I actually got a copy of Emily Wilson's translation as an audiobook, probably thinking I'd listen to it before the movie came out but I haven't and I've got so many other books in the queue there's no telling when I'll get to it. Maybe I'll download it just in case I find myself ready to take it up.
You know me! I'm like, "Go school! It's your birthday!" Or something to that effect.
Willow ,'Empty Places'
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 20, 2026 9:53:44 am PDT #13380 of 13385
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Pix - Jul 20, 2026 12:29:21 pm PDT #13381 of 13385
The status is NOT quo.
I taught The Odyssey from beginning to end (Fagles' translation) for many years, and I'm looking forward to seeing the movie. Odysseus is an ass, but it's a good story. Currently I am at USD with some yearbook students for yearbook camp. They are the sweetest little group of girls, so lowkey and easy, but we are sleeping in dorm rooms with no AC, and the temps are hot and humid — MUCH worse than San Diego's usual temperate breezes and low humidity. DYING already. I was smart and brought a little fan this year, though, so I should be able to sleep. Still. Summer!Kristin isn't a fan of four days of unpaid work even though I know it's going to be worth it.
Also, hi! I pop on and ready from time-to-time but have mostly been lurking. I'll try to catch up later tonight.
erikaj - Jul 20, 2026 1:13:40 pm PDT #13382 of 13385
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Obviously, I understand the two-sides-of-perception thing. I think I'd like to captivate someone without doing very much, but that doesn't happen! Not to me, anyway.
Sheryl - Jul 20, 2026 4:12:52 pm PDT #13383 of 13385
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
I had a little incident last night . I was peeling a rather skinny carrot and managed to get my thumb with the peeler. I am a danger to myself once again.
Cass - Jul 20, 2026 4:51:18 pm PDT #13384 of 13385
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
*offers bubble wrap*
meara - Jul 20, 2026 8:11:08 pm PDT #13385 of 13385
Unpaid work is no fun but especially not without a/c!! Yikes!