In further nationality-related news, The Girl and I are watching the England-USA World Cup football/soccer match. She was just far too gleeful about America's equalizing goal.
And you're sure this isn't just some fanboy thing? 'Cause I've fought more than a couple pimply, overweight vamps that called themselves Lestat.
Buffy ,'Lessons'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[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.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 12, 2010 10:14:45 am PDT #22262 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Tom Scola - Jun 12, 2010 10:17:17 am PDT #22263 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Stephanie - Jun 12, 2010 10:17:29 am PDT #22264 of 30000
Trust my rage
seska, come to natter!
Jessica - Jun 12, 2010 10:24:52 am PDT #22265 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
A better comparison might be to Irish-Americans giving money to the IRA in bars without really thinking what is is they were supporting in the 70's.
Helen Thomas was a professional journalist for over 50 years. I expect her to have a slightly more sophisticated understanding of international politics than your average barfly.
sj - Jun 12, 2010 10:26:25 am PDT #22266 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Thanks, Shir! It hasn't been too bad thanks to liberal amounts of prosecco.
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 12, 2010 10:33:38 am PDT #22267 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
seska, come to natter!
It scares me! But OK - just for the World Cup game :)
Zenkitty - Jun 12, 2010 10:43:30 am PDT #22268 of 30000
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Having a bit of a thunderstorm here. I got back from my errands just in time! Now to nap. My life is so exciting.
Shir - Jun 12, 2010 10:44:22 am PDT #22269 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
loves Seska
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Jun 12, 2010 10:46:26 am PDT #22270 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
Back atcha, Shir! (Oh, The Girl is thinking through stuff re your Hollaback project and will be replying to you soon. She may have a couple of contacts.)
Shir - Jun 12, 2010 10:51:45 am PDT #22271 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Again, virtual friends: better than real life friends who don't even bother to pick up the phone and ask if I'm alright.
You're gold, you.