And the anti-quarantine movement is also fueled by state governments that are going to literally run out of money for Unemployment payments because they've already been stripped to the bone by the golden idol of Lower Taxes. So if they issue a Back to Work! order, and the workers refuse to come back to work, they can be fired, and then no unemployment is due from the state.
Dawn: I thought you were adequate. Giles: And the accolades keep pouring in. I'd best take my leave before my head swells any larger. Good night.
'First Date'
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.
Theodosia - Apr 22, 2020 10:32:39 am PDT #20168 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"
-t - Apr 22, 2020 10:38:11 am PDT #20169 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I am just over capitalism at this point. Can we overthrow the existing social order and economic system while maintaining social distance? Because that sounds good right now.
Theodosia - Apr 22, 2020 10:38:37 am PDT #20170 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"
Probably should not try with my Vog mask
Yeah, that's not good. The masks I'm using are simple cotton fabric with drawstring ties, so they might as well be washcloths.
There's something ironic or poetic in the ability to defeat the coronavirus by just using ordinary soap.
Jessica - Apr 22, 2020 10:39:10 am PDT #20171 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Can we overthrow the existing social order and economic system while maintaining social distance?
This Revolution Could Have Been An Email!
Toddson - Apr 22, 2020 11:05:03 am PDT #20172 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
On the lighter side, a reminder about physical distancing.
Amy - Apr 22, 2020 11:05:26 am PDT #20173 of 30019
Because books.
Ben's coworker tested positive, so they sent everyone home with instructions to get tested. He'll hear back in a few days. They have been wearing masks at work, though, so I'm not too worried.
Everything makes me so unbelievably tired right now.
Katerina Bee - Apr 22, 2020 11:13:55 am PDT #20174 of 30019
Herding cats for fun
I'm bereaved again. My heinous aunt died of her breast cancer the day before my sister had her lumpectomy. Now that's timing! I won't miss her because her company was so awful for me, but now I am related to two cases of breast cancer. I think maybe I've gotten enough stress by now and I just don't know what to do with myself.
Plus I am out of new books and don't have anything I want to read.
Consuela - Apr 22, 2020 11:32:43 am PDT #20175 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Katerina Bee, I'm so sorry. Be kind to yourself.
Plus I am out of new books and don't have anything I want to read.
This is what AO3 is for, as far as I'm concerned. Here's a link to my bookmarks: [link]
For long stories, you can download them and email them to your Kindle or other e-reader...
Sheryl - Apr 22, 2020 11:40:04 am PDT #20176 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
{{{Hugs}}} to all who need/want them.
I found a bandana in the back of one of my dresser drawers, and used it when I picked up lunch Sunday. I need to wash it out so it'll be dry by the weekend.
Toddson - Apr 22, 2020 11:41:05 am PDT #20177 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
I had been resistant at first, but I've found e-books to be a blessing. I usually get them on sale, except for authors I really love, but they're largely less expensive than the paper versions ... and no problems with finding space for them.