Okay, so, not to alarm you or anything, but there are only ELEVEN days left until Christmas. Holy pajamas! I thought I had, like, much more time. Better get cracking. In other news, I debated this morning whether I should even discuss the fact that I caught a couple of episodes of Jersey Shore on MTV this weekend. Why? Because a show like this is so completely over the top that you really need ...

Could Political Parties Be the Problem?

Much has been debated in these pages lately regarding the current usurping of powers within the federal government. Yet, exactly how the public came to see such unconstitutional actions as normal, I feel, is worth exploring. I make no attempts to hide my opinion that, in the end, it is the corruptibility of the populace that leads to tyranny, but under what mechanisms does this ebb towards ...

Fic: On a Certain Rainy Day

...should offer Basil to switch place with him--perhaps he was cold, or wet, or both, he did not know. Perhaps he should ask. Perhaps he should start conversation with him. But should he? And as he debated those things in his mind, the rain suddenly got harder. The wind suddenly picked up speed and became harsher. And Reborn was not back yet. And Basil let out a sneeze--and yes, now Tsuna could see...

Vice And Virtue

... had delayed things. She turned slowly and gave some thought to what she had to say before she blurted, "But that doesn't mean I don't care about you and your marks." Adam stayed quiet and Leah debated whether to stay or go. "We shouldn't do this anymore. Tutoring I mean. It's turned you into a worrywart and me lazy." Leah nodded. "Are you gonna look for someone else?" "No, I...

Fic: Trouble with Jim for Jain

...'s leg and hip. Finally, he managed to tear himself away, kneeling on the bed between Jim's thighs. He ran a hand down the center of Jim's chest, stopping just before he reached his cock. He'd debated with himself whether to draw this out, or make it go quickly, at least for the first time. He wanted Jim relaxed, but not passive, and there were many ways to get him to that point. Decision made, ...

When a man mounts another man, the throne of God shakes.

...t tell me that people are born gays. It is foreign influence that is at work." Bahati has just presented his anti-homosexuality bill 2009 to Uganda's parliament. The bill, which will be debated within a fortnight and is expected to become law by February, will allow homosexuality to be punishable by death. "Most people have misunderstood the bill," Bahati told the Observer. "The section of...

Fic (S/X): Propriety

... words. The redheaded witch sighed deeply, “I’m coming over. Stay put, okay.” “Sure Willow; I’ll be here. And Will …thanks.” --- No sooner had the girl disconnected than the phone rang again. Willow debated for all of one ring before answering, “Hello.” “Oh good, you’re there. I need a ride.” Willow could almost hear the younger Summers chewing her lip on the other end of the line. “I was ...

The Ever-Locked Room [PG] (4/7) for jenjou

...not too cold, is it?" Although it was summer, the nights could be chilly. "It's perfect," she assured him. They started down a path, and Draco realized that they were still holding hands. He debated whether or not to let go, and decided that there was nothing awkward about holding her hand anyway. It wasn't for romance, it was for comfort. Hermione looked around, and recognized where they were. ...

The Ever-Locked Room [PG] (3/7) for jenjou

...blah, each other?" "Of course not, don't be silly. Hate is real enough, and they did hate each other. But it's a feeling, like happiness. Love is much stronger than that." They debated and discussed for the next hour and a half before Hermione suggested they continue their discussion over lunch at the Ministry food hall. Draco agreed, and they headed there together. "What's wrong?" Draco asked,...

177 - courage - AI RPS - blue_icy_rose

...the family who actively avoided hunting and all of that just meant that he would end up in situations like this—handcuffed to a bar in a bare room in the next town over while vampires from another clan debated how useful he’d be when threatening the Lamberts. Kris could have told them that he was just a guy going to school and not one of the Allens that actually went hunting but he wasn’t stupid...