I'm just waiting to see if I pass out. Long story.

Mal ,'Heart Of Gold'


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 - Aug 17, 2023 7:40:13 am PDT #24034 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Very cute, Teppy.

I've often felt like our culture is really bad at facing death. It's hidden. It's commercialized.

So very true. I've been bedside with enough close loved ones that while profoundly emotional, death is not something I fear. Unfortunately, both my parents, and my late husband died in the hospital, their choice. It would have been much easier on everyone at home.


beekaytee - Aug 17, 2023 8:31:15 am PDT #24035 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant

I've often felt like our culture is really bad at facing death. It's hidden. It's commercialized.

We had my mom at home with hospice care as she died and while it was hard (very hard) it was also a powerful and beautiful experience.

I knew we would have Jacqueline home and in hospice care as she faced the end of her life. And I wanted to show two things: how very loved she is, and how it is a part of life.

I echo every appreciation for the gift of community your family is giving us, David.

It has been a crusade to both demystify and celebrate the end of life for as long as I can remember. Many of the greatest honors of my life have been at the side of friends and family experiencing transitions.

It's a primate thing to fear the unknown, and to resist any kind of loss. I wish I could concisely express how much we diminish our own lives by letting that fear keep us from embracing both the inevitable and the deeply connecting.

Again, David, thank you. I so, desperately wish I was there.


sj - Aug 17, 2023 9:35:05 am PDT #24036 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I spent every second I could with my grandfather when it was near the end and was in the room when he passed, and I was so grateful for that time.

David, what everyone else said. Thank you so much for sharing this time with us. It means so much. I wish I could be there in person, but I’m grateful that I was able to meet Jacqueline in person twice.


smonster - Aug 17, 2023 10:07:20 am PDT #24037 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Adding my voice to the chorus of gratitude. And agreeing with you on the Vs around death in this country.

I hadn't thought about it, but it turns out that the stunt people are also out on strike ... bringing their special skills.

Not just any stunt person!! Hey Mike Massa!


sj - Aug 17, 2023 10:20:43 am PDT #24038 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Breaking news: I am the worst mother ever for making ltc do the things she does every single day as part of our routine. Is it August 30th yet?


JZ - Aug 17, 2023 10:32:05 am PDT #24039 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.

Congratulations on your worst parenting ever! It's a badge to wear with pride! And now, since it took me 20 minutes to write this, I'm giving up, as I am also the worst.


Dana - Aug 17, 2023 10:32:51 am PDT #24040 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Nope, you're the best. We all voted.


shrift - Aug 17, 2023 10:36:02 am PDT #24041 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

What Dana said. We have made our ruling and it shall not be overturned.


Steph L. - Aug 17, 2023 10:38:53 am PDT #24042 of 30000
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I'm giving up, as I am also the worst.

Pretty sure you need to look at your own tagline — you fuckin' rule.


sj - Aug 17, 2023 10:48:16 am PDT #24043 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

JZ, you are absolutely the best, and I promise I will wear my badge with pride!

ltc has worked her way up from 20 minutes of clean up to 40 minutes of clean up. She’s not happy, but at least she stopped doubling down.