Don't worry, I'm not gonna start any sword fights. I'm over that phase.

Mal ,'War Stories'


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.


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.


Laura - Jun 20, 2026 6:39:29 am PDT #13099 of 13436
Our wings are not tired.

Karl, sending an abundance of love and healing~ma. Please keep us updated as you recover. Yes, as dcp said, follow instructions, especially PT.


JenP - Jun 20, 2026 6:42:44 am PDT #13100 of 13436

Sending all the positive health and care vibes to you, Karl.