Also, maybe because it IS a port city. A lot if Vietnamese refugees used sea travel, rather than plane.
And I myself will be wearing pink taffeta as chenille would not go with my complexion.
Giles ,'Touched'
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.
Strix - Dec 04, 2010 10:06:46 am PST #8988 of 30001
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Hil R. - Dec 04, 2010 10:10:29 am PST #8989 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I saw an article a few months ago that the valedictorian at the high school in some Louisiana town (I can't remember where) was the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, and at the end of her speech, she said something like, "Thank you for supporting me and helping achieve this" in Vietnamese to her parents and grandparents, who don't speak English too well. In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
Tom Scola - Dec 04, 2010 10:11:00 am PST #8990 of 30001
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
Dana - Dec 04, 2010 10:13:57 am PST #8991 of 30001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The Vietnamese community in New Orleans is so tight-knit that they recovered pretty quickly from Katrina, even though many of them live in New Orleans East, which was hit hard.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 04, 2010 10:29:32 am PST #8992 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
In response, some politician proposed a law that all public school graduation speeches must be in English only.
OK, see, this is why I don't like to go to other parts of Louisiana.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 04, 2010 10:43:54 am PST #8993 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Also, I would like to get to Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery for a bahn mi and pho and some pastries.
DavidS - Dec 04, 2010 10:51:17 am PST #8994 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I'm standing in line to get my book signed by Lynda Barry. This guy pushes to the front of the line to say something to her. It was Matt Groening.
Cool! Please tell Lynda she's awesome for me. "My friend David says to tell you that you're awesome."
Zenkitty - Dec 04, 2010 11:44:09 am PST #8995 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Thank you, msbelle!
Also, I learn SO MUCH from Buffistas. IJS.
Sue - Dec 04, 2010 11:46:42 am PST #8996 of 30001
hip deep in pie
I am now craving Ethiopian.
I went to a craft fair today and bought 2 pretty mugs. Oz just broke one of them jumping up to get the empty cat food can. I was very mad for about 30 seconds, but let it go. Interestingly, Oz seemed unfazed. Most of my other cats seem to sense when they've done something that could get them in trouble.
Also, the tree lot that delivers hasn't set up yet. It was pissing rain here today, but it makes me anxious. I want my tree!
Jars - Dec 04, 2010 11:48:31 am PST #8997 of 30001
Ethiopian food is my favourite, bar none. I haven't been able to find a good cookbook for it, or I'd try making it at home. There's a few Ethiopian places in London, but we love the first one we tried, so we're sticking with it (and have since heard it's the best one anyway). If any Buffistas visit, it's totally where I'm taking you.