And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.

Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


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.


lisah - Aug 26, 2023 7:10:19 am PDT #24472 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

I’m so glad your Dad has James, Pix!!!! What a blessing.

My Dad is in in-patient rehab and is doing better physically but he’s confused and wants to come home/doesn’t want my mom to leave. It’s hard on both of them but I’m glad she’s getting a break from being his main caregiver.


Laura - Aug 26, 2023 7:59:27 am PDT #24473 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Lisah! Happy birthday! I hope you are being spoiled today. May the year to come be a most excellent one. I hope the rehab stay helps both of your parents.


Consuela - Aug 26, 2023 8:19:36 am PDT #24474 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Pix, I've been thinking about you and your dad; I'm so glad James is there for you all.


Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 26, 2023 8:58:24 am PDT #24475 of 30000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

That sounds like such a boon, Kristin. Glad your dad has James to watch over him.


javachik - Aug 26, 2023 9:07:50 am PDT #24476 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Been reading everyone’s lovely words and so happy to be a newbie in this community. (Yes, nearly 20 years later I still feel like a newbie.)

I’m more inclined to text or call directly to many of you to whom I would otherwise comment here (I’m looking at you, Pix!), so I’m usually pretty quiet.

But I wanted to say “Welcome to the world, Arthur!” Hope by now you’re at home and “relaxing” like a normal infant does! Congrats on the growing family, Debet.

I’m sorry about your aunt, Askye.


javachik - Aug 26, 2023 9:11:26 am PDT #24477 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Didn’t mean to double post!

So I’ll add that I love “morally elegant” as it’s very fitting.


Dana - Aug 26, 2023 9:17:56 am PDT #24478 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

I know saying that someone is a "true" Christian is kind of a cliche, but JZ is. Kind and caring, passionate about injustice, and the absolute best heart.


beekaytee - Aug 26, 2023 9:31:04 am PDT #24479 of 30000
Compassionately intolerant

That sounds like such a boon, Kristin. Glad your dad has James to watch over him.
What a boon, indeed. And a mutually beneficial one all around. Wonderful!

I know saying that someone is a "true" Christian is kind of a cliche, but JZ is.
I am not of that tribe, but I did work in a Christian church for about 10 years and it is always such a delight to find those who live the principles they cleave to. JZ is a stellar example.


lisah - Aug 26, 2023 9:49:57 am PDT #24480 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

Thank you, Laura!!


Amy - Aug 26, 2023 10:55:58 am PDT #24481 of 30000
Because books.

Happy birthday, lisah!

Much love to James, who seems like stellar person. And much love to you, Pix, too. That's a rough situation to balance.