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.


JenP - Nov 20, 2025 11:52:15 am PST #10281 of 11178

Kudos to Dr. Watkins and her vigilant surveillance. I'm sorry you have to have both procedures, but I'm glad that it is known that you need them.

Hil, that is a crapload of crap, indeed. I'm sorry. Your woes with the email/documents reminded me that I keep meaning to post a note about a holiday card exchange, so I did.

I also realize I miscounted and really only missed one year of that, so I guess I'll go edit my post now. Oh, silly brain hiccups.


JenP - Nov 20, 2025 11:58:08 am PST #10282 of 11178

Sprankles Deli. It's not Kprinkle but it's pretty close...

Variations on a theme!


-t - Nov 20, 2025 4:50:04 pm PST #10283 of 11178
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Rain and thunder right on time to drench me as I dash out to my car. I tossed a rain poncho in with my stuff this morning but I think I left it in my car as it was not raining when I got to the office. Sigh.


-t - Nov 20, 2025 4:53:15 pm PST #10284 of 11178
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

It's probably doesn't say anything good about me that I feel disappointed after clicking through on a headline that reads "True Crime Writer Killed" to see that it was in a car accident. I had to confess to someone, y'all are the lucky winners.


-t - Nov 20, 2025 4:57:01 pm PST #10285 of 11178
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Ha, I did bring my poncho in! Score!


-t - Nov 20, 2025 5:08:09 pm PST #10286 of 11178
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

And it stopped raining long enough for me to get out to the car without using it. Mixed feelings on that one.


DavidS - Nov 21, 2025 1:52:23 pm PST #10287 of 11178
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

EM's regularly scheduled Tuesday visit, happened today instead (because Pilates is closed for Thanksgiving week, and today's session was "independent and optional". I opted to not.)

The table got cleared of many things in prep for Thanksgiving, and EM will come over on Wednesday and help with housecleaning etc.

But also I did the following:

1. Scheduled surgery for Moh's procedure and melanoma excision on Dec. 1. (Next available was in January).

2. Contacted window specialist who installed our curved windows to have him come by and close my damn window which is stuck open. (And it's very cold in my place, because...)

3. Scheduled visit by HVAC specialist to fix the heat in my place which has been dysfunctional for a while.

4. Reached out to neighbor for her housecleaning service, so I can get some regular cleaning here, as I'm in a perpetual state of behind.

So executive function exercised.

Also, Matilda's friend Mia is joining us for Thanksgiving for the fourth year in a row, and that is lovely news. We love having her.


dcp - Nov 21, 2025 1:56:53 pm PST #10288 of 11178
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

...window which is stuck open...heat in my place which has been dysfunctional for a while

Not a good combination. Worse in SF in November, I imagine.

I wish you quick, easy, and inexpensive fixes.


-t - Nov 21, 2025 6:58:07 pm PST #10289 of 11178
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That was a very long day. I am very tired. Fourth and final shift at the sale tomorrow afternoon, but at least I don’t have to put in a regular office AM beforehand


Consuela - Nov 21, 2025 7:10:05 pm PST #10290 of 11178
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

hell of a week. Great week to see my employer make international news for a jaw-droppingly terrible policy call. And then reverse themselves within 18 hours. Maybe someone should have thought of the likely response first? Sigh.

but tomorrow I will go for a bike ride, then go wine tasting with my sister & niece, then host some friends to watch Pluribus. So not so bad tomorrow!