I can't remember who my birthday mates are, but Sara shares hers with Louisa May Alcott, which only excites her because I made a big deal about it, but it's still sweet.
Well, we may not have parted on the best of terms. I realize certain words were exchanged. Also, certain... bullets. But that's air through the engine. It's past. We're business people.
Mal ,'Serenity'
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.
Amy - Oct 13, 2012 7:13:33 am PDT #25573 of 30001
Because books.
Steph L. - Oct 13, 2012 7:14:00 am PDT #25574 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Happy Birthdays, all you birthday people!
sarameg - Oct 13, 2012 7:28:44 am PDT #25575 of 30001
My hands are numb from clapping for 2 hours!
One of the signs was
Solve for X 5(X + 2)=25
Runners would actually call out the answer or hold up 3 fingers.
Our cheering station by the Y is awesome. They set up a sound system, and for the first part, it's someone's workout mix, which is good. Then they put on Good Morning Baltimore mix from Hairspray on repeat. Runners really liked it! Plus trays of gummy bears and candycorn pumpkins.
Pix - Oct 13, 2012 7:36:28 am PDT #25576 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Happiest of Birthdays, Buffista birthday people!
Laura - Oct 13, 2012 7:38:06 am PDT #25577 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
The number one reason I consider doing another marathon from time to time is the memory of the great crowd support. People with hoses to run under or trays of fruit they prepared. It was awesome. Some day.
Calli - Oct 13, 2012 7:47:38 am PDT #25578 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Happy birthday, Matt, Cashmere, and Megan!
My annual fall cold has arrived. So I'll be spending the day watching things like Teen Wolf and Charlie's Angels and drinking oj and hot toddies.
As part of that, I just saw an ad where someone was dressing a woman in the fall trends, which seemed to involve clashing prints, ill-fitting trousers, and high-heels. Is this autumn's trend looking like a hobo with sore feet?
Steph L. - Oct 13, 2012 8:02:05 am PDT #25579 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
the fall trends
Jesus, I went shopping yesterday when I realized I had holes in the inseam of one of my favorite (VERY OLD) pair of pants (which fall in the category of "work pants" because they are not jeans, although I do wear jeans to work, too). And 90% of the clothes are SO UGLY. I didn't like dolman-sleeve sweaters back in the 80s, and that hasn't changed. Skinny jeans are an abomination unto the Lord (so sayeth the fatass), don't get me started on jeggings, and I really don't need "fun fur" on a damn sweater.
Haaaaaaaaaaate.
I am, however, fine with people wearing high heels with trousers, though I personally don't do it (mostly because I just don't wear high heels).
Calli - Oct 13, 2012 8:05:45 am PDT #25580 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Hey, if the heels set off an nice outfit, that's great. I was mostly thinking if the whole outfit is fugly, you might as well be comfy, at least.
meara - Oct 13, 2012 8:11:42 am PDT #25581 of 30001
You made runners do math? That's mean. I mean, maybe just because I haven't had coffee or run 26 miles, but I'd probably have to stop and think to solve for X! But if I didn't stop it would bug me!!
Steph L. - Oct 13, 2012 8:14:59 am PDT #25582 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Hey, if the heels set off an nice outfit, that's great. I was mostly thinking if the whole outfit is fugly, you might as well be comfy, at least.
Ah, this is true. On the other hand, you kind of have to applaud the level of commitment to an outfit from hell.