{{{Anne}}}
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Spike's Bitches 42: Which question do you want me to answer first?
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Polter-Cow - Sep 10, 2008 4:52:04 pm PDT #5203 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Fay - Sep 10, 2008 4:52:18 pm PDT #5204 of 10001
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
What sj said.
JenP - Sep 10, 2008 4:56:01 pm PDT #5205 of 10001
Anne, add me to the list of people thinking good thoughts for you. Anything I can do, I am more than happy to.
Cash and VW, I'm sorry. Eff it, indeed.
Sean, you're in my thoughts.
Vortex, you are in my thoughts, as well.
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I totally appreciate that! Today I had my English 3 students tell me that they shouldn't have to learn vocabulary because they will never have to use words like embellish, connotation, affluent, banter, novice, brevity, imbibe, nostalgic, stipend or reiterate.
(I know that this is not news to anyone, I just feel the need to be all up their grills... or something. Long damn day.) They are wrong. Those are all perfectly serviceable words that they need to learn how to use. Well, maybe except for imbibe. If I had to chuck one, that would be it. But the rest? Perfectly modern and normal vocabulary, which, frankly, by English 3 they should know already, so they just need to QUIT THEIR BITCHIN'.
Hil R. - Sep 10, 2008 5:15:01 pm PDT #5206 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
My friend who moved to Cairo started a blog. Interesting stuff. She said that they got falafel for dinner, and her two older kids both started crying because it was "too spicy." I'm a bit confused by this, since I've seen one of these kids eat pickled jalapenos.
brenda m - Sep 10, 2008 5:26:10 pm PDT #5207 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
Anne, may your mind be fully aware of the love so many people have for you, here and elsewhere, leading you to sweeter thoughts and healing dreams, as your body rests and restores itself for the rigors of the coming day. Sleep well.
So much this. I hope this passes quickly, Anne.
Also, I feel compelled to point out that Andi rocks.
Also also, FUCK CANCER.
My friend who moved to Cairo started a blog. Interesting stuff. She said that they got falafel for dinner, and her two older kids both started crying because it was "too spicy." I'm a bit confused by this, since I've seen one of these kids eat pickled jalapenos.
Different kinds of hot hit you differently. When I was growing up I could eat (and enjoy) Chinese spicy far hotter than I would eat Mexican spicy.
(Also, the pickled jalapenos aren't really that hot, comparatively.)
JenP - Sep 10, 2008 5:27:35 pm PDT #5208 of 10001
Suzi, I totally have been sending health-ma to your mom and calm-ma to you. I meant to actually post that earlier, of course.
SuziQ - Sep 10, 2008 5:30:57 pm PDT #5209 of 10001
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Thanks Jen, no worries. We are back into our usual holding pattern of what has become our everyday stress (the house, CJ's behavior problems, my insomnia, mom's rocky but non-critical health issues).
What the heck is up with boys and hating to bathe?
sj - Sep 10, 2008 5:34:52 pm PDT #5210 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'll keep people posted on how things are going. I finally had to sit down and admit to myself how bad things have been of late.
Yes, please keep us posted and don't hesitate to ask for whatever you need.
JenP - Sep 10, 2008 5:43:16 pm PDT #5211 of 10001
What the heck is up with boys and hating to bathe?
Ha! Right? I remember both of my nephews going through this phase. Dudes, I love you like nobody's business, but... take. a. shower. Now.
Hil R. - Sep 10, 2008 5:48:02 pm PDT #5212 of 10001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I think I had too many energy drinks today. Lately, loading up on caffeine has been the only way I've been able to concentrate (...yes, I know that's a problem. Got an appointment with my doctor to talk about it and maybe adjust my meds), but now I'm jittery and feeling very very awake. Stupid brain chemistry.