I know repairs are easier and more likely to last when done in good weather than bad. And I really have no idea what's up with the city budget. But can you think of a reason to put a "raise plow" sign up in the middle of an intersection on the 18th of June? It's not even a permanent one - at least that would be signage repair. It's some brown ( Read more... )

The train was running a bit slowly this morning - though, at least it was running! - and a bunch of us were cheek by jowl on the platform, watching one pull in.  In case there are questions about queuing, this is how it goes: the people who get there first are nearest to the car, and so they form the front of the line, with people who get there ( Read more... )

Why is it that in much entertainment (movies, tv, books, plays) and possibly also in reality, parents will address a male child with his description - "son, we need to talk" - but never a female one?

I've only ever heard a daughter addressed as such when the intent was to portray some kind of scary and retrograde environment - like serial killer ( Read more... )

HOLY FUCKING NO HITTER BATMAN AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The first in the team's entire history and in 8,020 games! YEAH!

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I spent an undue amount of time getting ready this am, as I am going out to see a Sondheim cabaret this evening with a friend, and I wanted to look good, damn it! Of course, I nicked my leg with the razor to start, and then I was having such a hard time with the zipper on my dress for work, I got all sweaty trying to zip the damn thing and looked ( Read more... )

This is definitely not my best work - Life has been rather instain lately. Yeesh. I promise to do better next time. :) At least I managed to get things done and not wimp out!

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Once more unto the breach - I am finally figuring out some of the more advanced GIMP features!

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I took the suggestion of thecowboycliche on making icons less sharp-looking, so these are hopefully a lot less, well, sharp! :)

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I think I am getting a little better at these, so plan "work on my graphics skills" is working out!

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