She's terse. I can be terse. Once in flight school, I was laconic.

Wash ,'War Stories'


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.


Beverly - Aug 17, 2020 5:09:24 pm PDT #24984 of 30019
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Yay for Matilda's school!

I think it was The Cutest Baby in the World, and then The Cutest Toddler in the World, and it was sort of dropped after that. The younger never had a 'cutest' designation, that I remember.

I'm glad she's making her journey to comfort with who she is, and she's lucky to have supportive parents.

In elders they call the cranky afternoon and evening time "sundowning." I think really it applies, no matter the age.


Dana - Aug 17, 2020 5:09:49 pm PDT #24985 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

YAY MATILDA!


Jesse - Aug 17, 2020 5:12:19 pm PDT #24986 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Yay Matilda!! That sounds awesome.


amych - Aug 17, 2020 5:14:41 pm PDT #24987 of 30019
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?

The younger never had a 'cutest' designation, that I remember.

Ah, that's what I was failing to remember: whether those names were the first kid, or both kids, or anyway: hooray for two daughters!

And hooray for Matilda having a damn fine school (and nearby, and with a cool name!)


Topic!Cindy - Aug 17, 2020 5:15:57 pm PDT #24988 of 30019
What is even happening?

I think that made the difference BECAUSE WE GOT AN OFFER!

FANTASTIC! I hope Matilda is happy. What an ordeal for all of you.

Now I've got to find my scroll of things that need fixing and get to it.

This fist isn't going to shake itself. ;)


DavidS - Aug 17, 2020 5:22:32 pm PDT #24989 of 30019
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Is Matilda happy with the school?

Reasonably. The reality is that after going to school with all her same cohort of friends from K through 8, they are scattered everywhere in High School. But one of her good friends does go to this school, it's easy to get to, and it's close to Japantown (for after school ramen).

They do have a digital media class, and after school club, as well as a club that coordinates with the local Fashion and Design institute. And the aforementioned softball. This school has a good record of placing kids in the UC system.

The short answer: It's good enough.

The reality also is that she hates online learning and it's very difficult for her. So this is (hopefully) just something they have to deal with this fall.


Theodosia - Aug 17, 2020 6:15:51 pm PDT #24990 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"

I suspect it was Topic!Cindy's shaky fist that finalized the deal on Matilda's offer. I'm so glad there are many good aspects to the deal you got!


meara - Aug 17, 2020 7:03:16 pm PDT #24991 of 30019

Yay Matilda having a school!!!


Trudy Booth - Aug 17, 2020 7:18:45 pm PDT #24992 of 30019
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Congratulations Matilda!

Congratulations Gud Daughter II!

She's doing well, though maybe a little frustrated that she has a difficult time passing as female because of her voice and appearance.

Some clothes from eShakti might be nice - they have a custom measurement option that works well for women and girls who have a-typical proportions.


Sophia Brooks - Aug 17, 2020 11:03:51 pm PDT #24993 of 30019
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I second Trudy-Yay! Matilda, congrats daughter #2, and eShakti is great AND sells matching masks!