Hey, isn't it time for "What are people doing this weekend?"
Tonight, seeing improvised swashbuckling. Tomorrow, Avengers in the morning, Writers with Drinks featuring JZ's college buddy, Greg Rucka, in the evening.
Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.
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.
Polter-Cow - May 11, 2012 12:57:08 pm PDT #4648 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Aims - May 11, 2012 12:59:44 pm PDT #4649 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I am a mandated reporter. However, spanking one's child - albeit in public - is not considered abuse. Other than that, he does not outwardly meet the parameters of suspected physical abuse.
The behaviors can be attributed to specific circumstances, however mom knows about it and was the one who informed us. We just don't think she's getting him any help for it.
Jesse - May 11, 2012 1:02:13 pm PDT #4650 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Good lord, Aims. That sounds terrible. When I worked at the daycare center, we had a kid who was clearly troubled, but probably not abused, and staff tried to get the parents to see it, but didn't feel like they could do any more. He wasn't really hurting anyone, but then again, he was four.
My weekend plans include AVENGERS FINALLY, party supply shopping, and family per usual.
Aims - May 11, 2012 1:04:20 pm PDT #4651 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I just don't know what to do. The boy needs help - flat out. But he doesn't come to school bloodied and/or bruised. He is clean and fed and taken care of. For some of the time, he is a beautiful and sweet boy. But, like I say, he needs so much help.
Kat - May 11, 2012 1:04:55 pm PDT #4652 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Burrell, this one is for you: [link] The rest follow it in the photostream.
Sheryl - May 11, 2012 1:06:30 pm PDT #4653 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Tomorrow my dance group is performing at the Maryland Faerie Festival. Which has been moved from near Bowie up to Havre de Grace. Which is a minimum hour and a half drive from here. Oh, and we're performing at noon, so we have to be checked in with our dance master by 11:30 am. Sigh...
Toddson - May 11, 2012 1:07:41 pm PDT #4654 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Jilli, too modest to link? My Google-fu is strong today. Story.
Connie Neil - May 11, 2012 1:12:31 pm PDT #4655 of 30001
brillig
Oh, we knew her when.
Laura - May 11, 2012 1:12:58 pm PDT #4656 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Oh Aims, that is so difficult and frustrating.
Weekend involves work tomorrow. Sunday a brunch at my house then MIL, friend, and my 3 men are bound for Avengers. Woo!
Have I mentioned here that my parents nicknamed me "Sarah Heartburn?"
Ha! Not a Sarah, but my mom called me that too. For my dramatics apparently.
Toddson - May 11, 2012 1:14:27 pm PDT #4657 of 30001
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
We got that occasionally ... although I think we used it mostly for the cat; she was distinctly overweight but she'd sit and yearn so that she'd convince you she was thin. And starving.