I need to step away from facebook. Someone I'm friends with -- like, actual friends, not just facebook friends, we've known each other since first grade -- posted something relatively innocuous that just happened to hit a bunch of things that were already bothering me from other sources today, and I responded fairly non-confrontationally, but I know that I'm going to get more annoyed if I keep thinking about it, so I need to just stop responding to that post altogether.
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Hil R. - Oct 26, 2011 1:03:48 pm PDT #3319 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
lisah - Oct 26, 2011 1:28:40 pm PDT #3320 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
Why not fly and rent a car down there, Tommy?
I have to say I was pretty stoked to be able to register for some wedding gifts. We didn't register for a ton of stuff but I did ask for a KitchenAid mixer, something I've always wanted and never could justify buying myself. And my crazy, awesome aunts got it for me as well as a bunch of accessories (like a pasta maker!) that I hadn't asked for. It was kind of mind blowing. I felt completely spoiled. And my mixer is gorgeous!
Sophia Brooks - Oct 26, 2011 1:55:06 pm PDT #3321 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I was really grumpy because my bus was late and I missed the line-up (in Rochester they all line up every hour in the middle of the city and everyone changes buses at once). I decided to go to Family Dollar, which is the only business open after 5 in our ghosttown of a downtown. And I found super cheap wall art for my office at work! Like 5 - 10 dollars. It isn't the best or anything, but it will do for work!
tommyrot - Oct 26, 2011 2:07:29 pm PDT #3322 of 30001
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 not fly and rent a car down there, Tommy?
It's fairly expensive. For the same amount of money I can take a train to Jackson, MS and have a sleeper car on the way down. (I'm doing an experiment to see if I can sleep in coach on the way back, arrive in Chicago 9:00 AM, walk two blocks and catch a train to work.)
Atropa - Oct 26, 2011 2:09:19 pm PDT #3323 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
On the one hand, I love the growing up Goth article. On the other hand, I'm having to rein in my reaction of "obvious news IS OBVIOUS!"
But still, external validation is nice.
lisah - Oct 26, 2011 2:15:28 pm PDT #3324 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
It's fairly expensive.
I know Southwest has had some great deals lately and they fly from Midway to Birmingham. I don't have a ton of vacation time so I'd rather pay a bit more and get someplace faster, though, if the point of a trip is getting to the place and not the trip itself. Also, my car has quite a few miles on it and I wouldn't trust it to go too far afield. It is fun tooling around in Bob's convertible though when the weather is nice!
tommyrot - Oct 26, 2011 2:18:45 pm PDT #3325 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I know Southwest has had some great deals lately and they fly from Midway to Birmingham.
Huh. Yeah, they do. I searched airfares on Yahoo Travel (force of habit) and no Soutwest flights showed up. Oh well--the train will be fun and next time I can fly down. Thanks for the tip!
eta: Oops, fares I saw were for one-way! But Southwest is still cheaper than other airlines....
Beverly - Oct 26, 2011 2:30:32 pm PDT #3326 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Change of subject, someone on another board is just now watching Buffy for the first time, with a future lineup of Angel. He was commenting on his reaction and said, "I can't believe how quickly I've become a Buffista..."
I wanted to nose-to-nose him and demand his papers.
Cashmere - Oct 26, 2011 2:31:04 pm PDT #3327 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
Yesterday, DH was driving to work in the morning. A car pulled out in front of him and he tapped his horn, and, annoyed, flipped off the driver.
When the car turned, DH noticed it was a nun in full habit.
Connie Neil - Oct 26, 2011 2:46:27 pm PDT #3328 of 30001
brillig
A rosary is no excuse for bad driving habits.