Today is better.
That is very good to hear.
Oh, at first it was confusing. Just the idea of computers was like — whoa! I'm eleven hundred years old! I had trouble adjusting to the idea of Lutherans.
Anya ,'Get It Done'
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.
Laura - Apr 13, 2018 6:29:48 am PDT #24370 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
Steph L. - Apr 13, 2018 7:52:51 am PDT #24371 of 30002
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I'm dealing with one of those authors who argues with most of the changes I made (even though those changes are in line with our style manual). The plot twist on today's author is that he is the editor-in-chief of the JAMA journal in which the article is being published.
Why the fuck doesn't the EIC know our style? Why does he think I'm being indiscriminate in my changes? And the problem here is, I don't think I have the authority to tell him that the editing is staying as is, because those edits are in line with our style. A lowly freelance editor is at the bottom of the hierarchy, and I can't just tell the EIC I won't make his changes. But I think I'm going to have to be the one to tell him that, and then if he objects again, I can kick it up the ladder. Bah.
Karl - Apr 13, 2018 7:53:54 am PDT #24372 of 30002
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Hugs and love and moral support to all who need or want them. I know I don't post much these days, but I read here pretty much every day.
As amyth said, family is family. (Hi, amyth!)
amyth - Apr 13, 2018 8:05:15 am PDT #24373 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Hi Karl!
NoiseDesign - Apr 13, 2018 8:29:38 am PDT #24374 of 30002
Our wings are not tired
Good to see your pixels Karl!
Laura - Apr 13, 2018 9:23:35 am PDT #24375 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.
So hive mind, I am in charge of wine and champagne for the wedding in July. Should I do this with a local booze place, or mail order? Costco? Any suggestions welcome. I think there are going to be a lot more beer drinkers than wine and the kids are getting a keg, but champagne should happen for toasts. Her parents already arranged the food. I'm thinking the day will be here sooner than anticipated.
amych - Apr 13, 2018 9:50:19 am PDT #24376 of 30002
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
My gut says Costco, for sheer logistical cutting out complication. Are we talking dozens or hundreds or thousands of people?
Dana - Apr 13, 2018 9:53:44 am PDT #24377 of 30002
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I'm dealing with one of those authors who argues with most of the changes I made (even though those changes are in line with our style manual). The plot twist on today's author is that he is the editor-in-chief of the JAMA journal in which the article is being published.
...ow.
Sheryl - Apr 13, 2018 9:55:13 am PDT #24378 of 30002
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
It is quite hot here for this time of year.(80s) The rest of the weekend supposed to be hot, also, though thunderstorms are predicted for Sunday. Monday? 60 degrees for a high. I just don't know....
shrift - Apr 13, 2018 9:56:06 am PDT #24379 of 30002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
I'm not sure I'm going to survive this week.