You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with until you understand who's in ruttin' command here.

Jayne ,'The Train Job'


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.


JenP - May 05, 2024 4:19:47 pm PDT #131 of 4174

(I almost typed, "Go, Tom!" and then realized that it could be misconstrued as an imperative rather than a cheer...)

Excellent adulting, Tom!


Susan W. - May 05, 2024 5:56:42 pm PDT #132 of 4174
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

I made a cake and I'm doing laundry.


Consuela - May 05, 2024 6:02:35 pm PDT #133 of 4174
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I drove up to Sacramento and met four lovely rescue dogs, and brought one home. She is now pacing unstoppably through the house, although periodically laying down on the futon for a minute or two.

No name yet, I haven't decided. But she's a small shepherd, with a dark face and lovely lighter-colored eyebrows. Big ear action as well.


Susan W. - May 05, 2024 6:22:15 pm PDT #134 of 4174
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

New dog! She sounds beautiful.


Steph L. - May 05, 2024 6:22:39 pm PDT #135 of 4174
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

No name yet, I haven't decided. But she's a small shepherd, with a dark face and lovely lighter-colored eyebrows. Big ear action as well.

Yay, dog!

(I almost typed, "Go, Tom!" and then realized that it could be misconstrued as an imperative rather than a cheer...)

I mean, he’s gonna, either way.

I am not working on culling the closet because my back has been aching and now it’s spasming, so I’m throwing meds at it and lying flat.


erin_obscure - May 05, 2024 6:53:20 pm PDT #136 of 4174
Occasionally I’m callous and strange

Good times, Tom! I do not envy your evening. But that medical nap tomorrow will be amazing. I think colonoscopy day should be like new years day, a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Everything is cleaned out, so it's a great time to start fresh with new intentions. Like "solid foods."


DavidS - May 05, 2024 7:28:10 pm PDT #137 of 4174
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

and brought one home.

Exciting! New dog smell!


lisah - May 05, 2024 7:35:25 pm PDT #138 of 4174
Punishingly Intricate

My beloved aunt’s beloved husband passed this morning. My mom and I were able to spend time with him a couple of weeks ago and could tell it wouldn’t be long but ughhhhh. It fucking sucks. He was one of the best people.


lisah - May 05, 2024 7:36:23 pm PDT #139 of 4174
Punishingly Intricate

Separately, congrats on the new dog ‘suela!! Big Ear Action aka Bea is not a bad name for a dog.


Calli - May 06, 2024 3:51:22 am PDT #140 of 4174
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I’m sorry, lisah.