Oh David, sending comforting and calming thoughts. It is excruciating for all of you, but it may also help in your healing to assist them.
Sex with robots is more common than most people think.
Spike ,'Lineage'
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 - Mar 25, 2024 9:50:09 am PDT #29361 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
shrift - Mar 25, 2024 10:51:02 am PDT #29362 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
My uncle died on Friday. He'd been in the hospital and had been released to a nursing home for rehab, so not really sudden but it's always sudden. I'm having complicated feelings because I didn't much like him as a person, but grieving for my aunt because they'd been married for 28 years. He didn't want a funeral and there was a family gathering yesterday, which I wasn't aware of ahead of time. I guess I'll try to focus on how we can best support my aunt now.
Sending out good vibes for all the Buffistas who have it rough right now.
Laura - Mar 25, 2024 10:56:13 am PDT #29363 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry, shrift.
Dana - Mar 25, 2024 11:12:16 am PDT #29364 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I hate that so many people are now experts in going through crappy stuff like cancer or complicated issues with aging parents. Husband's and my parents are all still alive and in pretty good shape, but what would we do if one of them needed serious care right now? And we are far more fortunate than most people in terms of our flexibility and ability to react to situations like that.
Getting old is bullshit in so many ways. At least I can decide to have blueberry muffins for lunch.
JenP - Mar 25, 2024 11:48:04 am PDT #29365 of 30000
I'm sorry, shrift. Condolences.
Matt's surgery went well -- just talked to the doctor. Will be able to see him when they get him to a room. Doc said he'd be in for two or three days... Matt thought he said it would be one night. That's a bummer, but, of course whatever it takes.
Thanks for the good wishes.
lisah - Mar 25, 2024 11:51:38 am PDT #29366 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
I’m sorry, Shrift. In related news, Bob’s dad passed this morning. He’d started hospice at home last week and deteriorated pretty rapidly. Fortunately, Bob went out there last Thursday and stayed so he was there. Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer about 2 years ago and did shockingly well with chemo for over a year. The last few months have been rough though.
msbelle - Mar 25, 2024 12:01:30 pm PDT #29367 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Oh no shrift and Lisa. ((((())))))
Good news Jen, quick healing to him.
Meara, I don’t think earphones would fly, not sure why but I’ve never seen anyone use them at the office here.
JenP - Mar 25, 2024 12:03:31 pm PDT #29368 of 30000
Oh, I'm sorry, lisah. Condolences to you both.
lisah - Mar 25, 2024 12:08:10 pm PDT #29369 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
I don’t think earphones would fly, not sure why but I’ve never seen anyone use them at the office here.
That is bizarre! People just listen to things without headphones? Torture! I’d say just wear some earbuds and see if anyone says anything. Say you need them to concentrate.
Jesse - Mar 25, 2024 12:12:30 pm PDT #29370 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I'm so sorry, lisah. And sorry things are so fraught, shrift.
David, my mother is still getting referrals from people who are dealing with dementia. It's a real service she does, and I think it has helped her, so I hope helping other people helps you.
msbelle, that's a weird office culture. I know that people often can't see my wireless earbuds because of how my hair is, for better or worse.