And I wonder, what possible catastrophe came crashing down from heaven and brought this dashing stranger to tears?

Drusilla ,'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.


Laura - Apr 18, 2023 4:25:51 am PDT #21732 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Happy birthday to beekaytee! It was good to see your fonts last week and I do hope you have a delightful day, and that your new home continues to treat you well in the coming year.

It is also beth b's birthday, so although sightings have been scarce, I hope she is being spoiled this day and always.

I'm never sure what to do with the Buffistas on the official Nilly Birthday Calendar who may or may not be lurking. A couple days ago was also Cybervixen's birthday. I know she is well because I see her on FB. Too many Buffistas missed around these parts. Nilly also had note of anniversaries and Buffista sprog birthdays, but I haven't acknowledged them feeling I would leave it up to the individual to mention. Yes, I may overthink this stuff.


dcp - Apr 18, 2023 6:45:36 am PDT #21733 of 30000
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Interesting article about colorblindness and designing for accessibility: [link]


JenP - Apr 18, 2023 6:48:50 am PDT #21734 of 30000

Happy Birthday, bk!!

Laura, I understand the overthinking issue. I think you handle this in a delightful manner, for what it's worth.

Finally over my ick from last week. Man, that'll suck the life of of you. I'd forgotten.


DavidS - Apr 18, 2023 7:09:09 am PDT #21735 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Finally over my ick from last week.

Huzzah! sprays room with Ick-Be-Gone

JZ is up and zooming with the surgeons for her early morning case conference. Counting them down now to her retirement.

Matilda has baseball games and state testing this week.


JenP - Apr 18, 2023 7:19:44 am PDT #21736 of 30000

Woo, retirement -- when, when, when?


meara - Apr 18, 2023 7:39:19 am PDT #21737 of 30000

Ooh retirement! That sounds like an excellent plan.


Jessica - Apr 18, 2023 8:18:37 am PDT #21738 of 30000
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

In San Francisco you can get great store-bought tomatoes, because they're heirloom and organic.

Living in California is basically a cheat code for local/seasonal produce, though. Everyone else has to get theirs shipped from you.


Dana - Apr 18, 2023 8:34:17 am PDT #21739 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

JZ is up and zooming with the surgeons

I swear at first glance you were telling us that JZ was up and had the zoomies.


Laura - Apr 18, 2023 8:48:14 am PDT #21740 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Living in California is basically a cheat code for local/seasonal produce, though.

I can get local produce in the winter here, and in the summer in NY, so that works out. Florida tomatoes and strawberries are delightful. My dear Mom used to can all summer whatever we would eat in the winter. Although I do miss her preserved plums or the strawberry rhubarb. Yum.


DavidS - Apr 18, 2023 9:06:02 am PDT #21741 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Woo, retirement -- when, when, when?

Right after her birthday in late June when they do the COLA increase on her salary in early July. That helps establish the base rate for her pension plan. (She's been there for 30 years so she's fully vested and her pension payments will be pretty close to her current salary, though we have to pay for our own insurance.)

I swear at first glance you were telling us that JZ was up and had the zoomies.

Bolting around the room like a whippet!