Jael is a biblical name, Toddson. Some woman who squshed a general's head with a rock or something. I only know this because it's my niece's name.
They should film that story and show it every Christmas.
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2008: "...and the horse you rode in on."
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2008? Don't think we've forgotten about you.
Sean K - Jan 09, 2009 9:52:48 am PST #253 of 381
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Hil R. - Jan 09, 2009 11:53:55 am PST #254 of 381
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Drove a stake through his head, actually. [link]
Toddson - Jan 09, 2009 12:26:06 pm PST #255 of 381
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Yes, I was aware of that ... she also appears in a Dorothy Parker poem ("I'm Judith and Jael and Madame de Stael"), which is where I picked up the pronunciation (which may be wrong). But the ANTM contestant pronounced it jay-el ... which led me to Kal-el. What can I say? it's late on a Friday and it's been a hell of a week.
Trudy Booth - Jan 09, 2009 12:29:26 pm PST #256 of 381
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Vampires could have been different then. Maybe Jael was a Slayer.
Shir - Jan 09, 2009 1:22:23 pm PST #257 of 381
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Do they pronounce this Jael or Yael? Because I've never heard of a Jael, but know hell lots of Yaels.
Shir - Jan 12, 2009 12:11:12 am PST #258 of 381
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
My parents told me this morning I got a package from Philadelphia!
I'll only get to open it this Thursday/Friday, but knowing it for now will keep me excited the whole (very interesting still gorram, long, exhausting, why-did-I-apply-here) week. Yay!
msbelle - Jan 14, 2009 8:06:57 am PST #259 of 381
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I know several people (including me) were late in sending out their packages. Just to be on record in-case senders are waiting to hear, I haven't received anything yet (which is cool, fun has no time limit).
Conversely, my giftee should have received mine, but I haven't seen it posted.
SuziQ - Jan 14, 2009 8:23:34 am PST #260 of 381
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I had the ultimate pleasure of watching my giftee open her treats and guess who her santa was. I'm pretty sure she knew from the get go, but I tried to be tricksy.
SailAweigh - Jan 14, 2009 8:29:42 am PST #261 of 381
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
In case anyone's mailed mine, I haven't got it yet. I will be sure to post about it as soon as it arrives.
SuziQ - Jan 14, 2009 8:36:26 am PST #262 of 381
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
I still don't, officially, know who my own santa was. My guess is Megan Walker. Whoever you were, dear santa, I am enjoying my goodies. Mmmmmm that tea is delish!