Sometimes I miss having powers... Oh. Oh! I know what this is! This is peer pressure! Any second now you're gonna make me smoke tobacco and--and have drugs!

Anya ,'Showtime'


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.


DavidS - Apr 20, 2021 2:53:40 pm PDT #5752 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

"Languishing" is a better word than what I've been using which is "purgatorial."

I'm worried about Chauvin's trial going to Appeal.

Apparently we haven't finished all the paperwork. Look at this thorny bit of bureaucratic direction and thank the Gods, Old and New, that you don't have to parse this:

"Please note, the work permit is not complete yet. The parent’s and employer’s email address should be entered on the request. The next step is for the parent to check their email and complete their part on the form. Once that is done, the request will then be sent to this email for the Employer section. Once we completed the Employer’s section, it will be routed to SFUSD’s Work Permit Office for their final approval. Please provide us a copy once you received the final approval."

This is one form out of many. Ain't no paperwork like City Employment paperwork!


Laura - Apr 20, 2021 2:57:57 pm PDT #5753 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Paperwork~ma

I'm worried about Chauvin's trial going to Appeal.

My only concern there was the jury not being sequestered. So not a lawyer, but I think they should have been.


DavidS - Apr 20, 2021 3:27:09 pm PDT #5754 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

My only concern there was the jury not being sequestered. So not a lawyer, but I think they should have been.

The Judge already said that Maxine Waters' comment could be grounds for Appeal.


Sophia Brooks - Apr 20, 2021 4:11:19 pm PDT #5755 of 30000
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

I have been saying I have ennui.


Atropa - Apr 20, 2021 4:12:06 pm PDT #5756 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

I just saw my dad for the first time in OVER A YEAR. Socially distanced with no hugs, because I'm not vaccinated yet, but I SAW MY DAD!

(Oh hey, this new mascara is "water-resistant", not waterproof.)


-t - Apr 20, 2021 4:52:41 pm PDT #5757 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I like to say I have ennui, Sophia, but I’m not sure it’s true. I’m an ennui poseur.


-t - Apr 20, 2021 4:53:02 pm PDT #5758 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Hooray dad of Atropa!


Laura - Apr 20, 2021 4:57:31 pm PDT #5759 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

That is wonderful, Atropa.


Beverly - Apr 21, 2021 3:06:53 am PDT #5760 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Yay, Matilda, and yay, shrift!

Also second shot (Pfizer) achieved, and cheering on everyone getting stabbinated.

Also also--I'm almost afraid to believe in the verdict, in case they snatch it back on some technicality.


sj - Apr 21, 2021 5:37:07 am PDT #5761 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Hec, I'm so glad you and Matilda caught the emails in time. I hope the job is good for Matilda. I'm so sorry she's had such a difficult year.