Spike? It's you. It's really you! My therapist thought I was holding on to false hope, but…I knew you'd come back. You're like…you're like Gandalf the White, resurrected from the pit of the Balrog, more beautiful than ever. Oh…he's alive Frodo. He's alive.

Andrew ,'Damage'


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.


Steph L. - May 05, 2024 6:22:39 pm PDT #135 of 3459
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

No name yet, I haven't decided. But she's a small shepherd, with a dark face and lovely lighter-colored eyebrows. Big ear action as well.

Yay, dog!

(I almost typed, "Go, Tom!" and then realized that it could be misconstrued as an imperative rather than a cheer...)

I mean, he’s gonna, either way.

I am not working on culling the closet because my back has been aching and now it’s spasming, so I’m throwing meds at it and lying flat.


erin_obscure - May 05, 2024 6:53:20 pm PDT #136 of 3459
Occasionally I’m callous and strange

Good times, Tom! I do not envy your evening. But that medical nap tomorrow will be amazing. I think colonoscopy day should be like new years day, a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. Everything is cleaned out, so it's a great time to start fresh with new intentions. Like "solid foods."


DavidS - May 05, 2024 7:28:10 pm PDT #137 of 3459
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

and brought one home.

Exciting! New dog smell!


lisah - May 05, 2024 7:35:25 pm PDT #138 of 3459
Punishingly Intricate

My beloved aunt’s beloved husband passed this morning. My mom and I were able to spend time with him a couple of weeks ago and could tell it wouldn’t be long but ughhhhh. It fucking sucks. He was one of the best people.


lisah - May 05, 2024 7:36:23 pm PDT #139 of 3459
Punishingly Intricate

Separately, congrats on the new dog ‘suela!! Big Ear Action aka Bea is not a bad name for a dog.


Calli - May 06, 2024 3:51:22 am PDT #140 of 3459
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I’m sorry, lisah.


Laura - May 06, 2024 4:55:19 am PDT #141 of 3459
Our wings are not tired.

Good Monday all! And a good day it is to celebrate Karl. Happy birthday! May there be many treats today, and may the year to come be kind to you and yours.


Laura - May 06, 2024 5:12:54 am PDT #142 of 3459
Our wings are not tired.

And my morning catchup post.

I'm so sorry, lisah.

I should really, really visit alla this stuff more often.

Same. It takes having visitors to remember all the wonderful things we have in our communities. It is wonderful that you were able to do so much with Shir.

And yes, I was making a cat yoga video to entertain the new guy.

Made me look! And yes, the fourth was with you both. Super adorbs.

How's everyone's Sunday going? It's quiet up in here.

I did an amazing amount of nothing. Listened to my book club book for several hours. (Trying to finish by Wednesday's gathering) Recovering from the cruise. I love my sisters and we had nice times and many giggles, but I was exhausted. The ship was huge. It was 1000 steps just to get to the dining room and back. Both sisters were in electric scooters. I did go to the gym once, but I got so much walking in just getting to meals and shows that I didn't need more exercise.

No name yet, I haven't decided. But she's a small shepherd, with a dark face and lovely lighter-colored eyebrows. Big ear action as well.

Doggo! Congratulations to you both.

Big Ear Action aka Bea is not a bad name for a dog.

I like it!


JenP - May 06, 2024 6:07:07 am PDT #143 of 3459

Happy Birthday, Karl!

Aw, new pup! Congrats, Suela.

Laura, so glad you had fun on the cruise.

Lisah, I'm sorry for your family's loss.


Trudy Booth - May 06, 2024 7:10:00 am PDT #144 of 3459
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart

Trudy, there was a big article in the WaPo today about Tom Selleck that made me think of you (you did some work on Blue Bloods, right?)

I did get to work on Blue Bloods a few times. Its a good team, good environment. The only person I feel bad for is Tom Selleck's stand-in. Anywhere else in the world he's probably the hunkiest guy in the room - 6'4", 'stache, jawline, broad shoulders (fills out a suit like a dream)... but every day of his life he goes to work and he's Not Tom Selleck.