OMG I FINALLY GET IT
Aug. 17th, 2010 04:18 pm I always thought the "under" people simply didn't understand the basic concept of TP. "Over" is how it should be, so the first sheet is easy to find and the wad you need is easy to tear off, right?
Then I thought about Emma's brief dabbling in TP unrolling, and "under" now makes perfect sense. Even the most obsessive cat can't easily unspool an entire roll when it's facing the other direction.
::mind blown::
He was a weird, wonderful cat with huge paws, a million toes, a long memory, an unnerving habit of looking you straight in the eyes, and no discernible capacity for anger.
He used to put his toys back when he was done playing with them. He comforted me when Rick and I broke up and he protected me from the usurper (sitting between us, sitting on Rick's feet) when we got back together. He eventually relented and decided he liked Uncle Dad after all -- especially his stinky shoes.
We've had a few extra years of bonus time since his first big illness, and what we got back from the vet then was a new kitty: snuggly, affectionate, demonstrative and communicative. His last few years were a gift, and I'll be grateful to him forever for that time.
We don't know for sure how old he was, but he was probably around 18. He had a good, long run with folks who loved him.
He went gently, with his head on my arm, and gave a lovely (and uncharacteristic) little warble/purr as he drifted away.

He used to put his toys back when he was done playing with them. He comforted me when Rick and I broke up and he protected me from the usurper (sitting between us, sitting on Rick's feet) when we got back together. He eventually relented and decided he liked Uncle Dad after all -- especially his stinky shoes.
We've had a few extra years of bonus time since his first big illness, and what we got back from the vet then was a new kitty: snuggly, affectionate, demonstrative and communicative. His last few years were a gift, and I'll be grateful to him forever for that time.
We don't know for sure how old he was, but he was probably around 18. He had a good, long run with folks who loved him.
He went gently, with his head on my arm, and gave a lovely (and uncharacteristic) little warble/purr as he drifted away.
Dear clothing makers,
Jul. 30th, 2010 03:19 pmWhat I really want is a shirt that has some decorations on it, but I just can't find what I'm looking for.
I want something specific. I want it to look like I have some filigree bolt mountings riveted to my chest, but they should be kind of sparkly. And I want them connected to each other with a few strands of sparkly chain-like stuff, to accentuate the shape of nothing in particular. It shouldn't accent my shoulders or my boobies, my cleavage or even the neckline. Just kind of string up some stuff randomly. It'll look fine. Ideally I'd like it to contrast against a cheap jersey t-shirt in aqua, or to just disappear entirely against black.
I'd really like it if I could look like I'd just ran into a glue-covered findings cart.

Oh, thanks, that's terrific. Just what I had in mind. But I think I'll wait until it goes on sale.
I want something specific. I want it to look like I have some filigree bolt mountings riveted to my chest, but they should be kind of sparkly. And I want them connected to each other with a few strands of sparkly chain-like stuff, to accentuate the shape of nothing in particular. It shouldn't accent my shoulders or my boobies, my cleavage or even the neckline. Just kind of string up some stuff randomly. It'll look fine. Ideally I'd like it to contrast against a cheap jersey t-shirt in aqua, or to just disappear entirely against black.
I'd really like it if I could look like I'd just ran into a glue-covered findings cart.

Oh, thanks, that's terrific. Just what I had in mind. But I think I'll wait until it goes on sale.
Epic Response Will Be (hopefully) Epic
Jul. 9th, 2010 12:19 pmThe Westboro Baptist Church is going to picket Comic-Con.
. . .
Oh, this is going to be FUN.
::popcorn::
. . .
Oh, this is going to be FUN.
::popcorn::
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Jul. 4th, 2010 03:49 pm I'm not a spiritual person, but I think it's possible that Dick Cheney is literally Satan.
Watch this thing if you canget take it.
Watch this thing if you can
Backstory time!
Jun. 24th, 2010 11:16 amOn my way home yesterday, I was passed by three aggressive looking vehicles, bunched tight together in the far-left lane of the Tri-State northbound. They moved together as a convoy as they sped northward.
Any thoughts on what they could have been doing?
ETA: Oh, hey, there's a Customs and Border Police branch in Waukegan, that covers the airport there. Hmmm.
- 1st car: Secretary of State Police
- 2nd car: Customs and Border Police
- 3rd car: Customs and Border Police SUV
Any thoughts on what they could have been doing?
ETA: Oh, hey, there's a Customs and Border Police branch in Waukegan, that covers the airport there. Hmmm.
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Jun. 17th, 2010 01:50 pmYour challenge is to write crossover fanfiction combining Les Miserables and Brady Bunch.
The story should use the plague as a plot device!
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The story should use the plague as a plot device!
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Bryan Lambert FTW (again)
Jun. 16th, 2010 02:02 pm...fans of the cancelled FlashForward are doing that thing that fans do, protesting the cancellation by being huge nerds. Their plans? To stage flash-mob-style "blackouts" like the one that opened (and, I'm told, that closed) the show. I don't think that'll work. If I see a bunch of nerds lying unconscious on the pavement, I don't think "Hey, bring FlashForward back", I think "Man, that Comicon walkathon was a lousy idea."
- YouAreDumb.net
- YouAreDumb.net
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Jun. 4th, 2010 10:58 amI like it.
Your challenge is to write crossover fanfiction combining Cats and Scientology.
The story should use love triangles as a plot device!
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The story should use love triangles as a plot device!
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OMG RAMPS!!
Apr. 21st, 2010 10:55 amIf anybody is interested in acquiring some while they're still available, the best place around just had a huge price drop yesterday.

Clicky on piccy for the tasty.
I got mine last night and they are utterly gorgeous. Many of them will be grilled and tossed with pasta tonight. YUMYUMYUM
ETA: Sauteed with a little Irish back bacon, a splash of reduced riesling and tossed with lemon zest, fresh-picked chives and shaved parmaggiano.

Clicky on piccy for the tasty.
I got mine last night and they are utterly gorgeous. Many of them will be grilled and tossed with pasta tonight. YUMYUMYUM
ETA: Sauteed with a little Irish back bacon, a splash of reduced riesling and tossed with lemon zest, fresh-picked chives and shaved parmaggiano.
A Short History of Medicine
Apr. 19th, 2010 10:49 pmPosted by a classmate:
2000 B.C. - "Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C. - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 A.D. - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D. - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2010 A.D. - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root."
~Author Unknown
2000 B.C. - "Here, eat this root."
1000 B.C. - "That root is heathen, say this prayer."
1850 A.D. - "That prayer is superstition, drink this potion."
1940 A.D. - "That potion is snake oil, swallow this pill."
1985 A.D. - "That pill is ineffective, take this antibiotic."
2010 A.D. - "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root."
~Author Unknown
If you love Maru and want a book of utterly gorgeous photos, souvenir cards, stickers & decals and a DVD of his most adorable videos, you need to buy this immediately. I am tickled beyond reason to have a way to compensate mugumogu for her tireless efforts to share with us the handsome, endlessly entertaining cat she was lucky enough to acquire.
