Take jobs as they come -- and we'll never be under the heel of nobody ever again. No matter how long the arm of the Alliance might get, we'll just get ourselves a little further.

Mal ,'Out Of Gas'


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.


Sheryl - Dec 21, 2025 11:41:21 am PST #10679 of 11945
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

It has been a quieter weekend than usual. Unfortunately, that is because Mr. S came down with the flu on Thursday, and is in isolation at the unit. We were supposed to do a playdate with the daughter of some friends of ours.(Their daughter is about 6 months younger than Mr. S) Instead we had an adult playdate and played games. Later today we are going over to my MIL's place for a Hanukkah thing and dinner.


Calli - Dec 21, 2025 2:45:21 pm PST #10680 of 11945
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Happy Solstice, y’all!

Sheryl, I hope Mr. S feels better soon.


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 21, 2025 3:10:52 pm PST #10681 of 11945
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.

Happy Midwinter everyone!


Jessica - Dec 22, 2025 9:30:11 am PST #10682 of 11945
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Christ on a bike, I have 23 peer review requests. Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??


-t - Dec 22, 2025 9:38:55 am PST #10683 of 11945
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Seems like a valid process to me. Five stars, no notes!

We got an email on Friday saying we are starting the appraisal cycle and I should have my accomplishments and areas of improvement done for today but my boss is on vacation until 1/5 so I'm putting it off as long as possible


-t - Dec 22, 2025 10:15:06 am PST #10684 of 11945
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I think I have accepted that I am just a [person who types "your welcome" most of the time. The welcome is yours, I give it to you, what the hell


DavidS - Dec 22, 2025 10:26:30 am PST #10685 of 11945
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??

You sure can.

I think I have accepted that I am just a person who types "your welcome" most of the time. The welcome is yours, I give it to you, what the hell

Not only do I write by ear which makes me prone to homophone errors, but my years as a secretary have grooved my quick typing fingers with neural pathways that will tap out the most familiar word rather than the word I am thinking.

In short, I have to edit everything at least twice to keep from sounding like an idiot.

Absolute downpour this morning and I made the strategic error of going to the grocery store after a cafe stop.

Trudging home in the heavy rain my paper bag got soaked and fell apart while I was several blocks from home. I had to hug my soggy produce to my raincoat to make it home.

Of course, it's stopped raining now so I'd just waited a little bit I could've made life easier.

In short, procrastination can solve all problems!


JenP - Dec 22, 2025 10:35:17 am PST #10686 of 11945

Christ on a bike, I have 23 peer review requests. Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??

That's nuts. There should be a limit. I hope the review is at least clicking buttons and not having to write shit out. Jesus.

I think I have accepted that I am just a [person who types "your welcome" most of the time.

That actually sounds kind of pleasant.

Trudging home in the heavy rain my paper bag got soaked and fell apart while I was several blocks from home. I had to hug my soggy produce to my raincoat to make it home.

And that does not sound pleasant!


Jessica - Dec 22, 2025 10:38:37 am PST #10687 of 11945
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I hope the review is at least clicking buttons and not having to write shit out.

It is, unfortunately, writing shit out. I do have the option to decline at least.


-t - Dec 22, 2025 10:39:16 am PST #10688 of 11945
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

In short, procrastination can solve all problems!

Words to live by. And I do!