I just ordered a Christmas-themed cross-stitch kit to work on as soon as I finish my current piece (a few more weeks of backstitch, and it'll be ready for framing, after only working on it for over a year--I got away from it this year after starting school).
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Today is Veterans Day, which gives us all a good opportunity to thank the troops who have served our country. The holiday was formerly known as Armistice Day, though, and it celebrated the armistice that ended the fighting in World War I. How much do you know about that armistice and the holiday it inspired? Let's find out.
I got 70%, but I guessed on a lot.
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D has the day off, and he discovered USA is having a Burn Notice marathon all day, with new eps tonight.
And I am making a pot roast. He is happy as a pig in mud.
I drinks loads of brewed ice tea (decaf) with a shitload of lemon, never sugar.
When I am sick, though, I want milky black tea with sugar or honey.
brewed ice tea (decaf) with a shitload of lemon, never sugar.
The way God intended.
Speaking of tea....
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Hi, guys.
So I'm thinking about opening my own vintage store. Like an actual meatspace one. I am kind of terrified of the logistics, though.
That's very exciting, Holli!
Eta: where are you, geographically?
Whoo! Holli.
ETA: I grew up having tea with evaporated milk and sugar!
It is! I mentioned terrifying, though, right? Because I have no idea where to begin, beyond "write a business plan" and "hope someone gives me money."