Angel: I appreciate you guys looking out for Connor all summer. It's just—he's confused. He needs time. That's all. Fred: Right. Time, and some corporal punishment with a large heavy mallet. Not that I'm bitter.

'Just Rewards (2)'


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.


meara - Sep 10, 2021 6:11:30 pm PDT #9134 of 30000

That does look kind of like an M&M plant!

I guess maybe next time I go get a prescription refill at the pharmacy I'll ask for a flu shot. I do usually get one, but last year I went in like early October and felt like I was ahead of the game, so it's only the past couple days that I'm like "wait, I need to do it NOW?"

Lactose is better than gluten free because there are pills, and better options. But sadly I guess you don't really get to pick.


megan walker - Sep 10, 2021 8:53:53 pm PDT #9135 of 30000
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I'm glad that I seem to have inspired some vaccine resolutions. However, the last 24 hours have been rough. Soon after posting, one or more of my shots hit me like a ton of bricks. Fever similar to my second COVID shot but with many more chills. Many more. I was shaking so hard it was comical. Temperature finally came down to normal around midday. Splitting headache for much of today.

Still, better than having Shingles. And, as the MG (helpfully?) pointed out, now I can step on all the rusty nails I want!

Used my cauliflower thins as the bun, with lettuce, thick slice of heirloom tomato (seasoned), bit of pickle and it was SO decadent. That's not really diet food with all the fatty deliciousness, but I certainly didn't miss the traditional bun.

I think I need more info on these cauliflower thins. We eat burgers with cheese, but without buns, so we don't really do toppings and I miss them.

Also, this is just to say, everyone deserves perfectly dyed, fabulous hair.


-t - Sep 10, 2021 9:19:25 pm PDT #9136 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That sounds miserable, megan, but, yeah, better than shingles.


DavidS - Sep 10, 2021 10:02:43 pm PDT #9137 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I think I need more info on these cauliflower thins.

This is what I got: [link]

You can also get them at Trader Joe's: [link]

I will note the first time I made a sandwich with this (Pastrami with Swiss) my nose immediately said, "That's not bread!" Imagine the look on a dog's face when it smells another dog on you. My brain said, "Oooh! Cheater!"

However, once past that barrier it's inconsequential.


Laura - Sep 11, 2021 4:26:00 am PDT #9138 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.

Today we celebrate the birth of Trudy Booth! May the year to come bring much joy and laughter.


Dana - Sep 11, 2021 7:38:27 am PDT #9139 of 30000
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

The shingles vax hit my husband hard, so it could very well be that.


sj - Sep 11, 2021 8:04:14 am PDT #9140 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

David my problem is long term vs short term rewards. Would avoiding this potato chip and the next one help me be not in pain someday? Sure. But would it make my mouth and my dopamine receptors happy right NOW? Yes.

Being on my ADHD medication has helped me so much with this.


shrift - Sep 11, 2021 1:08:12 pm PDT #9141 of 30000
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

At Walgreens to get my flu shot and there are a couple people getting their first COVID shot. Mentally giving them a thumbs up.


Sheryl - Sep 11, 2021 2:30:16 pm PDT #9142 of 30000
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Happy Birthday Trudy!


flea - Sep 11, 2021 3:19:00 pm PDT #9143 of 30000
information libertarian

We're having the first covid test for my household tomorrow (PCR at the Walgreen's drive through.) Um, yay? Dillo has a stuffy nose and headache and maybe a little fever. The only places he goes are school and the bus, and both require masks, but they also include many, many people in close proximity.

I know we're lucky not to have really even worried about this before now but I still hate it! And we won't have results before Monday, so I have to decide if it's likely enough to be covid to keep him home from school, and how do you even decide that?