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'


Natter 74: Ready or Not  

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.


Amy - Oct 19, 2016 3:53:34 am PDT #29592 of 30003
Because books.

Happy birthday, Calli!

Happy birthday, Burrell!


Calli - Oct 19, 2016 3:53:50 am PDT #29593 of 30003
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Thanks, Amy!

And happy birthday, Burrell!


hippocampus - Oct 19, 2016 4:01:13 am PDT #29594 of 30003
not your mom's socks.

Happy birthday, Calli! Happy birthday, Burrell! (I missed board birthdays so much).

Amy, I want you to come adventuring downtown, maybe in December when Javachick is back?

I started doing socktober because my back, left knee & right hip have gone all crazypants & annoying (thank you childhood orthopediacs Drs. Jeckyll & Hyde) and I needed something to look at during PT that would cheer me up, but about 1 day into it, I realized it could be useful too... so every time I post socks, I set aside a new pair to go to the shelter. A couple of other people are doing it also, so hopefully it will help with winter coming (supposedly).

I need to make it 9 more days. I've got my Halloween socks already, and I have today's and tomorrow's. I am hoping Atomic sells socks :D.


lisah - Oct 19, 2016 4:01:31 am PDT #29595 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate

Happy birthday, ladies!!

The socktober situation is getting a little dire. I didn't count before I started ... may need to go store soon.

If you get to town early enough Thursday I have some recommendations of places in my neighborhood you can check out.


hippocampus - Oct 19, 2016 4:02:58 am PDT #29596 of 30003
not your mom's socks.

If you get to town early enough Thursday I have some recommendations of places in my neighborhood you can check out.

oh excellent! I'm getting in at noonish, I think! Leaving around 10am the next morning.


sarameg - Oct 19, 2016 4:07:21 am PDT #29597 of 30003

I am acquiring my parents tomorrow, so am all tied up with that, alas.


lisah - Oct 19, 2016 4:07:55 am PDT #29598 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate

I wish I could join you for sock hunting but I have meetings all afternoon. :( Kiss n Makeup has awesome novelty socks. Ma Petite Shoe has fun and serious socks. And Milagro has some beautiful fashionable options. All on the Ave.


Amy - Oct 19, 2016 4:10:26 am PDT #29599 of 30003
Because books.

hippocampus, I really do need to come adventuring downtown. I haven't explored Philly at all, and it's shameful.


Sparky1 - Oct 19, 2016 4:30:49 am PDT #29600 of 30003
Librarian Warlord

I didn't count before I started ... may need to go store soon.

Sure. I believe you had no idea before you started. Hm.

Your mother apparently contacted my mother about getting together. I suggested Turkey Day, since I know you go elsewhere, and this year we will be in Chile.

Which reminds me - meara? Vortex? Any place we should try to go in Chile with a 7 year old?

Happy Birthday Calli! Happy Birthday Burrell!


hippocampus - Oct 19, 2016 4:33:28 am PDT #29601 of 30003
not your mom's socks.

Sure. I believe you had no idea before you started. Hm.

I didn't bc I had zero plan when I started except socks pretty PT bad.

Your mother apparently contacted my mother about getting together.

My mother did more than that, I am taking away her facebook so she cannot stalk weddings any more. ARGHHH.

I suggested Turkey Day, since I know you go elsewhere, and this year we will be in Chile.

This is a cunning plan.