But I'm also fifty-two, and kind of fresh out of "little lady" energy--it's always been an awkward fit, on its best day. which probably peaked at the same time as, say Tears for Fears. Six weeks isn't long, but it might be if we would play out some psychodrama. Lisa, good news on the job front. happy birthday, t Hope the estate stuff resolves smoothly.
Atherton: Half the men in this room wish you were on their arm, tonight. Inara: Only half. I must be losing my indefinable allure.
'Shindig'
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.
erikaj - Feb 11, 2026 10:25:53 am PST #11523 of 11529
"already on the kiss-cam with Karl Marx"-
Calli - Feb 11, 2026 11:03:24 am PST #11524 of 11529
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Congrats, Lisah!
Sorry about all the estate stuff, meara. I was my dad’s executor and it was a lot, even though he also had a will and everything was just getting split between my sister and me. It took a bit over a year to finalize. I still have some of the paperwork in a back closet. Not sure why—it’s not like my sister is going to demand an audit 17 years on.
Dana - Feb 11, 2026 11:56:31 am PST #11525 of 11529
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Man, James Van Der Beek died. People who are younger than me shouldn't do that.
JenP - Feb 11, 2026 11:58:22 am PST #11526 of 11529
What's the format of the class, erika? Do you all look at everyone's work and then share the primary reviewer's comments? I don't know that I have anything useful to say, but I'm curious how it's run.
Jessica - Feb 11, 2026 12:02:52 pm PST #11527 of 11529
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
James Van Der Beek died.
So sad.
JenP - Feb 11, 2026 12:03:20 pm PST #11528 of 11529
Man, James Van Der Beek died.
Oof, that's the age and reason my dad died. That's awful. Too fucking young by far.
Steph L. - Feb 11, 2026 12:19:09 pm PST #11529 of 11529
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Happy Birthday, -t!!!
Lisah, good news about the job -- fingers crossed it continues past the contract!
James Van Der Beek died.
Damn it, that sucks.