The first year I heard about Heifer I was discussing presents for our mother with my sister. I proudly announced, "I got her half a sheep" ... and, after a long silence during which I KNEW my sister was thinking, "do we have room in the freezer?" "we don't like mutton, or even lamb, that much" and, generally, "WTF?", I explained that it was Heifer and how it worked. She was relieved to find out it wasn't going to be something she'd have to find room for.
Ah, yes, of course. The gypsies, they gave you your soul. The gypsies are filthy people. Ptui! We shall speak of them no more.
Ilona Costa Bianchi ,'The Girl in Question'
Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In
[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 - Dec 20, 2011 11:11:12 am PST #4438 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Kate P. - Dec 20, 2011 11:17:30 am PST #4439 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
Socks, gift cards, and a goat from Heifer.
The trifecta of perfect gifts for the hard-to-buy for.
And the perfect trifecta of gifts for me! Seriously, I would be totally thrilled to get some cool socks, a little gift card for books (or whatever), and a charitable contribution in my name. Sounds just right.
brenda m - Dec 20, 2011 11:31:09 am PST #4440 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Hah. Now I'm remembering my family drama from a couple of years ago when my brother was being a complete jackass and I ended up sponsoring a polar bear in his name so that I could vent my spleen without lasting familial damage.
ETA: looking back, that was two years ago today. brenda m "Natter 64: Yes, we still need you" Dec 20, 2009 6:40:54 pm PST . And I recall that was the year he made my sister cry on the phone and then hung up on her on actual X-mas day, so my pettiness was totally vindicated!
Atropa - Dec 20, 2011 11:36:41 am PST #4441 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
And the perfect trifecta of gifts for me! Seriously, I would be totally thrilled to get some cool socks, a little gift card for books (or whatever), and a charitable contribution in my name. Sounds just right.
Yeah, I'd think that was a pretty nifty set of presents.
Dad and I are going holiday shopping today. I'm both looking forward to it (because hanging out with Dad is always good), and dreading it (because we used to do this to find presents for my Mom).
Toddson - Dec 20, 2011 11:38:31 am PST #4442 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Your father's annual Christmas phase of his sociological experiment?
Atropa - Dec 20, 2011 11:41:19 am PST #4443 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Your father's annual Christmas phase of his sociological experiment?
Yep! He loves wandering about 10 feet behind me and watching people's faces when we go to a mall.
Toddson - Dec 20, 2011 11:49:27 am PST #4444 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Jilli, I saw a book title that made me think of you - "The Hedgewitch Queen" by Lilith Saintcrow. Don't know quite what it's about, but I liked the title.
beekaytee - Dec 20, 2011 12:05:00 pm PST #4445 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant
An old friend, who is just now retiring as a midwife, made a donation in all our names to a healthy birthing charity. I _love_ it. Gave me a nice warm feeling with no need to regift or dust.
On another note, I spoke out on Sparky's DH's project, announced in Press. Bless him for carrying on the good fight.
Strix - Dec 20, 2011 12:12:43 pm PST #4446 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
I just read that book! It's pretty good.
Jilli dresses MUCH better, though.
Atropa - Dec 20, 2011 12:26:01 pm PST #4447 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Jilli, I saw a book title that made me think of you - "The Hedgewitch Queen" by Lilith Saintcrow. Don't know quite what it's about, but I liked the title.
Oooh, that is a great title.
Jilli dresses MUCH better, though.
Aww, thank you!
So, b&w striped, ruffled skirt w/ petticoats, black tights, black granny boots with pink ribbons, white blouse, black double-breasted blazer, top hat w/ pink & black feathers, dark wine lipstick: it's too much to hope that people won't assume I'm a Christmas caroler, isn't it?