I fed off a flowerperson, and I spent the next six hours watchin' my hand move.

Spike ,'Same Time, Same Place'


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.


Amy - Feb 26, 2021 2:18:25 pm PST #3937 of 30000
Because books.

The playlist amyth and Terry made keeps hitting me hard -- so many songs I haven't thought of in years, bands like The Dream Academy, and Yaz, and Howard Jones, and songs I didn't know she loved, too.

This sad is going to last a while.


Sheryl - Feb 26, 2021 2:30:23 pm PST #3938 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

It's Friday. That's all I got.


Laura - Feb 27, 2021 10:41:19 am PST #3939 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Slow Saturday. Been trying to be helpful with house projects, but feeling worthless. Everything I try requires more strength or height or something I don't have. Sigh.


Sheryl - Feb 27, 2021 12:14:05 pm PST #3940 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Found out one of my favorite mystery writers, Margaret Maron, died this week. She had stopped writing both of her series a few years back, but I'll miss seeing her around Malice Domestic(whenever that goes back to in-person.)


erin_obscure - Feb 27, 2021 12:44:06 pm PST #3941 of 30000

Thank you all for sharing the playlists. I've been alternating between Terry's and Smonster's. It's emotionally soothing, in spite of the tears. A solid cry can be cathartic. I really can't even.


-t - Feb 27, 2021 1:41:45 pm PST #3942 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, I always liked her stuff, Sheryl. Actually been thinking about one of her series recently, for no real reason. Sad to hear that, but also glad I didn’t entirely miss the news as I very easily could have.


Sheryl - Feb 27, 2021 2:06:08 pm PST #3943 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

I only found out because I'm subscribed to the DorothyL listserv.


Calli - Feb 27, 2021 6:26:16 pm PST #3944 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I got to spend this afternoon with Amyth at hospice. I read most of The Last Unicorn aloud with her (skipping a few of the chapters in the castle), and left after her best friend came to spend the night. They’re taking good care of her. It’s easily the nicest care facility I’ve ever been in as far as that goes—clean and as comfortable as such a place can be. I’m glad I had the time to spend with her.


flea - Feb 27, 2021 6:27:59 pm PST #3945 of 30000
information libertarian

Oh Calli I am so glad.


DavidS - Feb 27, 2021 6:49:52 pm PST #3946 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I got to spend this afternoon with Amyth at hospice. I read most of The Last Unicorn aloud with her (skipping a few of the chapters in the castle), and left after her best friend came to spend the night. They’re taking good care of her. It’s easily the nicest care facility I’ve ever been in as far as that goes—clean and as comfortable as such a place can be. I’m glad I had the time to spend with her.

I'm glad you had that time too. Deb knows Peter S. Beagle well. I think he'd be pleased to know he was a consolation in her last hours.