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[wildflowersoul]

John Hodgman last night was totally awesome. As a bonus nerd treat, we also got to hear Jonathan Coulton sing some songs. After the reading we stood in line for a very long time to get our books signed, but it was worth it. Had a brief conversation with Mr. Hodgman and got my book personalized. Now I have to actually take care of it, which means I can't lug it around in my bag where it will be prone to tears, water damage, and general destruction.

And the answer to my question of "what is the next awesome thing" is answered handily in the new book: mole men. I can get behind that.

I just signed up for NaNoWriMo. I will be productive in November!

Also, anyone in the Boston area in need of a last minute trip to the Garment District on Saturday? My costume... is not coming along so well. I may be ditching my original idea and moving on to something else.

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[c-m-i.livejournal.com]

Mommy: prone to tears, water damage, and general destruction.

Is this what we want from a Mommy? Crying all over everything and destroying things?

Mommy. Wrong on Water Damage. Wrong on Carrots.

My name is Grendel and I approve this message.

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

I hope you're happy, I just did a genuine spit-take while drinking water.

[c-m-i.livejournal.com]

In today's troubled times, we should not have to worry about Mommy spitting water.

Mommy: I just did a genuine spit-take while drinking water.

Grendel does not spit her water. She drinks it daintily because she is a lady. If any water spills, she can mop it up because she is very, very fluffy.

Grendel. Dainty. Absorbent.

For Carrots.

This message brought to you by Rabbits Opposing Boggy Officials.

[c-m-i.livejournal.com]

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

So close to HOPE. Damn, Grens is going to pull in major polling on this one.

[incandes-flower.livejournal.com]

OMG this thread is extremely entertaining!

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

This is what many of our conversations at home have been like lately. Grendel has been campaigning pretty hard to get rid of me, but she's still got nothin' on the Shaheen/Sununu (sp?) ads.

[tenillypo.livejournal.com]

Min says you still have her vote!

(I still don't know what I'm wearing on Saturday night, but I confess that the garment district gives me hives. It's so crowded and messy! Will have to think more on this...)

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

Well, I have been accepting some serious bribes from the Adorable Piggie PAC, and I've made her some promises I can't wait to break keep.

[tenillypo.livejournal.com]

She says that if you break your promise to lower Hay Taxes and provide free cucumber peels for all, she will regretfully have to "cut a bitch." Just fair warning.

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I forgot to say the Garment District freaks me out, too, that's why I'm soliciting company. =) So dirty. So crowded.

[tenillypo.livejournal.com]

So dirty and gross! Ugh.

I think I may try to find something to wear on Friday night. If I have no luck, I'll give you a call about garment-district going.

Damn, I hate Halloween. So much hassle!

[starflow.livejournal.com]

I thoroughly enjoyed our John Hodgman adventure. I did not thoroughly enjoy our cold waiting time. I did thoroughly enjoy my dinner afterwards. I feel slightly disappointed about not waiting to get my book signed.

I will journey to the Garment District with you on Saturday as I have nothing planned at this point.

I write official-sounding comments. That is all.

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

You would have been waiting a looooooooooong time, I was so glad we ate beforehand. I think we got out of there around 8:30. The guy in front of us had 7 books he wanted signed. 7! It took forever.

Alright, I will accept your company on said Garment District Journey this Saturday! Safety in numbers!

Caution: OPINION ENCLOSED

[faux-eonix.livejournal.com]

Books, even if signed by awesome famous people are books and should be enjoyed in whatever way brings you the most joy.

I think books are better when they have a little aging to them.

Re: Caution: OPINION ENCLOSED

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

Ah, but you haven't seen the recent mess I've made of my Edith Wharton book. It's tragic. But I do agree with deriving joy from books!

[faux-eonix.livejournal.com]

Oh, and I have NO ideas for a costume so I figured I'd just show up and say that I'm a Republican for Halloween.

[wildflowersoul.livejournal.com]

That is truly scary! =)