And Kaylee, what the hell's goin' on in the engine room? Were there monkeys? Some terrifying space monkeys maybe got loose?

Mal ,'The Train Job'


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.


JZ - Mar 25, 2022 7:57:30 am PDT #14079 of 30000
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.

Prubsie is out the door, chauffeured by Hec, and I'm trying to herd Matilda off to the bus. Marceline, that pill, is hiding under the hammock and doesn't care about anything.


-t - Mar 25, 2022 8:13:50 am PDT #14080 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I want to join in fuck it all Friday! We’ll see if I can conquer my guilt enough. I have no meetings scheduled and may have connectivity issues, so wfh may yet turn into mowing the lawn…


Consuela - Mar 25, 2022 8:26:58 am PDT #14081 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I spent all day yesterday at a women's leadership symposium, in which lots of people talked about how to be change-agents and how to support change in your organization, and hardly anyone mentioned that as a military organization, a LOT of our change comes imposed from above, and that's a lot different to handle.

It was a nice event and I had some good networking moments, but... sigh. It seems like all our systems are being changed right now and it's just a lot, especially for the older civilian employees who are not being properly supported with training and guidance.


Consuela - Mar 25, 2022 8:29:34 am PDT #14082 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Anyway today is my day off and I can't go running because the dog was limping earlier this week, but we're going to go for a hike in the woods soon. And maybe later I will climb.

And maybe buy a new vacuum. The one I have is relatively new, but it's clunky and heavy and I hate using it. I want a lightweight one that I can use easily and often.


JenP - Mar 25, 2022 9:56:31 am PDT #14083 of 30000

I'm cleaning for the maid service this afternoon. Well, tidying. They keep me honest!

We have a house guest this weekend. Pretty sure I've forgotten how that works. Well we'll keep her feed and watered for sure. Just like the cats, and they're doing fine.


Jessica - Mar 25, 2022 10:17:02 am PDT #14084 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

There was just a turkey in my (well, neighbor's) tree. Way up high! A turkey! Pretty sure I've never seen a turkey in person before, so that's exciting to begin wit, but... in a tree! You know the phrase tat immediately came to mind, of course.

My sister and her husband have a cabin up in the Berkshires and there are wild turkeys EVERYWHERE. At dusk you can see whole flocks of them flying up to roost one by one, and they're just so big and ungainly it's hilarious to watch.


Dana - Mar 25, 2022 11:40:19 am PDT #14085 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Wow, my psych's office has put in a new policy that if they prescribe you any benzos (such as klonopin, which I take maybe a few times a month), you have to submit to random mandatory drug screens twice a year.


-t - Mar 25, 2022 12:00:14 pm PDT #14086 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

You *will* be tested twice a year or you might be? Because maybe being subject to screening seems pretty common but definitely getting tested seems unnecessarily draconian. I'm not sure that's the word I want, necessarily, but it'll do. Unnecessarily a few things I don't like, probably.

I seem to be ok with reading fiction during the work day while I don't actually have anything to do but watching TV seems like going too far. I wonder how I decided that.


Dana - Mar 25, 2022 12:01:42 pm PDT #14087 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Yeah, it's not clear. It says "random", but I think that may mean that you don't know when it's coming, but it's definitely coming. I have to clarify with them. But I'm not amused.


askye - Mar 25, 2022 12:31:58 pm PDT #14088 of 30000
Thrive to spite them

I had to take drug test periodically when I was taking klonopin but I was taking it every day. I can't remember the exact wording but it was the policy. But I think it was once a year or something like that. I don't remember doing the drug test thing often.

Steph I wish I could send you one of those scones. It was delicious but, alas, not gluten free. However the other bakery in Brevard offers a section of gluten free cookies and bars. Also vegan options and I think even gluten free and vegan options.

I had my first physical therapy appointment today. I'm going to be going in for 2x a week for 6 weeks or until my balance is improved. I have home work for my eyes. I felt kind of dumb because I started to get teary but it was overwhelming and I walked over (it's close enough to walk) but forgot my sunglasses so I was feeling a little brain foggy and off . My balance on my right side is terrible .I almost fell over (the therapist had a hold of me so I wouldn't which is why I didn't) but that leg is shorter so I know that plays a part of my balance problems.