Eh, I'm not too concerned about that. And really it's the potting soil included that feeds the tree (or tries to counteract the pH of the ashes). Memory Forests are cool, but there aren't any near family or near me.
The whole earth may be sucked into Hell, and you want my help 'cause your girlfriend's a big ho?
Buffy ,'Chosen'
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.
aurelia - Aug 23, 2019 6:26:11 am PDT #10781 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Theodosia - Aug 23, 2019 7:18:33 am PDT #10782 of 30019
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Getting my body shipped to India for an authentic sky burial doesn't sound too practical.
msbelle - Aug 23, 2019 7:41:49 am PDT #10783 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Just did another round of form signing for the house. Also testing out wire transfer systems and getting an estimation on all costs due at closing. Since Closing is after Labor Day weekend, I'd love to have funds wired over by the Friday before just to be safe.
Amy - Aug 23, 2019 7:43:46 am PDT #10784 of 30019
Because books.
All kinds of ~ma to your co-worker, Matt.
msbelle, this all happened so fast it's amazing!
Getting my body shipped to India for an authentic sky burial doesn't sound too practical.
You can be shipped into space instead: [link]
Forgot to add that I am not a coffee drinker at all, but I have learned -- through making them, and needing caffeine -- to enjoy a mocha or a latte as long as a LOT of sweetener is involved.
msbelle - Aug 23, 2019 7:50:51 am PDT #10785 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I looked at my texts and I saw the house listing 8/1. Sara went to see it for me and while facetiming me on 8/4. Made the offer on 8/5. Offer accepted 8/6. Inspection 8/15. Request for repairs in 8/16. They accepted request on 8/20.
Yeah it's all really fast, but also so smooth.
Calli - Aug 23, 2019 7:57:08 am PDT #10786 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Coffee is a morning requirement for me. I set up 7-8 cups to go in the Mr. Coffee before I go to bed, and the wonderful bean juice is waiting for me when I get up. I like it with a bit of milk. Coffee ice cream is also delicious. I haven't tried iced coffee, though. Unfortunately, I can't drink caffeine after noon if I want to sleep that night.
lisah - Aug 23, 2019 8:22:08 am PDT #10787 of 30019
Punishingly Intricate
Coffee with 1/2 & 1/2 for me. Iced in warmer months, hot in colder. Both made in Bialetti (aka little Italian job). Somehow just learned about just making iced by brewing in the Bialetti and pouring over lots of ice this summer. Makes the perfect strength for me.
EpicTangent - Aug 23, 2019 8:27:01 am PDT #10788 of 30019
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
I tested as a non-taster
How do you get this test? I want to get the results and email them to my sister and read them aloud over my mother's resting place--provided they prove I really am a supertaster and not just fussy ans stubborn.
I did the test in a Psych class (Sensation & Perception, IIRC), but I seem to remember looking online after and the strips were available to purchase. All it was was a little strip of paper that you put in your mouth (and chew? maybe?), which to me (and the one other non-taster in the room) was just a plain piece of paper. To the regular, or average, or whatever people, it was slightly bitter. To the super-tasters, it was apparently so strongly flavored it was disgusting and they were actively PISSED at the teacher until someone handed around Altoids.
I'm actually a pretty picky eater despite being a non-taster. For me, it's mostly texture issues, though.
-t - Aug 23, 2019 8:45:23 am PDT #10789 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Interesting, Epic.
Man, I just remembered about Three Bean Soup and now I want an Iced Vanilla Soy Latte
Dana - Aug 23, 2019 9:53:45 am PDT #10790 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh my GOD this interview:
Re: Trump:
Did you say he was or wasn't a serial monogamist? I just didn't hear you.
He's a serial monogamist. He's been married several times.
You know he slept with a porn star during his current marriage?
Yes. That's true, but he does at least get married. We have to give him that. I mean, everybody exemplifies some ideals and not others.