This is not funny. This... this is a morality tale about the evils of sake.

Simon ,'Objects In Space'


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.


shrift - Jul 24, 2008 7:58:20 pm PDT #9434 of 10003
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Happy birthday, vw!

I just got back from seeing the 25th anniversary showing of War Games. Now I am going to re-read ita's chapter in Allyson's book.


Burrell - Jul 24, 2008 8:48:29 pm PDT #9435 of 10003
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Thanks again everybody for the good thoughts.

Happy anniversary Barb, and happy birthday vw!

I need blood drawn tomorrow, which means I need to fast in the morning. And that may just mean I need a before bedtime snack to tide me over. hmmm. Probably shouldn't be ice cream however.


Hil R. - Jul 25, 2008 2:33:28 am PDT #9436 of 10003
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

They won't let us have pets inside the university buildings,

They don't here, either, but one of my friends had a little dog that she used to bring into the office with her when we were working late. We got kicked out of the building and had to sneak back in a few times, but having a dog around while studying was great for lowering stress.


Barb - Jul 25, 2008 2:39:41 am PDT #9437 of 10003
“Not dead yet!”

Happy Birthday, vw! And thanks for the good wishes everybody-- hard to believe in a lot of way, yet at the same time, it seems as if it was just yesterday.

ita, our plans are very loose for the moment-- we may go out to dinner, we may just order pizza, since Lewis has to work today.

But for the moment, I am drinking excellent coffee that my husband made me as I check out e-mail and boards and LJ and listening to Pat Metheny's First Circle.

Life is good.

And you weren't being pervy? Damn. *g*


vw bug - Jul 25, 2008 4:08:09 am PDT #9438 of 10003
Mostly lurking...

Thanks for the wishes everyone! I have a feeling it's going to be another good year.

That means it's almost (or just after) Toto's birthday too, doesn't it?

Yes! His birthday was on Monday. And like the wonderful mom I am, I had bought him a special treat--which I then forgot to give him until Wednesday.


Shir - Jul 25, 2008 4:14:17 am PDT #9439 of 10003
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Happy Birthday vw! And Happy anniversary Barb!

And Nilly... Oh dear. I hope there was a lot of coffee and productivity involved in your white night. Sleep well.

I realized yesterday I have a lot of things I want to do until university start(s?), when I'll have no time to do them. So yesterday I finally made a list, instead of remembering from time to time "oh right! I wanted to do that as well!".

It's long. But it'll make life funner, and better.

And I made a list of the albums I want to have. It's long too. Yay for bus-ride-time. I love long public transportation rides.


Kat - Jul 25, 2008 4:40:42 am PDT #9440 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Nilly, those are good! I'm worried because N is a squirmy 16 months and all over the place. He's not gonna be happy with sititng on my lap.


Cashmere - Jul 25, 2008 4:54:38 am PDT #9441 of 10003
Now tagless for your comfort.

kat, I'll plug Travels with Child. Good luck with the travel. I think I'd do a child under 18 months in a plane with less trepidation than a child between 2-4 (which means my kids won't be flying anywhere anytime soon). Definitely check with Stephanie. I think Frisco and Ellie have clocked more air miles than I have already.

I think Noah will do great--the cute is a great advantage.

We have DH's company family picnic this weekend on Sunday. I hope that goes ok. A bouncy house and ice cream--what could possibly go wrong?


Tom Scola - Jul 25, 2008 5:10:25 am PDT #9442 of 10003
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Happy Birthday, VW!!!

and, uhm, also, ahem


Kat - Jul 25, 2008 5:12:17 am PDT #9443 of 10003
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Happy bday VW! happy anniversary, Barb! Happy Sysadmin Day to those who qualify!

Cash, I did look at TWC. Just 4 hours with a wiggleworm is DAUNTING. Oddly, I'd rather drive to Ohio.