Inside the box was what looked rather like a dragonfly at first glance, crumpled like a used handkerchief. When it shifted, stirred by the rush of light and fresh air, Aline could see that it was not a large insect, but what could only be one of the Other ( Read more... )

The sky was a dim gray-gold, muting the brilliant early harvest hues of the barley fields that stretched out before her. As the wind gusted, Aline pulled her shawl tighter about her shoulders; it was getting colder by the day, despite the second harvest having scarcely finished. Colder, yes, and the rains were more frequent. It was going to be a ( Read more... )

( I cut because...actually, just because I like LJ cuts. )

I just finished the first book of the new year and new decade. I was feeling a little superstitious about my book choice--I wanted it to be good, to set the tone for the rest of the books to come. I had a hard time finding a book that appealed to me--I picked up several, read about thirty pages, and then set them down again. I finally went ( Read more... )

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I am going to be a total lameass.

( I cut to hide my shame. )

So, apparently the LJ holiday promotion involves paid/permanent members being given ten coupons to give to our friends who do not have paid accounts. The coupons are for $10 off, so a recipient of the coupon can get a paid account for $9.95 instead of $19.95. I am a bit bemused by this holiday promotion--the people who already had a paid account ( Read more... )

Is it REALLY necessary for my mother to call me four times in one day? REALLY?

And she wonders why I'm irritable when I answer that fourth time.

This is one of the funniest goddamn things I have ever seen. I love you, Mike Rowe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs61lfhqeNg&#t=7m28s

I seriously, seriously love you.

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