Weirdly, after the first shock, I'm mostly OK once I incorporate that particular pain into the mosaic. It's tempting fate, but the pain doesn't mean something horrible to come. There's the anticipation of coping with the pain, but the event is done. It's a wound that's happened, and healing is hard, but the infliction is in the past. Though again I find myself slightly envying those who can take themselves off into a dramatic decline and have other people cope for them.
Oh, smacked in the noggin with a 2x4 wrapped in velvet. Yeah, that's what it felt like.
Lorne ,'Smile Time'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Connie Neil - Jul 06, 2014 10:36:05 am PDT #11971 of 30002
brillig
Shir - Jul 06, 2014 12:01:11 pm PDT #11972 of 30002
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
One step after the other, Connie. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
Shir - Jul 06, 2014 12:01:27 pm PDT #11973 of 30002
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
And in another post.
Thank you for the words. My city is bleeding and raging right now. In a way (that's ignoring the death toll), that's the hardest part. I'm keeping myself safe, and choosing my anti-racist demonstrations wisely.
There's a sentence that's been repeated in the first anti-racist demonstration, the day after the racist mobs terrorized my city, that was the day after it's been revealed that the three teenagers were dead. "This is the time for mourning, not for revenge". I think it's the first time in decades I hear Jews saying that. Almost no one else dared to say it before (Holocaust repercussions). A part of me wants to believe, carefully, that it might be a good sign. To have some kind of public emotion that is not a blood-thirst.
Hil R. - Jul 06, 2014 1:05:10 pm PDT #11974 of 30002
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
There's a sentence that's been repeated in the first anti-racist demonstration, the day after the racist mobs terrorized my city, that was the day after it's been revealed that the three teenagers were dead. "This is the time for mourning, not for revenge". I think it's the first time in decades I hear Jews saying that. Almost no one else dared to say it before (Holocaust repercussions). A part of me wants to believe, carefully, that it might be a good sign. To have some kind of public emotion that is not a blood-thirst.
That does seem like a good sign, or at least the beginning of one. (I've been following the news from over here, and mostly going through a whole lot of emotions without knowing anything to do with them.)
sj - Jul 06, 2014 6:45:17 pm PDT #11975 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Shir, I'm so sorry for what you and your city are going through, and I'm glad you're staying safe.
Connie, you continue to be in my thoughts.
We're home from Mom's. The ride home took much longer than usual because of the holiday weekend. I'm tired but up late enjoying the quiet of my own home and reading.
Connie Neil - Jul 06, 2014 8:34:03 pm PDT #11976 of 30002
brillig
So back to the routine tomorrow. This is going to be hard. The yawning hole in my life will be emphasized. New routines are going to have to be made. I wish I wasn't July in Utah, I would like to wear mourning.
Liese S. - Jul 06, 2014 8:42:59 pm PDT #11977 of 30002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
That is tough. Take it easy on yourself.
WindSparrow - Jul 06, 2014 9:04:28 pm PDT #11978 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
I'm not sure what to say, Connie. Routine is both friend and foe sometimes. But platitudes also feel so empty, too.
omnis_audis - Jul 06, 2014 9:41:07 pm PDT #11979 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
I wish I wasn't July in Utah, I would like to wear mourning.Could you do a black armband? Or it that only for guys? Tons of coping ~ma.
SJ, how are you doing over there?
Shir, stay safe.
In meme news, day three of wedding parties is done. We are well rehearsed. And had a yummy rehearsal dinner at one of the finest pizza joints in the country! [link]
I've tried on the suit again. Looking pretty good! Three piece suit with lovely cowboy boots! The script is ready to go. Practiced it a couple times as well. I think I'm ready for the big day. Let the festivities begin.
omnis_audis - Jul 06, 2014 9:50:12 pm PDT #11980 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
was it dates that y'all were wanting recipes a lil while back? Smithsonian has an article on best recipes for dates: [link]