In leaving behind what it means to be a baptist, they've given all of the rest of us a bad name!

Large swaths of Christianity inspire that in me.

True fact, Trudy.

I clearly remember the Challenger -- I was cutting classes for the day and home watching TV. I had also stayed home "sick" the day Reagan got shot.

Bad things happen when I malinger, obviously.

The justification of discrimination against women and girls on grounds of religion or tradition, as if it were prescribed by a Higher Authority, is unacceptable.

JIMMY CARTER I LOVE YOU!

ION, I just discovered that The Boy was unfamiliar with Homestar Runner. I rectified that immediately. And now I have "Trogdor! Burninating the countryside!" stuck in my head.

I was in summer camp during the moon walk. They pulled us all out of our tent cabins and had the entire camp sleep on the floor of the dining hall so we could watch it. I remember thinking, what's the big deal? It seemed like a normal thing, except that the adults were all worked up about it. YMLMV.

Polter-cow, I have discovered that one of my Indian coworkers who I secretly had thoughts of introducing to you, has been married for five years. Boy was I surprised. She doesn't wear a ring or a wedding necklace, I had no idea. Her marriage was arranged, and she is very happy. Her two best friends here are also very happy in their arranged marriages. S says it's the best decision she ever made - 10 years married. She was given the opportunity to say no the day before the ceremony, and she said okay.

My eldest sister just called and asked me to borrow money. WTF? Seriously. This woman is nearly 50 years old, her husband makes decent money, her daughter and son in law are living with them (and working as well). Why can't these people (who only have a $400 a month house payment) keep their fucking electricity on without asking me for loans???

I'm considering withdrawing from my family permanently.

Cash (no pun intended) - I think it's time to close the Bank of Lisa. Would the family believe, "DH is the one that works and he says no."?

(You work, too, and goddamned hard, I was just wondering if they'd believe that. I'm not suggesting that you don't work.)

Oh, Cash. I'm sorry.

Hey, does anyone use Boost Mobile? Any thoughts about it?

I'm pissed off enough to tell her no and that I'm the reason. Actually, the impending $2400 dental bills we have to pay is the main reason--that's cutting into our savings and I really can't justify keeping someone else afloat if it means paying our own bills late.

I just hate being put into this position--for the third time in a week!

Wonder if I can apply for the witness protection program.

ION, I just discovered that The Boy was unfamiliar with Homestar Runner.

GASP.

I rectified that immediately.

Good.

Her marriage was arranged, and she is very happy.

Maybe it'll work out, who knows. Life can be sort of peaceful when you stop struggling.