So I have a sister. Actually I have more than one, but tonight I'll just talk about the one. She's 5 years older than I am and is closest to me in age of the Itburns brood. She and I have had a love/hate, hate/hate, tolerate, love relationship over the years. She's sort of a freak, but that's always been a good thing because I...
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Sometimes I forget that Joy Division is really the only thing I need in this world. But then I remember and it's all good.
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southernbelle:
Thank you! 
salome:
Isn't it nice when simple pleasures are all you need to make you happy? 
So my parents came and stayed with me for the holiday weekend, and as you may or may not be aware such encounters are always rather fraught. As such I planned as many "events" as possible. The schedule read as follows:
Friday: Lunch, King Tut exhibit at the Field Museum, drinks and dinner at NOMI.
Saturday: Stone tile shopping at Merchandise Mart, four hour tree...
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Friday: Lunch, King Tut exhibit at the Field Museum, drinks and dinner at NOMI.
Saturday: Stone tile shopping at Merchandise Mart, four hour tree...
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trocc:
i'm sorry you missed it too, buddy. but it sure sounds like you kept busy. Char and I saw Wicked a few months ago - tickets were a xmas present from my folks. it was really good, lots of fun.
those David Crosby comments crack em up...
those David Crosby comments crack em up...
lalindaloca:
Always Mr. Smarty Pants with your comments 
I finally figured out how to resize pictures and put 20 of my shots from Ireland in my pic folder. I still don't know how to put pictures in the blog, so those of you who thought I was over my Ludite tendencies are mistaken.
The picture of me with the painting was taken in the National Gallery. The guy is the brother of my...
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ladymaze:
Okay. So, in looking at your pics, I think they're still too big for posting in a journal. The widest they can be and still fit in your journal is 500 pixels.
However, here's how to do it, once they're the right size.
Go into your Pics folder. Click on the pic you want to insert into your journal. It should open in a new window.
Once you've got it open in a new window, right-click on the picture itself.
If you're using Internet Explorer, there should be an option in the menu that opens called Properties. Click on Properties and a new window opens. There is an Address (URL) given...Copy that Address.
Now, in your journal, click on the Insert Image link under the text box. Paste the Address you just copied into the dialog box that opened. Click ok.
Repeat that process for every other pic you want to insert.
If you're not using Internet Explorer, lemme know, and I'll give you revised directions.
However, here's how to do it, once they're the right size.
Go into your Pics folder. Click on the pic you want to insert into your journal. It should open in a new window.
Once you've got it open in a new window, right-click on the picture itself.
If you're using Internet Explorer, there should be an option in the menu that opens called Properties. Click on Properties and a new window opens. There is an Address (URL) given...Copy that Address.
Now, in your journal, click on the Insert Image link under the text box. Paste the Address you just copied into the dialog box that opened. Click ok.
Repeat that process for every other pic you want to insert.
If you're not using Internet Explorer, lemme know, and I'll give you revised directions.
ladymaze:
Monkey couldn't reach it, either, and he's taller than me. So there!
They tell me that I'm still alive, so I figure I should update. Events in Itburns Land are as follows:
1) I obtained a reversal in the trial I lost so we are going to do it over. That's good news.
2) I am working a crazy amount of hours- even by my standards. This is bad news and lead directly to:
3) I am...
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1) I obtained a reversal in the trial I lost so we are going to do it over. That's good news.
2) I am working a crazy amount of hours- even by my standards. This is bad news and lead directly to:
3) I am...
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elora1:
i'm good. the q was good. busy, as per usual. broke, as per usual. only 4 more weeks of this term left. we operate on the quarter system at IADT. 12 week quarters. i'm used to full semesters like at MSU! but it goes fast and i never get bored, so i suppose its a good thing.
lalindaloca:
That's a cloud behind my head, I swear! 
The prodigal son has returned. Sorry I haven't been here in a month, but I came back from Ireland and started a trial two days later. Jury came in this morning and I lost. Badly. A lot of $$$$. Oh well, it's part of the job. But I haven't lost in over 3 years and 12 trials, so I guess I was feeling unbeatable. Life...
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trocc:
argh, what a drag. but like you said, it's part of the job...
i'm betting your win / loss percentage still gets you into the postseason, though. probably a top seed, even.
i'm betting your win / loss percentage still gets you into the postseason, though. probably a top seed, even.
amstar:
Well, if it isn't my favourite MIA Chicago Lawyer.
I am hanging out for photos of Ireland, and I've got some of Barbados to put up... so you show me yours, I'll show you mine
I MISS YOU.
I am hanging out for photos of Ireland, and I've got some of Barbados to put up... so you show me yours, I'll show you mine
I MISS YOU.
Sorry that I still haven't updated re Ireland and/or been around since I got back. I flew down to Newport News, Va to try a case that we didn't think was going forward. So: 2 weeks of drinking and frolic in Ireland, one day in the office and then down here. I should have some time this wekend. Hope everyone is well
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hopey:
I guess Mike is to fucking old to have a regular show.
ladymaze:
Um...what program are you using to edit them?
Having some formatting issues w/ Ireland pictures. I'm working on it.
pearlbutterfly:
ooohhh! Now I am in your #4 spot! How have you been? I finally told work about my condition...now I am in a protected class! LOL
I got back to Chicago last night and am digging out of the avalanche that is my desk at work today. The trip was fantastic and I'll do a proper update soon.
ojaeflo:
I look forward to that briefing.
brooklyn:
Post pictures of the trip!
I'm excited about St. John's. A good move...
You have my number, I believe...give me a call sometime...
I really loved Nobody's Fool. Amazing movie... Solid and completely story reliant.
I'm excited about St. John's. A good move...
You have my number, I believe...give me a call sometime...
I really loved Nobody's Fool. Amazing movie... Solid and completely story reliant.
Gretings from Ireland. I got here last Friday. Friday through Wednesday we stayed at Ashford Castle in Cong, Mayo. Since then we've been at the Merrion Court Hotel in Dublin. We're here through the 5th. AMAZING is the only word I have for it. I promise my first photo update ever in the near future.
Hope everyone is well.
Hope everyone is well.
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cerephinna:
Sometimes the edifice overwhelms the soul.
Is it very humid in Ireland?
Is it very humid in Ireland?
lalindaloca:
I do some cool stuff??? This coming from a guy who's in Ireland??!!
I'll be MIA for a while. I'm off to Ire;and until July 6.
Be pure. Be vigilant. Behave.
Be pure. Be vigilant. Behave.
oxalis:
Have fun in your castle.
Sorry I've not updated in a week. We can either say I was practicing for vacation or that I thought I broke my lap top and was too stupid to realize I'd unclipped the battery. Let's go with the first one for the sake of my delicate ego
Atlanta was a blast and I had a great wekend. Now I'm just getting ready for the...
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lalindaloca:
It can never get too big, imo. The more the merrier, I say. The place has a great spirit. I've met a lot of wonderful people... burners, if you will. Going to a HUGE theme camp benefit tomorrow night at a 3-story loft on the south side. Last year was my first year, so I really have nothing to compare my experience against. I will tell you it was instrumental in changing the course of my life since I got home. For me, it's a huge catharsis... a touchstone for change.
Check out my website for links to my writing. http://lalindaloca.com The wrestler piece is one I did for the Reader. I also write for MrSkin on a semi-regular basis.
Did you say toxic tort? What a great band name!
Check out my website for links to my writing. http://lalindaloca.com The wrestler piece is one I did for the Reader. I also write for MrSkin on a semi-regular basis.
Did you say toxic tort? What a great band name!
persya:
take me out..tonight
it's from a cindy sherman photo, I had notihng to do last night!