The past couple of years I"ve wanted to do what some of my f-list does and record/comment on the books I read through the year.  So far, I've never *quite* gotten around to it.  Hopefully, the third time will be the charm.  And since I've already got several books underway...

1. Spirit Gate, Kate Elliot.  Dense, meaty fantasy series have really ( Read more... )

The first article title on the page is the name of your band:
The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album:
The third picture is your album cover.

(And no cheating by hitting "refresh"!)


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partially x-posted from Bitches:

Did anyone watch the documentary on god/religion last night on CBS? It was called "In God's Name", and while the hook was about terrorism, 9/11, etc, it was primarily cuts of a quite incredible roster of religious leaders giving their personal perspective on god, religion, life in general.  Actually, when it first ( Read more... )

So, there was this.  My sister saw my tale of woe yesterday, hit the internets, scored us a couple of tickets to a band we love, drove from Milwaukee down to Chicago, and showed up all unannounced at about 9 o'clock last night.  We'd talked about the concert earlier, but my general level of sanity I'd pretty much figured I didn't have the money or ( Read more... )

Saturday: So it starts about 8 am when I realize that I sent an email at the end of the day Friday w/o attaching an important file. Since I didn't bring my work computer home, I haul ass into the office to send. Since I'm out and around, I decide to run some errands ( Read more... )

So , what kind of firestorm are we facing if it turns out the vote results do change?

ETA:  I don't actually expect it will, but...strong feelings on either side, at least for a core group, a close margin, and results up with the polls still open for another two or three hours? Oy.  My heart dropped into my stomach. 

Paging 
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I need to get some happier music.

(Obligatory rules)
1. Open your music library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc.).
2. Put it on shuffle and press play.
3. For every question, type the song that's playing. When you go to a new question, go to the next song.
4. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool.

Opening Credits: Ransom, Escape the Fate

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Am already in stabby mood, so take that as your warning.

I honestly didn't mean it before when I was accused of it. But now? Okay, I'ma say it straight out:

I don't give a flying fuck about the lurkers.

I don't think they get a say.  I don't care if the board works for them or doesn't.  I don't fucking care.

Mind, I don't wish anyone ill.  I hope it ( Read more... )