I had eight teeth pulled when I was about 7 and had various retainers and things that were supposed to make my teeth come in straight. Not so much. I ended up with several years more of orthodonture when I was in high school. What I remember about having those teeth pulled is that the tooth fairy shorted me. I did not get eight times the usual rate. The tooth fairy apparently believed this was a wholesale deal. Now, parents, aren't you shuddering about what your children will remember about you in 40 years?
You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here.
Jayne ,'The Train Job'
Natter 52: Playing with a full deck?
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Ginger - Jun 06, 2007 8:37:54 am PDT #1380 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Vortex - Jun 06, 2007 8:38:16 am PDT #1381 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I bought Mars Needs Moms today and oof. It made me cry.
There was a great interview with Berke Breathed about this book on NPR. I really want to read it.
Kathy A - Jun 06, 2007 8:41:50 am PDT #1382 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I had one of those retainers they cemented to the roof of my mouth, with a key that got turned every night to widen it and provide more room for my upper front arcade, and it only partially worked (they're still crooked and cramped up there).
aurelia - Jun 06, 2007 8:59:43 am PDT #1383 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Does the fact that each of my dentists died excuse the fact that I haven't been to a dentist in years?
Yeah I know I need to go.
Toddson - Jun 06, 2007 9:00:56 am PDT #1384 of 10001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Well, my teeth came in perfectly straight. My JAW was crooked (cross-bite) so I had to have braces to get my teeth to align properly. Then my wisdom teeth came in - perfectly healthy and straight - and I had to have them removed because there wasn't room for them. Two of my front bottom teeth are still slightly overlapped from that. sigh.
Kathy A - Jun 06, 2007 9:06:36 am PDT #1385 of 10001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
My new dentist was the first one to tell me why my jaw always clicks when I yawn widely--apparently, my lower jaw is squarish, and my upper is very arched, and where they join is a bit out of alignment as a result, leading to clicking jaws.
shrift - Jun 06, 2007 9:41:29 am PDT #1386 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Oh my. So far today we've had a disaster drill and a dress code reminder. I'm trying to figure out if I'm in violation of the dress code. They say no T-shirts, but do Ann Taylor T-shirts count?
As I've been wearing them for months and no one has taken me aside, I'm going to assume I'm fine. I mean, it's not like I'm bouncing around the office in tube tops and flip-flops.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 06, 2007 9:43:52 am PDT #1387 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I have found that people who say "no t-shirts" don't really know what T-shirts are. I think they mean casual t-shirts or that you need to wear a blazer or sweater over the nice t-shirt.
shrift - Jun 06, 2007 9:49:01 am PDT #1388 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I'm just glad they didn't specifically rule out sleeveless shirts or open-toed shoes, because it's supposed to be 90 tomorrow and I'd like to not die.
lisah - Jun 06, 2007 9:49:27 am PDT #1389 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
They say no T-shirts, but do Ann Taylor T-shirts count?
No t-shirts I think usually means no Men in t-shirts. And, probably, no slogan-y t-shirts.