Oh, this is random, but last week I was walking home from work and it was the end of the lighting ceremony for the tree etc. at the stock market. So as I walked by, someone was finishing singing, and people were cheering, and then she just said thanks for coming, standing out in the rain, etc. I kind of thought I recognized her voice, but not enough to figure out who it was -- I figured it wasn't really anyone. But then the other day I was on the NYSE website looking for something else, and it was ARETHA FRANKLIN. Now I'm bummed out I missed her!!
I don't really have a security blanket... unless you count Mr. Pointy.
Buffy ,'Lessons'
Natter 62: The 62nd Natter
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.
Jesse - Dec 13, 2008 6:29:40 am PST #5953 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Consuela - Dec 13, 2008 6:39:24 am PST #5954 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
We are running away , just over night. Up to wine country fo a couple of days.
Oh, wonderful, Beth. If you go to Sonoma County, I highly recommend Hook and Ladder winery, and the little complex of tasting rooms on the Russian River just south of Healdsburg--Sapphire Hill is one of them, and they have a fantastic zinfandel (if you like fruit-bomb zins, which not everyone does).
Sparky1 - Dec 13, 2008 6:46:24 am PST #5955 of 10002
Librarian Warlord
Good for you beth & Matt! Our favorite winery is Vincent Arroyo in Calistoga: [link]
They make fantastic reds, and name wines after their dogs. They're tiny, but when Jeff and I went there the first time and sat down to eat our PB&J lunch, the owner brought two full glasses of wine for us out of the library.
I now pay outrageous shipping costs to make sure I get my bottles of Bodega & JJ's blend.
Oh, wine . . . I miss you so.
Consuela - Dec 13, 2008 6:53:55 am PST #5956 of 10002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I haven't been here much, so I haven't had the chance to say this, but CONGRATULATIONS SPARKY!!!!!
Theodosia - Dec 13, 2008 7:04:07 am PST #5957 of 10002
'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"
Oh damn, I forgot to sign up for Slacker Santa. If Nilly hasn't finished the list yet...?
Must go now and rescue a friend who has lost her keys.
brenda m - Dec 13, 2008 7:06:24 am PST #5958 of 10002
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
Yeah, go email her right away cuz there may be time. And it is slackers after all.
Sophia Brooks - Dec 13, 2008 8:06:49 am PST #5959 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Shit! I forgot too!
Theodosia - Dec 13, 2008 9:29:30 am PST #5960 of 10002
'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"
Uhoh. Puppies were being put into a CAGE when the link when down!
lisah - Dec 13, 2008 9:56:34 am PST #5961 of 10002
Punishingly Intricate
Jessica, hope your coworker can still use the recs! There are a million good places to eat near enough to the Inner Harbor & Hopkins (I'm guessing medical campus?) especially if they have a car. Some of my faves:
The Helmand (Afghani = loads of vegetarian options!)
The Brewers Art (Belgianesque, exceptional beer
Arcos (very good Mexican in Fells Point
Mehek (very good Indian in Fells Point
I haven't been here yet but the group's other restaurants are very good.
Cighiale (the enoteca is supposed to be very good and less expensive)
If you need any other options let me know! (now let's see if I got my formatting right.)
Sue - Dec 13, 2008 10:07:51 am PST #5962 of 10002
hip deep in pie
I just realized that the odd piece of metal lying on the ground by my front steps is a piece of flashing from around my chimney. It must have come off in the wind last night. I guess I call a roofer about this? Wait, my roof is under warranty. I wonder if that is just for the shingles...