Now I did a job. I got nothing but trouble since I did it, not to mention more than a few unkind words as regard to my character so let me make this abundantly clear. I do the job. And then I get paid.

Mal ,'Serenity'


Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration

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.


-t - Nov 12, 2025 8:17:07 am PST #10149 of 14052
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I've been loving seeing the aurora pictures online and some were from south of me! But I didn't see anything and don't expect to, the clouds are thick and the forecast is cloudy to rainy


JenP - Nov 12, 2025 8:17:33 am PST #10150 of 14052

Cereal:

Surgery ~ma to your MiL, Laura.


-t - Nov 12, 2025 8:20:33 am PST #10151 of 14052
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Also blue first today! I don't really try for purple first, I'm just pleased when it happens. Today's crossword, btw, is pretty cute


JenP - Nov 12, 2025 9:03:34 am PST #10152 of 14052

I only started trying for purple first when I realized it was a thing, and now it's an added layer of fun... it doesn't take much to amuse me, it seems.

We do the puzzle together at night, so I haven't gotten there yet. Speaking of, I need to get back to printing old ones and doing them on paper to practice for the tournament in March!

Who's thinking about going to that, BTW? Unofficial poll!


meara - Nov 12, 2025 9:14:31 am PST #10153 of 14052

Wordle in three today -- that's my favorite number to get it in.

Yes! I feel like getting it in 2 is all luck, and in 4 is normal, so 3 is the sweet spot.


JenP - Nov 12, 2025 9:22:22 am PST #10154 of 14052

Yes, exactly that!


meara - Nov 12, 2025 9:22:58 am PST #10155 of 14052

Ok just did today’s connections, I liked the repetitiveness (endings in O) but felt like it’s almost cheating to have one do the categories be “words in [another language]”?? That just seems wrong to me somehow.


-t - Nov 12, 2025 10:12:17 am PST #10156 of 14052
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Totally agree with all of that meara

Thanks for putting the puzzle tournament back on my radar, Jen! I just this morning thought of the Artisan Cheese Festival which, it turns out, is also in March so I guess it's time to think about Spring travel possibilities


-t - Nov 12, 2025 10:13:42 am PST #10157 of 14052
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Had to check my stats. I have the most solves in 4, but more 3s than 5s so that seems good


askye - Nov 12, 2025 10:16:38 am PST #10158 of 14052
Thrive to spite them

Happy birthday Jess.