This is not funny. This... this is a morality tale about the evils of sake.

Simon ,'Objects In Space'


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.


Steph L. - Apr 15, 2024 6:10:59 pm PDT #29786 of 30000
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Stability sounds mighty good, dcp!

By far, one of the most fucked up parts of the last several years is the sinking, bone-deep understanding that, when the apocalypse comes, yes, you will still have to go to your job

Right? You'll be on the freeway with hellfire raining down around you, and manage to call work (even though cell service should be down; let's chalk this up to the deal that Verizon made with the devil), and your boss replies "This'll be your third time being late in a month. You know that means I'm going to have to write you up" as you hear buildings collapsing in the background.


-t - Apr 15, 2024 6:20:40 pm PDT #29787 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I don’t know, I might get laid off and not have to go in.

I finished work and lay down to think about what I want to do about dinner and remembered I had not filed my taxes yet. So I fired up the H&R Block app on my phone to see how far I could get without needing to actually sit up and turn on a laptop and actually did it all! What a world.


Laura - Apr 16, 2024 5:07:05 am PDT #29788 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Don your party hats and get into a celebratory mood as today we send the happiest birthday wishes to Noise Design! May the year to come be one filled with joy. I hope you are spoiled today.


lisah - Apr 16, 2024 5:57:34 am PDT #29789 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate

That’s great news, dcp!

And happy birthday, ND!


Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 16, 2024 6:48:49 am PDT #29790 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

Happy Birthday ND!

I found out yesterday that 2-hour work meetings are much less onerous if you can pet your boss' highly affectionate labrador retriever throughout.


meara - Apr 16, 2024 6:58:21 am PDT #29791 of 30000

Happy birthday ND!

I got lazy and didn’t go to the store last night and now I am lying in bed remembering I do not have milk for my coffee. Sigh.


msbelle - Apr 16, 2024 7:07:11 am PDT #29792 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

This whole working for a living thing does not spark joy.

So much this. Really really want to retire.

Glad the report was good, dcp

Happiest of Days to ND.


JenP - Apr 16, 2024 7:16:04 am PDT #29793 of 30000

Happy ND Day! Cupcakes and glitter in your general direction!


DavidS - Apr 16, 2024 7:55:48 am PDT #29794 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy birthday, ND!

I had mentally prepared myself to not go running this morning, but it's so sunny out now I have to reassess.

But that might just be the Onerous Task Avoidance talking.


Tom Scola - Apr 16, 2024 8:13:30 am PDT #29795 of 30000
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Speaking of onerous tasks, I just got my colonoscopy scheduled for May 6!