...leave us alone?" Kopoko blinked. "But we've only just found you! And we still have so much to talk about! But no need to rush! You have come such a long way! Let us treat you to our highest luxuries at our capital city--" "No, it's fine ," Simon said, a little more forcefully. Then he pointed at his coat, which was still being held by the Kumpus. "I'd like that back, by the way." "Of course,...
...been before. Draco tried his best, and then some. Despite all his efforts, his father remained silent. He died within a year, having slowlywasted away in front of the fireplace, surrounded by the luxuries that no longer reflected the power and influence of his pureblood name. Not that Draco cared any longer when it finally happened. He didn't cry when his mother told him. He merely turned around...
... that's the story that Amber was given. "It happens." Eyes twinkle behind the glasses as a coy smile sparkles in Remy's direction. "Perhaps it isn't the people that the area isn't fond of, but the 'luxuries' that they bring with them. I don't need phones and powers to enjoy myself here." The smile shifts to Kitty as Amber turns some to lean against the arm of the nearby couch. "I was. There's ...
This study by PEW Research Center has asked since the 1970s whether the respondent considers certain consumer goods and services (e.g., microwave, tv set, cable TV service) luxuries or necessities. It has added new categories over the years, such as cell phone and high-speedinternet connection. This year produced significant reversal for a number of items and services, including tv set and ...
I don't use my cell phone much, but I do use it. I like knowing I can use it if I need to. But I'm not sure if I use it enough to warrent the ~0 a year in service fees I pay. I might try to switch to a pay-as-you-go, but I'm not sure that would work with my phone, plus I don't really understandthe details. Perhaps that's my answer, I should go understand the details.
Title: New Luxuries Author: wisdomeagle Rating: PG-13 Fandom: Firefly/Serenity Pairing: Buffy/Mal Summary: Buffy & Mal go shopping for a new door Reason to Read: Fluff! Sweet delicious fluff! It's fluffy with a marsh mellow center and the perfect short ficlet to read when you need a dose of fluff during on those annoying life sucks! days. The scene is played out so ...
With all the politicians to advertisements to radio hosts talking about how the economy is ruining all of our lives, I started thinking about the things that really makes life feel right. I know it sounds really weird for me to say that my ideas have changed drastically in the last two months. Maybe it's something about being in a small town where things are slower, or maybe, it's as one of my ...
... off 'John the Cat Man' who lives in constant fear of the barbarian hordes (i.e. the poor and the minorities) from descending upon our humble abode in mass to abscond with our hard earned luxuries. John is that rare breed of beast that is both rabid right-wing conservative and impassioned animal rights activist. Last year he wore with pride a little button pinned to his shirt that read - "CATS FOR...
... the concert was going to be held. i panicked. i knew nothing about entertainers and dressing rooms! i mean, i sing in a choir and am on the drama team at church, but we were never provided with such luxuries. You wanna change, you do it in the bathroom. You wanna eat? Go walk across the street to the starbucks and get it yourself. That's what i'm used to working with. Anyway, i started to go ...