Oh y'all. Ursula K. LeGuin died.
Zoe: Preacher, don't the Bible have some pretty specific things to say about killing? Book: Quite specific. It is, however, somewhat fuzzier on the subject of kneecaps.
'War Stories'
Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served
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.
Zenkitty - Jan 23, 2018 1:32:07 pm PST #21400 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
-t - Jan 23, 2018 1:36:03 pm PST #21401 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I just saw that, Zen. So sad. I know these things happen when you are 88, but, dammit, still sad.
Oh god I want to be paid in Dogecoin! Very salary. Much wealthy.
I love this so much.
Zenkitty - Jan 23, 2018 1:49:42 pm PST #21402 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Age 88 is starting to seem too young, to me.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 23, 2018 1:51:58 pm PST #21403 of 30002
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
This graphic designer would like to be paid in gold bullion or pre-arranged dates with Henry Cavill.
No, seriously, they love that shit. It "proves" to them that they're doing THE LORD's will. Because the original followers of Jesus were persecuted, see, so if modern "Christians" are persecuted, it's the same thing!
I know an excellent big cat sanctuary if they're really committed to the whole early Christian martyr thing.
Karl - Jan 23, 2018 2:13:50 pm PST #21404 of 30002
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
quietly sits in the corner with Zenkitty
Zenkitty - Jan 23, 2018 2:17:42 pm PST #21405 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Welcome to my corner, Karl.
Karl - Jan 23, 2018 3:18:44 pm PST #21406 of 30002
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
I met Ms. Le Guin once, at a small literary convention in Sunnyvale. I was able to tell her how her books got me through the period when my folks got divorced. She heard me, and took my hand.
I got so much more than some other people did. But goddammit, this really, really hurts.
-t - Jan 23, 2018 3:41:39 pm PST #21407 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Aw, Karl.
I never met her, but my sister corresponded with her about her translation of the I Ching and she seemed like a lovely person from that little exposure. Love so many of her books, of course.
Consuela - Jan 23, 2018 4:59:31 pm PST #21408 of 30002
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I saw her speak once, in 1990 or so, and had her sign something, and she was so great.
I have a copy of Always Coming Home somewhere around here...
DavidS - Jan 23, 2018 5:09:35 pm PST #21409 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Heard back from the Principal:
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Hello David,
I have reached out to the legal department and am awaiting a response. In the meantime, I met with Mr. [bad guy] and Ms. {___} Asst. Principal and we have blocked Mr. [bad guy] from subbing at the school and any duties related to athletics. We also spoke with Mr. [regular teacher who co-signed letter] and directed him to have no further involvement with the organization.
I will follow up when I hear from the legal department.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention!
Respectfully,
[Principal]