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'


Natter 70: Hookers and Blow  

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.


brenda m - Aug 27, 2012 12:38:55 pm PDT #19667 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

t Schaudenfreude alert

So, that super-conservative new archbishop for San Francisco:

The Roman Catholic archbishop-elect of San Francisco was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence, San Diego police said Monday.

The Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, a vigorous supporter of California’s same-sex marriage ban, was taken into custody after being stopped early Saturday at a checkpoint near the San Diego State University campus, said Detective Gary Hassen, a police spokesman. He declined to comment on whether Cordileone took a sobriety test.

Prince of a man, clearly.


Sheryl - Aug 27, 2012 12:48:21 pm PDT #19668 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Well, my work week's half over. (We leave Wed. morning for Chicago)


Nora Deirdre - Aug 27, 2012 1:08:38 pm PDT #19669 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

We are staying in New Orleans for the storm... should be interesting.


Lee - Aug 27, 2012 1:23:03 pm PDT #19670 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Stay Safe, Nora, and Smonster too.


Kat - Aug 27, 2012 1:57:21 pm PDT #19671 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

So, Grace and I are in the NYT tomorrow, but on the website today: [link] I really need a hair cut.


§ ita § - Aug 27, 2012 2:06:35 pm PDT #19672 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Hey, flea, I think you're good with your mention, then.

And you guys look cute, Kat.

I want a neighbourhood search engine. I want to be able to put in an address, and the application tells me "Oh, that's Barbican."


Liese S. - Aug 27, 2012 2:55:05 pm PDT #19673 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

Eee, scared for training session!


Hil R. - Aug 27, 2012 3:07:20 pm PDT #19674 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

First day of classes went pretty well, except that I've got way too many students. In one of the classes, people have to stand in the back of the room because there aren't enough places to sit. I'm going to have to see if I can work something out. I thought it might get better after a few students dropped (there are always a few drops in the first few days, when students realize that they're not really prepared for the class), but it looks like there's a waiting list, because as soon as a student drops, another one gets added. Also, this classroom is in a building that's behind some construction, and you've got to walk an extra two blocks or so to get there, because the only entrance that's not blocked is one that's only accessible from off-campus.


Atropa - Aug 27, 2012 3:12:09 pm PDT #19675 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Ugh, someone please remind me, because I can't brain right now: other than drinking lots of water (I've added lime juice for electrolytes), what will help with a headache brought on by lots of crying?


Hil R. - Aug 27, 2012 3:17:48 pm PDT #19676 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Ugh, someone please remind me, because I can't brain right now: other than drinking lots of water (I've added lime juice for electrolytes), what will help with a headache brought on by lots of crying?

Warm compress over your eyes?