That sounds right
Mal: Does she understand that? River: She understands. She doesn't comprehend.
'Objects In Space'
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.
-t - Jul 16, 2026 6:55:42 am PDT #13349 of 13358
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Jessica - Jul 16, 2026 6:59:19 am PDT #13350 of 13358
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I guess they made the sky and the air all brown and drab to promote that new Christopher Nolan film.
Bwah!
Laura - Jul 16, 2026 9:49:51 am PDT #13351 of 13358
Our wings are not tired.
Skinner is still acting all weird. Didn't eat yesterday or today. I went and bought chicken, rice, and pumpkin, which is in the instant pot now. (got a bloody toe from the shopping cart while putting stuff in the car, sigh) If he doesn't eat that, it's back to the vet. He is drinking normally and jumping off the back porch to run in the woods normally. His blood tests last week and physical were perfect. He didn't make it up the stairs last night so I had to sleep downstairs in the recliner, which was fine.
Monday was Mr. S's birthday. He turned 11.
Time, she does fly.
Going to have the fam over for the game Sunday. Will have enough food for many more! My 16-year-old great nephew just did a triathlon and is lifeguarding this summer, so I know he is down for any leftovers. (Lemon herb pasta salad, tortilla chips and spinach dip, shrimp and cocktail sauce, and watermelon)
DavidS - Jul 16, 2026 10:29:31 am PDT #13352 of 13358
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
(got a bloody toe from the shopping cart while putting stuff in the car, sigh)
Did you drop some f-bombs? Did you hoot and holler? Did you hop around on one foot like a cartoon character?
Speaking of cartoon characters, I watched that guy get flipped 10 feet in the air by the bison at least 20 times.
I am sorry that he got a broken femur out of it, as he was (a) not doing anything close, stupid and provocative to set the bison off; (b) he deliberately drew the bison's attention away from his grandson.
That said, the way he got flipped was pure slapstick comedy.
Also, that guy is 65. My age. I do not look like that.
Laura - Jul 16, 2026 12:14:36 pm PDT #13353 of 13358
Our wings are not tired.
Did you drop some f-bombs? Did you hoot and holler? Did you hop around on one foot like a cartoon character?
I wonder if I will start cursing in my older age? It has never been a thing with me. I did bark out an Owww and found some tissues so I wouldn't get blood on the carpet in my car. I never wear closed shoes so the toes are often at risk.
DavidS - Jul 17, 2026 11:51:00 am PDT #13354 of 13358
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I wonder if I will start cursing in my older age?
I can confidently vouch that on every instance of sharp toe-stubbing pain I've experienced over the last 20 years I have said exactly the same thing: "mutherFUCKER! gottDAMM. FUCK!"
Grey in SF this Friday after three glorious days. I don't mind. It's good for my scarf game.
Lordy, I'm having to read up and understand Finance.
I'm interested in buying a place for Emmett, the market is super heated and going to get worse once the big AI companies (OpenAI and Anthropic are both headquartered in SF) have their IPOs.
So I'm juggling taking the bigass hit of Capital Gains Taxes on selling stocks or finessing something with Securities Backed loans.
Talked to my brother-in-law, TJ about it. He worked in finance (at Fidelity) for many years though he retired before he was 40 because that's a good way to get rich.
Anyway, he suggested a "Buy Borrow Die" strategy and one source says it's only a very complicated strategy for generational wealth among the super rich but other sources (JP Morgan, Fidelity) saying it's viable at much lower levels.
I should talk to megan walker about it.
Anyway, here's the JP Morgan simplified explainer if you're interested: [link]
Fidelity: [link]
dcp - Jul 17, 2026 12:05:31 pm PDT #13355 of 13358
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Securities Backed loans
Two words: Margin Call
erikaj - Jul 17, 2026 12:10:04 pm PDT #13356 of 13358
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Fascinating, in a slightly AU sort of way Chez Moi. Could my body stop coming up with new ways to...kind of make me miserable? Cause I thought I had that parasite thing for a hot minute--I don't think so because of the lack of fever and achiness, etc. But OMG. Literally insult to injury.
DavidS - Jul 17, 2026 12:10:11 pm PDT #13357 of 13358
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Two words: Margin Call
I know that's an associated risk but the amount I'd be borrowing vs. my assets is fairly manageable.
Beverly - Jul 18, 2026 12:05:37 pm PDT #13358 of 13358
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
lisah, if you do establish a snack station upstairs may I suggest a metal breadbox if you don't go with a mini fridge?Unless you wish to share said snacks with wee urban wildlife.
askye, E is indeed lucky to have you in his corner.
May the humididity ease up for those of you dealing with it. It has been surprisingly cool here for this time of year, and I heartily approve.
David, I'm terribly jealous of your clean and org of your nerdhole. I need to do the same.
I was saddened to hear about Mantooth's death. He did a lot of raising awareness of tribal issues as well as showing up at cons for Emergency fans, and first responder meetings.
There are umpty-two things that need to be done around here. Really? I just want a nap.