Yay, glad it went well, lisah! May ice machines and good drugs do their job. Plus PT, eventually, I guess. Go, bionic knee!
And I myself will be wearing pink taffeta as chenille would not go with my complexion.
Giles ,'Touched'
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 11, 2026 7:18:22 am PDT #13279 of 13688
-t - Jul 11, 2026 8:42:46 am PDT #13280 of 13688
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Woo lisah!!!
Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 11, 2026 12:52:42 pm PDT #13281 of 13688
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Yay lisah!
erikaj - Jul 11, 2026 12:54:23 pm PDT #13282 of 13688
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Good luck Lisah I cleaned out my books in December, but it kind of doesn't look like it now--I just don't have enough space, either. Even though I buy fewer books.(Still not zero, although I bet it's been...about three months which is a record since I'm not eleven in a pre-civilian internet world anymore.) Finished up what at times was a literally shitty week with getting my second installment for the story I sold...can't wait till it comes out, which should be imminent.
Jessica - Jul 11, 2026 5:57:25 pm PDT #13283 of 13688
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Congrats on the knee and the ice! I would honestly love to have both of those things right now. It's incredible here but I have done A Lot Of Walking and it is more humid than I, a Washington DC native, knew it was possible to get. (There is a level beyond Former Swamp apparently, and that is Actual Rainforest.)
Jessica - Jul 11, 2026 6:03:25 pm PDT #13284 of 13688
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean. No photos because tourists are not allowed to bring anything that casts any light at all, but it was indescribable. I've felt such a strong connection to these animals my entire life and never seen one outside a zoo. Being able to be with her on this multi-hour journey was such a phenomenal privilege.
I might need to get another tattoo about it.
DavidS - Jul 11, 2026 6:28:39 pm PDT #13285 of 13688
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean. No photos because tourists are not allowed to bring anything that casts any light at all, but it was indescribable. I've felt such a strong connection to these animals my entire life and never seen one outside a zoo. Being able to be with her on this multi-hour journey was such a phenomenal privilege.
Awww, that makes me so happy for you. You've always been a turts-girl.
Steph L. - Jul 11, 2026 6:34:51 pm PDT #13286 of 13688
That which does not kill you should RUN
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean.
What an amazing experience for you!
-t - Jul 11, 2026 9:45:18 pm PDT #13287 of 13688
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, wow, Jess. That’s amazing! How wonderful
DavidS - Jul 12, 2026 12:09:33 am PDT #13288 of 13688
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Jesu, Lindsay Graham died unexpectedly.