This animal won't be afraid to gnaw at the corpse of its former owner, come the revolution. Eager, even.
Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.
Mal ,'Serenity'
Natter 56: ...we need the writers.
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.
§ ita § - Feb 01, 2008 8:41:15 pm PST #6876 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
meara - Feb 01, 2008 8:53:42 pm PST #6877 of 10001
Well, plus often no one wants to be the FIRST to express a contrary opinion. Once the floodgates open...
Not even $60! It's for like $20. I'm willing to try it for $20! Or even $12. Cause the price is frame + lens!
Well, I have realllllly bad eyes, so I'd need the +$39 super thin lenses or whatever...but still like 1/8 the price glasses usually cost me. Very tempting.
Theodosia - Feb 02, 2008 3:32:04 am PST #6878 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Typo, I know when a speaker has given a very good presentation -- I can see that it's well-reasoned and supported by facts, and while I can say that there are concerns that they haven't addressed or considered properly that makes me have a different opinion -- I hesitate to assail the formidable edifice they've erected, since it's as much a matter of respect.
It's easy to heap immediate scorn on, say, a creationist or George W. Bush because the weakness of their arguments is immediately apparent, and it gives me a plethora of good hooks into expressing why I disagree with their stands.
Anyway, I'm hardly one of the 20-somethings whom you asked about. But given a good speaker with an authoritative presentation, I'm not surprised there was hesitation! But what is great is that you then engaged and drew out their concerns; that's more likely to convince your audience in the longer term.
One thing that I appreciate in an opposing argument is the willingness of the arguee to respect me and want to sway me instead of telling me how wrong I am.
hippocampus - Feb 02, 2008 4:44:28 am PST #6879 of 10001
not your mom's socks.
ita - how was the dr? how is your leg?
kat - hope Noah feels much better today.
in fact, that goes for all the sickistas.
Sparky, are you going to share? Seriously, that boy was TALL.
DH is 6'something, and I'm 4'10. Stairs are our friends. But, from the perspective of our 15th year (meep), I can honestly say that I've never felt like there's much of a difference... except when I look at the photos. He makes me feel like we're the same height. All the time.
... let us say nothing about weight. Darn Swede and his freaking hollow leg.
brenda m - Feb 02, 2008 5:10:21 am PST #6880 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Thai with Buffistas was excellent! I hope Brenda and her friend are enjoying the rest of their evening with Horton Foote.
We did indeed. I forgot how neat theatre in the round can be, and we were in exactly the right spot. Thanks!
Jesse - Feb 02, 2008 5:35:47 am PST #6881 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am so cranky I forgot to start no-knead bread last night! Hmph.
Tom Scola - Feb 02, 2008 5:40:15 am PST #6882 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I am so cranky I forgot to start no-knead bread last night! Hmph.
You know what a good way is to work out your frustration? Kneading bread!
Sheryl - Feb 02, 2008 5:43:35 am PST #6883 of 10001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Just hanging out in my nightclothes, waiting for the shower.
Jesse - Feb 02, 2008 5:46:39 am PST #6884 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
You know what a good way is to work out your frustration? Kneading bread!
Scary.
Tom Scola - Feb 02, 2008 5:50:27 am PST #6885 of 10001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Scary.
Huh?