Depression's continues to touch my own life in many ways, and I know the same is true for some of our own Buffistas. This was in my inbox from Nightline:
TONIGHT'S FOCUS: Depression. Boy, don't you want read further? Of course, not. Who would? Sadly, we in the news business rarely focus on mental illness until there's some celebrity who takes his own life, like actor Spalding Gray, or when someone delusional commits some unspeakable act of violence.
The fact that approximately 19 million American adults suffer from depression is the nation's dirty little secret. We all know it. We just don't want to talk about it 'cause, well, it's depressing to talk about. And yet, and yet, and yet, for those who know, for those who suffer or who have suffered, like myself, and for their loved ones, talking about it, covering it as a major health story, is not only an uplifting acknowledgement that we are not alone, but it offers hope in the form of incredibly effective and available treatment that sadly did not spare the life of Mr. Gray or the nearly 27,000 of those clinically depressed who take their own lives each year.
In the Minearverse thread, there was some discussion of a resource for quick lookups of tv conventions. I've put up a quick Wiki that might become such a thing. It is here. There are a few "seed" entries.
Any beta activity would be appreciated.
eta: Link updated.
Hey Laistas, Deb Grabien is coming into town, and would love to see as many of us as she can. If you would like to have dinner with her and Nic on Tuesday, March 16th, at Garden of Taxco, at 7:00, please let me know by Sunday and I will make reservations.
For the few of you who have been patiently waiting, the Gothic Miss Manners site has been updated with two shiny new columns.
Since it's been two weeks, I dare to mention that we're continuing the Spike deathmatch. First round starts here -
Elena "The Quotable Buffy 2: Two Quotes Enter, One Quote Leaves." Mar 10, 2004 3:50:28 pm PST
Seattle-area last-chance reminder for tonight's
Wonderfalls Premiere Party
at Casa Marcontell.
Gates open at 7:30, thus far, small crowd, profile address is good for directions. Danke.
Pictures from the Somerville
Wonderfalls
gathering, with a vague attempt at funny hip captions by a very tired
moi:
[link]
Bitch Blanket Bingo
Anyone who has not sent or who has not received their Fall Blanket (I know that there are two participants who have yet to receive their Spring Blankets, and I'm on it) should please e-mail me at my profile address.
As for deathmatches, I understand that some find my posting of daily starts problematic, and I'm trying to find a work around. Until then, please bear with me.
Today's match starts here -
Elena "The Quotable Buffy 3: The Softer Side of Eating Babies in Istanbul" Mar 13, 2004 3:44:23 pm PST
