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.
I like money better than people. People can so rarely be exchanged for goods and/or services!
Willow ,'Showtime'
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.
-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
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]
Zenkitty - Jan 23, 2018 5:13:34 pm PST #21410 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I didn't know she'd translated the I Ching. I should find a copy.
That's a heartening response, David. Glad they're taking this seriously.
-t - Jan 23, 2018 5:19:48 pm PST #21411 of 30002
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Sorry, not the I Ching, Tao Te Ching I get those confused.
Way to go, Hec.
Steph L. - Jan 23, 2018 5:45:35 pm PST #21412 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Outstanding, David. How's Matilda?
DavidS - Jan 23, 2018 5:57:23 pm PST #21413 of 30002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
How's Matilda?
She's fine. Didn't want to talk about it though.
msbelle - Jan 23, 2018 6:29:17 pm PST #21414 of 30002
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
does anyone have a paid ancestry account OR any library type folk who can do record searches I cannot want to help with a investigation my trainer is working on into her boyfriend's mother!!
scandal!
intrigue!
craziness!
Background is this woman raised her son with no knowledge of his father or any other family and this guy has never looked into it, but is now realizing his mom is actively lying to him about stuff and so the girlfriend is looking into things to see if she can get info for him.
Burrell - Jan 23, 2018 6:47:33 pm PST #21415 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
My heart goes out to Matilda and her conflicted feelings. Sometimes doing the right thing is hard. And good for you David, so glad that the school is responding decisively.
And yes Jessica, I have a high school student. I haven't fully realized the implications yet.
Gudanov - Jan 23, 2018 7:07:11 pm PST #21416 of 30002
Coding and Sleeping
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 listened to a number of spiritual warfare sermons back when I used to be a church-going atheist. I can see the appeal. I think it really makes you feel part of something and even a little heroic when you need to ban together to fight the foes all around you, imagined or real. That's powerful stuff. Not that it's just a religious thing. I'm sure there are lots of Infowar devotees who get juiced on the same sort of stuff.