Laura, I'm so sorry, that must be incredibly painful.
Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle.
Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
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.
lisah - Nov 26, 2021 10:53:30 am PST #10905 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
Laura - Nov 26, 2021 12:02:47 pm PST #10906 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Thanks, guys. I am actually pretty worried about him, but in the category of out of my control.
DavidS - Nov 26, 2021 12:40:52 pm PST #10907 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
My Zmayhem-gifted Buffy ornaments have primacy of placement! Buffy guards my tree, with the help of the Scoobies.
And we only have a Drusilla ornament to whisper evil whackadoodle from the tree.
I have made and consumed The Thanksgiving Sandwich, and verily it was good. Great in fact, because instead of gravy there was a layer of mushroom stew. [smek smek..]
And JZ continued Shrimpsgiving when I sauteed some mushrooms, and then reheated the Tacqueria shampies, and then had a side of heirloom tomato drizzled in balsamic, and fresh basil bits all over the plate.
This, after pie for breakfast.
Tom Scola - Nov 26, 2021 1:20:54 pm PST #10908 of 30000
Remember that the frontier of the Rebellion is everywhere. And even the smallest act of insurrection pushes our lines forward.
Back at work today after visiting my family yesterday.
I got to listen to story after story about dysfunctional members of my extended family, and the shitty people they associate with. It was like the face-to-face version of doomscrolling; it was all very fascinating to hear, but ultimately left me feeling depressed.
Laura - Nov 26, 2021 1:28:17 pm PST #10909 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry, Tom. That sounds just miserable.
Dana - Nov 26, 2021 2:19:34 pm PST #10910 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Oh damn, Sondheim died.
flea - Nov 26, 2021 2:26:42 pm PST #10911 of 30000
information libertarian
I just heard and immediately thought of Dana.
Cashmere - Nov 26, 2021 2:32:01 pm PST #10912 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
Oh, Tom. That sucks.
Laura, as my kids are on the cusp of leaving, I have such anxiety. But you are right. It is beyond our control. Sad. And beyond our control.
askye, yay for appropriate reaction from boss!
Laura - Nov 26, 2021 2:37:23 pm PST #10913 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Sad to hear about Sondheim. I haven't watched any news so hadn't seen it.
Laura, as my kids are on the cusp of leaving, I have such anxiety.
It seriously sucks. The psychobabble claims it is some normal part of establishing independence, but that doesn't make being cut out any easier.
Calli - Nov 26, 2021 3:14:33 pm PST #10914 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
RIP Sondheim. I’m glad he had a long life making beautiful music.
Shrift, I hope your aunt has the more easily treated lymphoma.
Askye, I’m glad you went to the ER and they didn’t find anything dire. I hope you feel better soon.
Congrats on the upcoming house, Hec and JZ!
Laura, I’m sorry about the issues with your son. I hope he reconnects soon.
Tom, I’m sorry about the extended family issues.
I spent today in my usual Friday after Thanksgiving mode—putting up the Christmas tree while Lord of the Rings plays in the background. Amyth gave me some of her ornaments last year, and putting those up was bittersweet.
Tomorrow I’ll be running to Trader Joe’s to stock up on Prosecco for the season. I got some cream de cassis last month with an eye to making kir royals. They sound festive.