It's our giant pattern-seeking brains that are the problem. Makes it easier to see conspiracies everywhere.
I kissed him, and I told him that I loved him. And I killed him.
Buffy ,'Same Time, Same Place'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Nov 17, 2009 5:39:39 am PST #19683 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Theodosia - Nov 17, 2009 6:06:52 am PST #19684 of 30001
'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"
It seems to me that while as a society we're a bit more likely to Question Authority, we haven't yet figured out that it's also really useful to Question the Authority-Questioners.
Dana - Nov 17, 2009 6:07:40 am PST #19685 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Okay, I'm going to need you people to talk more, because otherwise I go read things that are bad for me.
Jessica - Nov 17, 2009 6:09:16 am PST #19686 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I'm going to make this for Thanksgiving. Can it be now please?
Dana - Nov 17, 2009 6:10:24 am PST #19687 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I have Thursday and Friday off next week, and for the first time ever, we're not traveling for Thanksgiving.
brenda m - Nov 17, 2009 6:16:30 am PST #19688 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Holy crap, that looks good. I need some appetizery things for the day before.
Theodosia - Nov 17, 2009 6:16:59 am PST #19689 of 30001
'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"
I hate travelling on T-Day, but maybe it's because I'll be condemned to the most terrible long drive with numerous traffic jams between here and NJ, or else hideous air travel fuckups.
Seriously, Dana -- you don't want me to start going on about the stupidity of the furor over OMG911WTCNYC including Giulani popping up to talk about how it's unprecedented and a terrible security risk. Because I have to physically stop myself from going to NY and literally start punching him, and all the other talking heads.
§ ita § - Nov 17, 2009 6:19:28 am PST #19690 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Right. I have next Thursday off. I really need to get used to not being salaried. On the whole, I don't like it.
msbelle - Nov 17, 2009 6:20:41 am PST #19691 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
OH, I'll pay you Theo.
I am undecided on T-day. The parentals are coming this week, so they won't be here on the day. We have invites to 2 places, the closer will be all adults. I am unclear if either place will be watching football. I am kinda inclined to just stay home, but mac will be bored with that also. It is really a bother that all of the families that would be good to invite over for a day I host and therefore get what I want have cat allergy issues. I guess I should find out what time the various invites are planning to eat and see when the game is.
Jessica - Nov 17, 2009 6:20:57 am PST #19692 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Spiced Pecans:
a lot of pecans
some brown sugar
some salt (pref. kosher)
a little cayenne
1-2 egg whites, beaten until foamy
Preheat oven to 350. Mix together salt, sugar, pepper. Toss pecans in egg whites, then in spice mixture. Spray baking pan w/ nonstick spray. Spread pecans on pan. Bake until browned and yummy. Eat entire batch. Repeat.