gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : Middle of the Road Open Thread

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:32:05 +0000

Awz. Well - thanks for your service. On a happier note - the Pasadena police were very helpful when my friend's car stalled out in '94. They were helping us push it into a parking spot on Colorado when some chick stole the spot. The officers tried to reason with her; she wouldn't budge. They told us they wrote "BIP" (bitch in public) in their computers, so... the next time she was speeding, etc. she'd be sure to get a ticket. Yay! To this day, I love that story. You guys have a really, really hard job, SM. And a lot of us appreciate your humanity, humor, and kindness in the line of service.

Crasstalk : Middle of the Road Open Thread

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:21:15 +0000

Call a windshield company and get an estimate for replacing the windshield. Safelite - or someone like that. Year/Make/Model is all they need, etc. The plumbing company knows one of their workers (and who) was in your neighborhood at that time. 3pm means on the clock. I think it will all be okay, Bens. Windshields aren't as expensive as they look (as it were.) I think I replaced my last one for, like: one or two hundred dollars. Pardon - I can't remember the price. And it had that special antenna stuff in it and, like: anti-glare, rain sensitivity, etc. and all kinds of modern stuff.

Crasstalk : Anti-Union Right Wingers Are Union Members

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:04:28 +0000

You're doing great! Was it on this site I saw the image of a man with a sign reading (paraphrased) 'fire those greedy teachers with their 1993 Nissan Sentras' or something like that. Broke my heart.

Crasstalk : Anti-Union Right Wingers Are Union Members

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:03:00 +0000

"Or suicidal." Oh... you made my night, Salome. Thx very much for the laugh. Fonzed, my love.

Crasstalk : Anti-Union Right Wingers Are Union Members

Thu, 3 Mar 2011 02:01:54 +0000

Pension investments are not controlled by union members. They are controlled by banks/investment banks/investment funds. Hence, the disappearance and/or reduction of those funds when invested in... mortgages ca. 2008. Furthermore, a freeze in salary (re: Federal employees) is done to circumvent early retirement and/or laying people off. We have a candidate running for mayor (here in my hometown) with a platform of firing public service workers and outsourcing their jobs - no negotiation. Not cool. And they'll probably get voted in by people who think like yourself, and *then* you can help pay their unemployment. Win!

Crasstalk : Afternoon Open Thread Mania!!!!!

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:33:27 +0000

I wish I could help, tactics-wise. From a psychological standpoint, I suggest wearing an excellent suit (or whatever makes you feel good) speaking in measured tones (and only when necessary) and Xanax.

Crasstalk : Good Morning Open Thread

Wed, 2 Mar 2011 19:19:37 +0000

I'm going to give this a shot - and think of different types of groups. Hmn. Air shows: Pilots and plane owners are cool people, generally. Sometimes old, but definitely cool. Aerobatic pilots make bad boyfriends - they are always on the road. Vintage car shows: Vintage car owners sit by their restored cars and will LOVE to talk to you about them. Easy pick-up - and the (2) I went out with before Mr. Boxy were both great in bed. If I think of anything else, I'll let you know. But generally, the moment I moved away from the artsy-intellectual type (who usually only whined, like me(!) was the second I was not dateless for months at a time.

Crasstalk : Monday Evening Open Thread

Tue, 1 Mar 2011 00:16:07 +0000

"And it doesn’t include much about other refinements we have in the pipeline." Nice grammar there, babe. And random pluralization drives me fucking insane. Having written that - I don't read Gawker because *you people* are why I read Gawker. Denton sucks hind tit. Pardon my language.

Crasstalk : In Praise Of Older Men

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:31:52 +0000

I dunno. I've had baby boomer men chasing me since I was 16. It's a salient (and controversial) point that times were very different in that brief time frame of post-pill, pre-HIV - particularly regarding older men and younger women. I've always dated men who were at least 5 years older than me - on up to over 30 years. I've never been able to figure it out, actually. Of course, Mr. Boxy is - um - ten years younger than me. And I can't figure that one out, either. Lovely post Ms. Salome - and I adore Woodstock! I have some excellent friends up there, miss it dearly, and am disappointed to write I've never had tantric sex up there. Yet!

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:24:03 +0000

Oh, dear. The skills do get a lit-tle rusty, I think. Print design for commercial application isn't easy, either. Best of luck in finishing the menu, and good for you for figuring out where you want to go w/ work. That might be half the battle. (Pardon, Cookies...)

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:38:07 +0000

Ugh. I hate when that happens. Actually, I don't really design anymore. But when I used to, I'd hit a really good newsstand or bookstore and look at magazines. Are you in the 2D world or 3D?

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:32:06 +0000

Oh noes, Cookies! I am just adding one more voice to tell you that you're not alone. I've gone through every f*cking thing you've written above, darling (for the most part) and I feel for you. You will be okay. Maybe not by, say... 9pm tonight (duh) but... your present is not your future. Everyone wrote such beautiful things to you, below, and I agree *so much* with Daisy Sage. Thinking of you... and hope you have a really good time Oscar-ing with your Crass buddies tonight.

Crasstalk : Crasstalk is back!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:43:05 +0000

Hello! I found it. Am sending you an email.

Crasstalk : Crasstalk is back!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:42:07 +0000

I'm going to call my alma mater (in CA) and ask them to find the book. It was hundreds of pages, and the list of organizations who want to give money to women for education was insane. Will reply back to you before the end of the day.
Meanwhile, page through here, and you'll see some examples.
http://www.collegescholarships.org/grants/women.htm

Crasstalk : Crasstalk is back!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:26:35 +0000

Darling - I'm no expert, but (recalling from my 90's college schtuff) - there was a book (and now there are probably several) that had lists of organizations who love to give money to women for college. Best bets: if you're over (30) - Jewish - female - in an area of study that is not female friendly (did someone say... science?!) I couldn't get more info with a quick google scan - but your friendly librarian at your school is your best bet. Bonne chance!!!

Crasstalk : Crasstalk is back!

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:09:18 +0000

Oh Hai! Thanks for popping back up so quickly.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Morning Open Thread

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:45:03 +0000

Whoa, babe, perfect recommendation! I've never heard of Aspern, and just looked it upon the interwebs. It looks like an excellent, excellent read. I'll hit B&N out-of-print later today, and try to get my paws on a copy. Thanks much.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Morning Open Thread

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:35:59 +0000

Oh for fuck's sake. Pardon my language, but you just made my morning. Ha! *still giggling*

Crasstalk : Tuesday Morning Open Thread

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:33:27 +0000

Yay! Happy debating. Hope you have an awesome, flirty day.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Morning Open Thread

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:32:55 +0000

Groovy. I'm drinking coffee, listening to music, and typing. (As Capote said of Jacqueline Susann: "She doesn't write, she types." Also: "She looks like a truckdriver in drag...") But I'm not wearing makeup this morning. So, there's that.