Harold Robbins, read when I was about that same age--definitely an eye-opener!
I had him in mind. Also Rich Man, Poor Man -- not as racy, but I owned a paperback copy.
Simon: Captain's a good fighter, he must know how to handle a sword. Zoe: I think he knows which end to hold.
'Shindig'
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.
Fred Pete - Dec 04, 2009 11:30:46 am PST #23040 of 30001
Ann, that's a ferret.
Trudy Booth - Dec 04, 2009 11:31:41 am PST #23041 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
One of my Mother's insane hippie cruelties was that she believed it was bad for our eyes to read in the car. (The others were putting brewers yeast in our orange juice, and cheering for the other team at softball games because, "She was at our house YESTERDAY, she's your friend!")
smonster - Dec 04, 2009 11:33:43 am PST #23042 of 30001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Did you also occasionally stick a fork in an outlet, just to make sure it still electrocuted you?
Well, it's such an acclaimed book I kept trying to figure out what I was missing.
I can read on trains or on buses that have relatively non-curvy routes, but my current bus most assuredly does *not* fit that bill.
Fred Pete - Dec 04, 2009 11:34:07 am PST #23043 of 30001
Ann, that's a ferret.
cheering for the other team at softball games because, "She was at our house YESTERDAY, she's your friend!"
I'm halfway with her. It's okay to hope a friend on the other team has a good game, as long as my team wins.
Aims - Dec 04, 2009 11:34:49 am PST #23044 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I have scheduled myself a hair appointment for tonight. Go Team Haircut!
DavidS - Dec 04, 2009 11:36:44 am PST #23045 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have scheduled myself a hair appointment for tonight. Go Team Haircut!
::waves pom poms::
Trudy Booth - Dec 04, 2009 11:37:12 am PST #23046 of 30001
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
I'm halfway with her. It's okay to hope a friend on the other team has a good game, as long as my team wins.
They were whipping our asses. More importantly, I sucked and the friend was really good.
Kathy A - Dec 04, 2009 11:37:17 am PST #23047 of 30001
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
I might have to stop by the store to pick up the ingredients to make this:
Simple Carrot Ginger Soup
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1/3 cup peeled and finely chopped ginger root (can be halved if you want less ginger)
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
Pinch curry powder (optional)
Salt & ground pepper
Optional Garnishes: plain yogurt or sour cream, chives or parsley
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add onion, ginger and garlic; saute for 5-10 minutes. Add the stock and carrots. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered over medium heat until the carrots are very tender, about 30 minutes. Puree the soup with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender or food processor. Season with curry powder, salt and pepper to taste. This soup may be served immediately, keeps in the refrigerator for at least 3 days and freezes well.
Steph L. - Dec 04, 2009 11:37:21 am PST #23048 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
One of my Mother's insane hippie cruelties was that she believed it was bad for our eyes to read in the car.
I used to be able to read anything in the car, for hours at a time. At some point in my late 20s/early 30s, I stopped being able to read even a map without getting horribly nauseated. Unfair!
Did you also occasionally stick a fork in an outlet, just to make sure it still electrocuted you?
Well, it's such an acclaimed book I kept trying to figure out what I was missing.
Ah. I feel you on that. I have that reaction to all of Wes Anderson's movies. [Cue Hec telling me I'm a philistine.]
tommyrot - Dec 04, 2009 11:38:45 am PST #23049 of 30001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
cheering for the other team at softball games because, "She was at our house YESTERDAY, she's your friend!"
Occasionally I'd cheer against our team when I was in pep-band. Just cheers like "Forfeit! Forfeit!"
Also, once we had "crazy hat day" for football pep-band. Supposedly we could wear any hat, but our band director refused to let me wear my Devo Energy Dome....