Mal: He calls back, you keep them occupied. Wash: What do I do, shadow puppets?

'The Message'


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.


Toddson - Jun 18, 2019 8:15:33 am PDT #8846 of 30019
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I think all little ones are exhausting, although some are more so.

One thing - an advice columnist was asked about parenting. The question was that a mother, of a six-year-old and a younger child, both girls, if they had a little boo-boo, she'd put a gel pack on it. Her husband takes the position that she's overindulging them, that they'll need to be tougher and not give in to every little ouchie. The columnist suggested that the mother try to negotiate some kind of compromise - that the husband be more compassionate and the mother let the girls deal more on their own, but that the care at their early ages would set a pattern for the future. That letting the children know that they were cared for was important.

So ... that's my two-cents worth. As a non-parent, what do I know.


sj - Jun 18, 2019 8:52:07 am PDT #8847 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

And I should say 80% of the time ltc is an absolute joy, telling stories, making pictures, and a very lovable child.


Laura - Jun 18, 2019 9:06:14 am PDT #8848 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

Even when they are in good humor and loving they can be exhausting!

How are you feeling, sj?


sj - Jun 18, 2019 9:19:43 am PDT #8849 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm still exhausted, and everyone around me is making me feel bad about not feeling better yet.


Laura - Jun 18, 2019 9:21:34 am PDT #8850 of 30019
Our wings are not tired.

It takes time, and lots of rest. Rushing it would only put you two steps back. I'm sorry.


-t - Jun 18, 2019 9:21:52 am PDT #8851 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, that's no good. You aren't exactly in control of how fast you recover!


Jesse - Jun 18, 2019 9:25:07 am PDT #8852 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Are facts helpful here? If not, please disregard the rest of this post!

It may take time to recover from pneumonia. Some people feel better and are able to return to their normal routines within a week. For other people, it can take a month or more. Most people continue to feel tired for about a month. Adequate rest is important to maintain progress toward full recovery and to avoid relapse. Don't rush your recovery! Talk with your doctor about when you can go back to your normal routine.

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sj - Jun 18, 2019 9:27:41 am PDT #8853 of 30019
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Thanks, guys. It doesn't help that we're supposed to have our big Father's Day gathering next Sunday and my house is a complete disaster, I have no menu plan yet, etc.


Fred Pete - Jun 18, 2019 9:43:01 am PDT #8854 of 30019
Ann, that's a ferret.

sj, somebody else can handle it. If you have to serve food, could tcg pick up a bunch of sandwich fixings and appropriate sides (cole slaw, potato salad) for a make-your-own-sandwiches buffet? I had an aunt and uncle that used that as their go-to for feeding groups, and I for one always enjoyed it. (Note: My uncle was a butcher, so he knew where to get good cold meats.)


Dana - Jun 18, 2019 9:44:12 am PDT #8855 of 30019
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Yeah, pneumonia is famously exhausting.

I tried to file our delayed baggage claim with the airline, and the website ate it.

Edit: Oh, thank god, it did go through. There was just no confirmation until they sent the email twenty minutes later.