Hi Shir! How exciting!
Mal: I call you back? Wash: No, Mal. You didn't. Zoe: I take full responsibility, cap.
'Out Of Gas'
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 - Aug 18, 2026 9:57:49 am PDT #13614 of 14045
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
erikaj - Aug 18, 2026 10:28:19 am PDT #13615 of 14045
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
wow, that's wild for the cat. keep something that smells like you in the carrier with him. have a great time in Europe.
Steph L. - Aug 18, 2026 10:48:18 am PDT #13616 of 14045
That which does not kill you should RUN
Shir, that's a big change for you and your cat, but it sounds exciting!
Although I love listening to audiobooks when driving I have not seemed to manage to focus on any of the serial variety. On the list. Perhaps on the drive back to Florida.
Laura, Midnight Burger really is fucking fantastic. It's smart and funny and weird and poignant and consistently entertaining. And there are a lot of episodes, so it would be suited for a New York --> Florida drive.
Okay, time to switch loads of laundry and get back to work.
JenP - Aug 18, 2026 12:02:03 pm PDT #13617 of 14045
Unsurprisingly, I am seconding Steph on the Midnight Burger rec, Laura.
Also, even if just for the car ride, it’s worth it to do the min level of support through Patreon for the month to lose the ads. I listen through Spotify, and it was super easy to connect up.
Though you may become engrossed enough to stay a supporter!
JenP - Aug 18, 2026 12:03:13 pm PDT #13618 of 14045
Cereal:
Shir, that is big and exciting! Keep us posted, and I’m sending good vibes to your kitty. And you!
DavidS - Aug 18, 2026 12:45:28 pm PDT #13619 of 14045
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Shir, that's wonderful and exciting news! Belgium is such a great landing spot. I'm very happy and excited for you.
Steph L. - Aug 18, 2026 1:25:46 pm PDT #13620 of 14045
That which does not kill you should RUN
Also, even if just for the car ride, it’s worth it to do the min level of support through Patreon for the month to lose the ads. I listen through Spotify, and it was super easy to connect up.
Ditto. Ditch those ads!
erikaj - Aug 18, 2026 1:33:49 pm PDT #13621 of 14045
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
I've heard Belgium is nice, but I haven't been. If transporters ever exist, I have a huge list of things to use it for. We did however have a romaine salad at dinner for the first time in months. Wow, going back to six months ago, go us. (Lee Greenwood is on the monkey crack. Although I hate that there is a very simple part of my system--at least it's not my naughty bits, right-- but maybe it's the mental and emotional equivalent, that might respond to that song, even though I don't like it.)
Karl - Aug 18, 2026 1:51:04 pm PDT #13622 of 14045
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Shir! Lovely to read your words. Much cat~ma and travel~ma for you and your feline companion. I hope Belgium treats you both with care and comfort.
lisah - Aug 18, 2026 4:16:27 pm PDT #13623 of 14045
Punishingly Intricate
That’s so exciting!! Hope the cat endures the travel well and everything else goes smoothly! It’s been 30 years (HOWW??!!) since I’ve been there but I loved it. Hope you do too!