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!
And I wonder, what possible catastrophe came crashing down from heaven and brought this dashing stranger to tears?
Drusilla ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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.
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"
Barb - Jul 12, 2008 3:34:21 am PDT #7623 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”
Allyson, that was an AMAZING response. Beautifully structured, eloquent, and yet clean and elegant and most importantly, completely from the heart.
Words, they are as powerful a weapon as anything else.
Calli - Jul 12, 2008 5:59:36 am PDT #7624 of 10003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Allyson, your response was terrific. I hope some of the people who need to read it do so.
Also, please add me to the list of people who would like to help, if there's a way we can do so that you'd be comfortable accepting.
What are people doing?
I have a party to go to this afternoon, and I'll probably be seeing HellBoy II this evening. In between times I'll be reading The Expected One, by Kathleen McGowan, for my book group. I've only read a little of it, but so far it's bearing an unfortunate resemblance to a feminist version of The DaVinci Code, only with slightly fewer chase scenes. And feminist issues were the least of my problems with The DaVinci Code. But I'm hosting book group next Thursday, so I figure I should make a good faith attempt to finish the book.
Sheryl - Jul 12, 2008 6:39:07 am PDT #7625 of 10003
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Quiet weekend here. Mostly gonna run errands and catch up on TiVo'd stuff. Maybe catch a movie tonight.
Kat - Jul 12, 2008 9:21:55 am PDT #7626 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Jessica! Thank you for the book! It's wonderful...
Vortex - Jul 12, 2008 9:29:16 am PDT #7627 of 10003
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Drew, safe journey, and godspeed.
JZ - Jul 12, 2008 10:32:06 am PDT #7628 of 10003
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Complete randomosity:
Saturday afternoon babypicspam:
Enough hair for ponytails, sort of...
A hat that Jilli would approve of
Done today so far:
*Swept kitchen, hallway, bedroom
*Excavated my misc. clothing pile in the corner of the front bedroom
*Weeded out some outgrown Matilda clothes for my friend's daughter Ruby
*Took down the trash (including the diaper pail, nast) and recycling
Still to do before leaving for the mammogram:
*Re-vacuum everything
*Take down and dispose of the irreparably torn, dust-catching canopy on the bed
Hec just called - Emmett's all-star team is now the district champions, having won the last game against Alameda (who beat them 5-4 on Thursday, whom they then beat 15-0 last night, and who went down to final defeat today 5-0). Matilda went with Hec to cheer Emmett on (thus all the stuff-doing above on my part), but ended up napping through most of it.
And in non-baby/chore/mememe-related stuff, Allyson, you are so loving and loyal and such a passionate, eloquent writer. What you wrote was so powerful; like all the other Buffistas, I hope so much that the people who really need to hear your words have had the chance to read them and let it sink in.
Sue - Jul 12, 2008 10:33:56 am PDT #7629 of 10003
hip deep in pie
Oh Drew, My thoughts are with you and your family.
Jessica - Jul 12, 2008 10:37:32 am PDT #7630 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
ION, weekend plans include flying to NYC for the week for Abby the Diva to attend Camp Broadway. (God help us.) Jess, I've got a metric buttload of business meetings all week while the Diva takes over the Great White Way, but if I find we've got time I'd love to see you.
Oh my yes! I'm also going to be totally swamped getting things in order before we leave for Canada (a week from tomorrow, eep!), but if you're in Manhattan maybe we could meet for lunch?
Jessica! Thank you for the book! It's wonderful...
You're welcome! It only took me what, four months to finally mail it?
Allyson, kudos to you for having the courage and composure to write that - I'm sad that any of it was necessary to say, but glad that you were able to put it so strongly.
Jessica - Jul 12, 2008 10:38:21 am PDT #7631 of 10003
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Oh Drew, I'm so sorry. Safe travels.