Join us at the feast

Feast by flickr user Martin Cathrae

Brett: I don't want to be one of those people who says the past is better than today, but... Why don't we celebrate feast days anymore?

Lori: They may just be too expensive for most people.

Brett: I thought you were going to offer to help me bring feast days back into vogue... Don't tell me I cored all these apples for nothing.

Lori: I'm sorry, I'll help you.  I'll figure out something to tap out over here.

Brett: We should consider taping a video invitation to our feast day, and encouraging others to hold their own celebrations.

Lori: Oh, yes.  I can see how that would help.  We could even create a forum so others could exchange their ideas... and recipes.

Brett: Great idea.  Maybe even a dedicated section for plum pudding recipes.  For some reason, I feel like they're going to be in demand.

Lori: Sure!! I mean, we need to meet the demands of the people!!

Brett: I'm glad you agree.  Seriously, you should have heard me heave a sigh of relief.

Lori: Really?  I didn't realize you liked plum pudding so much.. I'll have to try a bite.

Brett: I fear I've misled you.  I've never actually tried plum pudding.

Hooray for Hollywood

The Hollywood Sign by flickr user KiranAmbre

Lori: If Hollywood were to make a movie about us, who would you want to play you?

Brett: I'd say Ted Danson, but I think he's a little old for the role.  So I'm not sure.  You?

Lori: It's a tough one.  Uh, maybe Melissa McCarthy?  She's hilarious.  And I definitely think I'm hilarious...

Brett:  Of course you think that.  You are hilarious, duh!

Lori: Not everybody agrees with it.  My roommate doesn't think I'm funny at all.

Brett: That's blasphemous.  You should slap her with a gloved hand and challenge her to a duel.

Lori: Yeah.... I'm gonna take a pass on that.

Brett: I can't believe you would skip out on a golden opportunity like that.

Lori: I know.  I've resigned myself to this.  It helps keep the peace.

Yet more advice on what's good for your qi

soup kitchen by flickr user chiricahua sky island

Brett: If you had to do one thing good for your qi, what do you think would be best?

Lori: Start a riot?  No, no... I'm kidding.  Probably volunteer work.  Feeding the homeless or something.  You?

Brett: I was just going to say I'd eat some za, but after what you said, that would make me sound kinda heartless.

Controlling the wind

standing on the picnic table by Mat and Amie

Brett: Do you remember when you first met me?

Lori: Er... no.  Do you?

Brett: Well, no, but that's because it was shortly after I was born.  What's your excuse?

Lori: The earliest memory I can think of was around six years old.  That's the day my brother "controlled the wind" from on top of our picnic table.

Brett: I don't think I remember that.  Did he dance a jig while he was up there?

Lori: He did not.  But it's okay if you don't remember.  I don't think you were there.

Brett: Oh.  That makes me feel better.

Lori: Well, glad that's fixed.

Favorite forts

read me a story? by flickr user //marygrace

Brett: What are some of your favorite forts?  Don't be shy.

Lori: Definitely the ones made out of blankets that you can hide in to read.

Brett: I think that's the best possible answer to that question.  Three cheers for Lori: Cheer 1!  Cheer 2!  Cheer 3!

Lori: I'm just going to sit over here and nod in my excitement.  :)

Home, James

Pasta by flickr user myfeasts

Brett: What's your favorite thing to eat?  And would you be willing to appear in an ad for that food?

Lori: Pasta.  I love Italian food.  And I would definitely appear in an ad for it... though I suspect I would become famous somehow.  Then you'd never see me unaccompanied from the roar of my crowd of fans..... ;)

Brett: But your fame could lead to riches!  And then you could buy yourself all kinds of fancy jewelry, like opal necklaces and diamond tiaras.

Lori: Fame and jewelry?  Man, sponsorship could fit me like a glove.

Brett: Just promise me you'll hire me to drive your limo.

Lori: In a heartbeat!!!  That would be fun, just hanging out in our limo and traveling around.  The cats meow, for sure.  How do we make this happen?

Brett: Well, we start by approaching a pasta company.  Then we tell them you'll work for a discount only if they can give us the proper definition of elains <Ed: note that this would usually link to a definition, but I couldn't find one>, and otherwise they have to pay you millions of dollars to be their spokesperson.

Lori: Ok, let's do this!  I hope it works out exactly like your plan.

More fringe, more drama

Empty ring by flickr user Kilo-G

Brett: Have you ever been involved in rioting?

Lori: Oh, no.  I'm too lazy.  I did peacefully protest once.  My legs hurt for days after standing around for so long.

Brett: What were you protesting?  Trying to save the whales?

Lori: No.  I was protesting the war.  I will never understand the argument for it... How is there not a better solution yet?

Brett: Well, I've always thought the leaders of each country should face of in a boxing bout, but some people don't think that's a good solution.

Lori: That would be great!  They could air it on tv after a documentary about a has-been band.

Brett: It would really throw a curve in people's political ambitions, huh?

Lori: Totally.  And they should have to box wearing chaps over their trunks.  More fringe, more drama.