I just skimmed 200 or so posts. I'll meara later! But hi, all, in the meantime.
It's good to have cargo. Makes us a target for every other scavenger out there, though, but sometimes that's fun too.
Mal ,'Shindig'
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.
Pix - Feb 04, 2023 5:04:39 pm PST #20450 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
beekaytee - Feb 04, 2023 5:56:13 pm PST #20451 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant
Who's doing what this weekend?Going back to catch up on about 400 missed Natters!
JZ is doing much better this morning than last time, so they seem to have successfully tweaked her cocktail with better anti-nausea meds.So good to hear.
This weekend is frigid here in MD, though I'm grateful to say it's not as bad as all that. My heating bill has doubled, despite pretty conservative usage. But...heating...so no complaints.
I am embarrassed to say my biggest problem these days is a huge case of 'don't-wannas'. My body is loving the not being at DefCon1 all the time. So much, that I just can't be fussed. Not good for my body, mind or business, but enjoyable none the less.
I'm planning an online productivity group based on live co-working sessions. It's a service, sure, but really just as much for me as anyone else.
People are so worn out after years of [waves in futile angst at the world] alla this, community seems to be the only solution.
Someone probably posted about this already, but I was just hipped to the absolutely sadistic conditions on the set of the UK Squid Game reality show. I cannot even imagine someone signing up for that. All I can think is: Bread & Circus really is the endgame reality.
On the other side of the tv coin, I haven't watched The Last of Us, mostly because Pedro can't be anyone but Mando in my brain. But, I saw Nick Offerman talk about his episode being a standalone and my love for NO is unbounded. What a beautiful hour of tv. Seriously. Just lovely. Derivative of a lot of other tv episodes smooshed together, but the acting really puts it over the top.
Dana - Feb 04, 2023 6:44:14 pm PST #20452 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
I leave way too early tomorrow morning for a week in Disney World! I did Disneyland for the first time in early 2020 (like, right before covid), but it's been probably 20+ years since I went to DW.
Cashmere - Feb 04, 2023 6:50:25 pm PST #20453 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
I am taking Oliver and his boyfriend to Anime Milwaukee! I am geeking out.
DavidS - Feb 04, 2023 8:36:53 pm PST #20454 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I leave way too early tomorrow morning for a week in Disney World!
Woot!
I am taking Oliver and his boyfriend to Anime Milwaukee! I am geeking out.
Maximum Woot!
Jessica - Feb 05, 2023 10:15:32 am PST #20455 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Can audible audiobooks be shared with non-audible users?
Audible has a "send book" feature but it does require the recipient to create an account. You can def cancel without paying once you're done listening to the book though.
I am taking Oliver and his boyfriend to Anime Milwaukee! I am geeking out.
Oooh!
Yesterday I took Aeryn to Eaglefest where we met a Very Smol Owl (and some very big eagles), today I took her to urgent care with what is probably strep throat. (BOO.) So my plans for the rest of today is waiting for the Dr to call back with her test results and then probably going to CVS to pick up antibiotics.
brenda m - Feb 05, 2023 1:47:42 pm PST #20456 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I actually Did Things this weekend, cultural, adulty type things.
Friday went to the Lyric Opera for the opening night of an opera set in a Chicago barbershop and grappling with issues of community, violence, and relationships. Very loosely based on Barber of Seville.
Then Saturday a play by a small company based on James Joyce’s Dubliners, staged in the upstairs of an Irish pub. No set, just mic stands and each player tackling three or so characters.
Today I’ve done nothing at all and am watching the new Pro Bowl, which involves a series of flag football games coached by Mannings with Snoop offering sideline commentary. Half the players are wearing hats and sunglasses and jewelry and appear to be having a fucking ball. When did this happen? It’s delightful!
Jesse - Feb 05, 2023 1:51:17 pm PST #20457 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
That all sounds very cool, brenda.
Yesterday I took Aeryn to Eaglefest where we met a Very Smol Owl (and some very big eagles), today I took her to urgent care with what is probably strep throat. (BOO.)
That's a big yay/boo.
I leave way too early tomorrow morning for a week in Disney World!
Fun!
brenda m - Feb 05, 2023 3:03:27 pm PST #20458 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Owls are so cool. We’ve done some owl calling hikes at the nature center near us and we have a great horned owl we sometimes hear at the cabin. Even the non smol ones are pretty wee under all theirf.
Sheryl - Feb 05, 2023 3:42:16 pm PST #20459 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Typical weekend here. Multiple meltdowns from Mr. S. I feel bad that I feel this way, but it will be a relief once he's in the residential program.