I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


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.


Laura - Jun 13, 2024 7:05:20 am PDT #1099 of 4536
Our wings are not tired.

Well, at least SCOTUS got one right. They tossed out the case meaning that mifepristone will remain available.


Steph L. - Jun 13, 2024 8:04:48 am PDT #1100 of 4536
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Well, at least SCOTUS got one right. They tossed out the case meaning that mifepristone will remain available.

I get a few medical-related e-mail newsletters every day, and I cheered when I read the subject line on that one this morning.

I have a cold (Covid test yesterday was negative), so I think today's going to be a day off for me. I might just go back to bed.


Dana - Jun 13, 2024 8:27:59 am PDT #1101 of 4536
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Got my driver's license renewed today (or, as Texas insists, driver license.) Nothing says dystopia quite so much as the renewal form asking you to donate to help process sexual assault kits.


Atropa - Jun 13, 2024 1:28:02 pm PDT #1102 of 4536
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Sooooo Dad is back in the hospital. He won a trip in an ambulance yesterday because he passed out from GI bleeding. I took today off because I'm going to go visit, of course, even tho' the hospital is 50+ miles from us. (Which is inconsequential, because my Dad.)

We won't be heading out until late afternoon, and I'm feeling some residual guilt that I took today off even tho' I could have been around the first half of the day. Even tho' I know that I wouldn't have been able to concentrate or get anything done.

You would think I was raised Catholic with the constant background murmur of guilt in my head.


-t - Jun 13, 2024 2:28:20 pm PDT #1103 of 4536
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh dear, Atropa! Best wishes for your Dad. And back off, guilt murmurs!

Dana, that is disturbing


Laura - Jun 13, 2024 2:31:25 pm PDT #1104 of 4536
Our wings are not tired.

Gut~ma for your dad, Atropa! I hope you find him better than anticipated.


sj - Jun 13, 2024 3:36:02 pm PDT #1105 of 4536
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Atropa, tons of ~ma for your dad. I’m sorry.


JenP - Jun 13, 2024 3:38:54 pm PDT #1106 of 4536

I hope he's doing OK/better, Atropa. Take care.


Laura - Jun 14, 2024 5:34:06 am PDT #1107 of 4536
Our wings are not tired.

It's time to don the party hats and send up a cheer because it is Javachik's birthday! I hope you are spoiling yourself and having a wonderful day. May the year to come be filled with joy.


Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 14, 2024 6:55:47 am PDT #1108 of 4536
"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

Atropa, ~ma to your dad.

Happy Birthday, Javachick!