Zoe: Don't think it's a good spot, sir. She still has the advantage over us. Mal: Everyone always does. That's what makes us special.

'Serenity'


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.


Jesse - Sep 08, 2020 11:34:28 am PDT #25869 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Politics in Maine must be wackadoo, just thinking about their former governor Paul LePage.

Oh dear, Epic, that does not sound good. And after wooden sticks for lunch! (I did actually google Pick Up Stix, so I know what it actually is, but my first thought was the game...)


Jesse - Sep 08, 2020 11:34:46 am PDT #25870 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I just had a call where we discussed the best way to ensure everyone in the department could take time off to vote, and I realized I should probably take the day AFTER election day off too, just in case. I didn't in 2016, and it was one of the worst days in the office I've ever had.

I was just thinking that, too!


Laura - Sep 08, 2020 11:37:15 am PDT #25871 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Since the election may well not be decided on Election Day the next day will be that much worse. I get needing mail in voting, but the idea of having to wait days before states call it is going to be more than nerve wracking.


Jessica - Sep 08, 2020 11:38:57 am PDT #25872 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Since the election may well not be decided on Election Day the next day will be that much worse.

You're right. I'd better take all of November off just to be sure.


Theodosia - Sep 08, 2020 11:40:39 am PDT #25873 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"

Tomorrow is my 1 year anniversary at my no-longer-new job. I got a really nice review from my boss, who reassured me that she gets plenty of great feedback from residents and staff. It's been in many ways a very good year, except financially. I'm getting a $0.51 raise, which doesn't help all that much.

Now if I could just have a side hustle again -- well that's not happening too soon. Because too much virus danger both for me -- which I could maybe accept -- but for all the vulnerable people that I could give it to.


-t - Sep 08, 2020 12:09:10 pm PDT #25874 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Congrats on one-year with a nice review, Theo! I'm sorry it's not more financially rewarding.

I don't think I can schedule time off in November but I do have sick time ready to go if I need it...not enough for the whole month, but a couple of days I could manage


Sheryl - Sep 08, 2020 12:29:27 pm PDT #25875 of 30019
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Congrats, Gud!

Congrats, Shir!


meara - Sep 08, 2020 12:50:12 pm PDT #25876 of 30019

I definitely plan to take election week off. If Biden wins I won't need the whole week, but if it stretches out or Trump wins, I totally will. The question is how to enjoy the week with friends...


Gudanov - Sep 08, 2020 12:52:10 pm PDT #25877 of 30019
Coding and Sleeping

I now have a meeting with the department head tomorrow morning. Dunno if it is an exit interview or a little arm twisting or both.


Consuela - Sep 08, 2020 1:19:59 pm PDT #25878 of 30019
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I'm not sure if taking days off after election day will help me: it'll just give me more time to obsessively watch the news. Unless the weather is good enough to go hiking, I guess?