Congrats, Tom! I keep getting fed these "is a million $s enough to retire?" articles and I don't read them because I'm nowhere close to that. I'm guessing in NY it probably is not, even if we don't assume that the answer is not generally "no". . . Still seems like a nice milestone.
I'll be fine. I'll be your bounty, Jubal Early. And I'll just fade away.
River ,'Objects In Space'
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.
-t - Jun 18, 2026 3:43:20 pm PDT #13089 of 13436
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Laura - Jun 19, 2026 6:15:09 am PDT #13090 of 13436
Our wings are not tired.
Today is a great day to celebrate P.M. Marc's birthday! I hope you are planning a delightful birthday weekend full of fun and treats. May this year bring all good things and skip the excess drama and trauma.
lisah - Jun 19, 2026 6:18:15 am PDT #13091 of 13436
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, P.M.
JenP - Jun 19, 2026 8:54:33 am PDT #13092 of 13436
Excellent, Tom!
Happy, Happy Birthday, Plei! I wish for you all kinds of the best, most helpful, healing, and joy-inspiring days and happenings in the year ahead.
askye - Jun 19, 2026 10:24:43 am PDT #13093 of 13436
Thrive to spite them
Happy birthday PM!
erikaj - Jun 19, 2026 11:00:46 am PDT #13094 of 13436
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Happy birthday, Plei!
-t - Jun 19, 2026 11:16:13 am PDT #13095 of 13436
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Happy birthday PMM!
Steph L. - Jun 19, 2026 12:17:14 pm PDT #13096 of 13436
That which does not kill you should RUN
Happy Birthday, Plei!!!
sj - Jun 19, 2026 3:05:08 pm PDT #13097 of 13436
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Happy Birthday, Plei!
dcp - Jun 20, 2026 6:16:57 am PDT #13098 of 13436
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Karl, oh no!
"safely home from the hospital" is good. "Probably scheduled" is less good. Make the effort to get clear communication and scheduling from the medical teams.
My uncle had a vascular dissection in a carotid artery back in the early '90s. It was severe, and affected him greatly, but he made significant recovery and is still with us thirty+ years later, so have hope.
My advice to you is to encourage you to to be diligent with all the follow-ups, especially any physical therapy. In my uncle's case, early effort did pay off later.