Mmm. Wife soup. I must've done good.

Wash ,'War Stories'


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.


Sheryl - May 15, 2021 2:30:09 pm PDT #6446 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Health~ma to your son, Cindy.

Happy Anniversary!


DavidS - May 15, 2021 2:35:42 pm PDT #6447 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

So, I had plans yesterday afternoon to get together with Emmett's best friend, Joey, who is working as a student teacher at Matilda's old elementary school. I'd already gotten together with him a couple weeks ago for burritos, but I had promised to treat him to after work drinks.

I was scheduled to meet him at 4pm in front of Amoeba, so I was trotting out the door at 3:52, and ran smack into Emmett, and his girlfriend Kalena, with Joey in tow! Surprise!

We collected Matilda and I took them all out to Alembic where we sat outside in the restaurant parklet, and I treated them to the world's best polenta fries with a delicious chimichurri sauce, Scotch Egg, Burgers, salads and super fancy cocktails. Since Emmett, Kalena and Joey had all been counselors at Matilda's away camp, they all had plenty to talk about and it was a raucous, laughy, super fun time. A great pleasure.


Atropa - May 15, 2021 3:04:58 pm PDT #6448 of 30000
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Today is second shot day! Yaaaay!

Yesterday I realized that all my friends will be vaccinated and the sensible sort to still wear masks, which means come late August we can hit the craft stores for the early THREAT LEVEL: PUMPKIN expedition.


Calli - May 15, 2021 3:33:59 pm PDT #6449 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

That sounds scary, Cindy. I hope they figure out the issue is and can fix it relatively easily.


DavidS - May 15, 2021 3:34:34 pm PDT #6450 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

THREAT LEVEL: PUMPKIN

It begins!


Topic!Cindy - May 15, 2021 6:25:51 pm PDT #6451 of 30000
What is even happening?

Thanks everyone. I feel overwhelmed by it, and then by everything in the news. I would like to sign up for a medically induced coma, please.

JZ just took Matilda to get her drive-through vax.

Oh, yay!

Happy anniversary, David and Jaqueline!


DavidS - May 15, 2021 7:06:30 pm PDT #6452 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy anniversary, David and Jaqueline!

Thank you! I just made her a salmon fillet with sauteed leeks, and a spot of lemon asparagus pesto.

And a martini.

It's too cold and grey out to go eating outdoors tonight.


Beverly - May 15, 2021 8:15:10 pm PDT #6453 of 30000
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Cindy, I'm so sorry you and your son are dealing with this. I wish you good and long-term solutions that your insurance will cover.

Happy Anniversary, Zmayhem! Here's to many more!


shrift - May 15, 2021 8:33:17 pm PDT #6454 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Happy anniversary, David and JZ! I also feel compelled to tell you that I just made Brocco Tacos for dinner, and they were fucking delicious.


DavidS - May 15, 2021 9:00:33 pm PDT #6455 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I also feel compelled to tell you that I just made Brocco Tacos for dinner, and they were fucking delicious.

Ooh! I bet!