We were kind of hoping it would be a pre-cancer non-event, but...
Yes. Lucky for you, people may be in danger.
Buffy ,'Him'
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.
erikaj - Dec 10, 2025 3:20:15 pm PST #10522 of 10531
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
-t - Dec 10, 2025 3:24:12 pm PST #10523 of 10531
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yeah, not ideal, but still a little bit of a win
erikaj - Dec 10, 2025 3:59:23 pm PST #10524 of 10531
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Yeah, about as simple as it could be for finding something.
Trudy Booth - Dec 10, 2025 5:09:53 pm PST #10525 of 10531
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
There's certainly no "good" cancer, but there is, I think, "less bad" cancer. Hopefully that's something of a relief.
lisah - Dec 11, 2025 5:36:26 am PST #10526 of 10531
Punishingly Intricate
That’s good to hear about your mom, erika! I had some good health news yesterday, too! I got a skin biopsy a few weeks back to be tested for Parkinson’s (I have a couple of minor for now symptoms and family history so neuro thought it would be worth it.) results came back normal which I wasn’t expecting at all. Doesn’t mean I won’t develop it later in life but I’m fine for now. Phew. Was very worried about how I’d tell my mom if it came up the other way. I also so the orthopedist yesterday and got cortisone shots for my knees so hopefully that will help the pain I’ve been having. She did say she’d give me a knee replacement now if I wanted one, the arthritis is that bad now, but we’re hoping the cortisone and meds I’m on help enough to stave that off for a few years. Helps to know she wouldn’t dick around if knee replacements become the only option.
askye - Dec 11, 2025 7:02:48 am PST #10527 of 10531
Thrive to spite them
I haven't really done Christmas shopping. I have no idea what to get anyone. Last year M's extended family did a name exchange but I have no idea what they are doing this year and neither does he. I've asked him several times to ask his brother and he says he will. He wants to do family gifts which I'm fine with . I think I'm leaning towards snack baskets for families. Not making anything but buying stuff. I don't know
I know food can add up quickly but I'm thinking of hitting up TJ Maxx and Five Below for different treats and just we provided the snacks to go with a family game or movie night.
Mom needs hearing aids. She had skin cancer removed and 7 spots frozen off her face
I skipped my dermatologist appointment because for some reason I made it for 9:30 on my day off
This morning I've already been subjected to a coworker ranting that people just don't want to work anymore and I pointed out job cuts and lay offs. And her reply was if someone gets laid off they should find any job they can even if it's flipping burgers. I pointed out that some places don't hire overqualified people and I got back " then you find some place that does. You don't sit around and do nothing and just get unemployment that's lazy . " And then I backed off because I remembered I'm talking to someone who is extremely bitter and barely does her actual job here and gets bitchy when she's told to do stuff and will leave early rather than do what needs to be done
Laura - Dec 11, 2025 7:14:06 am PST #10528 of 10531
Our wings are not tired.
Good to read the better health news. Quick recovery ~ma to all.
Yesterday was so hectic that I completely forgot to do my puzzles and blew all my streaks. Oh well.
I have no idea what to do for most people for Christmas. My son I am getting a kitty and the associated needs for care. One sister, who loves orange, I got this awesome t-shirt. [link] and that is about it. I need to focus this weekend on that stuff.
-t - Dec 11, 2025 7:52:19 am PST #10529 of 10531
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Glad for your good news, lisah!
I am once again glad that I have well established that December holiday gifts are not a priority. That was always stressful when I did have to shop and it's such a relief not to have that hanging over me. I can concentrate all my stress into 2026 revenue plan preparation
Jessica - Dec 11, 2025 7:58:49 am PST #10530 of 10531
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I haven't really done Christmas shopping. I have no idea what to get anyone.
I am in the same boat and Hanukkah starts MONDAY NIGHT.
The problem is I have one child who likes Things and is easy to shop for, and one child (the college student) who just wants money (which is easy but not satisfying as the gifter).
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 11, 2025 9:20:29 am PST #10531 of 10531
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
I've found myself growing appreciative of the low effort money/gift card presents as I've gotten older. That bit of excitement and satisfaction over tangible gifts doesn't really balance out the stress of shopping and squeezing through crowds of other shoppers in my curmudgeonhood. In related news, I finished my holiday shopping last night (mostly gift cards) and have just the wrapping plus the wait for delivery of one Christmas wreath to go.