Hi JZ!
I am leaving Sydney and flying to Auckland today, then flying home Wednesday. I can’t believe this trip is almost over! I don’t want to go back to real life (though I do want to see my dog)
Buffy: Where are the burgers? Riley: Yeah man, I'm starving. Cow me. Xander: I'd love to make with the moo but the fire's not cooperating.
'Lessons'
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.
meara - Aug 13, 2023 3:32:14 pm PDT #23883 of 30000
Cashmere - Aug 13, 2023 3:34:28 pm PDT #23884 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
JZ, I have a wicked laugh at the thought thought of Oliver reading your OFMD fic.
I have a good friend here, Mother Jane, who is an Episcopal priest and she has been sharing her library with me as I study a little more about the bible and she has been an absolute godsend. (See what I dis there?) She always has time for my Atheist ass.
We are heading to Burning Man in two weeks because it’s the husband’s bucket list item to cross off. I believe the planning is more important than the experience for him.
Calli - Aug 13, 2023 3:47:01 pm PDT #23885 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Hi, JZ! I’m so glad you found a faith home in the Lutheran church. I’ve been thinking that if I can’t find a UU congregation that clicks I’ll look into the ELCA. My grandmother was a member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran church, which is a very different thing. I like to think she’d be confused, but happy, if I switched.
COVID is knocking me a bit flat, but it’s doable. I’ll probably miss work tomorrow, and maybe Tuesday. I have multiple new books that I can’t quite focus on, but they’ll keep. Right now I’m watching a show on Nordic wildlife. Lots of snow.
sj - Aug 13, 2023 3:52:00 pm PDT #23886 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Calli, don’t push yourself too fast.
Laura - Aug 13, 2023 4:01:52 pm PDT #23887 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Waves to JZ! Always wonderful to see your font. I have Pastor Bea's service open in one tab and A03 in another, so thanks all for the links.
I can’t believe this trip is almost over!
But such a trip! I have enjoyed seeing your updates.
sj - Aug 13, 2023 4:05:47 pm PDT #23888 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
We’re eating yummy leftovers from yesterdays party and watching Project Runway. We usually only eat in front of the tv on Fridays but I told ltc this is one last birthday treat.
Jesse - Aug 13, 2023 4:39:13 pm PDT #23889 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Sorry to hear it, Calli -- definitely get as much rest as you can!
JZ!!!!! Love to you.
P.M. Marc - Aug 13, 2023 4:44:13 pm PDT #23890 of 30000
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
I read one of the OFMD fics! As anticipated, it was heartfelt and lovely and complicated.
erikaj - Aug 13, 2023 4:49:20 pm PDT #23891 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
I am sad that, although here and there I watch new shows(Praise Petey for instance, is funny and weird) there isn't anything that makes me want to hide out with it in a fannish way.
DavidS - Aug 13, 2023 4:51:33 pm PDT #23892 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I read one of the OFMD fics! As anticipated, it was heartfelt and lovely and complicated.
The last one she wrote (about Lucius and his sister) is very Austen-ian if that appeals to any.
I haven't scheduled visits past Wednesday. Just going to have to see how much energy she has.
The house is emptying out after a very busy weekend. It's been lovely seeing people but it's also nice to have some quiet on a Sunday afternoon.