Seven hours is a nice short day, liese.
I get confused. I remember everything. I remember too much, and... some of it's made up, and... some of it can't be quantified, and... there's secrets.
River ,'Safe'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
Kat - Nov 10, 2013 7:05:22 pm PST #11588 of 30000
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Theodosia - Nov 11, 2013 1:56:54 am PST #11589 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I think I'm going home today! The plan is not to give my Aunt enough time to argue against it, since they have to be out of the house by 9 AM to take The Elderly Cat to the vet.
Yesterday I did lots of Dutiful Niece duty, which really wasn't unpleasant, since I took my aunt out shopping and let her wander at will through several stores, including a really nice crafts store. Since my uncle is the kind who treats a grocery store run like a military operation with so many seconds allotted to each aisle, our relaxed pace was much more what she needed.
I ended up with a large white cockatoo named Sid on my arm, and realized that I have No Clue as to what his body language meant. Crest down, making very small vocalizations, and body leaning towards me? Either he's pleased or he's preparing to go for my eyes.
I still have my eyes, so I probably guessed right, especially because the store lets him out of the cage and interact with the customers, but still.
-t - Nov 11, 2013 4:11:39 am PST #11590 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I would guess a cockatoo would put ona aggressive display before going for your eyes. Good luck getting home from your niecely duties, Theo.
Sheryl - Nov 11, 2013 4:29:20 am PST #11591 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Have the day off. Need to make a grocery run and wash jeans. Yay my exciting life.
Sue - Nov 11, 2013 4:45:00 am PST #11592 of 30000
hip deep in pie
I also have the day off, which is good, because I seem to be a little hungover after last night's Dinner and Downton. (Which is just me and my friend Lauren, but hey. Pork Tenderloin with cider and figs way more fancy than I normally cook.)I blame how long it took to ahem the ep.
Calli - Nov 11, 2013 4:49:30 am PST #11593 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Darn. One of my favorite and most competent (hence, favorite) coworkers just told me she's leaving for another job.
Half my office (including my entire command chain, all the way up to the CEO) is out of the office today. Time for a coup?
In other news, here's the neatest thing I've read today. Glow in the dark Civil War soldiers: [link] (Warning: discussion of war wounds and infection.)
Jesse - Nov 11, 2013 6:13:14 am PST #11594 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Ooh, I just looked at the clock at the most magical of times: 11:11 on 11/11.
Relatedly, my friend who lives in France was telling me about being surprised that her friend who lives in Italy doesn't have a holiday today -- right, because they were Not On Our Side at that point.
brenda m - Nov 11, 2013 6:14:36 am PST #11595 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Does that make me part of the Axis?
Tom Scola - Nov 11, 2013 6:16:03 am PST #11596 of 30000
They pay me in WOIMS
Italy did fight for the allies during WWI. (Not very well). [link]
Jesse - Nov 11, 2013 6:28:13 am PST #11597 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Then never mind! It's inexplicable.
brenda, I meant there's no national holiday on 11/11 -- I mean, I'm at work, but I won't be getting mail.