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Reply to So Harry Potter, eh? I'm speculating. in Books JoeUser Forums

Hey Elf, that's interesting stuff. I'd never heard of that theory. I had heard the LOTR conspiracy theory, that Albus (white) was like Gandolph when he comes back as a white wizard, the thought being that Dumbledore might die and then come back stronger than before. Dunno, though. And I hate the idea of Hagrid taking over as Harry's mentor. I like Hagrid, but he's kinda annoying. But it fits with him being the half-blood prince theory and then taking a

Reply to Did You Spam Me? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Darn, you caught me.... -A.

Reply to So Harry Potter, eh? I'm speculating. in Books JoeUser Forums

Good points about Neville. Wonder if his parents ever get better? In some ways I think Neville's character has more tragedy than Harry's. It's one thing for your parents to be dead; it's another to see them like that year after year. I love having a good guy that you love to hate. Makes it interesting.

Reply to All marriage is unconstitutional! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

I actually don't generally disagree with you. (Were there enough qualifiers in there? Good.) Being a newlywed myself, even a religious one, I have no problem with every marriage being a civil union and then perhaps religiously stamped or certified on top of that. For those who want it. (Or, heck with it, for the purists, they could just have a religious ceremony to keep the state from interfering with their religion. I don't care.) However, I'

Reply to Doggy Dreams in Blogging JoeUser Forums

My girls make me happy and I like those kinds of dreams. I'm just ignoring the rest of your post and fixating on that sentence 'cause it's FRICKIN' FUNNY. -A.

Reply to So Harry Potter, eh? I'm speculating. in Books JoeUser Forums

Wouldn't it be great if she killed off Malfoy? Mmm. Makes me smiley. But I doubt she will--I wonder if Malfoy doesn't grow up to be a bit of a Snape himself. Actually, Neville emulates Sprout, Hermione emulates McGonagall, Ron emulates...maybe Madam Hooch?... and Harry either emulates Dumbledore or has the skills of a DAtheDA teacher, so those are some funny parallels. I thought I was all original to think of Pettigrew--he does'n't show up in

Reply to So Harry Potter, eh? I'm speculating. in Books JoeUser Forums

Yeah, that pink umbrella is gonna get some action. I can't figure out if Hagrid has been officially exonerated from the Chamber of Secrets incident or not. The larger magical world will be very interesting to hear about. I'm looking forward to the breadth of that--we got a taste of it with the other schools in vol 4 and the giants' story in vol 5, but this should be interesting.

Reply to I am right. You are stupid. in Misc JoeUser Forums

Brilliant piece, BlueDev. And I confess to being stupid from time to time, so yeah--you're right, and I'm stupid. -A.

So Harry Potter, eh? I'm speculating. in Books JoeUser Forums

Today I feel the need to indulge in a fantasy world where life is more fixable. I picked up vol 3 of Harry Potter and started reading.... Then, to be more productive, I googled the sixth book and started wondering (if you haven't read book five, there are spoilers here; ye be forewarned): Who is this "half-blood" prince? J. K. Rowling has said it's n

Reply to My creative solution for all this lip synching.... in Music JoeUser Forums

Yeah. That's kinda what we thought. So you can see that I'm not a big fan of silly licenses or laws (helmet, seatbelt) even though I can understand why they're there. We shouldn't have laws to protect us from our own stupidity--or in this case, protect us from stupidity backed by money and a greedy father. -A.

Reply to Emotional Scars in Dating JoeUser Forums

Dunno what to say, Mugz. I think you're right that this isn't a gender issue--it's a human one. I could give stupid relationship advice, but what do I know? I'm not involved, but I care about you and I want you to be happy. Cheers. -A.

Reply to My creative solution for all this lip synching.... in Music JoeUser Forums

Yay. Something else to license. Did you know we had to get an agricultural license to put fish in our pond? And I have to pay for all my fishing licenses (except on my pond) even though I catch none. I'm against unneeded licensure. To hell with Ashlee Simpson, et. al.--I just don't buy their albums. Though I think this was a clever idear. -A.

Reply to Will JU survive? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Honestly, I can't wait for the election to be over. Me too......I'm beyond saturation point. Way beyond it. Now I just want to see who the next Prez is going to be, and get on with it. Me three. I voted just over a week ago and have been accosted by phone calls and door-to-doormen ever since and s

Reply to Will JU survive? in Blogging JoeUser Forums

As long as my husband has shirts and you have ideas, I'll be here. -A.

Reply to Interview with an Insurance Agent in Work JoeUser Forums

Good luck. Don't forget deodorant like I did on a recent interview. (Oops. Need to wash that sweater.) The questions I hate are "How would your friends describe you?" (A: A little crazy, witty, and opinionated--but I can't tell you those); "Why should we hire you?" (A: 'Cause I want the damn job!) and "Would you like a glass of water/coffee/tea?" Apparently you're supposed to say "no" so you're not awkwardly trying to drink it and shake hands

Reply to Grim's JU Community Exit Poll!! in Politics JoeUser Forums

Badnarik.Via absentee, therefore registered. From a state in the NW (not telling, sorry).

Reply to Feminism and last names...grr.... in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Damn blog spammers keep bumping this, and I keep deleting them. Sorry. Blech. -A.

Reply to You'll Never Believe Who Just Called Me! in Politics JoeUser Forums

H got the same call tonight. Bill must be busy...and, apparently, indiscriminate. -A.

Reply to Lip Synchgate continues: SNL's Michaels denies knowledge in TV Shows JoeUser Forums

historyisheresy... I like it!!!!!! Yes, I'm very clever like that --she drawls sarcastically. I'm also going to bedfordshire. I hope you know what movie that line is from; if not, sorry, our e-friendship (friEndship?) is kaput. *my husband bet me I couldn't find a way to use the word "

Reply to Lip Synchgate continues: SNL's Michaels denies knowledge in TV Shows JoeUser Forums

I saw the interview tonight and I wasn't convinced he was telling the truth, but he didn't seem very at ease the entire time. Not that I blame him--having a journalist sit me down when I have better things to do...oh, wait, I never have better things to do. Yeah, I'm beginning to think you've got some kind of scary crush on Ashlee Simpson, historyisheresy. One of the scary ones,

Reply to 100 articles- A retrospective and thank you in Blogging JoeUser Forums

*is shocked* Clicking on my name in your article takes me to Microsoft.com, my ARCHNEMESIS!! (archenemy, nemesis, a bit of both) You really don't know me at all! *runs off and slams door* -A.

Reply to I'd hate to have been this guy in Misc JoeUser Forums

Ugh. Can you say "fired"?

Reply to Dear Nintendo, in Console Games JoeUser Forums

That's sweet. My letter to Nintendo would go something like this: Dear Nintendo, I want my husband back, you jerks! -A. (Er, because he plays a lot of games...in case that wasn't clear.... 's fact, he's over at a friend's house right now playing them and I'm all alone...) I miss the days of writing those letters. I found one a few years ago th

Reply to 5 minute paintings in a digital medium: Bliss in brown ale in Art JoeUser Forums

That's true. I do kinda see it in three dimensions, though if I think about it (and tilt my head) I see it as more than that, like two cyclones on different planes. V. nice. -A.

Reply to I'm Proud To Be An American in Blogging JoeUser Forums

We don't have to forget where we came from, in order to be who we are. Yes. Congrats to both of you. -A.