Ten days ago I had surgery and it was not a surprise that I was a big cry baby about the whole thing. Every day when I wince and have my little pity party I get flooded with the memory of what ita and Ginger endured daily for years. It breaks my heart that they had so much pain and suffering in their too short lives. That memory hurts more than the recent surgery, and I know it will last much longer.
I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.
Giles ,'Beneath You'
ita's thread
A place where we can talk about ita, miss ita, and share information about memorials. The hugging started over here in Natter.
Laura - Dec 23, 2015 2:48:57 pm PST #2130 of 3162
Our wings are not tired.
beekaytee - Dec 24, 2015 4:51:58 pm PST #2131 of 3162
Compassionately intolerant
A big, virtual hug is enfolding you, Laura.
A random click-bait trail led me to this this.
It's a note about how popular the name Ita is in Ireland.
Steph L. - Dec 24, 2015 7:10:35 pm PST #2132 of 3162
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Why does "Do They Know It's Christmas" remind me of ita? Is there any association, or do I just remember her posting about it?
(This post brought to you by crying in the car on the way home from Christmas Eve festivities.)
erikaj - Dec 24, 2015 7:16:33 pm PST #2133 of 3162
Always Anti-fascist!
I don't know... "Every Kiss Begins With Kay" does, because she said "Kiss my ass does, too." But that one makes me laugh.
Hil R. - Dec 25, 2015 3:42:47 am PST #2134 of 3162
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I think I remember ita complaining about "Do They Know It's Christmas" being stupid and condescending.
Zenkitty - Dec 25, 2015 4:43:58 am PST #2135 of 3162
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I do too. It is.
Steph L. - Dec 25, 2015 7:19:34 am PST #2136 of 3162
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I think I remember ita complaining about "Do They Know It's Christmas" being stupid and condescending.
Ha! That sounds right. Somehow I think of her when I hear it, and that must be why.
Anne W. - Dec 25, 2015 9:26:49 am PST #2137 of 3162
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
I do remember that.
Lately, I've been thinking of how much I would love to hear her reactions to the new Star Wars movie, regardless of whether she loved it or hated it.
beekaytee - Dec 25, 2015 9:55:09 am PST #2138 of 3162
Compassionately intolerant
I actually thought that, while I was in the theatre. I'd have loved her commentary, no matter what it would have been.
Sue - Dec 25, 2015 4:34:09 pm PST #2139 of 3162
hip deep in pie
I think I remember ita complaining about "Do They Know It's Christmas" being stupid and condescending.
Actually, I think she liked it.