I've seen true blue hand-of-God-miraculous-seeming-life-transformations. I'm sure they happen sometimes.
But I've seen a lot more that are more like the old joke about the guy in the flood who keeps turning down boats.
Jayne: Captain, can you stop her from bein' cheerful, please? Mal: I don't believe there is a power in the 'verse that can stop Kaylee from being cheerful. Sometimes you just wanna duct tape her mouth and dump her in the hold for a month.
'Serenity'
Spike's Bitches 36: Did I Sully Our Good Name?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Trudy Booth - Jul 19, 2007 2:22:46 pm PDT #7333 of 10001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Ginger - Jul 19, 2007 2:45:22 pm PDT #7334 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I also am irritated by people who say that God saved someone, and who don't count the hours of work by doctors, nurses, anesthesiologists, researchers and blood banks.
Connie Neil - Jul 19, 2007 3:28:34 pm PDT #7335 of 10001
brillig
the guy in the flood who keeps turning down boats.
My favorite story.
"God saved me!" "He had help, pookie."
d - Jul 19, 2007 3:38:26 pm PDT #7336 of 10001
It's nice to see some brave pretenders trying to make it interesting.
Along these lines.... I have potentially good news. The doctors have switched gears a little, and instead of thinking it's a tumor they are now considering Infectious Disease. This may be awesome, but I've watched too many episodes of House and my dad has traveled ALL over the world... so easily treated Infectious Disease ma is still appreciated.
DCJensen - Jul 19, 2007 4:08:49 pm PDT #7337 of 10001
All is well that ends in pizza.
{{vw}}
{{meara}}
{{Other Buffistas and families with troubles}}
Zenkitty - Jul 19, 2007 4:09:20 pm PDT #7338 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
What Daniel said. {{everyone}}
vw bug - Jul 19, 2007 4:51:27 pm PDT #7339 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Thanks, guys. I just did a little online retail therapy--shopping for the nephew. I have a splitting headache, but I'm doing a little better.
beekaytee - Jul 19, 2007 4:53:59 pm PDT #7340 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
Oh, meara...that shock is awe-ful. Ugh. Oddly enough, I just came home from teaching a class, during which, I told the story of the one time I was fired. And, how it ended up being a great thing for me. May it be even more so for you.
Wishing you good choices!
beth b - Jul 19, 2007 4:54:18 pm PDT #7341 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
back when I went to church - one of the oldest women in the congregation spoke one Sunday A quote that makes more sense than god fixing you " Faith is hard work" There is no such thing as not enough Faith. Faith isn't something you measure. As someone without faith, even I can understand that.
{{meara}} good decision making
yay for better news d.
Best of luck Suzi , mom, the rest of the crew.
and Happiest of birthday's SA
today we had our harry potter celebration. - jeopardy games, crafts, other games.... my little library is crowed when there are 40 people in it. there were over 250 people. It was mostly outside - but it was a crazy success. soo tired.
Volans - Jul 19, 2007 4:54:24 pm PDT #7342 of 10001
move out and draw fire
meara! Oh noes!!! (PS: Stay in DC)
Cass's Concubine is more of a calling, I think.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SA!
I'm having an anxiety attack for no good reason.