You were very nearly devoured by a giant demon snake. The words 'let that be a lesson' are a tad redundant at this juncture.

Giles ,'Selfless'


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.


Susan W. - Dec 01, 2020 3:52:11 pm PST #541 of 30000
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

Can mediocrity be profound? Because that is a bottomless well of meh.

Dylan and I decided it looks like a Macy's. It's not as grim as her previous efforts, but entirely lacking the personality and thoughtfulness that literally every other FLOTUS in my recollection brought to the task.

Speaking of holiday cheer, have the address lists for the Buffista card exchange gone out yet? I haven't seen anything, but it's easy to accidentally delete a real email this time of year when every organization that's ever got my email for any reason is trying to sell me something or get me to donate to their cause.


Calli - Dec 01, 2020 4:34:49 pm PST #542 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I’m glad Rory is doing better.

I saw some commentary about Elliot Page on tumblr. It was all supportive and sensitive, which means either the world’s improving or I’ve curated my follows really well.

ETA: re: the house. Look, pick a theme. Baby Jesus? Great! Classical children’s’ toys? Delightful. Winter wonderland? Fantastic. But seeing them all kludged together makes me think the house was owned by a Christmas decoration company whose primary warehouse property was repossessed.


Trudy Booth - Dec 01, 2020 6:16:07 pm PST #543 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Wow, Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page) came out as trans.

Anyone else’s first thought, “Ooh I wonder what they’ll do with Vanya!”?

I’d wager that Umbrella Academy is as supportive a project as any to come out on.


Atropa - Dec 01, 2020 6:23:54 pm PST #544 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

My G-D I love McMansion Hell.


Vortex - Dec 01, 2020 8:37:16 pm PST #545 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

The Madwoman in the Attic (who is a professional baker) scoffs in derision at silicone loaf pans. She says they're too flimsy and will change shape, which will affect the bread baking evenly and the texture.

Also, I suspect that they will not brown as well.

OMG- I am zoom moderating and am so bored. 

May I suggest that you NOT masturbate.


DavidS - Dec 01, 2020 8:50:20 pm PST #546 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Anyone else’s first thought, “Ooh I wonder what they’ll do with Vanya!”?

Variety clarified that Vanya will remain cisgender and female. Though maybe that will evolve.


meara - Dec 01, 2020 9:53:09 pm PST #547 of 30000

May I suggest that you NOT masturbate

You would think this would not require reminders but it’s sad that it does (I mean, maybe not to you personally but in general to bored people on zoom)


Shir - Dec 02, 2020 1:48:26 am PST #548 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

msbelle, when do you announce the Buffista Holiday/Winter Card Exchange matches?

In better(?) news, farm newsletter guy wrote that he understands and that I managed to change his mind, and that he won't repeat the mistake. So either I managed to convince him, or he got tired of having to explain himself to angry customers. Either way, I look forward to this week's newsletter!


Toddson - Dec 02, 2020 5:38:32 am PST #549 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I don't know what to make of our new pants-optional world.


Sophia Brooks - Dec 02, 2020 6:24:48 am PST #550 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

May I suggest that you NOT masturbate

Strangely enough, I did figure that out:)

I started crocheting.