This must be what going mad feels like.

Simon ,'Jaynestown'


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.


Dana - Mar 12, 2020 12:49:50 pm PDT #17510 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Don't want them dead because I want them to lose the election in a landslide and be hauled off to jail, but them both getting super sick for a time would be just dandy.

Right? I'd love for Trump to just be miserable and sick. Although I assume the Republicans would still refuse to fund anything useful.


Sheryl - Mar 12, 2020 1:18:36 pm PDT #17511 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

So Mr. S was supposed to have a two day visit to one of the private schools we've applied to yesterday and today. Yesterday he was there from 9-12 and it went well until near the end when they asked him to help clean up what he was playing with. He got mad and started spitting at people. Times being what they are, they took a hard line and decided to cancel today's visit.

We had to get a nanny on short notice for today. She forgot the keys, so they were out of the house until I got home. Which means he didn't get the second dose of his meds. It's been a rough afternoon.


msbelle - Mar 12, 2020 1:18:54 pm PDT #17512 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Here is what I got from Baltimore libraries: All Public Programs Cancelled The Pratt Library will cancel all public programs until March 31. Given recommendations from top health officials, we feel this is in the best interest of keeping both our staff and customers safe. Large-scale programs such as CityLit Festival and Imagination Celebration will be rescheduled. We will reassess the situation at the end of the month. All Libraries Remain Open All Pratt Library locations will remain open with standard operating hours. Our Facilities teams continue to follow the CDC Guidelines for Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection to keep our buildings clean. In addition, disposable wipes have been provided to Pratt staff to wipe down "high touch" surfaces. Additional hand sanitizer is also being distributed.

Meanwhile this afternoon, all MD public schools got closed for 2 weeks starting Monday, so now we have to put measures in place for that starting tomorrow. My guess is I will have a list of employees with children to get through the remote access protocols tomorrow. My boss is still out. My co-worker that is my trainer will be out tomorrow and I do not have the accesses needed to submit paperwork, soooooo.


Cashmere - Mar 12, 2020 1:28:49 pm PDT #17513 of 30019
Now tagless for your comfort.

All of this feels weird, odd, creepy, and more than a little unnerving.


Sophia Brooks - Mar 12, 2020 1:42:38 pm PDT #17514 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

Wow, I missed a lot today. I was meeting all day about getting our courses online and supporting instructors. We are still considered essential and need to report. I need to get some coffee in case we really all shut down.


sj - Mar 12, 2020 1:45:01 pm PDT #17515 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm trying not to go into a panic spiral, but I'm scared.


msbelle - Mar 12, 2020 1:47:16 pm PDT #17516 of 30019
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

sophia, can you order delivery or order and have it ready for pick-up to cut down on your time?


shrift - Mar 12, 2020 2:01:30 pm PDT #17517 of 30019
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Whee, retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq. Just what we needed right now.


DavidS - Mar 12, 2020 2:06:30 pm PDT #17518 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

SFUSD just closed down for three weeks. Basically starting spring break early and extending it. School tomorrow and then they're off until April.

Whee, retaliatory airstrikes in Iraq. Just what we needed right now.

Iraq also has a pandemic and locusts right now.


aurelia - Mar 12, 2020 2:10:16 pm PDT #17519 of 30019
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Welp, my employer is about to have a reduction in power usage.