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Is Dreamwidth bogging down for anyone else? I'd swear it's also under DDoS attack today. Slow, slow, slow.
I haven't used my Dreamwidth account in a long time, but I'm interested in becoming more active here. I'm adding people now. Add me back?
Is this real, or is it Facebook only in the sense it's advertised there, but it's not getting around?
A Day Without a Gay
A Day Without a Gay
Copy this sentence into your LiveJournal if you're in a heterosexual marriage, and you don't want it "protected" by the bigots who think that gay marriage hurts it somehow.
Democrats Cry Foul Over Suspicious Email
To add to the confusion, The Dallas Morning News just endorsed McCain.
But of the happy-making? I see plenty of Obama ads every night on tv. Thank you so much, Democratic Party, for not giving up on Texas this year.
Obama '08
To add to the confusion, The Dallas Morning News just endorsed McCain.
But of the happy-making? I see plenty of Obama ads every night on tv. Thank you so much, Democratic Party, for not giving up on Texas this year.
Obama '08
This morning I hear the first report of the missing. 360 people. Some may be in shelters, but why does it take this long to get even a preliminary number? Ridiculous.
Much of the coast still lacks electricity and some of the Houston area, including northern suburbs. For example, the warning my suburb would go without until at least October 1st - true for many. My neighborhood received power after only 4 days because of an older facility brought back online. It only serves part of the town.
Much of the coast still lacks electricity and some of the Houston area, including northern suburbs. For example, the warning my suburb would go without until at least October 1st - true for many. My neighborhood received power after only 4 days because of an older facility brought back online. It only serves part of the town.
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okhsteacher posting again:Snarky posts for alarming times
Read a few. See if you like. Won't hurtcha none.
I didn't imagine the report of cadaver dogs in Chambers County. The report flew by so fast the other day, and then they never came backt to it, and I didn't see it elsewhere. This morning I learned they're combing debris at Smith Point.
The number of missing remains unreported. The reason? They don't have an accurate count. WTF?
The mayors of both Galveston and Houston are in Washington D.C. to petition Congress today for funds. We have less of a FEMA presence here as services come back, but the power has not yet returned to many areas. The college finally opened yesterday, and three of my colleagues continue to go without.
The number of missing remains unreported. The reason? They don't have an accurate count. WTF?
The mayors of both Galveston and Houston are in Washington D.C. to petition Congress today for funds. We have less of a FEMA presence here as services come back, but the power has not yet returned to many areas. The college finally opened yesterday, and three of my colleagues continue to go without.
Some images I've seen, many I haven't
That cemetary in Orange - yeah. I've wondered about those along the coast.
That cemetary in Orange - yeah. I've wondered about those along the coast.
Thanks to deadlychameleon for Flickr link which led to these photos from The Galveston County Daily News:
Extensive images not found elsewhere
I never expected the newspaper to come back so fast. Wow.
deadlychameleon for Flickr link which led to these photos from The Galveston County Daily News:Extensive images not found elsewhere
I never expected the newspaper to come back so fast. Wow.
-Cadaver dogs go to certain areas for the first time today. Maybe in Chambers County, but I'm not sure. The story only received a mention on the news, and they haven't come back to it.
-Chambers County received as much damage as Galveston County, but didn't receive FEMA aid until yesterday, despite FEMA's claim to the contrary.
-Many communities still without power.
-Residents not allowed to return to Galveston yet, but the mayor of Jamaica Beach - a town on the west end - lets his residents "look and leave" this morning. Big story because he does this "against the wishes of Galveston officials."
ETA: Just announced - Citizens of Galveston may return to the island beginning Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. The west end must look and leave, but the area behind the seawall may stay. Curfew from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will be strictly enforced.
First detailed shots of the city being broadcast beside press conference on Channel 13. Closeups by helicopter. Why such a long wait for these images?
-Chambers County received as much damage as Galveston County, but didn't receive FEMA aid until yesterday, despite FEMA's claim to the contrary.
-Many communities still without power.
-Residents not allowed to return to Galveston yet, but the mayor of Jamaica Beach - a town on the west end - lets his residents "look and leave" this morning. Big story because he does this "against the wishes of Galveston officials."
ETA: Just announced - Citizens of Galveston may return to the island beginning Wednesday at 6:00 a.m. The west end must look and leave, but the area behind the seawall may stay. Curfew from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. will be strictly enforced.
First detailed shots of the city being broadcast beside press conference on Channel 13. Closeups by helicopter. Why such a long wait for these images?
-Electricity restored last night at 10:00. We lost it a little before 5:00 Saturday morning.
-Much of town still going without power. This includes the grocery store where I just bought cat food and chocolate in the dark. It had limited generator power, so the only light came from refrigerators and perimeter aisles.
-Every time I read the word "podfic," I remind myself it doesn't mean FEMA Point-of-Distribution fic. BUT, I'm so glad to catch up on reading my flist.
-Note to both local and national reporters: Bolivar Peninsula is not an island. See name.
-Mom left yesterday. At the first sign of frailty I will box her up with a packing slip to my sister in California. Please don't tell me I'm caring for this woman in old age. My daughter danced after she left. What kind of grandmother inspires that response in a grandchild?
-Missed my hairdryer. *clings* Never do that to me again. Husband to me this morning: "Go get a shower. Your hair is just..." *makes sour face* No worries about the criticism. You haven't seen his hurricane beard. Heh.
ETA: Dramady ftw for updating my lj. Thank you! :)
-Much of town still going without power. This includes the grocery store where I just bought cat food and chocolate in the dark. It had limited generator power, so the only light came from refrigerators and perimeter aisles.
-Every time I read the word "podfic," I remind myself it doesn't mean FEMA Point-of-Distribution fic. BUT, I'm so glad to catch up on reading my flist.
-Note to both local and national reporters: Bolivar Peninsula is not an island. See name.
-Mom left yesterday. At the first sign of frailty I will box her up with a packing slip to my sister in California. Please don't tell me I'm caring for this woman in old age. My daughter danced after she left. What kind of grandmother inspires that response in a grandchild?
-Missed my hairdryer. *clings* Never do that to me again. Husband to me this morning: "Go get a shower. Your hair is just..." *makes sour face* No worries about the criticism. You haven't seen his hurricane beard. Heh.
ETA: Dramady ftw for updating my lj. Thank you! :)
Hi, everyone. dramady here, posting for Devin, who is fine, but without power and internet until approximately October 1 at home. She may need a new roof too, but she and family are fine and the back deck has been cleared.
She won't be posting or reading, but wanted everyone to know she's okay.
dramady here, posting for Devin, who is fine, but without power and internet until approximately October 1 at home. She may need a new roof too, but she and family are fine and the back deck has been cleared.She won't be posting or reading, but wanted everyone to know she's okay.
I propose a Ghost Hunters/Ghost Hunters International drinking game. Every time you hear the following, drink:
Did you see/hear that?
What was that?
What the hell was that?
What the fuck was that?
If there's somebody here, would you please give us a sign?
Variations -- Drink when:
They explain EVPs
Donna looks stupid in infrared shots
Jason and Grant have experiences when no one else does
Brian and/or Barry get excited about what they're certain is a ghost
If you watch the show(s), as I obviously do, add your own variations.
Bonus: Chocolate martinis awarded for slashing Jason and Grant.
Did you see/hear that?
What was that?
What the hell was that?
What the fuck was that?
If there's somebody here, would you please give us a sign?
Variations -- Drink when:
They explain EVPs
Donna looks stupid in infrared shots
Jason and Grant have experiences when no one else does
Brian and/or Barry get excited about what they're certain is a ghost
If you watch the show(s), as I obviously do, add your own variations.
Bonus: Chocolate martinis awarded for slashing Jason and Grant.
Link to ceramics:
( Pottery photos )
I made almost 50 pieces in class, but these seem like good examples of my work so far. I was just going bigger/taller when the summer session ended, so I've continued that trend at home.
I poured the plaster for the wedging table last night, and it set up before I went to bed. I won't get to use it before it completely dries, but since I've never worked with plaster, I'm kind of proud of myself. I've never tried any kind of wood work on my own either, but next I hope to make the table base.
( Pottery photos )
I made almost 50 pieces in class, but these seem like good examples of my work so far. I was just going bigger/taller when the summer session ended, so I've continued that trend at home.
I poured the plaster for the wedging table last night, and it set up before I went to bed. I won't get to use it before it completely dries, but since I've never worked with plaster, I'm kind of proud of myself. I've never tried any kind of wood work on my own either, but next I hope to make the table base.
And I had to stop. I apologize for missing any of your posts, but I had to stop trying to catch up. I usually stay on top of reading lj, even if I don't have time to comment or update, but my pottery class ended last week, so I've spent the time since reading missed fic, throwing, and continuing to set up my studio.
The kiln I bought came in Wednesday, and Friday I brought in an electrician to go over wiring. I added mason stains to a batch of clay last night, and tomorrow I plan to pour plaster for a wedging table.
Since I retrieved the last of my work from the kiln at school this week, I hope to post some photos. Maybe tomorrow? We'll see.
*hugs*
The kiln I bought came in Wednesday, and Friday I brought in an electrician to go over wiring. I added mason stains to a batch of clay last night, and tomorrow I plan to pour plaster for a wedging table.
Since I retrieved the last of my work from the kiln at school this week, I hope to post some photos. Maybe tomorrow? We'll see.
*hugs*
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