What I was trying to express but not using enough words to really do so, I think, is that he’s not actually doing the work. If he is an addict he isn’t in recovery.

That was how I read you, -t. I'm sorry my response reads like it wasn't. I should have used a "Yup" and an "and," rather than a "Well," and a "but."

the thing I keep coming back to is how very banal his evil is, how much like every other guy like that he has turned out to be, practically a cliche. Not even an interesting villain.

It is so banal. His villainy is of the season 6 variety.

His villainy is of the season 6 variety.

He's no Mayor Wilkins, that's for sure.

Does anyone else miss Mayor Wilkins - I just want to be a big snake.

Yes, frequently in recent years.

I've been having increasing trouble with (lack of) attention span. Several times this week I've caught myself thinking, and even saying aloud, "Bored now."

Thank goodness my mic was muted.

Try to resist going full on evil.

And if you have to flay someone, make sure it doesn't go beyond deserving parties.

The last couple episodes of Astrid and Lilly Save the World have gone from subtle Buffy references to explicitly mentioning Buffy more than once, but even without the reference it is such a delightful, fun show!

Happy 42nd birthday, Buffy Anne Summers. (Don't worry, we took custody of you.)

How did I forget that she shared the birthday with my eldest son? The Dolly Parton connection.