smonster, that is a brilliant way of thinking of the brain churn! I need to remember that.
Sean, ignore the brain raccoons. I bet the interview went very well.
Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing? Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
'War Stories'
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.
Atropa - Jun 25, 2013 8:06:29 pm PDT #1341 of 30002
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Cass - Jun 25, 2013 8:10:44 pm PDT #1342 of 30002
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
So, brain farts?
beekaytee - Jun 26, 2013 1:08:47 am PDT #1343 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant
I've been up since 2am, thinking about life and things I need to, but have not done, for far too long.
In the course of this cogitation, I decided to do a 10 day media fast, put my head down and get certain things done. These are arduous things...scary things...things I'm not even sure I can do. But putting them off and burying my head in the virtual sand isn't advancing my cause, so I need to do _something_.
I blithely googled 'block websites' and came up with Self Control, the freeware that blocks on a timer, that like a bank vault, cannot be broken until the timer goes off...not even if you delete the program.
Right then, my conviction came to a screeching halt. No facebook for 10 days? No hulu? No tv? No dog shaming? NO B.ORG?
I think I might block everything BUT b.org. I don't think I can make it for 10 days without you all.
All this is to say, I am going even darker than I have been lurky lately. So, if anyone needs me, please email me.
And, more than anything, wish me luck. It seems silly to say that I'm scared to let go, but that's the truth.
What I'm hoping for is that, over the next 10 days, I will have written the letters, sought the counsel, had the conversations, read the books, sold the stuff and eliminated as much stress from my life as I humanly can. Such that, the day after Independence Day, I will feel much more independent!
Honestly, I feel kind of stupid even saying this...as if I'm standing on the train platform, waving goodbye as I toddle off to summer camp. Don't forget me, k?!".
Ugh. Sometimes being an adult is weird.
Laura - Jun 26, 2013 2:23:41 am PDT #1344 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Bonny, I wish you all the best on the sabbatical. You have planted a seed in my head as well. The stress level and lack of focus has wreaked havoc on my productivity. I look forward to hearing of your success!
Sean! I hope you hear the good news soon. I love smonsters analogy.
WindSparrow - Jun 26, 2013 2:36:27 am PDT #1345 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.
Sean, if the guy would scarcely let you get a word in, take it as a good sign.
bonny, our love goes with you wherever and however you go. Be well, and do what you have to do. Best of luck, and good vibes to you.
Zenkitty - Jun 26, 2013 3:45:34 am PDT #1346 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Brave, bonny! We're with you even if you aren't here!
smonster - Jun 26, 2013 3:55:52 am PDT #1347 of 30002
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Love you, bonny, and wishing you luck.
Fred Pete - Jun 26, 2013 4:37:35 am PDT #1348 of 30002
Ann, that's a ferret.
bonny, we'll miss you, but do what you need to do. Since we do discuss current events here, it makes sense to avoid us if you're doing a media blackout.
Strix - Jun 26, 2013 5:18:25 am PDT #1349 of 30002
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
bonny, that makes sense. I have had to do mini-blackouts before, and they help immensely.
sj - Jun 26, 2013 5:20:55 am PDT #1350 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
bonny, best of luck with your media blackout. I should probably do one to, but I don't think I could handle it right now.