This is so nice. Having everyone together for my birthday. Of course, you could smash in all my toes with a hammer and it will still be the bestest Buffy Birthday Bash in a big long while.

Buffy ,'Potential'


Natter 75: More Than a Million Natters Served  

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.


Tom Scola - Jun 19, 2018 3:28:52 am PDT #26328 of 30002
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.

it can't get any worse.

I'm sorry to have to say this, but it's going to get much worse. Trump is an abuser, and the more he feels threatened by the Mueller investigation, the more he feels backed into a corner, the more he is going to find someone to take out his anger on. And by "someone" I mean people with dark skin and/or women. He really hasn't even started yet. It's probably best you brace yourself for what's coming.


Laura - Jun 19, 2018 4:01:27 am PDT #26329 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

I know what you say is true, Tom. I'm hoping things turn before we have a civil war.


Toddson - Jun 19, 2018 4:26:12 am PDT #26330 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

Came across this ... thought the Buffistas would find it relevant.


lisah - Jun 19, 2018 4:37:16 am PDT #26331 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate

These people on your thread, Laura, who both deny theses atrocities are happening AND justify them because they think somebody did something "illegal"?! Wow.


Jesse - Jun 19, 2018 4:46:50 am PDT #26332 of 30002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Remember years ago when I started the Good Stuff tumblr because things seemed so crappy then? Sad!


sj - Jun 19, 2018 4:58:24 am PDT #26333 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I set up a monthly donation today to one of the charities msbelle linked to on Twitter because I feel so helpless and don't know what else to do. Those poor children will never be the same after this.


sj - Jun 19, 2018 4:59:59 am PDT #26334 of 30002
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Tea: I made way too much food for our annual Father's Day gathering this past Sunday. The advantage of this is that I don't need to figure out what I'm cooking for the rest of the week. I'm currently having cheesy polenta and fruit salad for breakfast.


Toddson - Jun 19, 2018 5:21:27 am PDT #26335 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I understand that the Methodists at Jeff Sessions' church have filed complaints against him.


Laura - Jun 19, 2018 5:38:38 am PDT #26336 of 30002
Our wings are not tired.

These people on your thread, Laura, who both deny theses atrocities are happening AND justify them because they think somebody did something "illegal"?! Wow.

Yeah, the whole trying to tell me someone else in history did something inhumane and vile isn't exactly changing my mind on this being immoral. I honestly don't understand why people can't see the faces of their own immigrant ancestors in today's huddled masses.

One of my "kids" is a Brazilian woman who came here as a child with her parents. Went to school with Bobby. When she graduated high school she couldn't go to college because of her status and not being wealthy. She joined the marines and just recently finished her stint. Now she is an aviation mechanic and deciding her next moves. Her parents did not have an easy time coming here and starting a new life to give her and her sibs a better chance. Her life and choices have been hard, but she is strong and determined. Her children, if she has them some day, will benefit from those struggles. A whole bunch of other kids of mine worked their butts off to get and hold athletic scholarships to get an education and the ability to stay here. Many of these kids were sent here alone by their parents. These are strong people that I only see as an asset to our communities.

Damn, I just can't focus on the stuff I am supposed to be doing today!! Rage overload.


Kate P. - Jun 19, 2018 5:42:16 am PDT #26337 of 30002
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

I've called both my senators, who have both spoken out against separating families, so... that's something? Will look into a donation to support the kids, too. Ugh. I wish I could do more. I think there are big protests being planned for later this month, so I'm sure we'll do that too.