I should say that I'm not in the 'these colors don't run' school of patriotism.
Every time I see the phrase "these colors don't run" I remember Commander Vimes in "Jingo" saying "Sure they do, if you get them wet."
Yeah, we're building a race of frog-people. It's a good time
Xander ,'Selfless'
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Connie Neil - Jul 04, 2012 10:05:04 am PDT #16355 of 30001
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Pix - Jul 04, 2012 10:06:23 am PDT #16356 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
I'm grateful more than proud. I don't think America is the best country, though I do think it's a good one; but mostly I am grateful for the opportunities and freedoms it has given me.
beekaytee - Jul 04, 2012 10:08:41 am PDT #16357 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
I remember Commander Vimes in "Jingo" saying "Sure they do, if you get them wet."
YES!!
I love me some Vimes/Pratchett.
I'm listening to Snuff today...for about the 15th time.
smonster - Jul 04, 2012 10:31:18 am PDT #16358 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
I have done ALL THE DISHES. And cleared and wiped my counter, and wiped the portion of the kitchen table not covered in papers, and cleaned the stovetop and sides, and wiped the portion of the refrigerator not covered in magnets. Now to change out of pjs (living large, y'all) and figure out what's next. My house has gotten really gross, and I know I'll feel better if I clean a bunch today, but my inner child is pouting about not having anything fun to do on a holiday and my inner demon is whispering that I'm a loser. I hear you both, okay? Moving on.
beekaytee - Jul 04, 2012 10:53:36 am PDT #16359 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
Don't listen! lalalala, you can't hear them. (my hands are metaphorically over your ears)
I actually have a dinner invitation that I'm not much interested in...and I really wish I had accomplished what you have so far, smonster.
I have a ton of cleaning to do but am noodling on the computer instead. I think I'll take a nap and then follow your lead...on the doing at least one thing...then we'll see where the energy is.
smonster - Jul 04, 2012 11:01:51 am PDT #16360 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Don't listen! lalalala, you can't hear them. (my hands are metaphorically over your ears)
Ah, but if I don't listen, they only get louder until that's all I can hear. I see you, Mara, come in and have some tea.
Even though I slept a bunch, I might take a nap. This extrovert really needs some social time - podcasts help, but only so much.
SailAweigh - Jul 04, 2012 11:33:43 am PDT #16361 of 30001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
I really need to at least vacuum; the cat hair is getting to where once I vacuum I'll have enough hair to knit a pair of (very uncomfortable) baby booties. Ugh.
And I think I'll back some strawberry rhubarb crumble. I was thinking of going to a movie, but since it's 101 outside, I'm sure most of the city has the same plans. Think I'll pass. As long as the a/c holds out, I'm fine staying at home today.
sj - Jul 04, 2012 11:39:04 am PDT #16362 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Nearly 4 hours after my last post, the baby shower favors are done.
billytea - Jul 04, 2012 12:13:12 pm PDT #16363 of 30001
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
I became much more pro-American after living there, which is no doubt better than becoming much less so. Happy You're Not The Boss Of Me Day! May you eat stuff and watch fireworks.
SailAweigh - Jul 04, 2012 1:06:54 pm PDT #16364 of 30001
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Downstairs has been vacuumed, trash taken out (I felt like I was being mugged by the heat when I stepped out of the door), the strawberries and rhubarb chopped and macerating in the fridge. Think I will wait until very late to actually cook it. Now to see what is on Netflix, so I can still feel like I went to the movies.