24.11.2006
... and a little something to tide you over.
Just in case you hadn't heard: midgets! They're what's for dinner!
Turkey WriMo with...
Okay, so participating in NaNoWriMo has made me crazy with trying to insert it into everything I say and do. What can I say?
Except that I'm not getting much homework done. Dang it. My fault. Well, that and Turkey Day.
Oh, and the absolute drive to make money, some how, some way, so that my family doesn't wind up on the streets and I have to quit school.
Estimated funds needed for degree (after tuition): 55,000
The school will allow me to take out loans to get where I need, but it won't even point me in the right direction to survive the next two years in regards to paying mortgage and paying the bills.
I keep bugging them, but they won't yield so much as a hint.
Ideas, folks?
Except that I'm not getting much homework done. Dang it. My fault. Well, that and Turkey Day.
Oh, and the absolute drive to make money, some how, some way, so that my family doesn't wind up on the streets and I have to quit school.
Estimated funds needed for degree (after tuition): 55,000
The school will allow me to take out loans to get where I need, but it won't even point me in the right direction to survive the next two years in regards to paying mortgage and paying the bills.
I keep bugging them, but they won't yield so much as a hint.
Ideas, folks?
20.11.2006
Nano Blues
I realize that it's my own fault, but I'm just under 4K on the word count and I'm feeling like a total slacker. This week might be good for me. Who knows?
Now, if I could just finish baking 35 pies/breads/cakes, I'll be set.
Now, if I could just finish baking 35 pies/breads/cakes, I'll be set.
Tarot-bull
A friend of mine tossed this up on her livejournal account, so I thought I'd show you my results:
You are The Hermit
Prudence, Caution, Deliberation.
The Hermit points to all things hidden, such as knowledge and inspiration,hidden enemies. The illumination is from within, and retirement from participation in current events.
The Hermit is a card of introspection, analysis and, well, virginity. You do not desire to socialize; the card indicates, instead, a desire for peace and solitude. You prefer to take the time to think, organize, ruminate, take stock. There may be feelings of frustration and discontent but these feelings eventually lead to enlightenment, illumination, clarity.
The Hermit represents a wise, inspirational person, friend, teacher, therapist. This a person who can shine a light on things that were previously mysterious and confusing.
What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.
19.11.2006
Think of the children
I belong to a church, and that church is doing a Christmas activity.
And I'm on the activity committee.
The other people, including the person in charge are failing their charge. No matter what I say.
They've been directed to focus on the children this holiday season, something that I'd heartily endorse, and they are not to use Santa, because Santa smokes and isn't very Christian. I'll ignore the giving things to others and sacrificing self and so forth. I'll let the idea that Santa is a bad man slide. After all, that was word from on high.
So, this season we'll be focusing on Jesus and children.
What this means is that everything is supposed to be very reverent and quiet. For the kids. Well, I'll admit that some children will appreciate the quiet. It'll make the echos that much more vibrant.
They nixed the idea of ham for dinner, because no one likes it. Instead we'll be having turkey again one month after Thanksgiving. Turkey is forever.
And, for dessert, we'll be having... persimmons.
No, I'm not kidding. Pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, fruit cake, etc. were all voted out in favor of giving 280 people over one persimmon each. 35 tables, IIRC.
Best bet for getting all you can handle in food is to show up and occupy a table all to yourself, as they'll be distributing food by table (enough for 8), instead of letting people wander through a line (it'll be quieter this way).
I'll admit that I'm criticizing the structure, and that whole "judge not" thing keeps running through my head, but I'm totally comfortable with being judged in regards to my thoughts here, and my input.
For instance, I suggested planning this stuff in August, instead of waiting until 3 weeks before the activity.
I suggested activities that the children might enjoy. Crayons and children singing, and so forth. Engage the kids. For the love of all that's holy, don't try to shut them up!
Sorry. It's a bit like putting a cork on a soda bottle and shaking really well. I know this isn't going to go well, and I don't see a way of fixing it.
I'm out.
And I'm on the activity committee.
The other people, including the person in charge are failing their charge. No matter what I say.
They've been directed to focus on the children this holiday season, something that I'd heartily endorse, and they are not to use Santa, because Santa smokes and isn't very Christian. I'll ignore the giving things to others and sacrificing self and so forth. I'll let the idea that Santa is a bad man slide. After all, that was word from on high.
So, this season we'll be focusing on Jesus and children.
What this means is that everything is supposed to be very reverent and quiet. For the kids. Well, I'll admit that some children will appreciate the quiet. It'll make the echos that much more vibrant.
They nixed the idea of ham for dinner, because no one likes it. Instead we'll be having turkey again one month after Thanksgiving. Turkey is forever.
And, for dessert, we'll be having... persimmons.
No, I'm not kidding. Pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, fruit cake, etc. were all voted out in favor of giving 280 people over one persimmon each. 35 tables, IIRC.
Best bet for getting all you can handle in food is to show up and occupy a table all to yourself, as they'll be distributing food by table (enough for 8), instead of letting people wander through a line (it'll be quieter this way).
I'll admit that I'm criticizing the structure, and that whole "judge not" thing keeps running through my head, but I'm totally comfortable with being judged in regards to my thoughts here, and my input.
For instance, I suggested planning this stuff in August, instead of waiting until 3 weeks before the activity.
I suggested activities that the children might enjoy. Crayons and children singing, and so forth. Engage the kids. For the love of all that's holy, don't try to shut them up!
Sorry. It's a bit like putting a cork on a soda bottle and shaking really well. I know this isn't going to go well, and I don't see a way of fixing it.
I'm out.
18.11.2006
Royal Pain
Ha!
Went to see Casino Royale today with the Mrs. She was beautiful. I looked like a total schlub. Seriously. I don't think I could've picked a worse outfit and I'm sitting next to a woman that should've been in the movie.
Gah!
She suggested I get my hair cut. I'm working on buffing up, so between the two I could look reasonably like the latest Bond if I gave it a go.
So, we could be a couple. Although I don't she'd want to be a "Bond Girl" considering what tends to happen to them.
What do you mean you haven't seen it?
Want to know what it's like?
Well, pop some corn, sit down on your couch, and have a team of ninjas strike out at you. ("Not now, Cato!")
Seriously. This is a tense movie with lots of action. Don't expect anyone you care about to live. Don't expect anyone you don't care about to live. Heck, you know that guy on the street today? Yeah, he was offed.
Okay, not everyone dies. Judi Dench, for example. She lives. I think Bond does to, but it's a wierd line there.
The ending? It's like this: With the revolver, in the Hall.
To sum up: I liked it. If you've liked any Bond flick ever, you'll like this one. He's a bit more rough than some of your other Bonds, but the body count is, I think, much lower. You'll be surprised somewhere.
"Shaken, not stirred?"
"Do I look like I give a damn?"
Went to see Casino Royale today with the Mrs. She was beautiful. I looked like a total schlub. Seriously. I don't think I could've picked a worse outfit and I'm sitting next to a woman that should've been in the movie.
Gah!
She suggested I get my hair cut. I'm working on buffing up, so between the two I could look reasonably like the latest Bond if I gave it a go.
So, we could be a couple. Although I don't she'd want to be a "Bond Girl" considering what tends to happen to them.
What do you mean you haven't seen it?
Want to know what it's like?
Well, pop some corn, sit down on your couch, and have a team of ninjas strike out at you. ("Not now, Cato!")
Seriously. This is a tense movie with lots of action. Don't expect anyone you care about to live. Don't expect anyone you don't care about to live. Heck, you know that guy on the street today? Yeah, he was offed.
Okay, not everyone dies. Judi Dench, for example. She lives. I think Bond does to, but it's a wierd line there.
The ending? It's like this: With the revolver, in the Hall.
To sum up: I liked it. If you've liked any Bond flick ever, you'll like this one. He's a bit more rough than some of your other Bonds, but the body count is, I think, much lower. You'll be surprised somewhere.
"Shaken, not stirred?"
"Do I look like I give a damn?"
08.11.2006
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Behold! Toad Sweat!
(Additional product for the trade secrets of the fraternal order of paternity here
06.11.2006
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You'll never find it again if I fail to mention the name up front:
Leonard Nimoy Should Eat More Salsa.
I kid you not.
Leonard Nimoy Should Eat More Salsa.
I kid you not.
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Dave Kellett's Sheldon is moving to http://www.sheldoncomics.com .
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