Can The Adults Please Smoke? Part 26: Apparently They Can Drink, too!- Page 44

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 2:21pm

oh, that IS a shame, DD. I always love that picture.

Girly - she was incredible. The girls were spellbound. I sat next to her at breakfast and we regalled each other with Cajun jokes (we're both from Acadian families). I also told her about Brdlyr's comment.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 2:45pm

Girly, I love your Avatar.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:03pm

Mooney - you just nearly made me cry!

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:08pm

I only whine on days that end in "Y". But kvetching can occur at anytime.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:08pm

She was very touched by your hero comment. She wanted to know where you live and if you're involved in the fight to make Illinois a capital punishment-free zone. I told her your credentials and she said to keep on fighting the good fight. Then she asked if you were also working on the other Pro-Life issues.
Updated On: 10/28/08 at 03:08 PM

[MotorTink]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:14pm

girly - looks like our Adam is just making himself busy this week...

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:19pm

I have worked for the Coalition Against the Death Penalty, but that was years ago. Well, I would have be on the other side of her on choice. Cardinal Bernadin was a proponent of the "seemless garment" in which you should support all life issues including opposition to war, the death penalty, and battling poverty.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:43pm

Yes, she and I talked about the seemless garment concept. I'll tell you, Brd, she is SO compelling. I got teary several times during her talk. She spoke for over an hour and the girls were hanging on her every word. They had a chance to ask her questions after the talk and their questions were wonderful and showed a lot of informed thought on their part (I was afraid one of them would say something like "What's Sean Penn really like?"). I signed on to work on her doctor-induced execution moratorium program. We exchanged email addresses as she was leaving. I loved this day.
Updated On: 10/28/08 at 03:43 PM

[bdwaygirl]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:49pm

Tuesday all-afternoon conference call bite. I'm just sayin'.

Moony, that sounds wonderful!

Tink, that's great and it sucks! Oh, well. Monday's not too far away. I haven't even checked that thread today to see if anyone went last night.

You, that's me crawling out of my skin.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 3:54pm

I will send you an ironic PM.

I am so glad that you mentioned this last night. I have been so down (OK depressed) about the cost of C15's school, but your experience and your students reminds me that she will also have similar exceptional opportunities at her school due to the high profile and reputation of the school.

I heard Bernardin speak a few times, he was inspiring. Cardinal George is more conservative but a theological genius and a brilliant speaker. Mrs. Brd. (not catholic) and I had the opportunity to hear the Cardinal speak in a small setting about the election of the Pope. It was fascinating.

[Bluemoon]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 4:07pm

Brd, if you ever get the chance to hear Sister Helen speak - GO. She's so on target. And funny as all get out! A pint-sized dynamo.

What I also loved about her talk is how she continually wove the gospel of justice and servive to the poor and marinalized through her experiences. She's very rooted in faith. I was walking down the halway a minute ago and some students were still talking about her.

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 4:44pm

She sounds fascinating.

Looking to a slow afternoon - getting ready for the reading this evening.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 4:46pm

Who knows? Maybe she will be at c15's school?

Hi DD! Damn, you are a busy man!

[DayDreamer]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 4:51pm

Hiya brd. Actually this is my slow month, though I'm going to two to three shows per week to make up for all the shows I've missed in the past two months.

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 4:58pm

That is nice! We are so busy that I told Mrs. Brd that tonight is like a Saturday night! No kid's activities and homework will be finished by the time I get home. We have to get up early on every weekend night, so there is no difference.

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 5:18pm

How inspiring, Moony! I'm glad you had such a great day at school.

[harris007]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 8:35pm

The cows enter wearing their we love shira pink hoodies. Bring cider for all

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:03pm

I don't remember consenting to getting those printed, Harris! Is that cider sugar-free?

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:17pm

I have been cutting out sugar and trying to eat less. Down about 5 pounds, many to go!

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:19pm

That's GREAT, Brd!! Way to go!!

[brdlwyr]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:22pm

Thank you!

I cannot wait until next Tuesday, my campaign obsession must end! I have read or watched every new story today!

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:24pm

I think many, if not most of us, cannot wait until Tuesday.

[YouWantitWhen????]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:34pm

Congrats Brd!

If DG/Q emerges tonight - enable your PMs!

[harris007]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:36pm

Not me. I'm excited. Can't wait for jan either.

[shira467]

Posted: 10/28/08 at 10:38pm

My PMs are enabled...what's going on, YWIW?