Oh, fun plans, Laura! Hooray for a little escape
Fred: It's the pictures in my mind that are getting me. It's like being stuck in a really bad movie with those Clockwork Orange clampy things on my eyeballs. Wesley: Why imagine? Reality's disturbing enough.
'Shells'
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.
-t - Feb 18, 2026 11:03:35 am PST #11615 of 12327
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
DavidS - Feb 18, 2026 12:18:40 pm PST #11616 of 12327
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
The painting is just beautiful, David. Has Matilda seen it?
She has! She loves it and is particularly blown away by the details, like the pattern of her dress.
They are a Dead tribute band
"Alas, earwax."
Sheryl - Feb 18, 2026 5:13:33 pm PST #11617 of 12327
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Had a few days of quiet here, as Gary went to the Builders show for work and Mr. S stayed with the nanny. Now they're both back and its chaos.
msbelle - Feb 18, 2026 5:49:56 pm PST #11618 of 12327
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
-t you can get unlimited audiobooks with librofm, they have a subscription.
-t - Feb 18, 2026 6:59:58 pm PST #11619 of 12327
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I have that, it’s great! I’m just concerned about the Audible books I already own (since what I actually own is the license not the book, or whatever) And the occasional Audible Original that isn’t available anywhere else.
Laura - Feb 19, 2026 5:53:20 am PST #11620 of 12327
Our wings are not tired.
Today we celebrate the lovely Beverly's birthday! I hope that your day is filled with love and treats, and that this year brings all you wish for and more.
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 19, 2026 8:21:36 am PST #11621 of 12327
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Happy Birthday Beverly!
I have done battle with the evil copier/printer at my company's largely-abandoned physical office, and after an inconclusive physical struggle outwitted it by printing pages 2-up on one tabloid sheet at a time, thus lulling its phantom misfeed alarm into uneasy slumber! 2026 tax filings now saved and stored in hard copy form to ward off future audits.
Tom Scola - Feb 19, 2026 8:25:33 am PST #11622 of 12327
They pay me in WOIMS
I’m looking forward to not being constantly earwormed by a certain Kate Bush song, perhaps in a few months or so.
-t - Feb 19, 2026 8:47:54 am PST #11623 of 12327
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Ha, I feel lucky that that is one I didn't obsessively listen to over and over back in the day so while I am reminded of it all the time I don't get it stuck in my head. I never read the book so all the discourse just flows through me like fear past the Kwisatz Haderach. Only I remain.
Happy birthday BevDog!
Steph L. - Feb 19, 2026 10:38:16 am PST #11624 of 12327
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Happy Birthday, Beverly!!!