Gunn: We open a can of Machiavelli on his ass. Harmony: It's Matchabelli, Einstein, and it doesn't come in a can.

'Soul Purpose'


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.


Dana - Nov 25, 2022 10:27:31 am PST #18800 of 29428
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

Made rolls for Thanksgiving yesterday and they turned out well. That was all I asked.


Consuela - Nov 25, 2022 10:33:58 am PST #18801 of 29428
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

My pies came out very good: the pumpkin was very flavorful, as I bumped up the spices from the Joy of Cooking recipe, and added cardamom. The mini maple-pecan pies are excellent and I hope will freeze ok. The stuffing was pretty good, the gravy acceptable, and I have made packages of stuffing/mash/turkey/gravy/cranberry and stuck them in the freezer for later enjoyment.

I will probably hit the local brewpub around the corner soon: they're hosting World Cup games and that seems like a nice way to spend part of the afternoon.


JenP - Nov 25, 2022 10:38:25 am PST #18802 of 29428

Sounds lovely and delicious, David.

Rolls are important. Glad they worked.

We are having a loungey day today. Dinner out later.


Laura - Nov 25, 2022 11:39:54 am PST #18803 of 29428
Our wings are not tired.

I am in total relaxation mode today after the madness of yesterday. Took a walk on the beach at about 7 this morning. Ate leftovers for breakfast. Took a long soak in the jacuzzi tub. Took a nap. Other than putting away dishes and clearing some emails, I think I have done absolutely nothing productive. Ahhhhhh.

Yesterday was grand. I think there was 13, but who knows if I am forgetting people. So Much Food. All my stuff came out good. I didn't try everything, but one family member brought a cornbread casserole dealio that was absurdly tasty. I kept a lot of that for leftovers and I don't even care how calorie dense it is.


Jesse - Nov 25, 2022 12:06:10 pm PST #18804 of 29428
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I usually bring a non-pie dessert to Thanksgiving, but didn't this year. I regret it! So I'm going to make a half-size of this tomorrow: [link]


meara - Nov 25, 2022 12:31:37 pm PST #18805 of 29428

I would say the food at my gathering was just OK but the company was excellent, so worth it. Think next year I’ll go back to my usual pumpkin pie recipe. The filling this year I used was Claire Saffitz’s caramelized honey pumpkin pie. It was tasty but very spice forward and I like a ginger snap pecan crust, so it fought with that a bit. And it didn’t bake quite right.

Today I have to clean and pack, tomorrow I head out on a long road trip. But first, watching some World Cup


aurelia - Nov 25, 2022 12:33:44 pm PST #18806 of 29428
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

Mushroom Stew in Pastry Cups: A+. One of my best stews. We know this recipe now and it's locked in.

I think I need this recipe.

I kinda wish I'd had a dessert but planning that for 1 person while in tech is challenging. I did have some fancy tea, which was nice. The curry (slow-cook chickpea, red lentil, and pumpkin) turned out okay, if a bit mild. If I make it again I'll give it a bit more kick.


Sheryl - Nov 25, 2022 2:57:27 pm PST #18807 of 29428
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Went to work today. Not much else going on.


Laura - Nov 25, 2022 4:19:12 pm PST #18808 of 29428
Our wings are not tired.

I am closing out my lazy day watching Princess Bride. I can’t remember taking a day off. It’s quite pleasant.


Calli - Nov 25, 2022 4:19:33 pm PST #18809 of 29428
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Timelies, all. I’m glad people had largely good Thanksgiving gatherings and food.

Today I put up my Christmas tree and ate leftovers. Apricot-ginger sweet potatoes mix very nicely with a tart cranberry sauce. I’ve also been doing my annual LotR rewatch. I’m watching Denethor win father of the year right now.