Randomly, odd bit of disabled "access" I noticed today: the building that my office is in has at least five different entrances. One of them is in the back of the building, and the door opens onto a stairwell -- after you go in and go forward about two feet, the only places to go are up or down stairs. That door has a button to automatically open it. I actually do appreciate it, since that door is kind of heavy and it hurts my shoulders a bit to pull it open, but I've never seen the official reason for putting in one of those buttons being anything other than wheelchair access.
Lorne: You know what they say about people who need people. Connor: They're the luckiest people in the world. Lorne: You been sneaking peeks at my Streisand collection again, Kiddo? Connor: Just kinda popped out.
'Time Bomb'
Spike's Bitches 44: It's about the rules having changed.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Hil R. - Jul 23, 2009 4:16:42 pm PDT #17589 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Calli - Jul 23, 2009 4:32:56 pm PDT #17590 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Here's a pretty nifty wedding processional video.
It kinda makes me want to get married, and I don't even dance.
Scrappy - Jul 23, 2009 4:54:21 pm PDT #17591 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
That's so fun and charming, Calli!
Jessica - Jul 23, 2009 4:55:22 pm PDT #17592 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
There is a coffee shop in my neighborhood that has a wheelchair/stroller ramp....at the top of a two-step stoop.
Accessibility FAIL.
Hil R. - Jul 23, 2009 4:59:59 pm PDT #17593 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I need to pack my suitcase. I know I'm going to forget something. I so cannot focus on stuff like this.
OK, categories?
Clothes: underwear, socks, bras, casual shirts, dressy shirts, one dress, one skirt and top outfit, shorts, jeans, pajamas
Beach stuff: bathing suits, shorts and t-shirts, sunscreen, baseball cap, water shoes
Shoes: sneakers, Tevas, ballet flats
Medical: medicines, TENS, ice pack with wraparound strap
Toiletries: hair stuff, hair brush, comb, elastics, clip, razors, shaving cream, body wash, shower poof, toothbrush, toothpaste, contacts, contact case and solution, deodorant
Other stuff: makeup, jewelry, camera, camera charger and cords, cell phone charger, iPod charger, books
What am I forgetting?
(Sorry for clogging the thread with this. I really cannot focus well enough to do this without writing out the list, and I know that someone will spot something that I forgot.)
Liese S. - Jul 23, 2009 5:14:51 pm PDT #17594 of 30000
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
The list sounds good to me, Hil. And I'm packing myself at the moment, so it's fresh on my mind. Notebook? Laundry bag?
I kinda have a lot to say about the o_a date situation, but I think I should probably stick with my general policy of not talking politics/religion online. Much. Suffice it to say that I and my SO have wildly divergent views and have a healthy, vibrant marriage. And furthermore, that political alignment aside, I feel it is a reasonable view to think that FDR is not the best president in history.
And I certainly think that someone holding views like those does not deserve to be punched in the face for the mere act of holding them.
Anyway. That's definitely enough, and omnis should date whomever he feels comfortable with.
Volans - Jul 23, 2009 5:18:30 pm PDT #17595 of 30000
move out and draw fire
Randomly, odd bit of disabled "access" I noticed today:
The restroom in my former office had a door-open punch plate. But no accessible stall.
dcp - Jul 23, 2009 5:22:00 pm PDT #17596 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
iPod and headphones to go with the charger. Sunglasses. Towel. Shoulder bag or daypack. Bug spray. Umbrella. Raincoat. Personal floatation device. Snorkel.
Hil R. - Jul 23, 2009 5:23:36 pm PDT #17597 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
iPod and headphones are in my backpack. My sunglasses broke and I need to buy new ones. My parents are bringing the towels and my beach bag. I hate bug spray. Raincoat is a very good idea.
P.M. Marc - Jul 23, 2009 5:32:37 pm PDT #17598 of 30000
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
And I certainly think that someone holding views like those does not deserve to be punched in the face for the mere act of holding them.
Well, that's why I don't actually like to talk politics with people. Even the ones who agree with me. I get really irrational and, umm, face-punchy. It's something that's happened to me since the 2000 election. (And I didn't say she deserved face punching. I said I'd avoid her because I'd be constantly fighting the urge to face punch. Which is a different thing.)