Found this blast of writing rules from the past at Lists of Note

Late-1979, New York Times columnist William Safire compiled a list of "Fumblerules of Grammar" — rules of writing, all of which are humorously self-contradictory — and published them in his popular column, "On Language." Those 36 fumblerules can be seen below, along with another 18 that later featured in Safire's book, Fumblerules: A Lighthearted Guide to Grammar and Good Usage.

I just found out that Anne McCaffrey passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 after having had a stroke. The world is now a little darker place without her glowing wit and untold stories. Requiescat in pace

Was toodling about and came across Least I Could Do and came across Lar's twitter feed and saw several entries on #agingsuperheroes

One of my favorites? Blue-Hair Beetle
followed by Batman and Rogaine

I seem to have misplaced a blog from a few weeks ago (maybe longer, as I have also seen fit to misplace my mind these days...), but the author had brought up a topic of grammar and spelling in our editing. I was recently perusing orwell.ru and came across this page and thought to share it with all and sundry:

Read an article the other day and as it had the same (nick)name of a certain character in one of my favorite stories her, I thought I would share the link here.

A Heartfelt Goodbye to a Spirited Mars Rover

Mars Exploration Rover Project Manager John Callas sent a letter to his team shortly after the final command was sent to the Mars rover Sprit, which operated on the surface of Mars for more than six years and made numerous scientific discoveries.

Ok, my last Velo is dying a slow death. Battery is not charging and I figure I need a new portable device. The Velo is easier to type on than either the Dell Axim oir the Blackberry Bold, but lacks "bling". Looking at the new BlackBerry PlayBook from Rim (I want to play HD video and stuff) and the iPad is a nonstarter. Also, does anyone know if it will play Netflix? What other options might there be out there? I was looking at the Xoom, but I don't really want another phone. Too many toys and not enough work options :(

Diana

was reading another blog earlier and came across this Discover article about a man who beat the odds and survived a bout with identity theft and cancer. The surprising part is on page four, but the whole story is affirming in its own way. I enjoyed it and thought others here might, too.
Diana

Looking for ideas on something to do while stuck in the hospital. Armed with my trusty blackberry, I can do basic browsing and text editing. Hard to do with one hand though. Cat bites suck when you have no immune system :(
So, any suggestions on things to do? Vicodin is helping a little, but still have a nasty headache that won't go away
One armed hugs,
Diana

Ok, so my brother sends me a youtube link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJGNBj09_VA&feature=related

And it is Weird Al with Drivin a Truck, reminiscent of those old truck driving songs, but with a Monty Pythonesque twist...

With the Lilim story happening and other recent theological discussions, I started wondering about the whole Genesis thing.

Just got back from third ER visit in 10 days and doctors have decided to put me on house arrest, er, home rest and keep me home from work until I can get a cardiac ablation done. Anyone here have anything like that done?

Ok, author question: Is it your Muse trying to tell you something when you have the same story/dream (sorta) for 4 days running?

So, anyone have a favorite backup/recovery plan? I just lost 2 terrabyte drives and they took the other 2 with them (all satas). For some reason, the usb drives went out as well and took the drivers for the 2 other tb drives with them. I know the 2 drives still have their data intact (used a sata to usb adapter on my XP and linux boxes, but the 2 that started the mess are not spining up. Any suggections other than a total rebuild?

Merry Christmas all! Was watching my list of favorite Christmas videos and noticed a comment on Weird Al's "Christmas at Ground Zero" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGdrMOttV_s ) and thought one of you all might have been there and made a comment. To wit:

Its christmas at ground zero,
theres no need to cry,
Cause I'll put on my robe and wizard hat,
And smile and wait to die.

Wonder which wiz it was?

Also, anyone else have favorite videos they want to share?

Diana

I wonder how much it would cast me for Erin to block the viagra ads that Project Wonderful is now pumping out? I understand the advertising is a necessary evil, but what transgendered person wants to take viagra, of all things?!?!? GAHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Please Erin, name your price for a truly premium ad-free experience! I beg of you
Diana

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...

I have decided I don't care much for hospitals and emergency rooms at the moment. You go in and they want to poke, prod and otherwise torture you, when all you wanted in the first place was one simple little shot adenosine to stop the tachycardia. Finally escaped after 4 hours, with the last 2 sitting and waiting for someone to say I could leave...

And to top it off, my head is throbbing now. Time for Ibuprofen annd a nice warm bed

Diana

I am looking for information on terran made celestial objects, intra- and inter-system, including location, trajectory and purpose. A story just popped into my head and won't let me be. Thanks :)
Diana

A very sad day for family friends and fans alike. Patrick Swayze passed away last night from Ppancreatic cancer

My brother, who initially had a hard time with my transitioning, sent me this, among others:

A man was lying in bed with his new girlfriend.

Does anyone have the chapter listing for Book 5 of Gaby in chronological order? I tried reading but can't wrap the sleepy blonde brain cells around the chapters and put them in order...
Thanks!

Was perusing the vast intartbes and came across an interesting concept:

http://lab.drwicked.com/writeordie.html

Came acoross a little internet fun-type quiz thing and thought I would share :)

Okay, I am not sure what else to call it, but I was approached by someone the other day about my experiences transitioning in my job with the state and what helped and did not help.

Just finished up at Mayo and got all the results back. Not sure what to do yet, as I am still thinking about the choices. Do I stop transitioning so that I can get infusions sub-cutaneously every 2-3 days for the rest of my life, or do I see how long I can survive with no immune system but continue on as myself?

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