Don't belong. Dangerous, like you. Can't be controlled. Can't be trusted. Everyone could just go on without me and not have to worry. People could be what they wanted to be. Could be with the people they wanted. Live simple. No secrets.

River ,'Objects In Space'


Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.  

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DavidS - Dec 26, 2009 12:52:53 pm PST #4938 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I wonder what regrettable science we're indulging in now.

When EM and I split up there was a very strong bias among family therapists that 50/50 shared physical custody was bad for young children. (Emmett was 2 at the time.) That they needed one house as a primary home, and they advocated something like an 80/20 split. But I had a strong sense that this particular vogue in psychotherapy was just that - another passing trend. Fortunately EM agreed with me and we bucked the experts we consulted and Emmett's better for it, I know.

Oof. I was just going to do the laundry but it started raining. I think I'll start the scalloped potatoes instead.


Jessica - Dec 26, 2009 12:58:13 pm PST #4939 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I wonder what regrettable science we're indulging in now.

You mean other than chocolate-chip pancakes and sausage on a stick?


NoiseDesign - Dec 26, 2009 1:01:33 pm PST #4940 of 30000
Our wings are not tired

We have the most amazing landlord ever. As a wedding gift she just waived our January rent.


Atropa - Dec 26, 2009 1:04:57 pm PST #4941 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I wonder what regrettable science we're indulging in now.

Skin care. Hoo-boy, skin care. The amount of ridiculous "science" that is being sold to people in the quest of a youthful appearance is kind of staggering.


Atropa - Dec 26, 2009 1:05:27 pm PST #4942 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

ND, that is a fantastic gift.


NoiseDesign - Dec 26, 2009 1:07:09 pm PST #4943 of 30000
Our wings are not tired

It's crazy generous. She waived it on both houses.


Jessica - Dec 26, 2009 1:13:03 pm PST #4944 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Dylan is poking the eyes of his toy giraffe so they turn inside out and then showing us and saying "He's crying!"

The rational response to this is to ignore him and continue fucking around on the internet, right?


omnis_audis - Dec 26, 2009 1:38:30 pm PST #4945 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

ND, that is amazing. That'll help with the wedding expenses. Very sweet!


javachik - Dec 26, 2009 1:47:27 pm PST #4946 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

You should cover both houses in icicle lights as a "thank you"? Seriously, that's amazing.


DavidS - Dec 26, 2009 1:48:04 pm PST #4947 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

That's excellent news, ND!

Scalloped potatoes gratin are in the oven. It only took a pint of heavy cream and half a block of gruyere to submerse the spuds in creamy goodness. Plus also onions, garlic, shallots and fresh thyme.

Can regrettable science argue that this is good for me?

Of note: Fresh thyme smells so good. Also, it's oddly satisfying to slice potatoes paper thin.

The rational response to this is to ignore him and continue fucking around on the internet, right?

Right! Not only rational but the appropriate response. Besides he's displaying empathy. It's a learning experience.