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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.
Glad you're OK, Allyson!
I love green peppers if they're raw or lightly cooked enough to still have some crunch, but when they're cooked enough to be slippery...ugh. I definitely have texture issues. I'm fine with pudding, gravy, etc., but once the food has any hint of being slimy, forget it.
Once again, I find myself needing the help of the hivemind so I can fake expertise on a topic for a scene in my novel:
A talented but out-of-practice violinist observes a beginner absolutely butchering a piece. What's a simple suggestion he might make? Something along the lines of "Your tone would be better if you'd do X," or "You'd find it easier to keep a true pitch if you tried Y."
A cellist friend of mine used to complain bitterly that kids trained in high schools and so on were never taught to hold the bow correctly, as this means a whole lot of difference in tone and loudness, as well as avoiding RSIs.
I woke up 15 minutes ago, which is at least an hour past my usual time -- the cats were quite disgusted AND I have to get a move on or I'll be late, so all my usual morning activities have to be skipped and/or sped through.
At least the cats got fed, which is probably the most important, and not just because it's their opinion that counts.
Allyson, I'm glad you're ok!
Yoiks! Allyson! Glad you're ok.
Allyson, I'm glad you're okay. Good on you for remaining calm when you needed to, and giving advice where needed.
I had a two hour meeting yesterday and there's a 1 hour meeting scheduled today (same people) that will probably run over. Budget Season, blerg. (Which is followed by Annual Review Season, which isn't a whole lot of fun, either.)
congrats for DH, Cashmere!
glad you're ok Allyson!
Kat - hope you're feeling better & that Grace is ok. I loved the whole salty/sweet, crunchy/smooth discussion from yesterday.
The texture of bananas totally squicks me. Also, pudding.
I don't care for the texture of bananas, but I think I'm OK with most everything else.
I just ate a whole roll of Thin Mints. Whoops.
Also, thanks to last night I spent my dozing time in the night thinking of chocolate-covered pretzels - salty-sweet!