A bit late since I am not much on the internets lately, but congrats to Fester and Mrs. Fester. Make sure the family sends two gifts each year!
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Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
Russian mouthpiece, go fuck yourself.
Speaking of republicans, is there a way for a political party to declare intellectual bankruptcy?
People are weird.
This blog will pay for itself.
Dear Washington Post, you are the darkness now.
Red lights blinking on democracy’s dashboard
Every reporter and pundit should have to declare if they ever vacationed with a billionaire.
Take hopelessness and turn it into resilience.
Republicans are radicals, not conservatives.
It’s the corruption, stupid.
That’s my take and I am available for criticism at this time.
Hi god, it’s us. Thanks a heap, you’re having a great week and it’s only Thursday!
Even though I know this is a bad idea, I’m off to do it anyway!
Balloon Juice, where there is always someone who will say you’re doing it wrong.
At some point, the ability to learn is a factor of character, not IQ.
The line between political reporting and fan fiction continues to blur.
Democrats are back in array!
Never entrust democracy to any process that requires Republicans to act in good faith.
“What are Republicans afraid of?” Everything.
Yeah, with this crowd one never knows.
Be a traveling stable for those who can’t find room at the inn.
Not so fun when the rabbit gets the gun, is it?
Maybe you would prefer that we take Joelle’s side in ALL CAPS?
So it was an October Surprise A Day, like an Advent calendar but for crime.
jackiebinaz
"This is your combination Christmas-birthday present…" It’s the bane of the December baby’s existence. Thanks for advocating that people do the right thing!!
Punchy
Not trying to go off topic, but if this site can have baby pics, cat pics, pooch pics, Palin flubs and Krista’s cracks, can it also get a NFL thread later this afternoon? Gracias.
Anyone know if Franken has won the election yet?
Krista
Um, I’ll take "Unfortunate Choice of Words" for $1000, Alex.
gnomedad
You mean they posted their baby pix for free? Losers.
Charity
Mazel tov, Fester family!
And speaking as a December baby — December 7, the day that will live in infamy no less — I have never felt cheated. I’ve only received one combo Christmas/birthday card, and that was from a similarly impecuniated new college grad. If anything, I was the one trying to wheedle big presents out of people by saying, "But it can be my birthday and Christmas present!"
passerby
Welcome Elise! Pink and cheeky. She looks like she knows what’s going on. Ahh, clarity of purpose.
Also:
demkat620
Speaking of babies, how are you felling Krista?
Betsy
@Charity:
Dec. 7 is far enough away to be safe. I’m Dec. 22, and I clearly remember the day I got several pairs of white cotton socks and some M&M’s from an aunt with the attached card reading "Happy birthday and Merry Christmas!" I mean really. It’s better to just give the kid a birthday card if that’s the route you’re going to go.
ETA: To be fair, my parents never did that.
Krista
I’m feeling pretty good, actually. If I exert myself, the nausea kicks in, so I have to take frequent breaks when doing housework. And I can now smell any cigarette within a 20-mile radius, which is cool, because I always wanted a superpower. Other than the fact that my ta-tas feel like boulders, all is well.
That baby is just too freaking cute. And yeah, Dec 7th is pretty safe. My birthday is January 24th…right around after everybody has paid December’s credit card bill, so I tend not to expect a whole lot anymore. :) A girl I went to high school with was born on Christmas Day and not only did she always get the combo gifts, her parents gave her a Christmas-related name. Sad.
Brandon
Was it Noel? I know 3 unrelated women who had the identical misfortune. People really aren’t very original.
Reverend Dennis
@Brandon:
Dated a woman whose birthday was December 25th. Her name was Joy. And she was.
Cain
@Krista:
Wait.. you’re pregnant or is this some temporary condition where your ta-tas feel like boulders? I feel that sometimes.. but it’s not my ta-ta’s.
cain
Comrade Mary, Would-Be Minion Of Bad Horse
That is one adorable little baby. What a wise little face!
Up here, if you have a December 25 birthday, there’s a 66% chance your surname is Trudeau. (Oh, wait — it’s the other way around.)
My birthday is a few days after Krista’s — Aquarians represent! — but I never felt cheated on presents. I remember one Christmas my parents got me a new stereo receiver, complete with built-in 8-track player, and a church sale turntable that required change be taped to the tonearm so that My Aim Is True didn’t skip too badly. But just over a month later, I got a new turntable for my birthday, resulting in a permanent loss of my change-taping skills and a greater appreciation for Mr. Costello’s vocal nuances.
Laura W
@Comrade Mary, Would-Be Minion Of Bad Horse:
WORD!
2/17…just squeaked in.
My Aim is True. sigh. Soundtrack to my college days.
Krista
Heh. Yes Cain, I’m all prego and stuff. I figured the world needed more snarky Canadians, so I’m just doing my part.
R-Jud
@ Krista:
While pregnant: boulders
Post-partum: seaplane pontoons
On-topic:
My grandfather was born on Christmas Eve and was given the name Nicholas. He always seemed to enjoy the coincidence. A Jewish ex-boyfriend was also born on Christmas Eve, and hated the fact that he could never have a birthday party because all his Christian friends were busy doing Christmas things. Fortunately, he really likes Chinese food, so having a meal out with the family was no problem.
If you’re born at Halloween like me, it’s better, because you have a built-in excuse for a costume party, and people always give you candy with your presents.
Krista
@Brandon:
Close. It was Noëlla.
Cassidy the Racist White Man
@ Krista
Did you ask for the Zofran? No reason to put up with nausea if you don’t have to. Father of 4 and Medic…just sayin’ I know my drugs.
Krista
Nah. It’s not debilitating. Nothing a few Triscuits don’t cure.
demkat620
@Krista:
Get a body pillow. You will love it later.
Zuzu's Petals
Uhm, am I getting pedantic in guessing the baby may actually have been born on New Year’s day and not Christmas? Being that the post was dated January 2 and said the baby was born "yesterday."
‘Course I guess it’s still a bit of a Christmas-birthday nexus. On the other hand, she is sure to always have a well-attended party…as long as it’s at midnight the night before.
Comrade Nikolita
Congratulations! What a beautiful baby girl! :)
TheAssInTheHatOnMyCat(Formerly Comrade Tax Analyst)
{snicker}
Oh, yeah…Congrats, Canadian Lady!