Now I'm trying to picture the Spartacus invocation ritual.
Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.
Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'
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!
SuziQ - Mar 05, 2014 4:39:13 pm PST #755 of 774
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
EpicTangent - Mar 05, 2014 11:39:47 pm PST #756 of 774
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I forgot the candles and ceremonial dagger.
SailAweigh - Mar 06, 2014 5:02:27 am PST #757 of 774
Nana korobi, ya oki. (Fall down seven times, stand up eight.) ~Yuzuru Hanyu/Japanese proverb
Press one for goat or say "goats".
msbelle - Mar 12, 2014 6:22:55 am PDT #758 of 774
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
EPIC!! Where the Wild Things Are knitting needles. You GUYS! They are the awesome. Thank you Thank you Thank you!
AND I got a foxy card from Spartacus.
I am wondering in my little head if this thread should be shut down OR if the spirit of Spartacus is such that something new is needed.
If we close the thread (now would be the time, yes, maybe even a little late already) where would Spartacus news go? Natter?
EpicTangent - Mar 12, 2014 7:41:39 am PDT #759 of 774
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Yay, glad you like them! Enjoy!
beekaytee - Mar 12, 2014 1:44:33 pm PDT #760 of 774
Compassionately intolerant
Well, I'm glad I got to sneak in to say that you all are wonderful.
I got an adorable card from Spartacus today. It would NOT have been more perfect.
The sentiment on the front is "The weatherman said that today was a good day to send sunshine to somebody you love". Inside, there are 17 suns, ALL labeled Spartacus!
The thing is, this has been the harshest winter I've ever experienced. The weather has been intolerable and, today, it has been so grey and dreary and damp-chilled. Demoralizing.
The sunny sentiment and sweet nature of the Buffista I'm pretty sure sent it, really lifted my day.
Thank you so much!
beekaytee - Mar 12, 2014 1:47:29 pm PDT #761 of 774
Compassionately intolerant
One other thought about the thread. I don't want to subvert the natural order of things but I've really appreciated that, a fourth of the way into the year, there is a place to mention nice things we do for each other.
Nice to reflect on that rather than remembering all the hard stuff at the end of the year.
-t - Mar 12, 2014 2:00:40 pm PDT #762 of 774
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Doesn't slacker secret santa run through the end of March? Am I remembering that wrong?
Kat - Mar 13, 2014 6:22:52 am PDT #763 of 774
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Nice to reflect on that rather than remembering all the hard stuff at the end of the year.
This is such a lovely sentiment, bonny!
beekaytee - Mar 13, 2014 5:25:51 pm PDT #764 of 774
Compassionately intolerant
Thanks, Kat. I really do love our loving of each other.
That, and I think being on day 174 of Shawn Achor's 21 day happiness program has had an effect.
Not that times aren't hard...in fact, today was the culmination of an intense stresser that has effected me so much over the last 3 years, my burden of anxiety hasn't lifted...it is actively looking for a new place to live. I don't even know how to be me with this change.
Anyhoo, it's been so helpful to me over the last few months to have the joy found in GBGR to reflect on.
As they say, a rising tide lifts all boats.