gdp's Comments

Clever Manka : a wandering meditation on the idea of daily practice

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:42:05 +0000

Only half as educated, but about the same age here. And you've heard me speak. You are not alone.

Clever Manka : a wandering meditation on the idea of daily practice

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:14:54 +0000

do some finger exercises that are not entirely about anything other than typing fuck as fast as possible You are a delight, Lee.

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:39:28 +0000

With all respect to your religious traditions, I had to stop at your "sacred sites in Scotland, with side trips to whiskey distilleries". As a whiskey drinking atheist, my brain really needed that to be "sacred sites in Scotland *such as* whiskey distilleries."

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:49:23 +0000

I am sorry for your distress about a childless house. You are a stellar parent and you will find your way to the other side of these feelings. Until then, I'll be holding you up in my thoughts. And 20 hrs/wk in the studio is very good! I hope you feel proud of yourself.

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:40:05 +0000

May your Fancy Flu be gone soon!

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 04:37:21 +0000

I'm so sorry, Jules. This is a lovely and loving tribute to a beautiful little creature.

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Sun, 9 Feb 2020 14:26:53 +0000

Travel agents are routine for Mr Rose and his colleagues when they travel to Third World countries to observe biodiversity in still-wild, hard-to-reach places. I mean, the scientists arrange ground transport. Usually very old pickup trucks with very experienced local drivers who become regulars year after year of seasonal field work. But the flights can be a puzzle, making connections that happen only once a day or twice a week. Then working out how to reliably transport field lab equipment. Travel agents are considered necessary.

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 7 Feb 2020 18:32:02 +0000

squeeeeee!

Clever Manka : Thursday Link Dump

Thu, 6 Feb 2020 23:35:55 +0000

oooooooozes sexism Doesn't it just?

Clever Manka : Thursday Link Dump

Thu, 6 Feb 2020 23:33:51 +0000

Oh SentientFuego, I'm so sorry. Blissfully stoned but able to signal it was time. What a very, very good dog. I also avoided vacuuming after FirstDog broke my heart by needing to leave this plane of existence. Eventually I made a short braid of shed hair, after which I felt ok about cleaning up the rest of it.

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Wed, 5 Feb 2020 20:09:36 +0000

I'm sorry about Depression. Good decisions, to prioritize employment and therapy. I'll be thinking about you.

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Wed, 5 Feb 2020 20:06:30 +0000

BigDog, I'm sorry things aren't right with you. But you're still a gooood dog. Good dog!

Clever Manka : Mid-week check-in

Wed, 5 Feb 2020 20:05:18 +0000

TH, Disney princesses have a special kind of magic. The Princess Magic makes them look different to different people. Only people who believe in them can see how special they really are. People like you. People who do not believe princesses are real cannot see them clearly. Like those kids at school. I feel a little sad for those kids because they cannot see Princess Magic.

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 20:24:28 +0000

Happy Birthday! I wish I could give you a GIF of LittleGirlDog dancing for joy. But she never does so in strong enough light. Your birthday is the best way to close January.

Clever Manka : Turning Radius

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:55:52 +0000

Is it because one of the cars harbors a small dragon who enjoys messing about in the engine compartment?

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 20:13:25 +0000

Mankanauts! Please support LaxMom. She gave me permission to post her fundraising link, which includes an update on her struggles to help TeenBoy, plus a note about TeenGirl. https://fundrazr.com/81cBFa?ref=ab_18kzda

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 23:07:39 +0000

Kitten is delighted that her humans got her a playmate! That lives in that one specific space. Mysterious, yes, but fun nonetheless. Kitten has the best humans.

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:40:46 +0000

Kitten was confused. She was so happy with the play structure her humans gave her for the holidays. She was steadily mastering additional ways to enjoy it. Her humans were so nice to provide for her athletic adventures. They even decorated it. Then her wonderful gymnastics tower disappeared! Why would her humans do that? She felt sad. For about 3 minutes. Look, a string!

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:16:41 +0000

Well if you *must* have a cold, then the tiniest one is the best choice. Sorry for the energy loss, but I applaud your paring down the plans.

Clever Manka : Friday Open Thread

Fri, 10 Jan 2020 20:14:43 +0000

I'm so glad doing something about the house feels good. That's the only time I can be successful with housework: when I think of it as a sure-fire way to feel good.