There goes Allyson, with the words. Even in a time of great stress you are insanely eloquent and make me cry.
Spike: Heard what happened up top, offing your dad and all. Don't know if you know this, but, uh…I killed my mum. Actually, I'd already killed her, and then she tried to shag me, so I had to-- Wesley: Thank you. I'm…very comforted.
'Lineage'
Natter 59: Dominate Your Face!
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.
Tamara - Jul 11, 2008 7:53:22 pm PDT #7613 of 10003
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Burrell - Jul 11, 2008 7:54:12 pm PDT #7614 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Wow Allyson, I don't think I'd have the composure to respond like that. I do hope you let us do for you what you've done for some many others.
Beverly - Jul 11, 2008 8:23:28 pm PDT #7615 of 10003
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
You amaze me, Allyson. I mean, I know how passionate and articulate you are. I have some idea of how horrified you were at this news, how desperate to be able to touch and reassure yourself by proximity that your family is whole and safe. As Tamara said, Allyson, with the words.
And still. This is powerful, succinct, direct, and no-punches-pulled writing, and still, and still, respectful and polite.
You amaze me. I'm also proud to know you.
Strega - Jul 11, 2008 8:39:48 pm PDT #7616 of 10003
God. I've only just caught up. Allyson, I hope you and your family are as okay as possible.
There's no non-cliche way to say it, but if I can help somehow, please let me.
DavidS - Jul 11, 2008 8:42:21 pm PDT #7617 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Allyson, that was a really strong, pitch perfect response and it comes from such a thoughtful, moral core.
Back from our umpteenth night of Little League out in Antioch. We've gone from games at 105 degrees, to 96 degrees to a blessed 85 tonight.
We won, slaugthering our nemesis Alameda 15-0.
Which means we play that same Alameda team again tomorrow for the District Four Championship.
The field in Antioch has a centerfield fence that's 227 feet. Very long for Little League. Emmett hit it about 220 feet tonight for what turned out to be an impossibly long single (due to some baserunning gaffes by the runners in front of him, and some stellar work by their centerfielder).
Cass - Jul 11, 2008 10:16:29 pm PDT #7618 of 10003
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Pix, we are *totes* sneaky.
Allyson, that was a heart-breaking and beautiful statement to make. You are well-spoken and a lovely sister and aunt.
Lee - Jul 11, 2008 10:19:57 pm PDT #7619 of 10003
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
so far, have made delish meal for lady bandmates and have gotten drunk with them. And, Perkins, we are trying to figure out what to do in la Vegas. Ideas???
People watch! Drink! Gamble!
Cass - Jul 11, 2008 10:41:08 pm PDT #7620 of 10003
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
People watch! Drink! Gamble!
And it's a Friday night in Natter!
Hil R. - Jul 11, 2008 11:06:50 pm PDT #7621 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Still awake. Why? Do not know.
Being awake late at night is boring. So far, I've watched two episodes of A Different World, read a bit of a book I've already read twice, and drank some chocolate soy milk.
Theodosia - Jul 12, 2008 2:17:44 am PDT #7622 of 10003
'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"
That's such an awesome response, Allyson. I fear it may be lost on most of the dittoheads, but it could bring a couple to a slamming halt, I hope!