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.


askye - Jul 12, 2026 8:04:43 pm PDT #13306 of 13688
Thrive to spite them

It seems like I needed to wait until the 3rd dose of antibiotics because I think some of the redness has decreased. I'll see in the morning.

I'm kind of frustrated at myself I went and wasted the money but it was getting worse and I didnt want to find out I had waited and cellulitis or something


Karl - Jul 12, 2026 8:44:31 pm PDT #13307 of 13688
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.

Jess, the turtle story made me mist up, but that probably doesn't surprise anyone here.

My household is re-watching Ted Lasso, and it's my first time through. I suddenly understand what you folks were saying about Ted (and Beard) going against the grain of toxic masculinity and machismo -- it's been a long time since I've seen a while male straight cis character on a TV show who I might actually want to invite into my home. They remind me of our own Hecubot in some very good ways.


Jessica - Jul 13, 2026 6:19:23 am PDT #13308 of 13688
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Damnit, McConnell is alive but Sam Neill is dead? What the hell, morning headlines?


-t - Jul 13, 2026 9:43:11 am PDT #13309 of 13688
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Sam Neill has been in a whole lot of things I haven't seen and yet I feel vaguely warmly towards him just from ambient goodwill I guess


Laura - Jul 13, 2026 9:54:03 am PDT #13310 of 13688
Our wings are not tired.

My household is re-watching Ted Lasso, and it's my first time through. I suddenly understand what you folks were saying about Ted (and Beard) going against the grain of toxic masculinity and machismo

We are watching as well in advance of the new season. Some fine writing in there.

The memes on FB are sucking me in the past couple weeks. Blessings on those who take the time to produce these delightful tidbits.


DavidS - Jul 13, 2026 10:40:36 am PDT #13311 of 13688
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

They remind me of our own Hecubot in some very good ways.

Awww. [jumps up and taps "Believe" sign]

Back to my Monday morning Pilates after a two week break.

My whole Father's Day - Birthday - 4th stretch plus Pilates studio closed for break and my therapist on vacay to Greece blew up my schedule. But now I'm back to my routine.

I did do more than usual socializing, clean out my nerdhole, have several doctor appointments and see some aestheticians in the meantime though so I wasn't a complete lump.

Highly mindful that Matilda only has one more month at home before going back to college. We've been watching Hacks together and I'm watching House of Dragons on my own.


Jessica - Jul 13, 2026 10:55:00 am PDT #13312 of 13688
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

The lady at the bag drop counter told me to have a good flight and I responded "you too" fortunately I was already on my way out of the country.

There is a CPK in the SJO food court. I'm not craving American flavors but I am pretty nostalgic for the 90s so that might be my lunch.


Steph L. - Jul 13, 2026 10:56:47 am PDT #13313 of 13688
That which does not kill you should RUN

My whole Father's Day - Birthday - 4th stretch plus Pilates studio closed for break and my therapist on vacay to Greece blew up my schedule.

Did you build a hobo fire in a trash can in your living room? That's a sign of a thoroughly blown-up schedule.


Jessica - Jul 13, 2026 11:54:56 am PDT #13314 of 13688
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Okay, so the food at this airport CPK is delivered to the table by robot, which seems very wrong for a restaurant that hasn't updated its menu since 1987.


DavidS - Jul 13, 2026 11:58:12 am PDT #13315 of 13688
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Did you build a hobo fire in a trash can in your living room?

I did not. And "bindlestiff" was one of JZ's favorites words, so she would have been disappointed.