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is this thing still on?
god, i haven't been on here in forever. just checking in. I'm missing alot by not keeping up to date. I apologize and I blame it all on facebook - namely mafia wars and the imaginary war I have been trying to start with john mayer on twitter. that bastard WILL acknowledge me, dammmit ( Read more... ) -
vernacular question
so, today i was telling a story to 2 women. they are both from San Diego - although one has also lived in texas and hawaii. anyway, the story started off, "I was sitting on the stoop of the hotel..." and one of the women was like "what's a stoop?" I explained to her what it was and she said, "oh, that must be a midwest thing". to which I took ( Read more... ) -
Garage sale in Granite City
Saturday May 31st
starting at 8am
many household items to include: washer/dryer, furniture, clothes, etc.
48 Lockhaven Dr., Granite City, IL -
language meme
Language Meme ( Read more... ) -
good news
the VA just deposited over $4,000 in my account. Not sure what for, but hey, money's money, right. I mean, i KNOW it's for my disability and I suspect it is because they finally gave me the right effective date for my foot disability, but I haven't received a letter about it yet, so I don't know for sure. -
for my Dresdenphiles ;-)
I haven't had a chance to update my friend's list reading, so if this has been posted, forgive me. If not, then check it out. Butcher is putting out a novelette in the Dresden Files series. I already pre-ordered mine ( Read more... ) -
ATTN my UK friends and friends with UK friends EDIT
Ok, I mostly have friends that have UK friends, but anyway.
EDIT: holy crap I forgot about ebay. Found them both!!!!! DOUBLE EDIT: SHIPPING IS 20POUNDS ON TOP OF COST!!!WHAT THE FVCK!!! I'm looking elsewhere. damn!I have recently become addicted to BBC Radio 1 (another reason to love Sirius satellite radio) and I NEEEEED two CDs. I do not ( Read more... ) -
book recommendations
EDIT: to clarify, these are the authors I intend to read and I am seeking more options. I am not recommending these books per se.I have a bunch of books to have a go at. Here is my author list ( Read more... ) -
Announcement
I don't have a lot of time to post right now, but I wanted to let everyone know that my dad passed away on Friday night. One day after his 70th birthday. I go today to meet with the funeral home people and arrange for his services and burial. I think the memorial service and burial will be Friday ( Read more... )
