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I don't think so, markng ...
He's a little out of my age range.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 14, 2006 at 4:46 AM
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don't worry
he is just getting so "coffee" from a couple of lonely housewives on the way, so don't worry unless you got some "coffee" for him too....
posted by
markng
on August 13, 2006 at 7:45 PM
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Thank you, Corbin ... I appreciate your saying so.
(Whether you actually believe it, or not.)
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 13, 2006 at 12:22 PM
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I'd say one would not find any garbage in your posts......you are a very clever writer!
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on August 13, 2006 at 6:36 AM
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Not quite, Corbin ...
Stunning revelations forthcoming (just as soon as I get back from church).
This story actually does have a thrilling climax, btw. Not at all like the garbage that I usually post.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 13, 2006 at 6:07 AM
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Thank you so much, fourcats ... that's very sweet of you to say.
My professors tell me that they no longer even need to look at the name on the paper; my work is instantly recognizable after only a few sentences.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 13, 2006 at 6:05 AM
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Hmmmmm?
Was your mailmain very, very short...with a full grayish beard and a rather funny looking hat? If so, you might be a suspect......
posted by
Corbin_Dallas
on August 13, 2006 at 5:42 AM
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mad - you're always pushing the envelope with your writing, a style that
has your personal stamp all over it. your stories leave me feeling bent, folded and manipulated.
btw, malcolm in the middle had it's last season last year, reruns run regularly and you would appreciate it very much. especially dewey.
after cornering his brothers with a vicious dog that will do anything he says, he says, "i know. it's haircut time. think of your favorite stooge and i'll be right back."
posted by
fourcats
on August 13, 2006 at 12:58 AM
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I'll try and deliver on my promise, Azur.
And, hopefully, the story will be deemed first class.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 13, 2006 at 12:05 AM
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Mademoiselle
Do keep us
posted on that.
posted by
Azur
on August 13, 2006 at 12:01 AM
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I guess you'll just have to wait and see, Moon.
Oh, and dinner at my neighbor's house was interesting, also.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 11:59 PM
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Mademoiselle, you make reference to how serious it really is.....are you trying to tell us that he went postal? MoonSpirit 
posted by
syzygy
on August 12, 2006 at 11:48 PM
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Mysteria, are you, like, coming on to me?
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 10:23 PM
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Don't worry, Bhaskar.ing
I'll be posting the (shocking) conclusion tomorrow morning.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 10:22 PM
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It wasn't his fault, Bandana ...
This is a very complex story, with lots of, um, subtle nuance.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 10:21 PM
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I suppose there's no accounting for taste, word.smith.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 10:20 PM
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madam...
I am a lineman for the county
and I drive the main roads
searching in the Sun for another overload
I hear you singing in the wire
and I can hear you through the wine
and the Wichita lineman is still on the line And I need you more than want you
And I want you for all time
And the Witchita Lineman is still on the line
I just thought of that song right now and remembered just how cool it is.
You are the cause of my current cool thoughts
Thanks :)
posted by
mysteria
on August 12, 2006 at 10:19 PM
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Mademoiselle - A truly awe-inspiring incident. What after this? Pls let us
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on August 12, 2006 at 9:44 PM
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Wizard, your neighbor? Or the movie, Wizard of Oz? (Sign... that's Annie's favorite movie. I wish you meant your neighbor, or possibly your friend, Manon, since she's referred to as the "witch" sometimes.)
I believe your mailman is being a very bad boy today.
posted by
bandanafish
on August 12, 2006 at 8:15 PM
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For your sake, I hope the postman's dead.
P.S. Your kids are still creepy in my book! 
posted by
word.smith
on August 12, 2006 at 8:01 PM
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Okay!
I am off to see the Wizard.
Have a wonderful night, everyone.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 5:36 PM
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Thanks, M
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 5:36 PM
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It's cool, Blanche.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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No, Factor, that's not what happened at all!
This took place today. And, we already found out the answer. Duh!
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 5:34 PM
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Mademoiselle, no, I didn't think you were saying that Toni Collette was in
Strangers. Sorry, that was an awkward segue, I emant she was also in Sixth Sense, that's the only other film of hers, I can remember, but she's definitely a great actress.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 5:27 PM
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ah, no, the mail just is not what it used to be...
he probably just decided it was waaay to nice and headed to the beach. Really.
posted by
FactorFiction
on August 12, 2006 at 5:22 PM
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Oh, no, Blanche, Toni Collette isn't in "Strangers With Candy" ...
I only drew the parallel because it's an equally excellent (though broader) comedy.
The Night Listener (a horror-mystery) is the other Collette film.
Sorry about the confusion.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 5:05 PM
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I can't think of either of their names, and I'm not the one to spot B
actors, that's MG, he lives for spotting obscure actors names and faces. CSI we watch all the time, Vegas, that is, he's a lab tech.
Malcolm in the Middle is probably way before your time, and I never got into it, it's too weird and neurotic. and coming from me, that's saying something.
Anyway, I've jotted these down on post-its to look up: 1979, Tonight, Tonight, (by Smashing Pumpkins directors), Strangers With Candy (for Toni Collette, who I remember as the Mom in Sixth Sense, and I agree, I think she had an outstanding performance in this, but the casting was awesome, even the kids, Olive and Dwayne were right on the money).
And, Night Listener, (if I can read my own writing).
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 5:01 PM
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I've never seen "Malcolm in the Middle" or "CSI", Blanche ...
though, I thought a few of the extraneous people looked somewhat familiar.
Also, see "Strangers with Candy" (if you get a chance). It's unbelievably hysterical.
And "The Night Listener", as well ... starring a far, far different (and Oscar-worthy) performance by Toni Collette.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:51 PM
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No, I've never heard of either of those, Mademoiselle, but I'll look for
them on Netflix, thank you. Mawkward, says it all, doesn't it?
Steve Carrell made the movie, imho, that and the cameos by Malcolm in the Middle's dad, and Hodges from CSI at the pageant. Other people in the theater thought it was funny, but they weren't laughing as hard as my boyfriend and I were.
When Dwayne's first word was "F!!!!" I could not stop laughing. We'll have to see that again.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 4:46 PM
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You mean "mawkward", Blanche?
No, I thought the whole thing was hilarious (esp. Steve Carell) and rather touching. But in a legit way, not a blatant, artificial way.
Did you know Little Miss Sunshine was made by the directors of the (Smashing Pumpkins) videos "1979" and "Tonight, Tonight"? The two best music videos I've ever seen (IMO).
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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I don't envy the mail carriers around here, BlackPearl (or, anywhere else, actually; it's kind of a lousy job) ...
You have to walk quite a distance (plus be buzzed in) to reach many properties.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 4:36 PM
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I was wondering what you thought of the movie, Mademoiselle,
I was thinking that you might find it mawkish and maudlin. I loved it, the vw van just kept getting better and better.
I need to actually see The Postman Always Rings Twice someday.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 4:25 PM
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Good luck with this, Mademoiselle,
We don't have any punctual mail carriers around here, anymore. The time of the reliable "set-your-watch-by-them" types are long gone. I wouldn't be surprised if he just stopped in at one of the neighbor's for a quick snack and at peek at his favorite soap opera, or whatever people watch on Saturdays. Thanks. :)
posted by
BlackPearl1
on August 12, 2006 at 4:22 PM
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Not quite, Ben ...
However, in some ways, the reality is even more disturbing.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:49 PM
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That's an excellent film, though, Blanche.
Toni Collette totally rocks ... she's amazing in "The Night Listener", as well.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:48 PM
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I don't suppose some pit bull got him.
Congrats. Here's 1 prize. Thanks for playing.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 12, 2006 at 3:46 PM
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Well, that may have been what the perv who abducted them thought, Mlle,
Although, personally, I find that thought very disturbing. Almost as disturbing as watching the beauty pageant for 6 year olds in Little Miss Sunshine yesterday.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 3:36 PM
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Yeah, I know, Blanche.
Unless, maybe, the person is really hot, or something.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:35 PM
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Well, what are the odds of actually seieng a "missing person" on a milk
carton or mailer, Mademoiselle. Especially if they've been missing for years. I have trouble recognizing people I see every day.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 3:31 PM
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A funny thing to do, Blanche, is to take a quick glance at the "Have You Seen Me?" card, and then say, "Nope."
Works best if other people are around, though.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:30 PM
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I can imagine, Mademoiselle, anytime I don't get my "Have you seen me"
flyers I get suspicious that our mailman is not on the job. He seems to be a heavy smoker.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 3:24 PM
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This story doesn't end well, Blanche.
Seriously.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:17 PM
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One time, Ben, I was sneaking home in the middle of the night, and crashed right into the paper boy.
Scared the bejeezus out of me.
posted by
Mademoiselle
on August 12, 2006 at 3:16 PM
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Mademoiselle, but shoulnd't the postman always ring twice?
Maybe he'll be back.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 3:13 PM
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My newspaper delivery goes missing often. Some neighbors are suspects.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 12, 2006 at 3:12 PM
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