Seeking amnesty in a snowpocalypse
Jan. 5th, 2014 11:38 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grammarwomanHere in Central Illinois we are being battered by a blizzard. It's been snowing since last night and is due to continue for another 12 hours, with 25 mph winds and a steadily dropping temperature. It's estimated to hit -17 degrees with a -42 degree wind chill tomorrow morning.
I did the grocery shopping yesterday at my husband's urging and got to witness the marvel that is emergency paranoia; entire shelves of supplies were depleted, like bread and vegetables (aside from a sad stripe of radishes - I love you, radishes, even if no one else does!). For once, I actually got everything that was on my list.
The Emperor is ensconced on the couch, watching Minecraft videos on YouTube. He's been pestering us for a month now to buy him the full version, but I've been leery. I tried to explain to him that people online can be cruel and unforgiving to n00bs, that I worry about the language being used, and most importantly, that his computer won't handle the load. Anyone else have Minecraft experience that can give me tips?
I've been home with the Emperor for two weeks now; I took off days around Christmas and New Year's and finished it off by working from home. Alas that my free time got eaten by Christmas shopping and decorating and wrapping and cooking and cleaning, so I have not been keeping up with everyone's posts. I've bookmarked a couple of Yuletide recs lists to peruse, but I think I might have to give up on a full wayback dive. Sorry if I miss something amazing you shared!
My Festivids entry is kicking my ass. I procrastinated so long that it's now a ticking time bomb in the back of my head. I've got about a minute down, and hope to bang out the rest today just to have anything done as a first draft.
I hope everyone else that is being snowblasted can stay inside cozy and warm. May the power stay on and the hot beverages flow!
I did the grocery shopping yesterday at my husband's urging and got to witness the marvel that is emergency paranoia; entire shelves of supplies were depleted, like bread and vegetables (aside from a sad stripe of radishes - I love you, radishes, even if no one else does!). For once, I actually got everything that was on my list.
The Emperor is ensconced on the couch, watching Minecraft videos on YouTube. He's been pestering us for a month now to buy him the full version, but I've been leery. I tried to explain to him that people online can be cruel and unforgiving to n00bs, that I worry about the language being used, and most importantly, that his computer won't handle the load. Anyone else have Minecraft experience that can give me tips?
I've been home with the Emperor for two weeks now; I took off days around Christmas and New Year's and finished it off by working from home. Alas that my free time got eaten by Christmas shopping and decorating and wrapping and cooking and cleaning, so I have not been keeping up with everyone's posts. I've bookmarked a couple of Yuletide recs lists to peruse, but I think I might have to give up on a full wayback dive. Sorry if I miss something amazing you shared!
My Festivids entry is kicking my ass. I procrastinated so long that it's now a ticking time bomb in the back of my head. I've got about a minute down, and hope to bang out the rest today just to have anything done as a first draft.
I hope everyone else that is being snowblasted can stay inside cozy and warm. May the power stay on and the hot beverages flow!
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