Dana, there is nothing wrong with saying, "I cannot cope with conflict in my space right now."
This goes well beyond "pick your battles" and into "preserve your own sanity and well-being." (At least in my experience.)
See, in my fantasy, when I'm kissing you... you're kissing me. It's okay. I can wait.
Oz ,'First Date'
Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?
Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Karl - Oct 09, 2018 12:22:15 pm PDT #4547 of 8234
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
WindSparrow - Oct 09, 2018 2:55:43 pm PDT #4548 of 8234
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.
Harvey's eye is still not back to normal. I'm essentially trying not to look at it. Trying not to think about it has been the opposite of helpful.
Laura - Oct 09, 2018 3:18:08 pm PDT #4549 of 8234
Our wings are not tired.
Oh WindSparrow, I understand how hard it is. Hugs.
Dana, what Karl said!
Connie Neil - Oct 10, 2018 10:26:26 am PDT #4550 of 8234
brillig
I just went for my Adulting Grand Master badge and scheduled my first colonoscopy. Yippee skippee.
Laura - Oct 10, 2018 10:32:17 am PDT #4551 of 8234
Our wings are not tired.
Well done with the adulting there! I did my first (and last) this year. I figure last because if no issues the protocol is 10 years, and then I'll be way old and not going to bother.
Calli - Oct 10, 2018 10:54:44 am PDT #4552 of 8234
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm hoping the turd-inna-box thing I've seen ads for takes off in lieu of more invasive colonoscopies.
Connie Neil - Oct 10, 2018 11:10:49 am PDT #4553 of 8234
brillig
I asked about that, and my doctor said they weren't as accurate so he couldn't recommend it. I was, well, bummed.
Beverly - Oct 10, 2018 11:59:24 am PDT #4554 of 8234
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Yeah, you do the dipstick thing, and if it's clear you don't need the 'scopy. I had my first 'scopy about a year ago, with bonus endoscopy (the ER staff called the combo procedure a "spinner", hee!) and they found *nothing*. My PCP is pushing for another 'scopy and I'm side-eyeing her, bigtime.
Atropa - Oct 10, 2018 12:10:00 pm PDT #4555 of 8234
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Day 5 of migraine. But tomorrow I get the blessed Botox shots.
Jessica - Oct 10, 2018 4:10:01 pm PDT #4556 of 8234
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I need my first next year, thanks to a family history of polyps. Thanks Mom!