This means I should have alcohol at lunch, right?
Absolutely, Jilli.
They're doing it backwards; walking up the down slide.
River ,'Ariel'
Natter 71: Someone is wrong on the Internet
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 - Dec 07, 2012 9:28:30 am PST #3504 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Calli - Dec 07, 2012 9:35:30 am PST #3505 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
What is the last thing that made you smile unexpectedly?
The realization that I could give up the insane diet I started two weeks ago. Which I did, yesterday.
I've smiled since then, but not unexpectedly. (The smile after the first bite of goat cheese on a sesame cracker was totally expected.)
Sorry about the bruising, Jilli.
I think overruling your father in that situation sounds like a kindness to everyone involved, Consuela.
I'm sorry about the asshat no-longer-future employers, Dana. I hope something good comes through for your DH soon.
§ ita § - Dec 07, 2012 9:36:26 am PST #3506 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Okay, today is ridic quiet in the office because half my row is working from home. So I will commit to finishing the test cases before taking a lunch that's not eaten at my desk. Both of these things are good for me, and also each serves to limit bugs.
erin_obscure - Dec 07, 2012 9:49:57 am PST #3507 of 30001
Occasionally I’m callous and strange
I thank profusely on behalf of everyone who got to enjoy the apple cake. I have green tea and honey, not even close.
I am, apparently, a lighting rod for squirrel-related 911 calls and they crack me up every. single. time. Even when I know that some poor soul is gonna end up in the hospital getting a brutal round of rabies shots...i still giggle that they thought it would be a good idea to try and feed a wild squirrel in the park to impress a friend. Seriously, don't these people know about all the squirrels in Portland dive bombing cars and assaulting others with mustard?!?!?! (disclaimer: no squirrels have actually assaulted anyone with mustard as far as I know, it was just a juxtaposition of unrelated calls that generated very interesting images in my sick, twisted, squirrel-inclined brain.)
Cashmere - Dec 07, 2012 10:34:42 am PST #3508 of 30001
Now tagless for your comfort.
I think I'm crazy. I'm inquiring about a full time marketing & communications position for a local non-profit here in town. I know the executive director loves me but I'm not sure if I'm totally qualified for the position.
I just sent her an email.
Maria - Dec 07, 2012 10:38:26 am PST #3509 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
Cash, you're not crazy. Truly. You never know until you try. What they consider qualified might be different than what you consider qualified.
edited: stray comma
meara - Dec 07, 2012 10:39:12 am PST #3510 of 30001
Dana - Dec 07, 2012 10:40:19 am PST #3511 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Maria is totally right. Job hunting is crazy (she says with an ironic laugh).
Jessica - Dec 07, 2012 10:43:13 am PST #3512 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Supreme Court will hear gay marriage/DOMA!
Wow!
Maria - Dec 07, 2012 10:45:12 am PST #3513 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift
I'm concerned. This may not turn out well, considering the current makeup of the Court.