shit kenzi says

A couple of things. First, realized that we're living in the Mirrorverse. You know, that universe on Star Trek where Spock has a beard and everyone is evil? Yeap, that's where we are. I have come to this conclusion because the G.W. Bush administration is obviously the Mirrorverse representation of the Bartlett Administration portrayed on The West Wing. True, I don't know as much about the high-level White House advisors in our current administration but the strange, mirror differences between G.W. and Bartlett are telling.

So, obviously, the universe of The West Wing will go on to found the United Federation of Planets and journey the galaxy and our universe will become the one where Spock has a beard. It all makes so much sense now.

Put together my first themed mix about a month ago. Have shared it with a few but now would like to share it with all. Unfortunately, I don't have the tracks here on my work computer so there won't be any YSI-ing but, well, just enjoy. =D

( Imaginary Worlds track list )

Got my Sam action figure yesterday. Yay! Now Frodo and Bilbo and Sam are sitting on my computer desk, telling each other stories and planning their next Great Adventure. All they lack are Merry and Pippin to liven things up a bit.

Word Origin of the Day: Relief - A raised design on the surface of an object is so called from the Italian root verb rilevare, meaning "to raise." With a related background, the Latin compound verb relevare means "to raise again," which ended up in Middle English as releve before acquiring the modern spelling. In this form, the word usage - meaning "assistance" - gained a different application, inspired by the concept of replacement of need.

There were more blasts on the London tube just a short while ago. Those fucking terrorist sons of bitches.

Am addicted to action figures now. I can't help it. My Bilbo came in the mail yesterday and last night when I went out to Target to buy some camping supplies I bought little metal figures of Flash and Batman from the Justice League cartoon. Have also just bid on a Buffy Summers figure. If this keeps up I'm going to have to buy new shelves just for my toys.

Am going camping with the Da, the Big Lug and the Pup next weekend. We've decided to head to the Lake Huron shoreline up by Alpena. This is probably the place we'll be staying at. I'm rather excited, haven't been camping in much too long. Plus I get to use the new sleeping bag I bought last night. It's name brand and it was on sale, two great tastes that taste great together.

beizy has linked to a picture of Rupert Grint in his new, non-Harry Potter film. I can finally and officially say that I am a dirty, dirty old woman.

I am feeling the strongest urge to write a Hufflepuff story. The only problem is that I don't know canon nearly well enough to make me comfortable actually, you know, attempting it. So, I demand someone, somewhere write me that story. Someone also needs to write the Harry Potter Child of Divorce story because if I can't write about Hufflepuffs then I definitely cannot write about the Boy Himself.

For that matter, where is all the post-HBP fic? Enough with the meta and the commentary I need stories, people. Because, yes, the entirety of fandom everywhere does revolve around my wants and needs. ;-)

Discuss: If, like some have intimated, certain parts of fandom are rather like a high school cafeteria with their popularity games and dramas, then does that mean that all social interactions devolve into adolescent bullshit?

Am starting to feel the need to go back and tag all of my entries. Am still valiantly resisting the impulse.

Does anyone else remember when new paperback books cost only 5 bucks? I still expect them cost that much and I am always shocked and dismayed to see that they don't.

Watched the House finale on Tuesday which was very, very good. I <3 my new soap opera. Have also realized why the character of House pings me so hard. He is a sarcastic and damaged, two characteristics that get me every.single.time. The fact that Dr. McCoy was my first tv crush has warped me for life. ;-)

Oh, what's that you say? You would like to know whether I watched the Lost finale last night?

( Well, Of Course I Did )

BTW, for those who are interested in my nocturnal wellbeing, I received a Robin action figure as a birthday present last night. I now have someone there to keep the evil ones at bay. I'm sure we'll all sleep much easier with that knowledge. ;-)

Word Origin of the Day: Armistice - This term has a long history associated with warfare. It originated with the Romans, who combined forms of the Latin words arma, meaning "weapons," and solstitium, meaning "solstice." The latter's literal meaning is "stationary" or "stopped," which also explains it application in astronomy, referring to the two periods of the year during which the Sun's position on the horizon appears to be sationary and begins moving in the opposite direction (the midpoints of Summer and Winter).

ETA: In honor of the Lost season finale I offer to you a recording of Beyond the Sea in french.
Kevin Kline - La Mer