13:41 am PDT #5234 of 5668
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
ltc just received an awesome tea dragon art print. Unfortunately the attached message seems to have cut off before naming the gifter. The message does mention the internet; so, I think it is probably a buffista. Whoever you are, we love it, and you are awesome!
DCJensen - Sep 03, 2015 10:10:21 am PDT #5235 of 5668
All is well that ends in pizza.
So, yesterday, my mom, was working outside and fell and broke her hip.
Of course, she managed to pull herself up n the picnic table to wait to go to the hospital.
I spoke to her earlier, she is going in for surgery this afternoon.
Any vibes, prayers or ~ma is appreciated.
DCJensen - Sep 04, 2015 2:42:49 pm PDT #5236 of 5668
All is well that ends in pizza.
Mom​ update:
My sister​ reports that mom started having a couple of bouts with chest pain this morning after hip surgery yesterday, and was hurting all over, so she was transported by ambulance to Fargo for tests this afternoon.
My niece C reports that mom hasn't been found to have any new heart issues. The doctors think she was having a panic attack, but best to be sure with the heart surgery two years ago. C also reports that Mom is laughing and joking and 100% better than she was in Fergus Falls.
erikaj - Sep 05, 2015 8:30:21 pm PDT #5237 of 5668
Always Anti-fascist!
my friend and handyman needs health -ma and also someone to help him fight for his health care. Please spare a thought or prayer for him as you find most appropriate.
Liese S. - Sep 07, 2015 9:43:36 pm PDT #5238 of 5668
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
September 8th marks a year from my father-in-law's death. In his memory, the SO has started an event to replicate one of the things he used to do in secret. [link]
Head to your local grocery, find someone (or ask management) who seems like they could use a hand, and pay for twenty bucks of their grocery bill. More details at the Facebook event linked.
javachik - Sep 08, 2015 11:18:18 am PDT #5239 of 5668
Our wings are not tired.
Hi all, I'm hosting a brunch at my place in Oakland (CA) for Sox and friends this Sunday. I used evite to invite all of the locals I had email addresses for. Please write me at my profile addy if you didn't get an invitation and want to come. All are welcome!
Sean K - Sep 11, 2015 6:07:45 pm PDT #5240 of 5668
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I was informed that I had the option to come voluntarily or be frog-marched here in shackles in order to tell everyone and give details about the fact that I am now engaged, so I have come voluntarily. Deets in Natter. I'll provide a link once I've made my post.
Deets: Sean K "Natter 74: Ready or Not" Sep 11, 2015 8:26:33 pm PDT
Typo Boy - Sep 13, 2015 9:40:30 pm PDT #5241 of 5668
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.
Going to the hospital for minor outpatient surgery tomorrow at 1 PM - general anesthesia which I have a greater fear of than is rational; but this is something I do NOT want to be awake for. Will be house bound for a week after.