Back in the dark ages when I was a newspaper reporter, stories were literally spiked on these lethal contraptions made by sticking a l ong nail into a pool of lead from the linotype machine. I had one on my desk for messages. I think of this when someone goes all stabbity.
Tracy: Well-- That call -- That call means you just murdered me. Mal: No, son. You murdered yourself. I just carried the bullet a while.
'The Message'
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.
Ginger - May 30, 2014 9:13:24 am PDT #28801 of 30000
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
EpicTangent - May 30, 2014 9:17:45 am PDT #28802 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
"Please do not fold or spindle the messenger."
Beverly - May 30, 2014 9:50:48 am PDT #28803 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Yes, I frequently post cheezy affirmations on my Tumblr. My favorite at the moment is, "Does this need to be said? Does this need to be said right now? Does this need to be said by me?"
It saves me from a lot of pointless arguments that just don't get started.
I took a step back on Tumblr on the #yesallwomen, too. Advocacy is one thing, self-care is another.
My dad had one of those bill spikes. I refused to use it, always convinced I'd run it though my hand--and as uncoordinated as I am, I probably would have.
Clogged toilet has been plunged and is now running well. All the windows and doors are open because it's glorious and sunny here. It will probably be too hot in the house by midday.
flea - May 30, 2014 9:58:30 am PDT #28804 of 30000
information libertarian
My god people are stressy about passports today. And passing their stress along to the poor innocent minions in my office.
Jesse - May 30, 2014 10:03:23 am PDT #28805 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
My coworker just said something about it being the new moon this week, and maybe that's everyone's problem?
I want my phone to cheer for me without having to do anything to earn it.
That would be ideal!
flea - May 30, 2014 10:34:47 am PDT #28806 of 30000
information libertarian
I am pretty sure the problem of most of the people we are dealing with today is they did not plan ahead, they cannot follow directions, and the psychological concept transferrance means they think this is our fault.
Jesse - May 30, 2014 10:42:37 am PDT #28807 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I meant everyone like everyone, because I am confident you are correct about those specific people.
-t - May 30, 2014 10:52:12 am PDT #28808 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Full moon makes everyone wacky, new moon gives everyone problems, when do we get to be normal?
shrift - May 30, 2014 10:53:41 am PDT #28809 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
the problem of most of the people we are dealing with today is they did not plan ahead
I guess this is why I am met with surprise and occasionally delight when I roll up to appointments with all my paperwork filled out and all the items they've asked me to bring with me, and apologize up-front if I've forgotten anything.
Jesse - May 30, 2014 11:03:22 am PDT #28810 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Full moon makes everyone wacky, new moon gives everyone problems, when do we get to be normal?
The other two weeks? Eh, I don't actually believe that we are affected by the moon. OR the stars! But I do wonder why it seems like everyone I know has had a more or less crappy week. (I do mean affected, not effected, right? I have avoided using those words for years and have decided it's time to suck it up and figure it out.)