There's something about a food that moves all by itself that gives me the heebie-jeebies.

Joyce ,'Never Leave Me'


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 - Jul 03, 2026 3:26:18 pm PDT #13229 of 13442

He would indeed be appalled. Sorry you had such an awful night, erika.


Laura - Jul 03, 2026 4:56:52 pm PDT #13230 of 13442
Our wings are not tired.

I am so sorry that the digestive horrors are persisting, erika. May the awfulness give you a break.


erikaj - Jul 03, 2026 5:38:56 pm PDT #13231 of 13442
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

I thought I was getting a break, but I think they just changed tactics. Really over it, though, in any case.


Laura - Jul 04, 2026 7:56:49 am PDT #13232 of 13442
Our wings are not tired.

I'm spending the holiday morning catching up on the puzzles I missed while traveling. Just finished the last 5 Wordles and at least got them all. Considering comments I'm thinking I may not be so lucky with connections.

Happy 4th to all. Heading out in a bit for the Otter Lake boat parade. Friends and family and a super cute flag skort, so all is well.


lisah - Jul 04, 2026 8:37:44 am PDT #13233 of 13442
Punishingly Intricate

Ugh, erika, hope your systems settle down and act right!


chrismg - Jul 04, 2026 9:20:54 am PDT #13234 of 13442
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Happy Fourth to all who celebrate!

I feel like today's Connections was much easier, but that may just be me.


meara - Jul 04, 2026 1:21:44 pm PDT #13235 of 13442

Yes per the bot today’s connections was way easier. I love that they have the bot now because sometimes I’m like “this was impossible!” And then find out it was a 2/5 and I was overthinking it but most people weren’t.


meara - Jul 04, 2026 1:46:55 pm PDT #13236 of 13442

There is a huge bizarre America celebration happening before this France v Paraguay game. I mean I get that it’s 4th of July but…

I feel bad for the folks who are in full sun on the field singing in blazers. They must be melting! Also have no idea who some of these announcers are and suspect I should.


meara - Jul 05, 2026 8:42:33 am PDT #13237 of 13442

Ugh. People were setting off fireworks very close by until about 3am…and then set off more at 6am! wtf! Who is setting off 6am fireworks???

I am so sleepy.


Sheryl - Jul 05, 2026 11:06:53 am PDT #13238 of 13442
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Our airconditioner broke yesterday. Gary called the repair people, and they say it's the blower motor. They're checking the availability of a new one. In the meantime we have plenty of fans going. Bleah.