Ugh...

Nothing is like having the flu and heading into Thanksgiving.

Ugh...

Yesterday's Daily Telegraph has a very sympathetic interview with April Ashley, one of the pioneering TGs in the UK

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/6637773/April-Ashley-50-h...

You know what has been amusing me lately? The difference in numbers in the stories. What cracks me up is to see one chapter that has a large number, the next a smaller number and the third a larger number. Are people skipping chapters?

Just something I have been thinking about.

It's been three years. I can't believe it.

I was so wrapped up in what I was doing, or not doing, that I completely missed the fact that about a week ago, I passed the three year marker.

I would just like to say that whilst the course of my three years hasn't run smoothly all the time, on the whole, it's been a blast and I'm looking forward to the next three.

I will eventually get round to writing the rest of Second Sight and others, so hang on to your gaffes and panties coz it looks like I'm in for the long haul.

... Nine months for Chapter Twenty-Four.

Hah! I got it out in less than one. A personal best I think.

You know, all of you who assumed different things and expressed their opinions as to what was happening, I really appreciate that.

the "Wow, they were close, I'd better rethink this a little because that comment has promise..." train of thought is one of many reasons why my tale takes me so long.

This just in: Cats are EVIL! According to a rescent BBC news story, researchers at the University of Sussex have made new discoveries regarding the multitude of methods by which cats manipulate humans. For more on this story, see here.

This is not in reference to a certain manipulator in my household that likes to nibble on me while I try to sleep...

In my quest to improve myself as a woman, I watch and listen a lot; analysing the most intricate details of what they do. One thing that has just occured to me is that, for the most part, women in groups use Full Duplex communication, while men seem incapable of it. I do hope that with time I can train myself to follow what women do in that regard.

When I was being used and abused, you were there to help
When I was lonely, you were there to keep me company
When I needed a laugh, you were there to tell me a joke
When I needed to cry, you were there with a shoulder to lend
When I was feeling depressed, you were there to cheer me up
When I needed a hug, you were there with your arms open wide
When I was suicidal, you were there to keep me alive
And while I’m all of this, you are always there

I spoke with Angharad on the ’phone a short time ago and she asked me to say that there wouldn't be a “Bikesode” tonight, because she was feeling very tired and was going straight to bed. She sends her apologies and hopes you can wait until tomorrow.

I must say she did sound very weary and not her usual cheerful self, so I am sure a good night’s rest will do her a power of good.

Hugs,

Gabi

Actively chatting at Stardust/BC Main chat room now about Day of Remeberance and related stuff and just saying hi as well.

Got to go. See yah maybe?

john in Wauwatosa

It seems as though, all of a sudden, Haikus have reappeared on the scene.

Apparently the new EU President (and Belgian PM), Herman Van Rompuy, writes them as a hobby - mainly in his native Flemish.
He even publishes them on his official website: http://hermanvanrompuy.typepad.com/haiku/
This translation of one is the most frequently quoted in media reports:

Hair
Hair blows in the wind
After years there is still wind
Sadly no more hair.