Well, I have an upper respiratory funk that may be the thing Dana mentioned is going around, but I have a COVID-19 rapid test scheduled for tomorrow morning just in case.
Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.
Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'
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.
shrift - Jul 29, 2021 6:30:29 am PDT #8209 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
Dana - Jul 29, 2021 6:44:45 am PDT #8210 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I think a lot of people are going to get sick as we start traveling again.
Laura - Jul 29, 2021 7:00:08 am PDT #8211 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Oh dear, my brother got fired last night. My sisters and I are torn between gratitude because he should have stopped working years ago, and concern that his health will spiral downward. He just last week agreed to stop driving because he was caught having absence episodes. He never admits to falling or other symptoms unless he is caught. He has MS and water on the brain issues. His employer has been incredibly tolerant with his deterioration. In recent years he had worked as security for a fancy gated development, after burnout in a career in addiction counseling. He drove around in a security car, until they moved him to the gatehouse because of mobility concerns. They said they had "complaints", which not surprising. His mental deterioration is significant. Rarely showers, increasing dementia, and other issues. The man is bat-shit crazy, but he is my kid brother so still broken hearted. He has no hobbies or interests anymore. His loved ones know this will no doubt hasten the end, but there isn't shit we can do about it.
Don't really need hair pats, just letting it out.
Pix - Jul 29, 2021 8:28:51 am PDT #8212 of 30000
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
My mom called to let me know my Uncle Gene died this morning. He was a kind, gentle soul — an incredible, mostly self-taught master carpenter who worked as a school maintenance person for decades before he retired. He was also a proud veteran who served as an airplane mechanic in Vietnam. I didn't find time to see him when I was home this summer, and I'm so sad I missed that chance to see him one last time. I will miss him.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 29, 2021 8:32:40 am PDT #8213 of 30000
"You should never say bad things about the dead, only good… Joan Crawford is dead. Good.” —Bette Davis
My condolences, Pix.
Calli - Jul 29, 2021 8:49:59 am PDT #8214 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I'm sorry for your loss, Pix.
That's hard, Laura.
brenda m - Jul 29, 2021 9:32:04 am PDT #8215 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
That’s really rough Laura.
And Pix too, differently.
My dad is in the hospital again, after some really alarming episodes of weakness where he couldn’t stand or walk. Looks to be related to kidney issues which also may or may not have implicated his heart.
Tough week for old men.
Laura - Jul 29, 2021 9:43:26 am PDT #8216 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I'm sorry for your loss, Pix.
I hope they resolve your dad's issues quickly, Brenda.
EpicTangent - Jul 29, 2021 9:50:50 am PDT #8217 of 30000
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Oh, Laura, that is hard.
So sorry for your loss, Pix.
Dad~ma, Brenda.
Tough week indeed.
lisah - Jul 29, 2021 1:04:32 pm PDT #8218 of 30000
Punishingly Intricate
So sorry, Pix, Brenda, and Laura.