The shock of ita's death was truly awful, but I think this is awful, too because I wish like anything we could all be there, draped around her with laptops and tiaras and drinks and books and all of our love, and we can't.
Ten percent of nothing is -- let me do the math here -- nothing into nothing, carry the --
Jayne ,'Serenity'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Dec 07, 2015 3:40:34 am PST #10608 of 30003
Because books.
Laura - Dec 07, 2015 3:45:24 am PST #10609 of 30003
Our wings are not tired.
We can't be with Ginger, but we can be together, and that helps. I have to believe she feels our love.
-t - Dec 07, 2015 4:08:36 am PST #10610 of 30003
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I know what you mean, Amy.
I'm working from home today, and only doing what is really necessary. We're a little short-handed already and I don't want to burden my coworkers with my accounts, but I can't face anyone asking how I'm doing/how my weekend was.
Dana - Dec 07, 2015 4:10:48 am PST #10611 of 30003
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
There's nothing at work that really needs to be done, and I couldn't imagine thinking at some point in the future "I'm so glad I went to work today." So I'm staying home.
Sophia Brooks - Dec 07, 2015 4:17:50 am PST #10612 of 30003
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I am going to work- I thought about staying home because I slept fitfully and my eyes are swollen, but I have an important meeting and I was basically out for the last 2weeks.
Steph L. - Dec 07, 2015 4:22:13 am PST #10613 of 30003
I look more rad than Lutheranism
I have an article that has to be turned in tomorrow morning, and it'll take about 7 hours. I want to just stay in bed, but I have to get this done. At least I don't work in an office with other people who I have to explain my red, puffy eyes to.
Sparky1 - Dec 07, 2015 4:23:55 am PST #10614 of 30003
Librarian Warlord
I have a meeting with the Dean this morning, so he can tell me that the Provost is threatening not to sign any contracts (putting me and 7 others here out of a job) but that I shouldn't worry because the ABA says there has to be someone with my job title here. If the provost signs mine, but refuses to sign the others, I can't quite imagine walking into the faculty meeting that follows.
Tomorrow, however, is a holiday, and I am inside-pantsing.
lisah - Dec 07, 2015 4:30:38 am PST #10615 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate
Thank you, Zen, for being our conduit for information. I know that's not so easy. I've been worrying about Mr. Peabody, too, and I'm glad he's got a place to go. I hope Ginger knows that she's got a lot of people who will do what we can to make sure he's cared for.
Maria - Dec 07, 2015 4:32:47 am PST #10616 of 30003
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
I desperately want to be here with you all, but today I'm giving the biggest pitch of my career. This is literally a huge deal, and I need to have my shit together. Ginger would not want any of us to fall apart because of her, so I am going to pull up my socks and take care of business. I love you all, and I'm here in spirit until I can be back in pixels.
lisah - Dec 07, 2015 4:36:19 am PST #10617 of 30003
Punishingly Intricate
Good luck, Maria! You can do it!!!