Man, I love Charlie Pierce. Here's a long piece he did for Esquire: Life Under Romneycare.
Just keep walking, preacher-man.
River ,'Jaynestown'
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.
Consuela - Sep 11, 2012 1:50:38 pm PDT #21748 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Sheryl - Sep 11, 2012 1:55:57 pm PDT #21749 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Took my car in to the dealer for the 100,000 mile tune-up. Needed new front brake pads and some fluidics flushing, but otherwise in good shape.
msbelle - Sep 11, 2012 2:42:34 pm PDT #21750 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
For no one thing I love you all and this place.
Jesse - Sep 11, 2012 2:47:26 pm PDT #21751 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh, msbelle! I got that dress from Target, and it's good! A little short on me, maybe, but good. It's the fake-belt one, right? Because I also got another one that was not so good, but now I get to go back to Target to return.
Dana - Sep 11, 2012 2:50:52 pm PDT #21752 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I am definitely reaching the point where I have to self-medicate with doses of Five Thirty-Eight.
lisah - Sep 11, 2012 3:01:26 pm PDT #21753 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
I found acupuncture to be relaxing but it did fuck all for my (low-level but persistent) pain issues. Not to mention doing nothing for my seasonal allergies or sleeping problems. So there's that.
Am bummed that my place was appraised at less than we were hoping (for purposes of refinancing and hopefully getting cash to cover an expected difference between what bob's place in chicago will sell for and what he owes). I don't really get how the appraisal works at all. Two identical places, next door and two down, sold for over $25,000 more than my place was appraised for. It makes no sense. If we were listing it to sell we'd list for around what they sold for. It's an annoying mystery!
Burrell - Sep 11, 2012 3:13:56 pm PDT #21754 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I am self medicating with wine but I applaud your sober approach, Dana.
Nora Deirdre - Sep 11, 2012 3:18:24 pm PDT #21755 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
It's an annoying mystery!
It's like mortgage companies don't care about anything except how to make a profit...
lisah - Sep 11, 2012 3:23:59 pm PDT #21756 of 30001
Punishingly Intricate
It's like mortgage companies don't care about anything except how to make a profit...
Seriously! Well, really, if they'd appraised it higher I'd be in debt to them even more. So, it's probably better in the long run. Just worrying if the chicago place doesn't sell for enough. (Anyone know anybody looking for a sweet Chicago condo?? It is really, very nice! I swear!)
Atropa - Sep 11, 2012 3:38:37 pm PDT #21757 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I am self medicating with wine but I applaud your sober approach, Dana.
I'm going to self medicate with absinthe as soon as I get home. This is my reward for not setting anyone at work on fire.