I realize I'm sort of inconsistent about homework. I think there's too much busy work sent home that both kids and parents find burdensome, but since I think Franny gets a lot more value from the longer projects I am happy to spend more time on those.
Kaylee: H-how did you... g-get on...? Early: Strains the mind a bit, don't it? You think you're all alone. Maybe I come down the chimney, Kaylee. Bring presents to the good girls and boys.
'Objects In Space'
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.
Burrell - Feb 20, 2012 7:03:22 am PST #22926 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Sheryl - Feb 20, 2012 7:09:37 am PST #22927 of 30001
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Happy Birthday Jon!
About to head for the airport to go home. Con was fun.
Jesse - Feb 20, 2012 7:45:53 am PST #22928 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I KNEW there was something I was supposed to say at Jon's yesterday! Happy birthday! (I popped by Jon's party with Tom Scola (!!!) on my way to my parents'. Saw the baby! Good times.)
I am exhausted! So many items this weekend, and I have failed in getting a haircut and now my haircutter is on vacation this week, so either I have to wait until next weekend, or ask her to come in on a day off, which she said she would do, but I think would call for a giant tip, right? Ugh.
But anyway, had delicious brunch with Scola yesterday, which included a hilarious couple sitting next to us -- the girl had on tights and a shirt. TIGHTS ARE NOT PANTS. I cannot BELIEVE we are still dealing with this issue.
Kat - Feb 20, 2012 7:48:46 am PST #22929 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
AGREED! I am considering going to vista prints and getting business cards that say CONSIDER PANTS. Tights are not pants. The world is not your gynecologist.
meara - Feb 20, 2012 7:51:07 am PST #22930 of 30001
I have noticed a lot of women (not teenage girls!) who are wearing leggings as pants. I mean, I'm happy for you that you are proud enough to show off your ass to everyone like that, but...I feel like we need a ruling. Leggings are not pants. Jeggings I am skeptical on. I feel like I need a flowchart: 1) Does it have spandex or lycra in it? If YES, 2) Does it have pockets? If NO, it is probably not pants.
DavidS - Feb 20, 2012 8:00:12 am PST #22931 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
(I popped by Jon's party with Tom Scola (!!!)
Mini-F2F! How fun! Did you smish the Average White Baby?
Pix - Feb 20, 2012 8:02:41 am PST #22932 of 30001
The status is NOT quo.
Hahhhahahaha! You all are my favorites. LA is particularly egregious in the fashion omgwtfbbq, leggings as pants included.
Happy Birthday, Jon!
Kate P. - Feb 20, 2012 8:17:39 am PST #22933 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love
My mom bought me a few maternity tops that I thought were dresses at first, but they were a leeetle bit too short -- I felt very exposed wearing them with tights. So I've since taken to wearing them with leggings instead, I guess on the theory that leggings are sort of halfway between tights and pants? I *think* the tops are just long enough to not be obscene with leggings, but I always feel a little strange wearing them! (Also, I'm not sure I know what you're "supposed" to wear leggings with.)
(Leggings leggings leggings. What a weird word.)
Sophia Brooks - Feb 20, 2012 8:21:45 am PST #22934 of 30001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
When I was in college, I wore black leggings, black turtlenecks, and then an oversized men's blazer over the top. Which I guess is like wearing leggings as pants. I guess I wouldn't wear them without something covering my butt and crotch areas. But they used to be thicker than tights.
Amy - Feb 20, 2012 8:27:08 am PST #22935 of 30001
Because books.
With really long sweaters or shirts (like, mid-thigh) is how they used to be worn in the 80s.