Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.

Lilah ,'Destiny'


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.


lisah - Jan 02, 2026 7:48:31 am PST #10874 of 13149
Punishingly Intricate

I always initially walk the wrong way on exiting Penn Station, it’s like an NYC tradition for me. But, yeah, like Tom says it’s super easy to get anywhere from there.


-t - Jan 02, 2026 10:19:32 am PST #10875 of 13149
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, crap, time has passed and I need to do my appraisal today. It's only 6 bullet points, but that's more than I want to do


JenP - Jan 02, 2026 10:26:55 am PST #10876 of 13149

Hey! The Birthday Poster What Posts on Birthdays is down for the count for a couple of days, so...

Happy Yesterday Birthday to SusanW! I hope you enjoyed your day and wishing you a great year ahead.


javachik - Jan 02, 2026 10:33:06 am PST #10877 of 13149
Our wings are not tired.

Hey, just a reminder to anyone planning on going to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in April (Fri. 4/10-Sun. 4/12)... past attendees can register starting today, and first-timers can register beginning Jan. 8th.

I should be around. I’ll be out of the country the weekend before (destination wedding) but should be back! Yay for seeing peeps again!

ETA: I meant to say this earlier - my thoughts are with you, meara.


JenP - Jan 02, 2026 10:47:37 am PST #10878 of 13149

I should be around.

Fab! Where's the destination wedding? Someplace new to you?


javachik - Jan 02, 2026 3:15:39 pm PST #10879 of 13149
Our wings are not tired.

Yep! It’s in St Thomas! I’ve never been to the Virgin Islands.


JenP - Jan 02, 2026 3:16:50 pm PST #10880 of 13149

Nice!


Dana - Jan 03, 2026 7:43:14 am PST #10881 of 13149
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Shoulda stayed in bed.


JenP - Jan 03, 2026 9:56:09 am PST #10882 of 13149

No kidding.


DavidS - Jan 03, 2026 10:06:21 am PST #10883 of 13149
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Tariffs, ICE, Venezuala - it all comes down to his unchecked impulse to assert power, really just to bully.

There's no real policy behind it. He's so dangerously stupid and incompetent.