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.
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.
iPod and headphones to go with the charger. Sunglasses. Towel. Shoulder bag or daypack. Bug spray. Umbrella. Raincoat. Personal floatation device. Snorkel.
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.
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.)
(I also, and this could be related to the face-punch reaction, could not date someone with a world view that didn't mesh with mine. YBMV, obviously, but if someone sent up anything that was a personal flag, I'd run like hell. I mean, I had a relationship that I knew wouldn't work out after our first date, because she was a dog person to the extreme. And I like dogs, but a dog person I'm not. She was a nice girl, but that was pretty much a deal breaker for me.)
OK, everything on the list is either in the suitcase or set aside for me to use tomorrow and then put in the suitcase. Dirty dishes are in the dishwasher. I went through the fridge and either froze or through out everything that won't last until I get back. There is one banana on the kitchen counter for breakfast tomorrow. Keys are in the pocket of the jeans I'm going to wear tomorrow. Cell phone is charging. Alarm clock is set for two hours before my train leaves. I found someone to water the plants in my office. Everybody in the math department who might need to reach me has been given the email address that forwards to my Blackberry. What else?
So, wait, I'm late to the party...
o_a's hot prospect is a Cougar neocon?
o_a's hot prospect is Palin?
Cause, you know, he didn't mean his ass, just some hot chick's.
Some new version of NIMBY?
NIMBE. Or NIMA.
As long as it's not NIMH.
Headline:
U.S. Bank sues Opus to recoup $78 million
Oh oh, I bet Steve Dallas has something to do with this.
