What books should I take?
An old-fashioned paperback murder mystery is usually a good choice. Perhaps an Ellery Queen.
Ben: I didn't ask for any of this. I just want to be normal. Gronx: I wanted to be an underwear model. We play the hand we're dealt.
'Touched'
Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess
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.
Fred Pete - Aug 08, 2019 5:22:00 am PDT #10301 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.
sj - Aug 08, 2019 5:22:16 am PDT #10302 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Good boxes are packed, including alcohol.
DavidS - Aug 08, 2019 5:51:24 am PDT #10303 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Don't forget your meds and chargers, sj!
Tom Scola - Aug 08, 2019 5:52:46 am PDT #10304 of 30019
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I always forget to bring my tea strainer.
Dana - Aug 08, 2019 6:01:42 am PDT #10305 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yeah, if you want a litany of stuff I've forgotten, don't forget your meds, socks, hairbrush, or chapstick.
Jessica - Aug 08, 2019 6:07:08 am PDT #10306 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
We're going on vacation Saturday morning so naturally last night I had a panic dream that we were on the plane without any electronics or money. So um, phone and credit cards?
Amy - Aug 08, 2019 6:15:06 am PDT #10307 of 30019
Because books.
Beach towels!
sj - Aug 08, 2019 6:18:28 am PDT #10308 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I'm pretty good with our list these days because we go to Mom's so much. So it's just a matter of the stuff I don't bring to her house.
I posted the pile of books I'm probably bringing on Twitter.
brenda m - Aug 08, 2019 6:44:04 am PDT #10309 of 30019
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing. I will not buy things for new house before closing.
Good luck! I'm focusing on divesting myself of as much as I can ("do I really want to bright this into a nice new uncluttered space") but it's going to be a challenge as things get closer.
meara - Aug 08, 2019 7:25:20 am PDT #10310 of 30019
Brenda, you're moving?