That's disturbing. You're emotionally scarred and will end up badly.

Anya ,'Bring On The Night'


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 - Aug 24, 2026 12:11:08 pm PDT #13690 of 14045
Thrive to spite them

I had somw stranger leave some rude comments on some.posts I had public from 2017 and I think before. I made a half sarcastic "I'm confused why did you do do this?" And 2 people came to my defense and explained he was trolling. Which I knew. I jist wanted to see how he wpuld react.

Silence. So I was kind of bored and messaged him asking why he hadn't responded if he wanted attention because I wanted to help him. And he said I clearly didn't want the attention and I was being weird and to leave him alone. I probably shouldn't have but... I mostly wanted to know if he would give a reason or try to justify what he did.


Jessica - Aug 25, 2026 8:07:16 am PDT #13691 of 14045
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Guys, did you know that raw garlic kills sourdough starter? Well now, so do I...

Signed, let's hope the emergency injection of commercial yeast was enough to save this loaf! It's ugly but it does smell great!

(Buffy is fine, btw, the only casualty was the levain* used in this garlic-herb loaf.)

(*Yes I call it Faith Levain. Because obviously.)


-t - Aug 25, 2026 9:15:08 am PDT #13692 of 14045
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I had no idea! Huh. Glad to hear Buffy was not affected by this addition to our knowledge!


erikaj - Aug 25, 2026 10:32:00 am PDT #13693 of 14045
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Well, let's hope Faith doesn't lose her three. Got some unwanted help from a neighbor and now the ramp outside my door looks great and our sidewalk outside is swept. which is fine, I guess, but who cares what that looks like? Nobody told me that coming into midlife would feel like a "Curb Your Enthusiasm" so much of the time. only I can't act like Larry ever, even when I most feel like it. And, it's so stupid--we bought them a gift to thank them for doing this thing we don't care about.(They're the kind of off-balance Christian it's, like, better to stay on the good side of.) But the flip side of being called to beautify something is that you thought it was an eyesore that maybe you couldn't stand to look at for one. more. instant. and I don't really need *that* thought in my head, either, argh. It really does look nice, but it probably won't last, and it's annoying being two punches on someone's Heavenly Frequent Flyer Miles.


Jessica - Aug 25, 2026 10:57:20 am PDT #13694 of 14045
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Verdict: This loaf is VERY dense, but still tasty and perfectly edible with a little toasting.

(And I had not until this very moment connected the ironic dots that Faith the Vampire Slayer was defeated by too much garlic. That's not how that's supposed to work, narrative!)


meara - Aug 25, 2026 11:01:34 am PDT #13695 of 14045

Oh noooo Dolly Parton died!! Whyyyyy couldn’t it have been someone worse? (Not suggesting anyone in particular, should the FBI be asking)


erikaj - Aug 25, 2026 11:05:00 am PDT #13696 of 14045
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

aw... I wish she had been the splashy celeb that ran for President.


Jessica - Aug 25, 2026 11:05:11 am PDT #13697 of 14045
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I just saw that too, what a loss for the whole world.


Steph L. - Aug 25, 2026 11:05:53 am PDT #13698 of 14045
That which does not kill you should RUN

Oh noooo Dolly Parton died!!

Fucking WHAT.


askye - Aug 25, 2026 11:13:07 am PDT #13699 of 14045
Thrive to spite them

I know!!! There are so many henious people out there and Dolly is gone.