I don’t know if it was the power of the buffistas or a guardian angel or what. But while I was on hold earlier today I filled out a form for another supply company, and just now the most efficient, kind person called me back, and she is sending me a box of supplies to tide me over while she deals with setting up a new account for me and contacting my insurance and doctor, and I immediately burst into tears and now I can breathe again.
Damn it! You know what? I'm sick of this crap. I'm sick of being the guy who eats insects and gets the funny syphilis. As of this moment, it's over. I'm finished being everybody's butt monkey!
Xander ,'Lessons'
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.
sj - Mar 26, 2026 6:14:28 pm PDT #12111 of 12117
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
dcp - Mar 26, 2026 6:31:13 pm PDT #12112 of 12117
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Very glad to read the good news, sj.
kat - Mar 26, 2026 6:39:48 pm PDT #12113 of 12117
"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
God, sj, that sounds like the worst. K has been going round and round with a specialty pharmacy and her doctor’s office. Pharmacy won’t ship until K has appointment for the injection. Dr.’s office won’t make an appointment until the meds arrive. US healthcare remains bonkers.
Spring break starts now for me. Noah has been home from college for spring break but goes back Saturday. Grace’s spring break doesn’t start until after Easter. It’s hard to coordinate anything.
Laura - Mar 26, 2026 6:45:09 pm PDT #12114 of 12117
Our wings are not tired.
The US healthcare system is horrific. Cool to spend billions on senseless wars, but leave our health in the hands of profit-making centers.
Relieved that the ~ma made it your way, sj. May your ice cream arrive soon as you more than deserve it.
These situations always make me feel for the countless who don't have the strength and perseverance to jump through all the hoops in this cruel system.
Laura - Mar 26, 2026 6:46:42 pm PDT #12115 of 12117
Our wings are not tired.
Noah has been home from college for spring break but goes back Saturday
Mind blown again. I mean I know logically that he is of age, but wow, it doesn't seem possible.
kat - Mar 26, 2026 6:47:34 pm PDT #12116 of 12117
"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
Laura, same. Their 19th bday is tomorrow
JenP - Mar 26, 2026 7:04:26 pm PDT #12117 of 12117
So glad you found the kind, helpful person, sj. I will always send extra good karma vibes to those people as I pass through this life.
Grateful to see Nilly and Shir.
Nineteen years of age? You're quite sure?