As usual, there were plenty of "respectable" reasons to vote for Bolsonaro, number 1 of which is that his only tenable competitor came from a party that has held power for over a decade through bribes and corruption and insanely unsustainable economic populism. But it sure sucks that the only candidates to have a chance were Tammany Hall and Bigot Fascist.
Spike? It's you. It's really you! My therapist thought I was holding on to false hope, but…I knew you'd come back. You're like…you're like Gandalf the White, resurrected from the pit of the Balrog, more beautiful than ever. Oh…he's alive Frodo. He's alive.
Andrew ,'Damage'
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.
Gris - Oct 29, 2018 2:13:13 am PDT #1291 of 30019
Hey. New board.
Laura - Oct 29, 2018 2:58:17 am PDT #1292 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
It really is horrible, Gris. Brazil has so much going for it, but it has been destroyed and bled dry by corruption for so long.
Jesse - Oct 29, 2018 3:52:47 am PDT #1293 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm sorry for you, Gris, and the people of Brazil, but it's kind of a nice reminder of how often we in the US have had two basically decent choices....
I wasn't watching the Red Sox last night, but am still sleepy today, so am hoping I will be camouflaged by baseball fans! I was basically standing up from noon to 6 yesterday, between a trans rights rally and the regular band session, and that takes a lot out of me! Is it weird that walking fast makes me less tired than standing still?
DavidS - Oct 29, 2018 5:01:48 am PDT #1294 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Is it weird that walking fast makes me less tired than standing still?
Not at all. I think standing upright without walking is harder on your back and legs.
sj - Oct 29, 2018 5:10:17 am PDT #1295 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
One of the other school mom's is very upset today and meeting with the school about what she sees as security issues. I hate this.
Jesse - Oct 29, 2018 5:25:50 am PDT #1296 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm sorry, sj. Is the school at a Jewish organization?
sj - Oct 29, 2018 5:31:27 am PDT #1297 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Yes. They had two bomb threats before ltc went there right after the election but nothing since. We thought about all of this before we sent her there, and decided we wouldn't let fear keep her from such a wonderful school. But I am worried.
-t - Oct 29, 2018 6:22:37 am PDT #1298 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh dear, sj. I hope that all works out okay.
I agree, standing is more tirung than walking.
There's a Planner at Nordstrom named Jessica Jones. I imagine it's not that uncommon a name, but still, picturing Krysten Ritter at Nordstrom's head office is pretty amusing.
I decided that one day of costume wearing at the office is not enough so I am dressed all piratical today. it's not terribly far from how I usually dress, but I've gotten some positive comments so far.
sj - Oct 29, 2018 6:29:40 am PDT #1299 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Standing is far more exhausting and painful for me than walking.
Laura - Oct 29, 2018 6:35:40 am PDT #1300 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry, sj. As if kid school decisions aren't hard enough.
Yes, my body much prefers moving to standing.
I am not costumed. Alas.
DH has gone to the DMV with one of our basketball kids to sign over my car to him. I was going to give the car to my son, but that didn't happen. I have told him for over a year what he needed to do that would result in getting my car handed over to him. Never even made an effort. Oh well. Kid getting the car is partly paying, partly trading labor. He goes off to North Dakota for School in January so the vehicle will have to be winterized before he leaves, but generally the car is in great shape and he is thrilled. It's been a great car, but 7 years and 120,000 miles later I am ready to say bye.
Also, apparently the world has still gone mad so I am avoiding it.