We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know...insane.

Willow ,'Showtime'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

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.


DavidS - Oct 07, 2019 2:13:59 pm PDT #12128 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

My son is having his surgery tomorrow. Your thoughts, prayers, good wishes, and vibes are appreciated.

All the good vibes.

I fucked it up because that's what I do

You didn't fuck up, and that's not what you do. You're a very intelligent, competent, hard-working and productive person who has an abusive, gaslighting wife.

Zen! Fuck those fuckers! I hate them for you.

Nilly! [glances up at Hebrew blessing still over kitchen door]


Calli - Oct 07, 2019 2:53:47 pm PDT #12129 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm sorry, Zen. I hope you find a new, better job quickly.


meara - Oct 07, 2019 2:58:37 pm PDT #12130 of 30019

Oh yes, sorry—best of ma to your son condy!


Laura - Oct 07, 2019 3:27:31 pm PDT #12131 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Sending all the ~ma, Cindy.


Theodosia - Oct 07, 2019 3:34:14 pm PDT #12132 of 30019
'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 may have erred, Gud... but so did your wife. How long ago did she express a wish to see the park? Did she go over the plan of where you were going to drive in detail? Did you two allot hours of travel with a break indicated so that you could stop at the park? And why didn't she say anything until you were well past it?

If she's heaped all the decision making on you, then she isn't holding up her end of the bargain. She just gets the pleasure of castigating you for the 'mistakes' you make. Maybe that gives her pleasure, or at least lets her put some of her unhappiness off on another being.

Cindy, fingers crossed on the surgery!

I led an exercise class today! I mean, low impact, mostly seated in a chair type exercises, but hey.


Jesse - Oct 07, 2019 4:05:10 pm PDT #12133 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Best thoughts for you and your son, Cindy!


Sheryl - Oct 07, 2019 4:26:28 pm PDT #12134 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Surgery~ma for your son, Cindy.


Consuela - Oct 07, 2019 4:53:06 pm PDT #12135 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Good luck, Cindy! And Zen, I'm sure you'll find something better.

Gud, please listen to your wise friends. Would you allow anyone to treat your child the way you talk about yourself? You deserve more kindness from both yourself and your wife.


Topic!Cindy - Oct 07, 2019 5:10:03 pm PDT #12136 of 30019
What is even happening?

Thanks everyone.


askye - Oct 07, 2019 5:20:22 pm PDT #12137 of 30019
Thrive to spite them

Gud if your wife really wanted to go to that state park she would have mentioned it more than once. She would have said something as you got close, or made sure y'all had enough time to see it. And if you accidentally drove past it she could have used her words and said "hey that's the turn for the state park" like a reasonable grown up does.

Except your wife is not reasonable. She is manipulative and petty and abusive. So instead of speaking up and making sure she sees the state park she really wants to see (or that the oil gets changed in her car or dinner is done to her standards or whatever else) she makes up reasons to emotionally and verbally abuse you.

Here are some links I hope you will use.

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