River: 1001. 1002. Simon: River... River: Shh. I'm counting between the lightning and the thunder to see if the storm is coming or going. .1005

'The Message'


Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Amy - Sep 25, 2011 3:31:14 pm PDT #28251 of 30001
Because books.

Oh my god, the tiny peanut butter cups are so delicious.

Stephanie, what everyone else said about having your back. I'm glad you know we're here, and we care.

Poor Suzi! Hot tea with honey and a shot of whiskey maybe?


JenP - Sep 25, 2011 3:32:13 pm PDT #28252 of 30001

Do they still make the UFO chocolate mint things? I could eat an entire bag in one sitting; hence, I have not bought them in yonks.

When I finally get my ass back to DC, I will totally join the TJ care package bucket brigade.


JenP - Sep 25, 2011 3:33:01 pm PDT #28253 of 30001

Yes, yes, feel better Suzi. I seem to only be able to make one topic posts in Natter today.


Stephanie - Sep 25, 2011 3:37:20 pm PDT #28254 of 30001
Trust my rage

And thanks again, Amy and everyone else. I think the there is just this sort of rabbit-hole, what is going on, plus the scary uncertain future and it leads to a lot of self-questioning on my part.


sarameg - Sep 25, 2011 3:40:05 pm PDT #28255 of 30001

My mother has specifically requested the minicups when she's out here next month(!)

Shopped, swam (it was kinda busy, but I still kept up my awesome time, even if my pace was necessarily all over the place,) cleaned, manicure.


beekaytee - Sep 25, 2011 3:40:16 pm PDT #28256 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

Leise, what a lovely thing to be able to say about your spouse. Just beautiful. Clearly, you deserve such a partner! Happy anniversary.

So sorry you feel sucky, Suzi. Healing ~ma headed your way.

I love the idea of confectionery support. Tangible and tasty.


quester - Sep 25, 2011 3:57:32 pm PDT #28257 of 30001
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.

I would love a TJ's care package but know not what to wish for.


Stephanie - Sep 25, 2011 4:09:11 pm PDT #28258 of 30001
Trust my rage

I know some of us have shared concerns here before about having young kindergartners (and so on). I haven't read this entire article but it seems to offer some reassurance. [link]


sarameg - Sep 25, 2011 4:12:04 pm PDT #28259 of 30001

One neighbor just volunteered her husband (who I am also friends with) to fix my ceiling. However, I would only do that in an emergency, as I'm sure she'd get the evil eye for doing so. Another neighbor's boytoy is going to be in town for a month and is looking for handyman work, so she's seeing if he can do it. Top that off with: the new neighbor's boyfriend works in construction.

I have an embarrassment of neighbors!


amyth - Sep 25, 2011 4:12:38 pm PDT #28260 of 30001
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen

Suzi, meara, hope you both feel better!

I'm happy to send TJ's care packages to any Buffistas that need them, mid-October-ish.