I found a photo. Well, several photos. They were hidden in his camera equipment, where my Grandma would never look. He willed those things to me. He knew I would find them. I'm glad he left them for me, I'm honored he felt I would understand.
The photos were taken by my Grampa, and they were of the wreckage and burned bodies of soldiers who died when their planes were shot down. He never talked about it, at least not with us. I guess those are the conversations for the guys at the coffee shop... they used to meet every morning. I guess you need those meetings when you've seen what those poor men did. I got so used to my Grampa being a hero, larger than life, but I never really understood what that meant... the reality of what he must have seen regularly was a wake-up call.
Wayne's rented a movie tonight, about the men who raised the flag at IwoJima. It makes me think about these photos that my Grampa took, and the dark things he kept hidden from his wife and girls.
I wish those things weren't hidden, or now, glorified in artificial video games. I get so angry when I see the new Army commercials, where it's like a videogame. Death is real. You don't get a re-start.
The photos were taken by my Grampa, and they were of the wreckage and burned bodies of soldiers who died when their planes were shot down. He never talked about it, at least not with us. I guess those are the conversations for the guys at the coffee shop... they used to meet every morning. I guess you need those meetings when you've seen what those poor men did. I got so used to my Grampa being a hero, larger than life, but I never really understood what that meant... the reality of what he must have seen regularly was a wake-up call.
Wayne's rented a movie tonight, about the men who raised the flag at IwoJima. It makes me think about these photos that my Grampa took, and the dark things he kept hidden from his wife and girls.
I wish those things weren't hidden, or now, glorified in artificial video games. I get so angry when I see the new Army commercials, where it's like a videogame. Death is real. You don't get a re-start.
So after nearly a year of hemming and hawing, and having to throw away two pairs of black boots, I finally made the plunge. I'm tired of having cheap, poorly made boots that don't last. Hopefully I'll get a good decade of wear out of these, like I did with my Gripfasts. It's about Quality, not Quantity. yep.
They arrive tomorrow and I can't wait!!!
They arrive tomorrow and I can't wait!!!
How lovely are these bottle lights?? I’ve been staring at this picture for over a month now, and I just may have to do something about it when the weather warms up. I’m thinking you could rig up something like this with a strand of Christmas lights, an appropriately-sized drill bit, and some hot glue. Do you guys think that sounds about right?
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Whew! All that Holiday-ing kind of left me in a tizzy, but would you look at the calendar? It's almost time for our next event!
Come join us once again at the ever-so-awesome Clermont Lounge on Monday January 11th at 8pm and be blown away by the lovely Addie Juniper!
As always, we welcome all skill levels, and it's just 10$ to draw.
A couple notes on the venue: The drinks are strong, but the bar IS cash only, so be prepared. We've also added a stash of floor mats for those of you who like to sit up close!
Once again we will have some awesome prizes donated to us by Baby Tattoo Books, so come on out and join us!
Come join us once again at the ever-so-awesome Clermont Lounge on Monday January 11th at 8pm and be blown away by the lovely Addie Juniper!
As always, we welcome all skill levels, and it's just 10$ to draw.
A couple notes on the venue: The drinks are strong, but the bar IS cash only, so be prepared. We've also added a stash of floor mats for those of you who like to sit up close!
Once again we will have some awesome prizes donated to us by Baby Tattoo Books, so come on out and join us!
Looking into www.mylookout.com. It claims to be tracking, IDS, anti-virus/malware, etc.. for a variety of smart phone platforms. Anyone else played with it, or something like it?
I will love him/her and squeeze him/her and call him/her "Babs."
Good friends, the Hooks and Slices always hoped their little ones might one day grow up and fall in love. However, little James' love of the open sea and life-long distaste of children would eventually drive Sally to drinking and raising teacup poodles. (Although after the ASPCA stepped in, she was forced to stick to just raising them.)Here's a tip: if your last name is Bignar, and you want your shower cake to read "Welcome Baby," proceed with caution.
Wow. It's not often one gets to witness the birth of an embarrassing nickname!Do you suppose a kid named "Finally" could ever get addressed in a non-sarcastic manner?
I mean, think about it: "Finally! You're here!"
Ah yes, Luca Joeseph Kiwi Mango - that's the name of kings, right there.Tasty, fruity kings.
Anony M., Alisa K., Carrie B., Shane M., & Amy C., how many people do you suppose asked what flavor the cake was?
- Related Wreckage: The Name Game
I am a photographer here in the Atlanta area and am conctacted often on this subject. My latest blog post answers a lot of the questions I get about getting ones children into modeling and acting. There are some very good agencies here and a big market in the adult "real people" area as well.
- Mood:awake
This week has been sucking - work, nobody returns my emails, I'm so fat from the holidays, overwhelmed by how much self-improvement I'm doing, Bluebeard is a pigfucker - so I started writing the five happy things meme (I figure of all the signature items to steal from someone else's lj, this is least karmically bad, right? or is it the worst?) and one of them was going to be about the package of books I'd ordered arriving ON Kate Day. And I thought about getting a picture, or at least opening the package, so I opened it... and discovered it was actually a present! I got to open wrapping paper! Moreover, it was a book I wanted so badly, I, er, ordered it in the package which, uh, I guess is getting here tonight. *laughs happily*
The rest of the list:
BOOKS!! MINEALLMINENEVERHAVETOGIVEITBACKMINE!
The rest of the list:
- Kate day wishes from far and wide
- good eye makeup
- apparently I now retain water once a month and even mild Atkins-ing has an effect, so half that holiday weight gain went away with 3 days of good food choices
- irritating orthopod's office gave me a new prescription without making me come in
- friendly fun salesguy helped me buy two bourbons for gifts last night
- onigiri for breakfast
BOOKS!! MINEALLMINENEVERHAVETOGIVEITBACKMINE!
- Music:I don't have a sufficiently joyous icon
Poll #1507968
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 18
Open to: All, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 18
Which would Kate enjoy more?
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one of those parties
8 (47.1%)
winter ascent of Mt. Marcy (NY state's highest point) 9 (52.9%)
Will you be attending DO?
Which is more annoying?
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going to the same (inconvenient) place twice in one day 11 (64.7%)
going to the same (inconvenient) place in the evening and then coming back early the next morning 6 (35.3%)
Is there anything to driving in the snow/rain other than drive slower and ac/decelerate slower?
Which would Kate enjoy more?
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swimming with marine iguanas 5 (31.2%)
climbing on sandstone and a guaranteed entry to the Marine Corps Marathon 11 (68.8%)
As it's presently -2°C and snowing outside, I thought it best to open my 2010 posting with pictures of a kitten worshipping the sun a day or two ago.
Arboreal Cat Is Arboreal
Both kittens show strong arboreal tendencies. Sputnik, pictured here, is much more adept at it, being lighter and more agile. However, ever since he fell into a hot bath, which probably burned him a bit, poor thing, he has been afraid of water. He therefore approaches the pond with great caution. Telstar, on the other hand, is aquatic as well as arboreal. He's a big fan of pond-skating, which he's had ample opportunity to indulge in since the pond has been frozen since early December. He never seems to get any better at it, thereby demonstrating that practice doesn't make perfect.
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Both kittens show strong arboreal tendencies. Sputnik, pictured here, is much more adept at it, being lighter and more agile. However, ever since he fell into a hot bath, which probably burned him a bit, poor thing, he has been afraid of water. He therefore approaches the pond with great caution. Telstar, on the other hand, is aquatic as well as arboreal. He's a big fan of pond-skating, which he's had ample opportunity to indulge in since the pond has been frozen since early December. He never seems to get any better at it, thereby demonstrating that practice doesn't make perfect.
I am a queer lady in my 20s. My boyfriend and I recently discovered that we are both into BDSM. We started with some light bondage and spanking, added some role-play, and are moving toward some heavier stuff. I’ve spent some time reading online BDSM erotica, and here’s what’s stressing me out: I tend to gravitate toward stories that include age play (underage girls with older men). I think pedophilia is wrong and disgusting, yet I get off on the stories. I can’t stop feeling like I’m a huge pervert. Also, what is a good ...
This promoter is going all out to launch the Center as a Thursday night Reggae spotlight! $500 for the hottest "5 star gal".
5000 free "VIP Tickets" distributed!
NO COVER!
Cheap drinks and a Full Service bar as usual.BEDROCK REGGAE, Launching Jan 21, and every Thursday at Spring4th Center.
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busy
So apparently the universe is playing tricks on those of us who are recently transplanted Northerners. It's colder today in Atlanta than it is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, or Portland, Maine. And there's snow forecast for Thursday and/or Friday. I'm going to take a stabbity stab in the dark and guess that Fulton, DeKalb, etc., do not own salters or sand trucks, and that there's no budget line item for snow removal.
So if there is substantial snowfall, what happens? The smart stock up and stay huddled in their homes until it melts, while the unfortunates who have to work brave the roads accompanied by a small handful of idiots without extensive snow driving experience who think that the SUV makes them immune? And when the two collide, it is the unfortunates who end up in the hospital or the morgue while the SUV drivers go home, take some prescription painkillers, bitch at their insurance companies that the check is taking too long, and thank the Baby Jesus of the Prosperity Gospel that everything turned out fine?
So if there is substantial snowfall, what happens? The smart stock up and stay huddled in their homes until it melts, while the unfortunates who have to work brave the roads accompanied by a small handful of idiots without extensive snow driving experience who think that the SUV makes them immune? And when the two collide, it is the unfortunates who end up in the hospital or the morgue while the SUV drivers go home, take some prescription painkillers, bitch at their insurance companies that the check is taking too long, and thank the Baby Jesus of the Prosperity Gospel that everything turned out fine?
Leslie and the Ly's
02/23/2010 09:00 PM
The EARL
I'm going to try to go to this. It's close to my house and you know I have to support my fellow gold lame bodysuit wearers.
02/23/2010 09:00 PM
The EARL
I'm going to try to go to this. It's close to my house and you know I have to support my fellow gold lame bodysuit wearers.
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amused - Music:Sonic Youth - P.C.H.
Did anyone see any snow this morning? Don't worry you still have time to get to the grocery store--( French Toast Statement )
cold
So, I posted a little while back about starting up a Facebook group for yoga tips and support (here’s the original post, if you’re interested), and I thought it would be fun to sort of chronicle my adventures here, too!
One of the toughest parts for me about getting into yoga on a regular basis is variety. I tend to stick with poses I know and like, which gets a little stale after a while. To mix things up, I’ve accumulated a few DVDs and other tools over the years. If I’m really going to stick with this plan, it’s about time to pull out those old DVDs and whatnot and change things up! Here are some tools to get you motivated!
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Click here to read on!
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