I'm 17. Looking at linoleum makes me want to have sex.

Xander ,'First Date'


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.


kat - Mar 13, 2026 11:19:46 am PDT #11952 of 12302
"The thing about dorks is we stick together. Mostly for gaming purposes but also because it wards off jocks, gutter clowns and other Stephen King-like threats." - Lauren Okie

askye, all of that sounds alarming.

Yesterday I had an unplanned dental appointment. My hygienist is winding down her hours, so I have to make the jump to a different hygienist. This one is much gentler but also not chatty at all. One of the things no one tells you about aging is how your own care providers retire and suddenly you have to figure out new people and new systems.


Hil R. - Mar 13, 2026 12:21:15 pm PDT #11953 of 12302
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

My spring break started today (well, technically tomorrow, but I don't teach on Fridays anyway.) I do have some grading and cleaning I need to do, but today I felt like I needed rest more, and I'll do the grading and cleaning another day. Now I'm watching Paralympic sled hockey, which is fun. China and Canada currently tied at the end of the second period, in the semifinals. The DJ between periods is terrible -- so far, I've heard the William Tell Overture, MC Hammer, and "Imagine."


meara - Mar 13, 2026 1:53:19 pm PDT #11954 of 12302

“Imagine” is not really sports pump the jam music. My goodness.


Hil R. - Mar 13, 2026 5:20:39 pm PDT #11955 of 12302
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

And after I posted that, they played "Never Gonna Give You Up" and "Mr. Brightside."


flea - Mar 13, 2026 6:31:01 pm PDT #11956 of 12302
information libertarian

For David:

Casper; is that a muppet singing?? Me: no that’s Tom Waits


Pix - Mar 13, 2026 7:17:09 pm PDT #11957 of 12302
The status is NOT quo.

One of the things no one tells you about aging is how your own care providers retire and suddenly you have to figure out new people and new systems.
This. Also, hi. Life has been busy. Glad you all are here.


DavidS - Mar 13, 2026 10:02:45 pm PDT #11958 of 12302
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Casper; is that a muppet singing?? Me: no that’s Tom Waits

Ha! Tell her that his own kids call Tom's singing his "Cookie Monster voice."


Shir - Mar 14, 2026 6:50:14 am PDT #11959 of 12302
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

Hello. Just to report that I'm doing OK as much as one can. Miss being at home with my books. Brought some with me, but it's obviously not the same.


JenP - Mar 14, 2026 7:17:35 am PDT #11960 of 12302

Casper; is that a muppet singing?? Me: no that’s Tom Waits

Ah, ha, ha, ha! DH will appreciate that.


Laura - Mar 14, 2026 8:11:47 am PDT #11961 of 12302
Our wings are not tired.

My first big smile of the day.