Gunn: The final score can't be rigged. I don't care how many players you grease, that last shot always comes up a question mark. But here's the thing. You never know when you're taking it. It could be when you're duking it out with the Legion of Doom, or just crossing the street deciding where to have brunch. So you just treat it like it was up to you—the world in balance—'cause you never know when it is.

'Underneath'


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 - Mar 24, 2024 1:32:07 pm PDT #29346 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

We went out for dinner last night, and Mr. S had a major meltdown/tantrum because we wouldn't buy him ice cream afterwords. He pushed everything off the table, including his drink, then got upset when we wouldn't get him another one. Luckily, we were at a Five Guys, so no broken glass. I still feel bad for the people who were in there with us(customers and workers both).

We got him back to the car and he settled down on the way home, then went to sleep at a reasonable hour.

This week is spring break, so we won't be getting calls from the school.(He'll be with the nanny)


Tom Scola - Mar 24, 2024 3:01:27 pm PDT #29347 of 30000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

I’m so sorry, Sheryl, about the difficulties you have been going through.

I bought a new Mac and a new Studio Display this week, so I have lots of boxes to get rid of. I’ve been also going through my closets trying to find an old laptop stand that I had at one point (I couldn’t find it), but now I have a whole bunch of clothes I need to take for recycling, too.

Since Lisa’s horse coworker comment on Friday, I’ve been watching horse farrier ASMR videos on YouTube.


meara - Mar 24, 2024 6:12:15 pm PDT #29348 of 30000

I did manage to sort of organize/clean the garage, though there’s still a ton of junk in there that needs to be gotten rid of (either on buy nothing or at the special recycling center). One of these days I’ll manage that.


lisah - Mar 24, 2024 8:25:23 pm PDT #29349 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

My old boss had a horse (still does actually) and it seemed like he was *always* seeing the farrier! He had hard to fit feet, evidently , and was forever throwing his shoes.


JenP - Mar 25, 2024 5:07:53 am PDT #29350 of 30000

DH going in this morning to get a pseudocyst and the tail of pancreas + spleen removed. Laparoscopic, presumed to be uncomplicated, and he should be home by tomorrow. Good vibes appreciated.

Fun fact: It's the same surgeon who saved my bacon with the final surgery that put everything right for me at last back in 2020. Couldn't be in better hands in both of our opinions.


Steph L. - Mar 25, 2024 5:17:27 am PDT #29351 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

DH going in this morning to get a pseudocyst and the tail of pancreas + spleen removed.

That seems really efficient -- just get them all in one fell swoop.

Fun fact: It's the same surgeon who saved my bacon with the final surgery that put everything right for me at last back in 2020. Couldn't be in better hands in both of our opinions.

That kind of reassurance is awesome.


Laura - Mar 25, 2024 6:54:23 am PDT #29352 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Sending the effective surgery and rapid recovery ~ma in abundance.

HD has gone to see a urologist (Finally!) this morning, but somehow managed twice already to go in the wrong direction and not find the place. He will be a half hour late, and of course, wants to cancel, but I told him just show up because they are always late anyway. I used my sternest voice so we'll see if it happens. eta: I just checked my app and his car is parked at the doctor's office.


Toddson - Mar 25, 2024 7:29:14 am PDT #29353 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

well, we had an outbreak of covid in my office - I'm not sure if I got hit with that, but I spent all last week sick - runny nose, cough, generally not feeling well. I did a test last night and it came back negative, so I'm grateful for that. Would have preferred to skip it, but it happened. Meanwhile, it's cold outside, so I bundled up warm, since I have a lot to catch up on.

Best to all here and hope things go well.


DavidS - Mar 25, 2024 8:10:02 am PDT #29354 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I hope you're on the mend, Toddson.

Matilda woke up feeling congested and gunky but no fever.

Good vibes appreciated.

Easy-peasey, routine procedure -ma!


msbelle - Mar 25, 2024 8:33:20 am PDT #29355 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Y'all!

It’s Monday so obvs I don’t wanna work. I was gonna just put my audiobook on, but it’s a light romance and they’re ending a date, so spiciness or semi-spicy language afoot. NOW my boss just announced she’d be out for the rest of the day with all the other managers!!! Do I just close my door and play my book?

I can’t just be on my phone for the rest of the day because nosy Nellie sits in a cube outside my office and she is up and down from her seat every 10 minutes or so.