Son is most likely going to be employed shortly because he has a lot of irons in the fire right now. He also lined up a roommate to pay half his rent. I made it abundantly clear that if he wasn't independent by the time I went north for the summer he would be going with me. Having the girlfriend (who has yet to impress me positively), has made him pretty desperate to get his act together. GF is even more screwed up than he is and this has put him in the role of nurturer and protector. If he holds down a job so he can take care of her that works for me.
You two carried me through that war. Now I need you to carry me just a little bit further. If you can.
Tracy ,'The Message'
Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?
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Laura - Jun 03, 2019 10:34:58 am PDT #5951 of 8214
Our wings are not tired.
DavidS - Jun 03, 2019 11:47:59 am PDT #5952 of 8214
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
GF is even more screwed up than he is and this has put him in the role of nurturer and protector. If he holds down a job so he can take care of her that works for me.
That does not sound like a good combination, especially since you've previously noted she's a drug user. Pretty sure she's more anchor than he is buoyant.
Laura - Jun 03, 2019 12:24:35 pm PDT #5953 of 8214
Our wings are not tired.
That was my initial take too, David. It isn't the way it has been playing out though. We'll see how it goes, but right now he is playing the role of the mature responsible one. Which granted isn't hard when considering her level of maturity. Who knows what sparks people to grow up and accept responsibility.
WindSparrow - Jun 04, 2019 5:34:36 am PDT #5954 of 8214
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Laura, I don't know how to think my way through this, but you don't need me to think. I'm behind you all the way, and vibing the best for your son.
Laura - Jun 04, 2019 5:57:12 am PDT #5955 of 8214
Our wings are not tired.
Thank you. Hanging in a parking lot waiting for him on another interview. He's 27 going on 17 in so many ways.
Toddson - Jun 04, 2019 7:32:03 am PDT #5956 of 8214
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
You've probably seen, or at least heard about, the shared bicycles and scooters ... well, there's a new option ... supposedly starting up in San Francisco. Should be highly entertaining on the hills.
NoiseDesign - Jun 04, 2019 7:51:19 am PDT #5957 of 8214
Our wings are not tired
The only thing that surprises me about that is that the company isn't based in Portland, then again, that will probably be a shared unicycle company.
Topic!Cindy - Jun 04, 2019 8:28:30 am PDT #5958 of 8214
What is even happening?
I saw something about that either yesterday or early this morning, Toddson. My first thought was April Fools Joke, the I remembered it's June.
Tom Scola - Jun 04, 2019 8:36:03 am PDT #5959 of 8214
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
-t - Jun 04, 2019 8:39:52 am PDT #5960 of 8214
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I feel like I would be less likely to hurt myself on a zip line than a pogo stick. For what that's worth.