Jesse, this is the first year that I've seriously considered some type of ritual to clear 2013 away.
You guys had a riot? On account of me? A real riot?
Jayne ,'Jaynestown'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2013: That Was the Year That Was
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Thanksgivukkahmas, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Out you go, 2013!
Theresa - Dec 27, 2013 6:05:24 pm PST #236 of 774
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
Atropa - Dec 27, 2013 8:44:15 pm PST #237 of 774
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
You guys, Bonny is a fantastic Secret Santa! She sent me a vampire book I haven't read (The Angry Angel by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro), and a HUGE selection of witchy/occult ritual goodies. (Which were packed in a big Sephora box, which made Pete crack up at the appropriateness of it.)
Thank you so much, Bonny!
aurelia - Dec 27, 2013 8:54:05 pm PST #238 of 774
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I wore the scarf out last night and got a number of compliments. I lurves it.
This makes me happy.
Laura - Dec 28, 2013 1:36:12 am PST #239 of 774
Our wings are not tired.
I may be an optimist to a degree that is actually fucked-up
This used to be me, and I need to go back there. It is not a bad place to be.
I once had an astrologer reader type person tell me I was optimistic, then corrected herself and said, "no, you are steadfastly optimistic in the face of certain disaster." I miss that.
beekaytee - Dec 28, 2013 3:53:29 am PST #240 of 774
Compassionately intolerant
You are welcome, Jilli!
I hope the book is interesting. I scoured my local second-hand book shop...which I think you'd find simultaneously hilarious and frightening. It's a tiny row house so packed with books that the fire marshal visits regularly and the floor is continuously threatening to give way. I can't believe my luck in finding one that you haven't read!
Please tell me that you did find the bottle of ink. After sending the box off, I worried that I might have buried it too well.
Enjoy! And all the very best in the new year.
Atropa - Dec 28, 2013 10:40:53 am PST #241 of 774
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
I scoured my local second-hand book shop...which I think you'd find simultaneously hilarious and frightening. It's a tiny row house so packed with books that the fire marshal visits regularly and the floor is continuously threatening to give way.
In other words, my favorite type of second-hand book shop.
Please tell me that you did find the bottle of ink.
No? But as soon as I finish my tea and pry Miss Erzabet off my lap, I will go unearth it. Thank you!
beekaytee - Dec 28, 2013 1:58:23 pm PST #242 of 774
Compassionately intolerant
Jilli, I was afraid of that. Look inside the small roll of black paper that was in between the two ceramic pieces. It's in a wee black net bag.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 28, 2013 4:03:58 pm PST #243 of 774
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
This has been a pretty good year for me - I was able to pursue my dream of writing about beer professionally, and I haven't gone to any funerals.
Atropa - Dec 28, 2013 7:45:27 pm PST #244 of 774
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Look inside the small roll of black paper that was in between the two ceramic pieces. It's in a wee black net bag.
Ah-ha! I found it, and it is now sitting on the altar. Thank you again!
EpicTangent - Dec 28, 2013 11:31:41 pm PST #245 of 774
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Okay, technically not a Secret Santa thing, but still: included in the Buffy bounty from sj's library sale was a Gorey Holiday card, a cute little duckie dressed for winter weather and a little kaleidoscope! Really, people, when's the last time you looked through a kaleidoscope? It's really very zen.
Thanks so much, sj, you really made me smile!
P.S. The check's in the mail (or will be, the next time mail goes out).