You're wrong about River. River's not on the ship. They didn't want her here, but she couldn't make herself leave. So she melted... Melted away. They didn't know she could do that, but she did.

River ,'Objects In Space'


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.


msbelle - Feb 18, 2026 5:49:56 pm PST #11618 of 14053
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 14053
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 14053
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 14053
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 14053
Where do you come from? Where do you go? What is your scene, baby? We just gotta know.

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 14053
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 14053
That which does not kill you should RUN

Happy Birthday, Beverly!!!


erikaj - Feb 19, 2026 11:23:22 am PST #11625 of 14053
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Yes, happy Beverly day. Finally feeling a bit better, though I thought that before, and food is still not quite appealing. We raised my mattress, maybe it will help.


JenP - Feb 19, 2026 11:36:52 am PST #11626 of 14053

Happy Birthday, Beverly! I hope there's much good fun for you in the coming year.

I hope you keep feeling better, erika.

I made sautéed shrimp over quinoa for lunch. That's two quinoas this week. I'm down to half a small bag and a boxed, pre-mixed thing with brown rice and some spices. Progress.

Going to make and direct-to-freezer some more red lentil soup. There are just a LOT of red lentils to get through.


meara - Feb 19, 2026 12:01:54 pm PST #11627 of 14053

Pantry progress is good, t! Mine usually just involves me going through the pantry and realizing most of it is expired and throwing it out.

I got a real haircut (as opposed to a great cuts “just chop an inch off and make it a vague bob”) last night. It ended up probably a full inch shorter than requested (the front pieces were supposed to be cheekbone length, but ended up more like eye length by the time she was done?) but I guess now I know. I think it’ll eventually grow out to be more what I want.