If I was going to work on campus, I would probably have access to all the free testing I could wish. I'm happy to trade that for not working in the soon to be epicenter.
Give that kitten an Oscar!
Prepare to uncouple -- uncouple.
Oz ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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.
Calli - Aug 11, 2020 1:49:52 am PDT #24696 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Laura - Aug 11, 2020 3:09:34 am PDT #24697 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
That bird just won't quit! This has gone on so much the cats are bored.
Wow, that is some determined bird.
I dread the mass opening of schools so much. My home county is distance learning only. They originally planned a phased reopening "when health conditions permit", but they have revised that to "parent choice" with the conditions permitting staying. eta: no one local thinks it will happen this year at all.
Anyone who has been a teacher, volunteered in school, rode a bus, or even remembers being in school knows this is a recipe for disaster. (alas the people making decisions in DC never experienced this or willfully are forgetting) Little ones won't be able to stay compliant with any safety rules, and the older ones will sneak off to corners to make out or smoke, well maybe that was just my experience. They talk about multi-generational homes in the cites, um, have they been to the rural communities, extended family is still very much a thing everywhere. I was worried in Spring about how bad things would be by summer, but that is nothing compared to what we are going to see by the end of September.
But, of course, Putin now has a vaccine so surely he will share it with his buddy to keep him safe.
Jesse - Aug 11, 2020 3:40:05 am PDT #24698 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am taking the State conflict of interest course (to become a poll worker on election day), and the guy doing the narration has an amazing MA accent. I love it!!
Toddson - Aug 11, 2020 5:08:37 am PDT #24699 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
oops ... never mind
meara - Aug 11, 2020 5:37:52 am PDT #24700 of 30019
Omg this puppy. Will not shut up. I am so tired. How am I supposed to work today? I let the puppy out of the crate at 7am because he wouldn't hush and was awake. Fed him. And he has not stopped whining and barking since then. 30 minutes later. Aaaaaagh. (When out of his pen he only wants to bite me. That's it. Just bite. Just me.)
msbelle - Aug 11, 2020 5:47:32 am PDT #24701 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Since I am at work this week and we have no social media on our computers, I am afraid I am going to miss the VP announcement.
Laura - Aug 11, 2020 5:47:37 am PDT #24702 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Do you have a dog park, meara? I tired dog is a good dog. Running in a dog park might do a world of good.
Laura - Aug 11, 2020 5:49:00 am PDT #24703 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
I would imagine there will be quite a lot of fanfare with the announcement. Maybe they will schedule it when his orangeness is spouting nonsense at the white house.
Amy - Aug 11, 2020 6:40:19 am PDT #24704 of 30019
Because books.
meara, get him some chew toys. And a puzzle toy you can put treats in. That should keep him occupied a bit.
chrismg - Aug 11, 2020 6:59:35 am PDT #24705 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
called me "young man"
Y - M - C - A!