Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


Theodosia - Dec 15, 2019 5:31:43 am PST #14652 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"

That sounds like a great idea, Sophia!

Project Find My Birth Certificate went through a bunch of shelves yesterday, and I found interesting things like my Franklin Planner circa 2007, when I was laid off, so that entries stop mid-month. That was an excellent approach to work, since I had a to-do list that I updated manually and spent my first few minutes at work copying over the undones and adding the new from my overnight email, et cetera.

Another couple shelves today...


Sophia Brooks - Dec 15, 2019 6:02:39 am PST #14653 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I have to say, this Aidan thing is amazing! I am running around gathering things and cleaning so he can take everything out while he is here. Not sure what I will do when he goes away to college (he is a senior and looking at forestry school)


msbelle - Dec 15, 2019 6:21:39 am PST #14654 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Sophia, ask him if there is another senior or rising senior who is a friend who could use the money.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 15, 2019 6:36:31 am PST #14655 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

That's a great idea. So much cheaper than a maid service, because I don't mind, or even like cleaning. It is the picking up and the garbage that gets me.


Jesse - Dec 15, 2019 7:05:08 am PST #14656 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

What I really want to do is call a repairman to tell her that her oven is OK to use.

That seems like a great gift!


Jesse - Dec 15, 2019 7:45:57 am PST #14657 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Wrote my church notes! (Didn't go to church, but details, details.)


meara - Dec 15, 2019 9:40:49 am PST #14658 of 30019

I would love someone to arrange things to be fixed for me. It's not even the paying for it, it's more the finding a person and checking if they're good or priced well or whatever and then getting them to call you back and find a time and and and....ugh.


Sheryl - Dec 15, 2019 10:43:12 am PST #14659 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Mr. S was up early today, despite not having gone to sleep until after 9 last night. He's been a real joy today, as expected.


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 15, 2019 1:44:20 pm PST #14660 of 30019
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.

I don't even know what to do about my income tax when I filed. I am feeling like a failure and like a tax cheat right now and very guilty.

I wouldn't worry too much about it given who in the government is a tax cheat.


aurelia - Dec 15, 2019 1:59:11 pm PST #14661 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I have failed at gift shopping so far this season. I've had multiple migraines and then the flu since ACC & Santaland opening but it still feels like failure.

I'm at a loss on ideas for my brother & SIL. And I need b'day and Christmas for my 20yr old nephew.

Do any Colorado folks know anything about this puzzle room in Ft Collins [link] ? My college BFF moved there over the summer and I'm considering a gift cert as a family gift.