Thanks, Laura. It's very strange to be 70.
There are cockroaches in Mexico big enough to own property.
Cordelia ,'Lessons'
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.
quester - Dec 28, 2025 11:21:36 am PST #10798 of 10812
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
Laura - Dec 28, 2025 11:23:22 am PST #10799 of 10812
Our wings are not tired.
Ugh, meara. No fun. Frequent UTIs are a big issue with the elderly. It seems they never get rid of it completely. And it causes problems beyond the incontinence.
lisah - Dec 28, 2025 11:29:30 am PST #10800 of 10812
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, quester!!!
-t - Dec 28, 2025 6:47:16 pm PST #10801 of 10812
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Happy birthday, quester! I can well imagine it does feel strange, but I am very glad to get the actual report!
Calli - Dec 28, 2025 6:51:50 pm PST #10802 of 10812
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Happy birthday, quester!
I’m sorry, meara. It’s a hard thing to watch. I hope your sister can get your dad to get some sort of medical attention.
Things have been very family focused for me over the past several days. The WI branch of the family came to stay at my sister’s on Christmas, and on Saturday we went to the Henry Ford museum (with an unexpected social justice section). We had an ice storm Friday night, so I lost power in my apartment and ended up joining everyone at my sister’s for longer than expected, staying the night on my sister’s sofa with my cat locked in the laundry room so we could stay warm. I love them all, but at several points there were four children under 7 gathered together, and that meant a lot of noise chaos. Power has now been restored, and I’m enjoying a nice, quiet evening in my living room.
meara - Dec 28, 2025 7:41:55 pm PST #10803 of 10812
Four children under 7 would definitely have me longing for my peace and quiet!!
I made it home in one battered-feeling piece! I feel a bit bad because I’d told my housesitter I’d be home late tonight, and got back around 7, and she was still packing up and making dinner. But she and her gf finished packing up and took off and now Rory and I are on the couch.
Apparently my brother bought a last minute flight to Connecticut and is going to try to convince my dad to go to the hospital, but it’s looking like this may be it. I am a bad daughter but I really don’t want to fly out there to see him (especially if he’s not very with it). I did it for my mom, and was very glad I got to say goodbye. But not sure I need that with dad. But then I feel guilty.
Laura - Dec 29, 2025 7:36:58 am PST #10804 of 10812
Our wings are not tired.
Trust yourself on this meara. You don’t want your last memories to be fighting with him about getting care. Your brother can handle this. I’m sorry it is so hard.
askye - Dec 29, 2025 8:06:11 am PST #10805 of 10812
Thrive to spite them
I'm sorry you and your siblings are having to deal with this.
msbelle - Dec 29, 2025 9:45:34 am PST #10806 of 10812
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Hate being at work this week. Really should a wfh week for everyone who is capable to do so.
DavidS - Dec 29, 2025 10:23:34 am PST #10807 of 10812
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Hate being at work this week.
It's very rude of them to make you come in! Also, if you come in they should have donuts or pastries and get paid for faffing about.
I'm waiting for my friend to check in so we can go to breakfast.