Mostly Harmless

I met a Flying Tiger once, on a botany-group hike. My dad had been a Marine; I knew enough to pay proper respect.

Lord Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office The ex-US ambassador had been under investigation over allegations he shared market-sensitive government information with Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister.

The UK just arrested Lord Mandelson for misconduct in public office. Same charge as Andrew Whats-Hisname. They think he shared info with Epstein like Andrew did. Here's the BBC coverage. www.bbc.com/news/live/ce...

I know some Caths in real life (more than two of them). I want to throttle them sometimes, but they're awesome in their own way and they can get a lot done. I was delighted to see the "Cath archetype" so thoroughly (relentlessly!) and credibly portrayed, because they're funny as hell.

Aha! THAT was what was going on!

THEY GOT IT FROM THEIR MAMA!

btw if Canada wants to retaliate by burning the White House down again that's fine

Got it together enough I can tell this is another McCall's pattern where the fit needs a little adjusting. It's a nuisance, but man, I want a skirt with those pockets.

Scientists discover why high altitude protects against diabetes Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb lar...

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I'm trying to actually get a little skill at this stuff, now that I have to drive 2.5 hours to get nice fabric. This may kill me: my superpower is slapping things together in a hurry.

Fly is in, waistband is happening, front wrap flap will go on once I've had something to eat. It's looking plausible at this point.

I'm so glad I'm doing this in old sailcloth rather than the sky blue camo corduroy the "real" skirt will get made from eventually.

I do have a zipper foot. My main problem is probably reading comprehension, so "go slow" is a powerful incantation.

I've gone through about 5 references so far (YT'ers, blessed Vogue Sewing Book, the actual pattern instructions, its video sew-along) and am kind of figuring out the gist.

Gonna take your advice. I'd already begun wondering if hand-basting might help me get all the pieces in the right places.

Making a utilikilt-style skirt. Good thing I'm using mockup fabric. This thing's got a zipper fly. I've never done a zip-fly before and it's breaking my braiiinnnn.

I was backstage at a zoo's shark tank once. The edge of the pool was a painted 3" yellow-and-black stripe on the concrete deck. That was it. No rails or anything. They let me lay on my tummy and scritch the sand shark.

OSHA had Thoughts during their recent remodel. There's rails now.

Population of Wasilla is <10K. I wonder if he knows Sarah Palin & family.

We are intrigued...

"He's in a better place now, and at least the Lord saw fit to preserve the others for us..." They love their kids, but can't get TOO attached.

The funerals where you weren't really supposed to mourn (rejoice & be exceeding glad, for great is their reward in heaven etc) were always the roughest.

I grew up in this culture. I'm sad to report that it isn't sarcasm.

Seattle's Emerald City Comicon still has hotel space available, less than 2 weeks before the event. That's not how it usually goes.

I don't believe this, myself, by any stretch, but the death cult aspect of these folks' religion takes their logic down some dark paths.

(Channeling the evangelicals who raised me) Well but see if he dies before he reaches the Age of Accountability he automatically goes to Heaven. In a lot of ways it's BETTER if children die really young, see...

I'd say you're on a mission. From god.

Congress must act to improve aviation safety and prevent a tragedy like the DCA collision, which claimed 67 lives last year, from happening again.

I plan to vote YES on the ROTOR Act and am proud to support draft text released by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Here is the link for the ABLE for All program, for people who don't live in states that have implemented the ABLE Account program. ableforall.com

I believe Washington State also allows Able accounts for nonresidents. The federal law setting them up covers the entire country, even if your state of residence hasn't set up the infrastructure yet.

Also, others can contribute to these accounts w/o screwing up your benefits.

Call your house rep and tell them to support HB 2540 which will increase the amount disabled people can save from $2k to $10k and remove the marriage penalty where you lose your only source of income if you get married regardless of how little they make. Switchboard: (202) 224-3121

You're amazing. Well done!

Exactly the same concept!