He's in DC.
Buffy: He ran away, right? Giles: Sort of, more. turned and swept out majestically, I suppose. Said I didn't concern him. Buffy: So a mythic triumph over a completely indifferent foe? Giles: Well, I'm not dead or unconscious, so I say bravo for me.
'Same Time, Same Place'
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.
brenda m - Jul 23, 2014 6:36:23 am PDT #2605 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Theodosia - Jul 23, 2014 6:39:46 am PDT #2606 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
brenda, it seems worth it if you can swing it -- time off from work or whatever, so you're not stressed yourself while there.
Steph L. - Jul 23, 2014 6:40:27 am PDT #2607 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism
Yikes, Brenda. I know that brand of brother-worry. Good brother-vibes to you (and him).
Pix, paws crossed for that sweet puppy.
-t - Jul 23, 2014 6:48:17 am PDT #2608 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Healthy puppy ~ma, Pix
That's rough, brenda. I hope you can figure something out to give him some support. I'm glad your SiL reached out to you.
My generic Dayquil is wearing off. On the one hand: that's good as it seems to confirm that it's helping with my symptoms. On the other: argh, I forgot to bring additional doses with me and now I know I could feel better.
Sophia Brooks - Jul 23, 2014 6:58:33 am PDT #2609 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Oh Brenda, that sucks!
Poor puppers. All my paws are crossed!
Connie Neil - Jul 23, 2014 7:03:18 am PDT #2610 of 30000
brillig
Shadow and I are negotiating the revised occupation of the bed at night. I've shifted over to the middle, but I'm apparently encroaching on his favored pillow area. Granted, I'm the human, he's the cat, but he knows how to pluck at things at 3 AM in order to wake the human up. And he's always slept in the bed, so it behooves me to see his side of things. I've apparently covered up the section where he wants to sleep, so I'm going to have to rearrange things. Because having a purring cat wrapped around my arm is a good way to a good night's sleep.
Jesse - Jul 23, 2014 7:33:27 am PDT #2611 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Oh man, brenda. It does sound like it would be great if you can get down there. Is he acknowledging this stuff, or is your SIL extrapolating? That seems like it would make a big difference. Good luck to all of you guys.
And also good luck to Pix's foster dog!
Calli - Jul 23, 2014 7:33:52 am PDT #2612 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
having a purring cat wrapped around my arm is a good way to a good night's sleep.
It generally works for me.
Brenda, I hope things work out for you brother.
Puppy~ma, Pix.
brenda m - Jul 23, 2014 7:35:49 am PDT #2613 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Is he acknowledging this stuff, or is your SIL extrapolating? That seems like it would make a big difference.
No idea.
Theodosia - Jul 23, 2014 7:43:05 am PDT #2614 of 30000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
You can't 'fix' him, but you can sure let him know you care enough to put yourself out, and remind him that he's got support if he wants to accept it.
Both of my brothers, whom I would have thought to characterize as guys who have it together, have both entered middle age in distress, including alcoholism/alcohol abuse. Their careers as cops are way stressful, plus some serious physical crap (tonsil cancer, in one case, which sounds funny until it isn't) really have done a number for them both.