I must have used up all the good luck yesterday -- went to a mechanic because of a creaky-groany noise my car was making as it drove, and it turned out to be something they didn't charge me for (or make up something to repair for big bucks). I think I will be using them in the future.
Giles, if you would like to get by in American society, then you are going to have to follow our traditions. You're the patriarch. You have to host the festivities, or it's all meaningless.
Buffy ,'Sleeper'
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 - Jul 18, 2019 1:44:45 am PDT #9613 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"
Gudanov - Jul 18, 2019 3:39:36 am PDT #9614 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping
Going to the mechanic and not spending money is the best! Car repair on on my agenda for the weekend. Last weekend was installing a new stereo in my son's car. This weekend will be replacing the spark plugs and ignition coils. Mostly an easy job, but the spark plugs are the easiest to get to.
Gudanov - Jul 18, 2019 3:49:08 am PDT #9615 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping
I feel a bit sickened by the chant of "Send her back" at the Trump rally yesterday. It's not surprising, but that doesn't make it better. And it's just going to get uglier and uglier as the election heats up. At the moment I don't really see how Trump loses the election. I don't think he can win the popular vote, but, of course, that doesn't really matter.
Laura - Jul 18, 2019 3:55:14 am PDT #9616 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Personally, I hope he keeps doubling down on the hatred and bigotry. I have to believe it will result in a historical landslide loss for him and the entire enabling GOP. It is the last chance for Republicans to turn their backs on him or they lose their party. If it doesn't roll that way, then yes I have to consider other options because I don't want to live in a land of bigots. Maybe CA will secede or I'll be off to the Netherlands.
Laura - Jul 18, 2019 3:56:22 am PDT #9617 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
Separately, yay for businesses that understand the value of goodwill.
sj - Jul 18, 2019 5:09:35 am PDT #9618 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I worked out yesterday for the first time in ages, and I'm very sore today. Although, I think at least some of the soreness is from the damp weather.
Jessica - Jul 18, 2019 5:40:22 am PDT #9619 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I have to believe it will result in a historical landslide loss for him and the entire enabling GOP
I believed this in 2016, and yet here we are.
Laura - Jul 18, 2019 6:07:24 am PDT #9620 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.
I know, Jessica. Right there with you. The reason for my biggest concern being voter suppression efforts. They can only win by cheating, like they did in 2016.
sj - Jul 18, 2019 6:29:33 am PDT #9621 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Jessica is me.
Jessica - Jul 18, 2019 6:36:25 am PDT #9622 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The reason for my biggest concern being voter suppression efforts.
It terrifies me, especially given how the courts are behaving.