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I'd prefer the first option you've got there: June 29-July 1

My family thinks me nuts for wanting socks. What can I say? For years now I've seen them in stores and I have a weakness for really soft, fuzzy fabrics. At $10 a pair, they're not something I would buy myself when I know that softness goes away so quickly, but come on! I've tried hints and whining, and straight-out demanding, but I think my family still considers it a joke. I think my reluctance over the years to ever provide a "christmas list" has come back to bite me. They're warm and fuzzy and I'm totally obsessed, but you already knew I was nuts!

Happy birthday, dude! We wouldn't half of us have such cool banners if not for you.

Um, wow, thank you!

Now it makes sense that he never wore the crown in public ... although, I'd think it would be 'hard' to walk around like that!

you think so, eh?

Thanks!

Thanks!

I'd prefer the bunny, too.

I've never seen the others, but I remember the first time I watched the sixth sense. I will admit to some influence.

Thanks!

in the immortal words of Monty Python: "it's only a bunny!"

Thanks!

JP and Step in the CAP series are both bottoms and they've managed a healthy relationship. As for knowing people in real life? I try not to know those details about my friends!

No one is saying that, Martin. In fact, Cia has often been the voice for more relevant critiques of work. I think you're misunderstanding what both Cia and Myr posted. To bitch about what you perceive is the quality of writing here and then expect the people you've just offended to recommend stories to you is ludicrous. Sure, we've all whined about different stories or 'genres' or what is popular on this site. It's human nature to whine about life. I whined to the library just recently because their sci-fi section is so abysmally small. Fact is, in this community, the popularity of that genre is not enough to warrant a larger number of titles. Same thing is true of the bookstore in this area. Ever since the big, privately-owned wharehouse place closed, it's been ridiculously hard to find good books -- ha! and I say 'good books' as in books that I want to read. My definition of 'good' is not your definition of 'good' and that's why so many genres exist in the first place. Fact of the matter is that just like a store you physically walk into, if you don't find what you want there (or can't be bothered to look at more than just the display racks at the front) then take your business elsewhere. If you were standing in the center of a Barnes and Noble with a sign that said "THIS PLACE SUCKS," what do you think would happen?

I've liked this one since the moment I first stumbled upon it! This one, too! And of course I can't resist this link to xmas carols about Physics! http://www.haverford.edu/physics/songs/carols/carols.htm

I had this issue, too, when I had an independent study class in college, except that my prof gave me F's on both papers I submitted. I had another prof in the same department grade them and got an 'A', so i went to the dean. Both the suggestions above are good ones. Try and work with the prof (mine refused to tell me what he didn't like), but if that doesn't work, don't be afraid to talk to the next person up on the food chain. In any course, submitting early and asking for feedback prior to a final grade is a good idea and teachers (like myself) usually really respect and admire the work ethic of students who do this. The upside is that it almost always results in a higher final grade.

Anya! Happy Birthday, sweet thing! You excited to be almost done with high school?

It's a wonderful present to us to have you back on the site! Enjoy your birthday!!

Ashton’s Place Ashton Bernard St James the Fourth sat with his bare feet dangling over the end of the dock staring at what had to be one of the most beautiful summer days he’d ever seen. There was just enough of a breeze to keep the bugs away, a cloud or two so the day was gloriously warm instead of stifling, and the house behind him remained blissfully quiet, which must have meant his parents were not home. The best part of the day, however, was how good he felt. Having been sickly since

It's the perfect day for Ashton St James. His distant father and domineering mother are gone and that first taste of freedom is an unbelievable rush. So what's wrong?

Oh my gosh! I knew she was getting old, but she still seems to me that vibrant woman captured in the People of Pern. She passed the Pern legacy to her son, but it's not the same. Dear Anne, we've missed you for a long time. This is so sad!

Just think of all the fun things you can do with mustaches!

I realize it's almost the end of November, but I just learned of this cool campaign to improve awareness of and raise funds for men's health issues. Official link: http://us.movember.com/about/ Here's what the website has to say: This movement was started by some Aussies and I think it's one of the greatest ideas since NanoWriMo and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It's such a simple thing to do to get involved. I'll have to remember it for next year. Anyone participating this year?

Indeed, a very happy birthday to you!