Thank you so much for checking in, Nilly. My words are inadequate in all of this, but I'm keeping you, Shir, and your families and loved ones close in my heart.
I tell you I have this theory. It goes where, you're the one who's not my sister. Cuz mom adopted you from a shoe box full of baby howler monkeys, and never told you cuz it could hurt your delicate baby feelings.
Dawn ,'Selfless'
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.
JenP - Mar 09, 2026 7:03:12 am PDT #11898 of 12320
Laura - Mar 09, 2026 8:33:47 am PDT #11899 of 12320
Our wings are not tired.
It helps so much to hear from you, Nilly and Shir. You are in our hearts and minds continuously right now.
Jessica - Mar 09, 2026 9:34:54 am PDT #11900 of 12320
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Has anyone seen/heard from Monty (gc) lately? I realized I haven’t, a friend was talking about Gentleman Jack and I was thinking of her
I haven't, here or on other socials. I hope she's ok and just taking a digital break.
dcp - Mar 09, 2026 10:49:20 am PDT #11901 of 12320
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
I think I saw something on bsky not long ago. Not sure how to find it again, though.
DavidS - Mar 09, 2026 11:15:16 am PDT #11902 of 12320
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Has anyone seen/heard from Monty (gc) lately? I realized I haven’t, a friend was talking about Gentleman Jack and I was thinking of her
She's off FB, but I see her Dear Wife there periodically.
Steph L. - Mar 09, 2026 11:21:55 am PDT #11903 of 12320
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I am suffering the consequences of inadequate documentation -- I have 2 dentist appointments this week, one today and one Wednesday: one is for a crown fitting, and one is for a regular cleaning. I put them on the calendar on the correct days with the times, but not what the appointments are for. So I have an appointment in 40 minutes, and it's going to be like playing the lottery. Crown? Cleaning? Bet now!
Tom Scola - Mar 09, 2026 11:31:03 am PDT #11904 of 12320
They pay me in WOIMS
GC on BlueSky. She posted 3 days ago (about Gentleman Jack).
meara - Mar 09, 2026 12:14:06 pm PDT #11905 of 12320
Thanks tom! I’m not on bsky so didn’t know!
Atropa - Mar 09, 2026 12:50:01 pm PDT #11906 of 12320
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Thank you for checking in, Shir and Nilly.
Atropa - Mar 09, 2026 12:51:47 pm PDT #11907 of 12320
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Help me, b.org hivemind and talk me out of my anxiety. I let my boss know that I've had a migraine for six days straight and may drop off work after our 1:1. She said she was sorry to hear that, that my health was my top priority, and sent me the information links for leaves and accommodations and the contact info for the Leaves team.
The Brain Raccoons, of course, are aaaaaaaallllllll over this. What if asking for accommodations and/or changes in scheduled work hours is going to be used against me? OMG I can't lose this job; I'm 57 and technical writing/editing jobs are getting scarcer and scarcer. OMG I CAN'T LOSE THIS JOB BECAUSE OF FUCKING INSURANCE. Plus, of course, this is a brand new role for me (program manager) and I am beating myself up because I'm not immediately perfect at it and all-knowing. Soooooo fun.