I just said that you're pretty. Even when you're covered in...engine grease, you're... No, especially, especially when you're covered in engine grease.

Simon ,'Jaynestown'


Natter 69: Practically names itself.  

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.


Steph L. - Jan 18, 2012 8:27:46 am PST #17017 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

wrote my congresscritters.

My boss, who lives in John Boehner's district (and once again I apologize on behalf of Ohio for his presence in Congress), won't write him because "I wrote him once and he won't care what I have to say anyway."

There are few people more negative than she is. Seriously. She makes Eeyore look like goddamn Pollyanna.


Jessica - Jan 18, 2012 8:31:30 am PST #17018 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I would only worry if he's coming in late, when things might be freezing up a bit--which our airport is well used to coping with.

Thanks. His flight gets in at midnight, but it sounds like he won't get stranded in Dallas.


Consuela - Jan 18, 2012 8:32:55 am PST #17019 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Anyone want a mansion in Rome? Check out Pope Innocent X's house: [link]


Steph L. - Jan 18, 2012 8:38:12 am PST #17020 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

The Oatmeal on SOPA: [link]

Do it for the kittens!

Unrelatedly, I want pancakes.


-t - Jan 18, 2012 8:40:42 am PST #17021 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I had pancakes for breakfast and they were good.


Polter-Cow - Jan 18, 2012 8:40:59 am PST #17022 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

Web Protests Piracy Bills, and 2 Senators Change Course:

Members of Congress, many of whom are grappling with the issues posed by the explosion in new media and social Web sites, appeared caught off guard by the backlash to what had been a relatively obscure piece of legislation to many of them.

Glad it seems to have actually done some good!


Liese S. - Jan 18, 2012 8:43:51 am PST #17023 of 30001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."

I have a recipe for whole wheat cottage cheese pancakes that I keep forgetting to try. I didn't make them this morning, either.

I am futless. I have an hour before I need to leave for work. I've gathered all my students' papers. I've eaten lunch. It's not enough time to watch tv. I finished my major admin task yesterday, although I've got plenty more to do. The housework is all on hold because until the propane comes later today I won't have hot water.


erikaj - Jan 18, 2012 8:44:03 am PST #17024 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!

sometimes I just like to think I annoy them, Tep. Sometimes, it's good enough. (No need to apologize, here. Arizona. Which makes me want a t-shirt that says "I know...it's awful." on the front. and "we're not all stupid," on the back.)


erikaj - Jan 18, 2012 8:46:26 am PST #17025 of 30001
Always Anti-fascist!

Although mostly, I want the cafepress t-shirt from Big Bang that says "I'm not insane...my mother had me tested.' Unless it's too meta if I wear it.


Maria - Jan 18, 2012 8:50:38 am PST #17026 of 30001
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

Nice to know the Supreme Court can occasionally still serve the interests of justice rather than political party: [link]

edit: Washington Post summary for those who don't think reading 40-page S.Ct. opinions is fun. [link]