I miss the Farrars and Doreen Valiente, especially Valiente. There's a kind-of "eccentric auntie who just lets the rest of the family think that" vibe to her stuff that I really like. Down-to-earth. Practical. Like a hearty riding instructor saying, "give it a go" but not overanalyzing everything to death.

I especially miss them given what I'm ( Read more... )

No, not really. But conversations around here run like this:

ME: So, BigBoy's* ears were kinda crusty and itchy again, so if it looks like someone broke into the house, jizzed in his ears, and left, don't call Cop Guy**.
HER: OK. I don't think I would've..
ME: (ROGLMAO) "OMG, porn stars broke into my house and molested my dog's ears!!"

See, I put ( Read more... )

Please think good, safe thoughts for Peggybill, Billbill, Queen Ruby, Prince Caesar, and all the beasties of Whelpenwald. These tornadoes scare the friggin' pants off  me.

We're watching Kundun again, and we've just seen the part where Chairman Mao tells the Dalai Lama that religion is the opiate of the people. I've been reading blogs today that say much the same; one blogger said they think religion is bad, and will not stop speaking out against it, another that God will not punish you for your sins and you're ( Read more... )

 
Cut down
The forest of desire,
Not the forest of trees.
From the forest of desire
Come danger & fear.

-Dhammapada, 20, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu.

This is why I will never be Buddhist. I don't believe desire is our enemy. I'm not sure anything could be achieved without it.

Granted, in the specific Buddhist context, maybe I just don't get it. I do ( Read more... )

Or something. From overheardnyc, http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/012305.html. I'm not really sure why any of these people are "Crazy". It makes more sense than the shit I hear at the office most days.

HEAVEN LOOKS JUST LIKE HELL, EXCEPT PEOPLE TAKE CARE ( Read more... )

Whilst being naughty at The Job From Hell today, I have discovered that someone I knew in high school is now pagan. Usually, I'd mail, get the skinny, etc., except she's...a Renfaire Pagan. She wants to live in Ye Olde Days Gone By and she Does Not Belong To This TIme. Hmm. You belonged well enough in high school, when you and your vapid, beer- ( Read more... )

Well, I have one to offer. One of my law school buds took Bitty Kitty and is going to give her a loving, responsible home. While we were prepared to have to keep her, this is the best thing for everyone involved.

Hurrah!

Now I must go pull a klutzy, 50-lb megapuppy out of the pool, since he doesn't feel he can just, oh, swim to the stairs and get out

Screw you, Montgomery County Humane Society (TX), for saying A. you couldn't take a kitten because I DON"T LIVE IN THE RIGHT ZIP CODE (never mind that Garden Girl and we are Montgomery Co. residents for, oh, VOTING PURPOSES) and B. for saying you other facility would be happy to take her once I pay for all initial vetting, food for six weeks, and ( Read more... )

IF YOU DO NOT SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR ANIMAL, YOU ARE AN IRRESPONSIBLE ASSHAT.

Don't give me the "It's too expensive" shit, either. If I can keep scraping up the money to take the animals you couldn't be bothered to prevent, you could've gotten it fixed.

Don't try the "Take it to a shelter" excuse. They're FULL due to fuckwits like you who just assume ( Read more... )