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'Beneath You'


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.


Laura - Nov 28, 2013 5:08:55 am PST #6668 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Hanukkah to all celebrants!

Too crazed to comment on above posts, but too much to do...

Trying to keep my spirits up. My mom can't come and we are all pretending it is my idea saying it is too cold to eat outside and we are going to be so crowded inside. This that and the other excuse why she should stay home. Really she has to stay home because she has a heart valve issue and at 92 there are no good choices other than sitting in her chair and not doing anything. Cardiologist is consulting with others and I will talk to my cardiologist buddies, but we know the scoop here is not good. Her grandmother that raised her died on Thanksgiving day and we didn't even celebrate the day until we went to school and asked her what was up with no turkey day. She is always sad today and we all know what she is thinking with her feeling like she does.

Damn, no hugs and stuff required. I know this is a part of life. Sorry to be debbie downer. So now I have to continue cooking up a storm and entertain the rest of the family that is coming. I'll go to Mom's with leftovers tomorrow.


DavidS - Nov 28, 2013 5:23:44 am PST #6669 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Awww, Laura, it's tough when the holidays get tinged with a loss like that.

My mom died around Thanksgiving also, and while I still enjoy Turkey day, the gray of the season does seem to work its way into my mood.

I was just reading an account by an acquaintance of her husband nearly dying last Thanksgiving. Just a nightmarish scenario, but he survived. And it does also make you grateful for who is present. You look up around the table and are just glad that you can see the people who are there.


Zenkitty - Nov 28, 2013 5:44:59 am PST #6670 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I'm sorry, Laura. Good thoughts to your mom.


Anne W. - Nov 28, 2013 6:07:04 am PST #6671 of 30002
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

Much ~ ma to you and your family, Laura. You'll be in my thoughts today.


Laura - Nov 28, 2013 6:22:45 am PST #6672 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

Thanks all. I talked to her and told her it just didn't seem good for her to come over. Blamed it on the cold, my brother having to work last night, my sister having to work tomorrow, and so forth so she wouldn't feel like it was all her. I'll go see her tomorrow. She told me she had been to the cardiologist and had a test but wouldn't know until next week. Her husband told us the results and swore us to secrecy, because that is how they always do stuff.

In the meantime my house smells so good!


Calli - Nov 28, 2013 6:25:58 am PST #6673 of 30002
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm sorry, Laura.


Burrell - Nov 28, 2013 6:44:39 am PST #6674 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

I'm sorry Laura. It's so hard dealing with aging parents. Much ~ma to you and yours today.


omnis_audis - Nov 28, 2013 10:16:04 am PST #6675 of 30002
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir

Happy Thanksgiving & Happy Hanukkah!


Zenkitty - Nov 28, 2013 10:28:12 am PST #6676 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

My sister just closed the oven with a potholder inside.


beekaytee - Nov 28, 2013 3:32:36 pm PST #6677 of 30002
Compassionately intolerant

How do I love a quiet holiday? I love it a lot.

I made the very best pot of turkey chili I've ever made in my life. It was from this recipe.

I added chunky carrots and celery and used both black and kidney beans instead of pinto. Oh, and twice the called for salsa.

Seriously delish.

Cagney had a friend over for a play date and has been very playful with me all day.

On this evening's walk, I passed the house of the last group Thanksgiving I went to...which was completely horrible.

I'm so grateful to be right here, right now.

Happy eating everyone!