But? There's always a but. When this is over, can we have a big 'but' moratorium?

Fred ,'Smile Time'


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.


sj - Apr 29, 2020 12:27:29 pm PDT #6979 of 8208
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Thanks, Laura. The Zoom classes really aren't helping. She doesn't have the patience to stare at a screen and wait for a dozen other kids to talk one at a time. They all miss their teachers and they all want attention.


smonster - Apr 29, 2020 2:35:47 pm PDT #6980 of 8208
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Oh man! That's a lot, y'all! Laura, have you had symptoms? I came in on Recent when everyone was talking about hair dye. Also, I've been posting pics of my mending on fb and your friend Melodie that I met at your birthday party has suddenly been commenting on all those posts, showing me her embroidery projects from back on the day she never finished.

sj, poor you! And poor ltc. I fell so much for all the little ones and their parents right now.

I'm okay. Major ups and downs. The city as a whole seems to have flattened the curve but the stupid Repub rest of the state are still going job and I'm terrified for my grind K and all the folks in ICE detention.


sj - Apr 29, 2020 2:55:40 pm PDT #6981 of 8208
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Thanks, smonster. It could be worse, it could be her whole class showing up for these, which is about 20 kids. I'm sorry for all your worries. It's so hard without any central leadership.


Laura - Apr 29, 2020 3:40:19 pm PDT #6982 of 8208
Our wings are not tired.

Laura, have you had symptoms?

My doctor is a freak. I think I pulled a chest muscle swimming too much. I don't mind getting the test though, because who knows.

The city as a whole seems to have flattened the curve but the stupid Repub rest of the state

Same here. My city and county are sensible, but the governor has always been Trump's lapdog.


esse - Apr 29, 2020 3:50:43 pm PDT #6983 of 8208
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

Hiya smonster. Glad you're doing some self-care.


Toddson - Apr 30, 2020 9:58:28 am PDT #6984 of 8208
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I was reminded that it's Walpurgisnacht for those who celebrate it. (I don't myself, but thought this was an interesting video.)


esse - Apr 30, 2020 10:04:35 am PDT #6985 of 8208
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!

Indeed it is. I have several friends who have prepared to welcome Frau Holle tonight and this weekend -- and more who enjoy the opportunity to watch a witchy film or twelve:

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Stephanie - Apr 30, 2020 2:41:08 pm PDT #6986 of 8208
Trust my rage

Hey, smonster! (My phone changes your name to amo ayer.). Anyway, I was just thinking about you and our lightning quick visit in NOLA. I've been watching vampires and just going on and on about how beautiful the city was. Need to get back there soon!


smonster - May 01, 2020 7:24:59 am PDT #6987 of 8208
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Wow, I had a bunch of autocorrect errors in that post. Oh well.

Stephanie, I hope you can come visit again soon! It was so great to catch up and meet your husband.

Fingers crossed for your test, Laura.

Hi esse!

I did not get enough sleep last night so I think an afternoon nap is definitely on the agenda. Going to try and enter some receipts and write a couple of cards, too. And there will probably be more mending!


smonster - May 01, 2020 7:26:35 am PDT #6988 of 8208
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Cereal: I'm proud of myself because I did Zoom Pilates for the third time this week this morning, and walked to the PO to mail a package before a Zoom therapy session at 10 am. Plus I managed to cook last night, so I have leftover boudin and sautéed cabbage to eat for lunch.