Somebody refresh my memory - WHY do we clear snow out of our driveways? It's not just a silly superstition, is it?
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'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
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WindSparrow - Dec 10, 2009 4:22:53 am PST #2924 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.
tommyrot - Dec 10, 2009 4:26:06 am PST #2925 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.
WHY do we clear snow out of our driveways?
Because Mr. Plow looks sexy in that jacket?
Steph L. - Dec 10, 2009 4:36:18 am PST #2926 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
That name again is Mr. Plow.
Jessica - Dec 10, 2009 4:53:10 am PST #2927 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
See, he needs to get over himself, acknowledge that Christmas is Christian, but admit that he likes it anyway. Trust me, it will be ok.
Many atheists who were raised in religious households are very adamant about which god/s they don't believe in, is the thing. To a certain kind of ex-Christian atheist, Christmas can't be about Christ, because THEY DON'T BELIEVE IN HIM ANYMORE LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOOUUUUUUUUUU. And it sounds like Hil's co-worker (?) roots his atheism pretty firmly in a non-belief in Jesus.
(Since I was raised Jewish, neither Christmas nor Jesus had anything to do with my eventual realization that I was an atheist - they pretty much stayed just as irrelevant as they ever were, you know? The bits of mainstream atheism that are about being pissed off at Christianity go right over my head.)
Laura - Dec 10, 2009 5:01:04 am PST #2928 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Merry Anything, Everything, or Nothing at all!
Surely a crying Baby Jesus is Mary's problem? I have my own kid to worry about.
I kinda want to tag that.
I've only just begun the Christmas decorations, but a few shots are here [link]
I like it all. I have a nativity scene in the front yard. I'm a big fan of the baby Jesus, Santa, trees, lights, presents, and lots of yummy treats.
Hil R. - Dec 10, 2009 5:14:03 am PST #2929 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I went to the department secretary to ask about the recommendation she said she didn't receive. She pulled out the folder to show me that there was only one recommendation, two pages. I pointed out that each page had printing on the front and the back, and that those two pages where actually two recommendations, and she had just read the front of one and the back of the other.
So, I have that recommendation now. Still don't have one from my advisor.
Jessica - Dec 10, 2009 5:14:50 am PST #2930 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I kinda want to tag that.
Hee - fine by me.
Vortex - Dec 10, 2009 5:21:24 am PST #2931 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I pointed out that each page had printing on the front and the back, and that those two pages where actually two recommendations, and she had just read the front of one and the back of the other.
I . . . don't know what to say. Other than how did you manage not to smack her?
I have to go to a Deans and Directors Luncheon today. Where some suckup will undoubtedly leap to his feet to raise a glass to asshole!boss for his service. And I will have to try not to puke.
beth b - Dec 10, 2009 5:22:06 am PST #2932 of 30000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
good follow through Hil!
he bits of mainstream atheism that are about being pissed off at Christianity go right over my head.)
Despite being raised in a sorta Christian househould, it goes over mine too. It seem to me there might be another religion or two out there that wants to be the one true religion.
ION, Matt and I have been together for 20 years today
Hil R. - Dec 10, 2009 5:30:53 am PST #2933 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Of course, while we were going through these papers, I tried to stay far enough back that I could see the names on the papers but wouldn't be tempted to read the rest of the recommendation. I could see enough of the shape of the paragraphs and sentences, though, to realize he'd written essentially the same recommendation for both of us, with maybe a few details changed. Oh well -- I know that I've done that a few times when I had to write student evaluations, and I don't think the two of us are applying to too many of the same jobs.