stuff and nonsense
-Used as a singular phrase meaning 'rubbish, nonsense,' this expression was first recorded in an 1827 issue of the British newspaper The Times. It appeared in an article about a parliamentary debate, which said: "He had at once to declare, that all notions of concerting and of dictating to the King in the exercise of his prerogative, was mere stuff and nonsense." [italics added] The use of nonsense in this phrase is obvious, so people tend to be most confused about the addition of stuff. Simply put, stuff acts as an intensifier for nonsense, in effect doubling how ridiculous or nonsensical the referred subject is.

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Well, maybe action figure is not quite the right word, but it's definitely a vinyl doll of some sort. Found via MetaFilter.

I read this paperback in either the late 80s or early 90s, might have been published earlier though. An adult novel about a teenage brother and sister (possibly twins) being raised by their aunts (or other female family members). The family was a coven, and the boy believed he was going to be the leader; possibly at a coming-of-age ceremony. The siblings become lovers, which was actually the plan of the coven. However, it was the girl who was meant to be the leader all along - the boy was merely a tool used to spur his sister's powers to maturity - at least that's how I remember it. Have no idea about the title or author and would like to rediscover this book.

FOUND! - Judith Hawkes's The Heart of a Witch

Any one know where I can find any? Thanks!

"AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS" (2004) Photo Gallery

Here is a GALLERY featuring photos from the 2004 adaptation of Jules Verne's novel called AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS". Directed by Frank Coraci, the movie starred Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cécile De France, Ewan Bremmer and Jim Broadbent.

it's opheliasgrace under a new name. Just wanted to let you guys in on a new comm. callednonsensegirls made strictly for girls who maybe slightly eccentric or bit from the norm. If that describes you at all please come join!

Edit: Found! Bee Season, by Myla Goldberg. thanks, people!

back around 2002, i remember a couple co-workers discussing a book. from what vague memories i have of the description, the the book somehow involved a woman, possibly either mentally ill, or psychologically or neurologically different in some way, who makes these fantastical gardens (i think spiral?) in secret, that no one knows about. i'm also not positive but i think the garden involved glass, or shards of glass? does this sound familiar to anyone? i don't know how recent the book was when she described it, but i would think it was from around the window of late 90's-2002? thanks!

Sam Shaw, Marilyn Monroe on the beach, Easthampton

ok, so this is my first manga coloring and thought I could share (?)

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☇o8 tales of icons
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+ 1 panel coloring (karneval)

My boss is looking for 3 tickets for the ICE show at National Harbor this Saturday. She is willing to pay (she says significantly above face). Send me PM if you have Tix you are willing to get rid of!

Thanks much!

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