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 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter  

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


billytea - Jan 13, 2015 5:53:02 pm PST #14860 of 30000
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.

The "house that ita built" made me cry. It's perfect.

Yeah. In the Muslim conception of creation, God doesn't just build the universe and leave it to run. Every moment requires an ongoing, conscious act of creation to sustain it. I felt much the same way about ita and the Phoenix board. I mean, the board is here, and still running; but she was such a constant and prolific presence here, she felt like the board's sustaining spirit.


Burrell - Jan 13, 2015 5:53:31 pm PST #14861 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Oh Maria, I am so sorry! Much love and many hugs for you both. (Well, you can pass on the ones to him from me, okay?) I truly believe that organ donors are superheroes, and they leave a gift that's selfless and amazing.


WindSparrow - Jan 13, 2015 5:59:38 pm PST #14862 of 30000
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.

Maria, extra peace and love to you and your BF. Also more love and peace to Joe and all who love your grandmother.


Maria - Jan 13, 2015 6:01:28 pm PST #14863 of 30000
Not so nice is that I'm about to ruin a Friday morning for a bunch of people because of a series of unfortunate events and an upset foreign government. - shrift

Jesus Christ, MM I am so sorry. This month is on my shit list.

Thank you all. It's just surviving at this point.


Miracleman - Jan 13, 2015 6:10:09 pm PST #14864 of 30000
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

And I'm sorry for you, Maria.

It never rains but it pours, eh?

Now...WHO PUT THE FUCKING SEWER IN THE SKY? I'ma kick some "heavenly" civil engineer's ASS all the way to FuckYouton.


hippocampus - Jan 13, 2015 6:10:46 pm PST #14865 of 30000
not your mom's socks.

Maria, Joe, I'm so sorry.


Amy - Jan 13, 2015 6:12:49 pm PST #14866 of 30000
Because books.

Joe, I'm sorry.


Calli - Jan 13, 2015 6:13:38 pm PST #14867 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm sorry Maria and MM.


Sean K - Jan 13, 2015 6:14:57 pm PST #14868 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty

Joe's grandmother is getting moved to hospice ASAP. She's basically given up and will not be with us for much longer, we suspect.

So much love and comfort to you guys right now.


askye - Jan 13, 2015 6:17:10 pm PST #14869 of 30000
Thrive to spite them

Maria and Joe I'm so sorry.

Fucking fuckity fuck fucking FUCK day. I've now cycled back around the anger and wanting to rain down vengence and brimstone on everyone. Especially the fucking doctors who acted like fucking jerks to ita.

I don't want anyone to die or suffer or have to feel this gnawing pain.

I know how grief works but I also know that some time down the line I'm going to see pink gingham and start crying. Or someone one is going to make a blockbuster movie with a kickass herione where the actress can both act AND kickass without stunt doubles AND hold a gun well and I'm going to watch it and think NOW! You motherfuckers made this NOW! Why couldn't you have made this when ita could have appreciated it.