It's like, in the middle of all this, I'm paranoid that you'll think I don't like poetry.

Buffy ,'Empty Places'


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.


Laura - Oct 15, 2020 6:53:25 am PDT #27673 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

That is plenty for one day, Calli!


-t - Oct 15, 2020 6:54:53 am PDT #27674 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I say you are justified, Calli! Well done


JenP - Oct 15, 2020 6:55:30 am PDT #27675 of 30019

Toddson, that is hilarious!

Phone resolution vibes your way, askye. That stuff is such a pain.

I had a Zoom call with my sisters this morning and made scrambled eggs for myself and Matt at the same time, and they turned out really well, and I didn't lose track of the conversation at all, so I feel like I multi-tasked like a champ... and now I should be done for the day. But I'm not.


meara - Oct 15, 2020 6:56:30 am PDT #27676 of 30019

Ooh I would not count on that askye! Will you have plenty of time on Election Day if needed or will you be trying to squeeze it in before work or something?


JenP - Oct 15, 2020 7:15:54 am PDT #27677 of 30019

Ha. I was composing while you were, Calli - I think you actually earned an "I'm done now," as opposed to my "I made eggs and talked at the same time!" claim.


Laura - Oct 15, 2020 7:25:10 am PDT #27678 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Multi-tasking gold star, JenP!

I have packed and loaded into my car 4 bags of kitchen food and/or devices and packed one big bin of clothes. I have decided to leave the instant pot and air fryer and treat myself to new ones in Florida rather than bringing them back and forth. So really just the food stuffs need packing. I can't leave any canned goods because the freezing and thawing turns the contents to mush. We've been eating the freezer/fridge stuff and the remaining stuff will go to family.

On track for morning departure. I pack most stuff in my reusable grocery bags because they are a good size for me to haul stuff and not be too heavy. Timed it well on pet food. My Chewy delivery comes to Florida on Saturday and I have just a few days worth left here.


JenP - Oct 15, 2020 7:32:05 am PDT #27679 of 30019

Go you, Laura. You have it down to a science.


Jessica - Oct 15, 2020 7:40:34 am PDT #27680 of 30019
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I mailed in my ballot over a week ago, but my county doesn't have an absentee ballot tracking system (the state only tracks absentee ballots from military/overseas) so I have no idea if my vote's been counted or not. NY is solidly blue enough that I'm not really concerned but it would be nice to know.


chrismg - Oct 15, 2020 7:50:24 am PDT #27681 of 30019
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

I made myself homemade chicken tenders and fries last night. I bought a bag of pre-cut frozen tenders, but everything else I did myself - cutting, spicing, and baking the potato wedges, breading and frying the tenders, and making the country gravy from mix.

It came out pretty good - the tenders especially were cooked just right.


Calli - Oct 15, 2020 8:03:59 am PDT #27682 of 30019
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

my "I made eggs and talked at the same time!" claim.

Most mornings I could not pull that off.