More newspeak

[blamebrampton]

I am sick, and failed to phone my friend because I was asleep, and I am now also cranky with large parts of the world.

Apparently, Russia is engaged in Peacekeeping Operations in Georgia.

Clearly Vlad is a Farscape fan.

Sometimes I wonder if people read books, or, indeed, the papers. This makes me a little sad when it is people on the train, but when it is the leaders of nuclear capable nations, I despair. Vietnam redux has been horrible enough, we don't need the Soviet-Afghan war played out again. Or, you know, World War I.

When did the superpowers go completely mad? Was there a memo sent out that I missed? I have this vague idea that things were shiny for a few years around 1990, was I drunk? It's quite possible I was.

I had this vague idea  (which I admit was formed from reading books and newspapers, so is clearly not the sort of idea that we hold with in These Uncertain Times) that if you wished to regain power in former regions of influence the only certain way to do so was through economic influence. Surely that was the one part of the Reagan legacy everyone agreed on? Maybe I was drunk for that bit, too.

Back in Australia, the channel that is broadcasting the Olympics accidentally failed to screen a pro-Tibet ad that had been booked for a slot before the opening ceremony. But there was no interference from the IOC, honest. Also, I am quite tall and very blonde. And Californian. And a man.

In some happy news, a 111-year-old lizard is about to become a father,  and the Times has the best headline EVER: Dog-cloner denies Mormon sex kidnapping

Comments

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

We have a goal, Ms Pingrid!

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

I've been considering Azkatraz next year, though. I hope they don't elect McCain... I don't know if I could go the the US in good conscience if they do.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Estonia's nice and cheap from Norway, though. And yes, I've been considering SF, too, though looking at Terminus photos, I think I may be Too Old ...

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

Never! And I say this with the absolute confidence of one who hasn't seen a single photo. ;)

It would be really cool to go to SF, though. And maybe do a week's roadtrip before or after. I haven't been to the States in. Uh. 23 years.

Maybe I'm Too Old too. :p

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

No one is too old for San Francisco ... and Berkley is a quickish BART ride away if you start to feel you are ;-)

I will argue with my other about the money she owes me, it is getting beyond a joke.

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

It's the wrong way for money to flow, isn't it! But if you start now maybe there'll be a windfall in a few months' time, and then you'll be filthy rich for a while. Until you spend it all on shoes and gloves.

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Heh! You know me too well. Happily, we have a tiny house, so I can only have so many pairs of each ...

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

My flat is about 50m2, and although it's very efficiently furnished it's getting to be too small. I'm looking to buy a bigger flat, of course - fewer shoes is NEVER the answer! ;)

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

I hear you, but you know I'll just claim lameness, stick to my sensible shoes and buy more books in the end ;-)

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

Oh, but you don't have to wear them, you just have to have them so that, when that perfect occasion pops up, you can go out and buy a new pair anyway. ;)

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

HA! I have a pair of handmade green suede Mary Jane 1940-style shoes that I wore once before I shattered my foot. but I can't get rid of them ;-)

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

... And you wear which size ...? :p

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

37, but I have dreams of being able to walk in them again!

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

I'm a 38 anyway, so they're safe from my clammy hands. :) You should take them to Florence and match them up with some good gloves and things, and then you'll HAVE to wear them at least one evening. Taxi to a bar and taxi back!

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Alas, I literally can't walk in them. And one evening trying to manage heels usually leads to two days with my foot up on a pillow. I think it might be time for some more physio ...

[pingrid.livejournal.com]

:/ That doesn't sound good at all! If physio helps then get thither thou must go.

At least you're saving money from not buying heels all the time ...? *silver lining*

[blamebrampton.livejournal.com]

Yes, and I am always wearing sensible shoes whenever I need to flee tidal waves!