Beginning to wonder if I should learn internet tower repair

[cornerofmadness]

They said it would be fixed tonight. Oh it most definitely was not. Ruined cybermonday for me. Sigh. Well, it's not as if they won't email me daily deals anyhow from now til the 23rd or so.
I did get in to get the buy one get one free books. some are gifts for ME. For Mom and for friends later (you know, after I've read them because I suck like that).

It was kinda amusing tonight. I was on the phone with mom talking about what to get dad and my brother John. Then John calls me in the middle of that so I hang up with mom. He's telling me he doesn't want to get what we agreed on for dad (and I agree, sorry dad but you are just getting too old to use a car creeper that cost over 100$) and then tells me he's discovered what he wants for himself. His wife hears this so she calls mom while I'm talking to him and tells her she's already bought the item in question. See, this is why I make a damn wish list. Just go there and buy me what I want. Last year everyone went rogue. John then informs me he spent a lot of me (from the man who said I was getting nothing). I haven't spent a cent on him. I have, however, spent a pound. He wanted one last year and I forgot to give it to him. I found it recently....

A friend posted this up. I had no idea that Wedding Cookie Table were NOT everywhere. I mean I think I was in college if not medical school (probably the latter when I finally left the Pittsburgh area). I would have liked a wedding cookie table if I had married. I remember doing this for many a cousin.

I have a new icon for the last week of classes.

I just sent round two of my novel edits back. OMG. It's happening!

and taken from various places: Because LJ is dead and I want to contribute to its revival!

Pick a date during December that hasn't been used yet and give me a topic, and I'll ramble on. I'm good at talking. It can be anything from fandom-related to life-related, to my work, to books, to horses, to whatever you want.

They may be brief, or not, depending on the subject.

Also, I reserve the right to decline prompts that I don't feel equipped to meet (or if I feel I will only speak negatively on something, I might ask you for something else).

Topics: you can get an idea from my tags/from the stuff I usually ramble about/from things you maybe wish I talked about more but don't.

Comments

[bay115.livejournal.com]

For meme, how about:

December 7th- Favorite writing music

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I can do that.

[sillymagpie.livejournal.com]

I've never heard of a wedding-cookie table before, but I like the idea. Nom, cookies!

I'll have to think of a subject...

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

That tells me you're not a PIttsburgh Italian. It's fun.

sure. no rush (okay a little since it IS Dec)

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I like the idea of a cookie table. Mmmm, cookies. But SO MANY OF THEM.

I wonder if I can convince everyone we need a cookie table for Yule? Since I doubt there'll be a wedding any time in the near future.

December 13 - Five favorite memories, and why

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

There is never too many if you're Italian. If my grandma was still in the kitchen she would do it for Yule.

I had best make sure I have this tagged or I'll never find it.

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I talked to Mom about us having a Yule cookie table and she's intrigued.

Yes, we want our essays.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

You and your relatives could try it.

Think three line answers

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Yes, I suggested that instead of making pies.

Pfft.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

more variety, keeps longer

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Can be frozen, takes less time to make, in theory

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yep. make one pie if you must but cookies are the way to go

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

We're all rather fond of cookies.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes yes we are

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

I found some interesting recipes online, too, for chocolate caramel cookies. Yum.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

ooo somewhere i have a bunch of cookie recipes

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Perhaps we should share. :D Have a cookie recipe exchange on LJ or something.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

we could

[evil-little-dog.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'll work on that over the weekend.

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

I have never heard of a cookie table. But it sure sounds good to me!

And on that theme, dec12 - favorite desserts. And least favorite.

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

I was wondering if NY/NJ had the cookie table given the sheer amount of Italians there too. Wonders why it's such a Pittsburgh thing. Interesting.

will do

[a2zmom.livejournal.com]

Could be that Italians here do do it. But Jews sure don't!

[cornerofmadness.livejournal.com]

yes, quite a few cultural difference there