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June 6, 2006
Black Mood
Oh, I am in a black, black mood.
There are good, big reasons for the mood. We're not talking about those here. But there are plenty of little reasons too, like the fact that I hate people.
Here's a good example of a small reason. Not long ago Daryl posted a link entitled Women + Homeschooling = Lunacy. Daryl, I completely agree. Witness how many women get so emotionally invested in their curriculum choices that they can't just say "that program is just not for me." Instead, they have to insult our educational goals, engage in passive-aggressive snarkiness, and finish off with a pronouncement on the general state of our souls for using the curriculum that they have chosen to not use. Why isn't "No, I don't like that one, it doesn't meet my goals" enough?
Plus, I bought two boxes of the utterly wrong kinds of file folders for the timeline I want to make. And I went to the library, but didn't get any books for me.
Gah.
I need a strong drink and a peer group. The trouble is that the strong drink is easy. The peer group is nowhere to be seen. Oh, peer group! Where are you? (Yeah, I know. You're in Texas. And Iowa. And Maryland. And many, many other states that aren't spelled "Michigan.") Fine.
What's your favorite thing to watch when you're in a real people-hating mood? I'd go for Firefly, but it's not an option tonight.
Posted by lynx at June 6, 2006 9:44 PM
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Stephanie, I just finished off my Mike's Hard Apple Cider in your honor. I don't recommend purchasing these beverages, but we had 'em, so I drank 'em.
I'm always a fan of CSI - only the one in Las Vegas - and you can pretty much always find a rerun on. If you can make it to the video store, After Hours is wonderful when you are in an "off" mood.
Cheers to you!
Posted by: Amy at June 6, 2006 10:05 PM
But my dear lynx, you don't have to read their comments, their rants, their stupid insults. Or you may choose to read, and not reply. Even more than not reply, you could not even give them a second thought. They're narrow-minded and dumb and their mother dresses them funny. So there. Let them vent their own piddly opinions & they can insult & snark all they want - so what??? Silly chattering geese.
Now the file folder issue is much, much more serious. And the lack of books - that's almost tragic.
Have a drink. Surf through all the channels. Go to Staples and the library at first light.
p.s. we can be your peer group. :-)
Posted by: hornblower at June 6, 2006 11:41 PM
Stephanie and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?
Posted by: Jeff Medcalf ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.caerdroia.org/116/nav-commenters.gif)
at June 6, 2006 11:58 PM
Stephanie and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?
Posted by: Jeff Medcalf at June 6, 2006 11:58 PM
Oh, I know I don't. And tomorrow, I won't. Some days, though ...
I think you all have to be my peer group. You are my peer group. I ended up watching South Park. I don't watch it often, but that was exactly the offensive, snarky humor I was looking for.
Posted by: MamaLynx at June 7, 2006 12:44 AM
Two different people directed me to the boards today, and I got a good reminder of why I left in the first place. Some of those people just need a good swift kick in the arse.
It's been three years since I've had the option of having a drink. *sigh* As soon as this last baby is weaned, I'm sitting down and having a bottle of cheap wine all to myself, with or without a peer group to join me. :)
Posted by: KathyJo at June 7, 2006 2:41 AM
I had neither stiff drinks nor TV available, so I was reduced to gnashing my teeth along with all the suffering souls in Dante. It was, however, gratifying to note the presence of Virgil and the beautiful description of all the virtuous pagans. Too bad I didn't have some Ovid handy....
Posted by: Mungo at June 7, 2006 7:21 AM
I may not be far behind you, KathyJo....into lurking mode only pretty soon. I may even have to sell my copy of WTM and buy the older one! LOL
Stephanie, I had to bite my tongue at the snarkiness...HARD!
Posted by: Pensguys at June 7, 2006 8:00 AM
Hi Stephanie,
I've been lurking around here for a while and thought it must be time to finally say "Hi."
Hope today is not so black for you. I think I can relate - you were having a black day yesterday; mine was more bluish in hue. You just left Texas; I just got here. I too am missing my peer group (in Oregon) and need to find a new one (in Texas). I won't even mention the library. "Gah" is right.
Anyway. Just sayin' hi. I enjoy reading your blog.
Peace.
Posted by: Julie at June 7, 2006 11:07 AM