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 44: It's about the rules having changed.  

[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.


Toddson - Feb 25, 2009 5:30:12 am PST #1947 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

In regard to the fuss about the woman on the children's show - there was a newscaster ... Bree someone? who had a congenital problem that she basically didn't have hands. She made something of a success of herself and the general feedback was approval that she was doing so well. Then she got married and decided to have kids. People were accusing her of being irresponsible, since her kids might be born with the same condition. sigh ....

And in regard to my building's alarm system ... turns out that not only does the first person to notice the fire have to pull an alarm and call 911, but someone on every floor has to pull the alarm on their floor. That, seemingly, is what happened - no one pulled the alarm on my floor until it was almost over. We're having a meeting with building management, the fire chief, and our local councilman. Fun, right?


Toddson - Feb 25, 2009 5:32:01 am PST #1948 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

And because it deserves its very own post - love the picture, Laura! you look so happy!


WindSparrow - Feb 25, 2009 5:35:08 am PST #1949 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

That, seemingly, is what happened - no one pulled the alarm on my floor until it was almost over. We're having a meeting with building management, the fire chief, and our local councilman. Fun, right?

Definitely not good. But I sure am glad you're still around to go to the meeting. That's just a little too close.


WindSparrow - Feb 25, 2009 5:46:37 am PST #1950 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

And because it deserves its very own post - love the picture, Laura! you look so happy!

I was going to say the same thing but then I got distracted by fanfic. You look great, Laura!


WindSparrow - Feb 25, 2009 5:54:09 am PST #1951 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

There is something intensely joyful about watching a cat who is sitting in a sunny window. I love just standing next to them, and watching the birds and squirrels with them. Once in a while, petting 'em to feel their sun-warmed fur.


tommyrot - Feb 25, 2009 6:19:44 am PST #1952 of 30000
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Yeah. It sucks that I only have North-facing windows. My cat does like to sit in the window and watch the wildlife (when it's warm enough for me to have the windows open).


Kathy A - Feb 25, 2009 6:21:14 am PST #1953 of 30000
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

That's what I miss in my current apartment. It's on the north side of the building, and sun doesn't come inside at all, except for a brief period before sunset at the peak of summertime, and that's just a small sliver through the balcony door. My cat misses the sun, too.


DavidS - Feb 25, 2009 6:43:20 am PST #1954 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Random me photo on my birthday swinging in the trees.

I love Laura pix!

I'm home with Matilda today. Her daycare provider has all day doctor appts. (eep! Please be well.)

Emmett will be pleasantly surprised when I show up to get him after school with Matilda in tow.


WindSparrow - Feb 25, 2009 6:49:40 am PST #1955 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Emmett will be pleasantly surprised when I show up to get him after school with Matilda in tow.

That thought makes me smile and smile. It may be an even better warm-fuzzy than the cats basking in the sun - which is a whole lotta warm-fuzzy.


SuziQ - Feb 25, 2009 6:51:23 am PST #1956 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame

I am back in the office today and wondering why I didn't work from home again. I'm freezing and hungry. At home I could cuddle in a blanket and toddle into the kitchen whenever I wanted. Shoot, half the people I work with are off in other offices this week anyway.