I always thought the name Serenity had a vaguely funereal sound to it.

Simon ,'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.


JenP - Dec 30, 2025 6:57:00 am PST #10820 of 10832

My condolences, meara.

I recall marveling at a young age after my dad died that everything just... keeps happening. How weird, but true. And it's kind of a freash realization each time. Couches still need to get delivered, and when you get on the plane is when you get on the plane. Go easy on yourself.

I'm sorry for your loss.


Dana - Dec 30, 2025 7:01:07 am PST #10821 of 10832
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

I'm sorry, meara.


Jessica - Dec 30, 2025 7:03:52 am PST #10822 of 10832
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I'm so sorry, meara.


Tom Scola - Dec 30, 2025 7:04:24 am PST #10823 of 10832
hwæt

I’m so sorry, meara.

There’s no right or wrong way to do this.


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 30, 2025 7:20:30 am PST #10824 of 10832
"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

My condolences to you and your family, meara.


meara - Dec 30, 2025 7:40:37 am PST #10825 of 10832

Thanks y’all. A few hours later, it still feels weird and also unreal. But then my mom passed two years ago and that still feels unreal sometimes (because I hadn’t lived in the same timezone as her in like 20 years so…surely I just haven’t called recently?)


Laura - Dec 30, 2025 7:42:22 am PST #10826 of 10832
Our wings are not tired.

You were your father's daughter your entire life, this is a couple of days. You'll do the things you need to do and all the decisions you make are the correct ones.

Very true. I'm so sorry, meara.


-t - Dec 30, 2025 8:35:01 am PST #10827 of 10832
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

{{{meara}}} It is super weird that the world just keeps happening


msbelle - Dec 30, 2025 8:51:47 am PST #10828 of 10832
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am so sorry meara.


dcp - Dec 30, 2025 8:57:11 am PST #10829 of 10832
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Condolences, meara. It's always sudden.