River: 1001. 1002. Simon: River... River: Shh. I'm counting between the lightning and the thunder to see if the storm is coming or going. .1005

'The Message'


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.


sarameg - Aug 17, 2014 4:23:35 pm PDT #4378 of 30000

I'm sticking to the paper snow.


aurelia - Aug 17, 2014 4:33:58 pm PDT #4379 of 30000
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Loki cannot resist temptation, no matter what shreds of politesse he may posess.

Rosie can't resist envelope windows. I wouldn't mind so much if she only shredded them, but she eats them. And then pukes.

All of my lockouts have been at night, usually when I'm doing laundry or packing to leave town.


-t - Aug 17, 2014 4:35:19 pm PDT #4380 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

None of my cats are paper shredders, but the rabbits sure are. Also rugs. And tarps that are specially made to fit small animal enclosures. Fortunately they are mostly contained by said enclosures. Mostly.

I think I might have my front door set to lock automatically, but I have to throw the deadbolt just to keep it closed, so locking it is a fairly automatic process for me anyway. Keypad means never needing keys, though, so that's nice. Unfortunately I sometimes have guests who lock the non-deadbolt lock and that does need a key. On the upside I almost always have the back door wide open so Walter can go in and out as he pleases. I probably shouldn't post that on the internet. He's a big scary dog, potential thieves, and I do not have stuff worth stealing!


Nora Deirdre - Aug 17, 2014 6:23:22 pm PDT #4381 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Ferguson update for those not glued to Twitter:

Police are firing tear gas at peacefully protesting families and children hours before the midnight curfew. Media are being threatened by police. Private autopsy report has been released showing that the kill shot came through the top of Mike Brown's skull.

They executed that child and don't care how many more people (mostly of color) they hurt, kill, or detain. This is not protecting or serving. This is savagery.


Nora Deirdre - Aug 17, 2014 6:29:41 pm PDT #4382 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Captain Johnson, he of the Missouri Highway Patrol, who walked among protesters on Thursday is now arresting journalists for no cause. There are no good guys, no saviors out there in authority.


brenda m - Aug 17, 2014 6:33:20 pm PDT #4383 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

Jesus.


sj - Aug 17, 2014 6:34:05 pm PDT #4384 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Nora, I can't find anything about the autopsy report other than he died of gunshot wounds. Do you have a link?


Nora Deirdre - Aug 17, 2014 6:41:22 pm PDT #4385 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

NY Times: [link]

Shot six times, no powder burns.


Steph L. - Aug 17, 2014 6:56:23 pm PDT #4386 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism

God. I just can't with this.


Consuela - Aug 17, 2014 6:59:00 pm PDT #4387 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Christ almighty. What do they even think they can gain with this? I don't understand! What's the POINT?