This is my boat. They're part of my crew. No one's getting left. Best you get used to that.

Mal ,'Ariel'


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.


Beverly - Jun 24, 2024 1:56:20 pm PDT #1273 of 3468
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

I hope the doggo works out Cass. Sounds like you might need each other.

Sophia, bonus points for use of the word 'inordinate'!b

DH continues to improve. One tell is that, unlike when he's in top shape my suggestions slide right offa him. At the moment he's open to them. Thanks for all the good ~ma.

David, I hope the next few days are good, and that you enjoy your birthday. Ahead-wishes for you.

Having oneroused all morning, paying bills, confirming appointments that hadn't appeared in my portal chart, bathroom and kitchen stuff--scalding and scrubbing a dozen waterbottles, filtering water and filling them, etc. , morning dishes. Actually eating some breakfast. I'ma have a healthy apple cinnamon cookie with the remnants of my breakfast tea and take a nap.


-t - Jun 24, 2024 2:00:45 pm PDT #1274 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm glad you are taking time to think about it, Cass. Not a decision to be impulsive about.

Also glad you have plans for potentially rough times coming up, Hec.

And glad the Benadryl helped more than expected, Sophia! What a thing. My niece finally got diagnosed with allergies (not sure to what exactly, she just said she was allergic to NYC, I think that means some common combo of dust and mold) that were behind years of mystery illnesses and she's kind of mad about it because it's "just" allergies but she's got prescription Flonase now that apparently helps a lot. So I hoped you end up with an easy way to avoid brain fog in the future!

I know next to nothing about Nosferatu but the trailer looks pretty darn good.


Steph L. - Jun 24, 2024 2:01:25 pm PDT #1275 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

This sinus infection is kicking my ass. I feel like dogshit. My brain is tapioca. These antibiotics need to work a little harder. (I started them Saturday evening, so I'm assuming they should start to do stuff pretty damn soon.) In the meantime, I'm going to dramatically drape myself across the bed.


-t - Jun 24, 2024 2:02:11 pm PDT #1276 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Sounds like a well-earned cookie and nap, Bev! What an excellent reward for onerousing.


-t - Jun 24, 2024 2:03:06 pm PDT #1277 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Come on, antibiotics! Respond to the dramatic drapery with heightened effectiveness!


Tom Scola - Jun 25, 2024 7:00:33 am PDT #1278 of 3468
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

This morning I voted, did my laundry, took out the trash, and now I'm at work, which is not fair.


-t - Jun 25, 2024 8:29:27 am PDT #1279 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Yeah, you should be done with the day and relaxing after all that. Well done!

I'm at work but all I did beforehand is feed the cat


JenP - Jun 25, 2024 9:40:19 am PDT #1280 of 3468

We took the car to a carwash and did the interior ourselves before getting the wash (I still love going through a car wash just as much as when I was a kid), then I dropped the dog off at the vet for All The Things, and I've been working steadily since I got back. Adulting!

Now I'm going to lie on a yoga block to release my back strain, yikes.


Laura - Jun 25, 2024 9:41:21 am PDT #1281 of 3468
Our wings are not tired.

I have been minimally productive, with some work and chores. It's a beautiful day though so I do need to get outside.

My son's girlfriend bought a kindle holder and remote page turner to read in bed. I think it is rather hysterical, but she loves it and I love her for treating herself. [link]


-t - Jun 25, 2024 10:17:08 am PDT #1282 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Sometimes your arms get tired of holding a book or reader before you want to stop reading. I get it. I have been known to switch between e-book and audiobook for that reason.