Annals of lame

[danceswithwords]

Thank you all for the birthday wishes, and thanks to kernezelda and simplystars for the virtual gifts! I had a good birthday this year, and in the spirit of continuing to find a better work/life balance by not losing unused vacation time, I even took Monday off. The weather was beautiful, and I loafed around the city and marveled, as always, at how many people in

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[dualbunny]

Happy late birthday. :D

[danceswithwords]

Thank you!

[asta77]

OK, I know my visit is still weeks away, but I happen to be very good at putting together shelves, entertainment centers, etc. so if it's still in pieces when I get there I'd be more than happy to help you out

[raincitygirl]

Ooh, VERY interesting point re: Six and Cameron.

[danceswithwords]

OK, I know my visit is still weeks away, but I happen to be very good at putting together shelves, entertainment centers, etc. so if it's still in pieces when I get there I'd be more than happy to help you out.

Do NOT tempt me.

She doesn't really care about he survival of humanity, it's simply her job to help protect it. There are no feelings, at least at this point, involved. Contrast that with Six who in doing her job is about to play a role in the near obliteration of humanity, yet she kills that baby to spare him the suffering of possibly living in a post-apocalyptic world.

I think the difference is that the Cylons view themselves as the replacement for humanity, the next evolution, in a spiritual sense. They're capable of spirituality, which is something the mechanical robots of this universe could not comprehend, because it has no utility.

Happy Birthday!

[laurashapiro]

Sorry I missed it (speaking of the annals of lame)! I should definitely bring something good tomorrow.

::hugs::

Re: Happy Birthday!

[danceswithwords]

No worries! You were kinda busy this weekend. And don't worry about bringing anything special. Snark is its own gift.

Re: Happy Birthday!

[cofax7]

Can you email me your street addy again? I am gonna take BART this time...

Also, should I bring a bottle of wine?

Re: Happy Birthday!

[danceswithwords]

Done. Glad you can make it this week!

[katie_m]

Oh, happy late birthday! Glad you had a good one.

[danceswithwords]

Thank you!

[danceswithwords]

I read Neverwhere and Anansi Boys in quick succession, so the similarities really jumped out at me, though in terms of theme Anansi Boys and American Gods are definitely much more closely related. I did end up feeling like Shadow was more of a distinct character, and that his personal demons and preoccupations played a central role in the plot, which was not as much the case with Fat Charlie and Richard Mayhew, who in some ways seemed to be just along for the ride.

Thank you for the birthday wishes!