Death is your art. You make it with your hands day after day. That final gasp, that look of peace. And part of you is desperate to know: What's it like? Where does it lead you? And now you see, that's the secret. Not the punch you didn't throw or the kicks you didn't land. She really wanted it. Every Slayer has a death wish. Even you.

Spike ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


Sheryl - Feb 21, 2023 3:20:33 pm PST #20764 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Gary and I went to Boskone this weekend(where we ran into Theodora) as an almost last-minute thing. We found out we could go about a week before, so we drove up Friday and back yesterday.

I discovered that Apple had changed the USB port on the new iPad mini when I tried to plug my travel charger in and it wouldn't work. I ended up seriously restricting my tablet time over the weekend.


JZ - Feb 21, 2023 4:06:29 pm PST #20765 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.

Boring weather post: It's dropped into the 40s with winds whipping everything and everyone around, and the winds are expected to keep howling for the next couple days plus rain for 5 out of the next 7 and temps low enough that parts of the Bay Area may see snow. I did not sign on for this nonsense and would like to return it to its proper owner ASAP.


Gudanov - Feb 21, 2023 4:31:37 pm PST #20766 of 30000
Coding and Sleeping

Had a very hard weekend capped by a very bad night last night. I'm so down I'm having trouble doing anything and just kinda want to die.


JenP - Feb 21, 2023 5:01:48 pm PST #20767 of 30000

Gud, I'm so sorry it's been so rough for you. Not that it probably helps, but it's good to see you here.


Jesse - Feb 21, 2023 5:13:47 pm PST #20768 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Ah, Gud, I'm sorry to hear that. Do you have anyone local you can talk to?

I am going to ask for options for clearing things out for the colonoscopy because I'm really worried about the liquids and weird taste or texture (even if it's a texture no one else can tell) because I don't want to throw stuff up or have an issue with it.

There are pills! You don't have to get a liquid! Apparently sometimes insurance is weird about it, but there are definitely pills now.


Consuela - Feb 21, 2023 6:23:36 pm PST #20769 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

{{hugs for you, Gud}}

We value you.

It is cold and windy and I am not taking the dog for a walk. (She hates windy days.) I am also not going to the gym.

Kind of temped to make a cocktail for Mardi Gras but maybe I won't.


Laura - Feb 21, 2023 6:25:39 pm PST #20770 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

I'm sorry, Gud. Know that this is a place where you are loved and appreciated.

Tuesday is the day of the week that they have a super special at a local seafood joint, so I decided we would go there after my long day. I should know better, and at this time of year, maybe going at 4 would make more sense than 7. It was at least a 2-hour wait. They have specials every day, but Tuesday is 3 lobster tails for $30 or 2 whole for $35, so my favorite day. Well, Mardi Gras, and high season here. Ha! Not happening. So I went to another one of my favorite places a block away and decided to try the creole shrimp & grits from the special board. Should have gone with one of their more traditional Florida standards. Once you have had New Orleans shrimp & grits you should never have them elsewhere. Just sayin'. But I didn't have to cook and I was with my favorite guy, so it is all okay.


DavidS - Feb 21, 2023 7:36:07 pm PST #20771 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Had a very hard weekend capped by a very bad night last night. I'm so down I'm having trouble doing anything and just kinda want to die.

I kinda want you to live, so I guess it's a tie. Please know that this will pass. This bad day. And your kids need you to anchor their worlds. And we love you.


Karl - Feb 21, 2023 9:44:00 pm PST #20772 of 30000
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.

And we love you.

What David said.


meara - Feb 21, 2023 9:55:20 pm PST #20773 of 30000

No dying please.

Weather is weird here too—I left my house and drove half a mile and apparently it had not snowed at home, but then I started seeing slush on the streets and when I got to my destination all of a mile from my house, there was a good half inch of snow! So weird.