http://www.youvebeenleftbehind.com/

For when you want to send your loved ones a message that says.... "sucks to be you. Nyah-nyah"

(Isn't pride one of those deadly sins??

Today I found out that a girl I know was raped on Tuesday afternoon.

By her grandfather.

In front of her three-year-old nephew, whom she was babysitting. (The little knight tried to rescue his auntie and got smacked around for his effort.)

Apparently restraining orders only work against people with a care for breaking the law. Imagine that.

They're both in good hands and the sick fuckwad is in jail... but if folks could send healing energy / petition a guardian angel / whatever would be faith-appropriate for the two of them, it would be cool.

Because Ninjas are cool (though not as cool as pirates) - and small indy artists are even cooler, I give you:

Sa-Bom Jim Comic

This is drawn by the husband of a lady I've been working with at Ye Olde Cube Farm. I'll admit I haven't read any of the issues, but I couldn't resist the opportunity to plug a local artist to a new crowd...

You're feeling: loved

To your left: a sleeping cat

On your mind: hair

Last meal included: a really awesome omelette

You sometimes find it hard to: quiet the noise in my head

The weather: could use a bit more thunder.

Something you have a collection of: blankets

A smell that cheers you up: Festival after a thunderstorm

A smell that can ruin your mood: artificial scents (perfume, scented candles, etc.)

How long since you last shaved: 16 years (it kept growing back. I gave up. Apparently it wanted to be there.)

The current state of your hair: in the process of air-drying itself

The largest item on your desk/workspace (not computer): the other cat

Your skill with chopsticks: not as cool as my brother

Which section you head for first in a bookstore: bargain shelves!

Something you're craving: garage sales

Your general thoughts on the presidential race: overly-discussed at work

How many times have you been hospitalized this decade: none

Favorite place to go for a quiet moment: trails behind work

You've always secretly thought you'd be a good: dog walker

Something that freaks you out a little: The Cap'n Crunch mascot

Something you've eaten too much of lately: sweets

You have never been: one to let good chocolate go to waste

You never want to become: mundane