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UCSD's Gary Jacobson frets about polarization
Glad you are proving lots of points, Pete. "Gor someone who claims that I talk about myself to garner self-pity,you sure are quite the one to call this kettle black. I don't know what else you want me to do other than come over there and clean up your puke and diarrhea. If you'd like,I'll gladly send you a Hallmark card." You're right--I reached out a bit to my online friends tonight, as a result of not feeling well, and of having contracted something that is of interest right now to the general public. I don't make a habit of going on and on about illness, and have pretty much kept the complaining to a couple of tidy blog entries--there is so much else to do and try to think about in life. Nope, I don't need your pity, orderly duties, or Hallmark cards--I have plenty of friends on and offline for those things. Just wanted to point out that you get as much as you give in life, and you show that while you are more than capable of soliciting pity for yourself, by forcing the most intimate details of your life story on readers comment by comment, you do not seem capable of extending the same regard to others. Too bad, I was getting to sort of like you, but I prefer people who feel as least as much care for others as they demand for themselves. Remember that line from the Beatles? Hopefully one day it will mean something more to you than instructions on how to balance the checkbook.— October 16, 2009 10:01 p.m.
A Fairy Tale for S(wine Flu) Daniels
The funniest essay EVER written on drinking, smoking, and of course--the common hangover--which I think we have now dubbed "wine flu:" http://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Things-Right-Revelat… Essay is "How to Stop Drinking and Smoking QUITE So Much." :)— October 16, 2009 9:50 p.m.
Bonus Blog: Funny Things Cats Do
Stella mewed: "What I wouldn’t give for a pair of thumbs. It’s a cruel world, dear reader. Cruel world." Ah, I have a few communications from Mica Little Hawk, a year-old Maine Coon who deigns to cohabitate with SD: Mica advises that Stella Blue get herself some prosthetic thumb claws. Being a polydactal, he has quite handy thumbs, and would like to thank Stella for the meowarific notion of blogging from a cat's eye point of view--and for a bill of feline rights. [Felines unite!] Mica would also like to comment that if SD ever gets off the computer, he'd like to start a cat-grassroots campaign for longer back scratching sessions and more treat-dispensing, without being obliged to sit up or perch on the scratching post in ridiculous poses.— October 16, 2009 9:23 p.m.
Ballad Of Rio Balsas
I think gringo probably has plans for a second part to Rocio's tale, but maybe he'll distract us with the rest of the tale on comments. I for one could use a more positive distraction this eve. :)— October 16, 2009 8:25 p.m.
UCSD's Gary Jacobson frets about polarization
"When people are dropping like flies because of this,let me know. I may run around like my house is on fire." Gee, again: I wish somebody had told me it was possible to wish away or just "not believe" in the swine flu, Pete. I am sitting here with over 100 degree temp, going icy then hot--it feels just like a regular flu, though with prior immune problems, it is maybe hitting me a little harder than your average bear. Why is it so hard to believe? My little cousin has it. Kids at her school have it. An ER doctor, a friend of the family, reports that the area of Fallbrook where I contracted it, has had hospitals and doctors' offices overrun with potential patients. Happily for most people, and likely for myself, since I am sitting up and blogging, it will resolve within a few days. Meanwhile, I am holding off on necessary medications that further suppress the immune system. For some people, it does not. Sure, the media likes to make "mountains out of molehills." What the hell is new about that? Why was it worth insulting me for no reason, especially when I have offered you so much support on your blogs? You 'love' your country? I have the feeling that love has nothing to do with your relationship either to this country, or any of the people in it. Great, I'm glad you aren't taking the "bait" in this case, Pete. So noble of you, considering how often you actually control your mouth.— October 16, 2009 8:15 p.m.
A Fairy Tale for S(wine Flu) Daniels
"'Cuz they're so nice to look at while you're drinking your Coke?" PS: I'd be drinking 'wine' while contemplating the "rainbow connection;" see your parenthetical work above (wine flu :)— October 16, 2009 7:29 p.m.
A Fairy Tale for S(wine Flu) Daniels
The REAL Ms. Piggy, Phil Spector's (known to her as "Fulp") former lawyer: http://www.friarsclub.com/members/Shutterbug/Bade…— October 16, 2009 7:22 p.m.
UCSD's Gary Jacobson frets about polarization
re: #112: Mr. Bauder, be careful what you wish for. Because his delight is to talk about himself at great length, Pete will likely be more than happy to fill you in on the details of that event, but it may not be one you'd want to "scoop." Re: #113: "But can society afford to have speech police prosecuting people for using invective? I don't think speech that incites people to rebel is so bad." Mr. Bauder, point taken, but you are speaking from one side of the issue, and if you'd like to fuel PistolPete's fantasy that he is a seditiously-spoken patriotic rebel, knock yourself out.— October 16, 2009 6:58 p.m.
Too Sweet For a Price
Not so much, but for you, Pike, I'll be the Liberace of libretti ;)— October 16, 2009 6:54 p.m.
Bonus Blog: Funny Things Cats Do
http://yourish.com/images/tigbutt.jpg I would characterize that as a fluffy, not a saggy butt. Mica is barely a year old, so sag is the least of his worries yet ;) AG observed of her baby: "more adorable than regal, what with her little tiger face, orange nose and white chin. Big round eyes. Very kittenish." She sounds very Victorian--put a bow around her neck! :) As for the "nugget" problem, yes, that is a 'bummer' in pantaloon land.— October 16, 2009 4:48 p.m.