I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


Goodbye and Good Riddance 2023 Skiddoo

Take stock, reflect, butch, moan, vent. We are all here for it.


Calli - Dec 07, 2023 6:05:18 pm PST #9 of 77
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I wrote 150,000 words this year
Wow, erikaj, that’s amazing!


erikaj - Dec 08, 2023 10:03:07 am PST #10 of 77
If Scooby Doo taught me anything, it's that the only thing to fear is real-estate developers.Lisa Simpson

Strangely enough, keeping count was one of the hardest things, so maybe I was actually slightly short. But I am giving it to myself anyway because there are that few times that I set a goal and kept it, as a grown person.(Kind of wishing the feelings that powered my pen/keyboard weren't quite so heavy, but maybe it helped me manage. Still, it wouldn't hurt to have a few thoughts on joy next year.)


smonster - Dec 08, 2023 3:20:01 pm PST #11 of 77
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

erika, that is super impressive.

I'm not even sure I have the words for this year.

Right there with you. And I’m not exactly looking forward to the holidays for a number of reasons.


erikaj - Dec 08, 2023 4:13:53 pm PST #12 of 77
If Scooby Doo taught me anything, it's that the only thing to fear is real-estate developers.Lisa Simpson

Thanks. Was prepared to have it be a worthy goal that I didn't quite reach, so it was good, either way.


Consuela - Dec 18, 2023 12:42:31 pm PST #13 of 77
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

This year wasn't so bad except that work is A LOT, and my dog died on Saturday night.

So from my current perspective, it kinda sucks.


erikaj - Dec 18, 2023 1:05:35 pm PST #14 of 77
If Scooby Doo taught me anything, it's that the only thing to fear is real-estate developers.Lisa Simpson

nothing hurts like missing a furry friend.


Jesse - Dec 18, 2023 1:25:35 pm PST #15 of 77
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Oh no, Consuela, I'm so sorry.


JenP - Dec 18, 2023 1:45:10 pm PST #16 of 77

Oh, I'm so sorry, Consuela.


-t - Dec 18, 2023 2:23:14 pm PST #17 of 77
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm so sorry, Consuela


flea - Dec 18, 2023 2:51:19 pm PST #18 of 77
information libertarian

Jetta was a very good girl.

I realized with horror that a major theme of 2023 for me was “I wish I had the confidence of a [specific] mediocre white man.” Sigh.