Trudy, I wish I could just wrap my arms around you for a while;IIRC, that's some world-class huggin'. Thank you, Karl.
Happy Birthday, Karl!
Hang in there, Karl :)
I always thought the name Serenity had a vaguely funereal sound to it.
Simon ,'Out Of Gas'
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.
Trudy Booth - May 06, 2026 1:53:32 pm PDT #12587 of 12658
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Happy Birthday, Karl!
Hang in there, Karl :)
erikaj - May 06, 2026 2:21:08 pm PDT #12588 of 12658
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
what Trudy said. Trudy, I've told him I think he should host clinics...so many people kind of want to hug, but they are *so bad* at it--I watched the sisters from "Fleabag" try again last night and kind of had bad memories of my extended family from that. maybe it's supposed to be natural and instinctive, but it doesn't feel that way for everyone.
Trudy Booth - May 06, 2026 2:27:53 pm PDT #12589 of 12658
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
He could lead some sort of seminar.
erikaj - May 06, 2026 3:30:56 pm PDT #12590 of 12658
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
totally.
Sophia Brooks - May 06, 2026 3:39:45 pm PDT #12591 of 12658
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thanks again everyone. I went to work today because I am just in waiting mode until I pick up the death certificate tomorrow, but it was hard and I am tired! I saw my old boss Sue and when she hugged me it was the first time I cried. It makes sense because she was so much of a mentor to me professionally and personally and she is safe but it sucked to cry at work!
dcp - May 06, 2026 3:48:18 pm PDT #12592 of 12658
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
until I pick up the death certificate
If you can arrange it, get multiple copies
When my grandparents died (about five years apart), we ended up needing about a dozen certificates each.
erikaj - May 06, 2026 4:09:35 pm PDT #12593 of 12658
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
this. although there was somebody in our neighborhood that tried to get out of paying their mortgage with it. don't do that. that still makes me sad.
-t - May 06, 2026 4:13:36 pm PDT #12594 of 12658
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yes, get many copies. Someone you wouldn’t think would need one will require it, guaranteed
Sophia Brooks - May 06, 2026 4:19:04 pm PDT #12595 of 12658
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I asked for seven and they talked me down to five. I am doing nothing though, so I am not paying them very much.
Sheryl - May 06, 2026 4:26:34 pm PDT #12596 of 12658
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Happy Birthday Karl!
Hugs and ~ma for all who need/want it.
Meanwhile, Gary got permission from his boss to work from home 5 days a week. That way he can pick up Mr. S at school. Things are continuing to be stressful here.