Hope for the best, prepare for the plagues of locusts.
Tact is just not saying true stuff. I'll pass.
Cordelia ,'Dirty Girls'
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Dec 07, 2014 9:57:48 am PST #12039 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
-t - Dec 07, 2014 10:01:17 am PST #12040 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Well, that didn't take long.
Theodosia - Dec 07, 2014 10:08:57 am PST #12041 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"
Really, the urge to take a nap is strong just now. But it would be nice to Get Some Stuff Done that doesn't involve driving.
SuziQ - Dec 07, 2014 10:22:32 am PST #12042 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Up, showered, dressed, ate a healthy breakfast (at noon), put more decorations on the tree, cleaned up the kitchen, and now I'm...playing on the computer and watching stupid movies.
Connie Neil - Dec 07, 2014 10:37:25 am PST #12043 of 30000
brillig
I think this is my favorite use of the western PA "needs verb-ed" construction ever.
I'm always surprised when somebody is baffled when I use "needs verb-ed". It's so useful and emphatic. It's probably my most invisible regionalism.
co-worker in eastern Washington
My maternal grandfather moved there to join his uncle from western Pennsylvania in the early 20th century. Perhaps my relatives infected the speech patterns there.
-t - Dec 07, 2014 10:39:24 am PST #12044 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That sounds pretty good, Suzi. I haven't really figured out how to approach the day yet - slept for 12 hours last night and haven't entirely woken up, I think. No elves took care of my laundry and dishes while I hibernated, more's the pity.
Jesse - Dec 07, 2014 10:46:00 am PST #12045 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am feeling excellent about my day! Slept in, but not too much, went to see my dad, who was in great spirits, took myself out to lunch, did a little Christmas shopping, did a little baking supplies and grocery shopping, and am now ready to stick to the sofa for the duration. My mother is out of town for work, and man, I like running my own schedule, even when it's still tied to my father's. The only problem is the supermarket was out of peppermint extract, but I don't actually need it until next weekend, and maybe my mother has some, anyway.
-t - Dec 07, 2014 10:48:58 am PST #12046 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Nice!
-t - Dec 07, 2014 11:39:07 am PST #12047 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Have I mentioned lately how much I hate the lighting in my kitchen? It is a lot.
Laura - Dec 07, 2014 11:49:46 am PST #12048 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Yay for good days. Relaxing here. Instead of cooking I made frozen pizza and bought beer for the billiard boys. They were delighted.
The windows are all open. I am half reading and half watching a couple of young men practicing tight rope walking in the park. They stretch the cord between a couple trees and just jump right up on it and walk. I've seen them there before but it draws my attention since it is on the "impossible" list for me.
I did some housework, but mostly calling this a day of rest.