Congrats on the move, Dana! I haven’t been to Richmond, but I’ve been to other parts of VA and they were lovely.
I’m sorry about the past few days, erikaj.
Congrats to any UK Buffistas! It looks like the election results went exceptionally well.
Love isn't brains, children, it's blood, blood screaming inside you to work its will.
Spike ,'Sleeper'
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.
Calli - Jul 05, 2024 3:49:05 am PDT #1408 of 2672
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
JenP - Jul 05, 2024 6:38:15 am PDT #1409 of 2672
I had a really good strawberry and feta salad in Richmond. Twice. I've only been once. We had fun.
Supposed to be a heat index of 109° today. Don't really care to know what that feels like, but I guess I still have to let the pup out. If she'll go.
JenP - Jul 05, 2024 10:10:48 am PDT #1410 of 2672
What I have been thinking lately, and I'm sure it's not an original thought:
Why don't we call it pro forced pregnancy? That's what it is. Pro life is FAR too gentle a term, in addition to being utter bullshit. Do I think they are pro life? No. Do I think they are pro forced pregnancy? Yes.
And, I'm against forced pregnancy. "Pro choice," again, too delicate.
I mean, I do say it that way now, but...
I'm not saying it would change much at all, but call it what it is.
Laura - Jul 05, 2024 10:16:31 am PDT #1411 of 2672
Our wings are not tired.
Exciting, Dana. Richmond has grown up a lot in recent years. I lived there in the 70s for a couple years. The cemetery overlooking the James is really lovely.
Sorry, about the shrouded fireworks, David. Ours were quite nice for a small town. Posted a couple videos on the FB.
(oops, just noticed I hadn't clicked post)
eta: Yes, forced pregnancy is exactly what it is.
Dana - Jul 05, 2024 10:30:02 am PDT #1412 of 2672
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
I've seen the term "forced birth" around.
JenP - Jul 05, 2024 11:19:05 am PDT #1413 of 2672
I've seen the term "forced birth" around.
Also good.
DavidS - Jul 05, 2024 11:32:03 am PDT #1414 of 2672
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I've seen the term "forced birth" around.
Usually describing abortion foes as "forced birth extremists" - which I think works.
I've been trying to avoid paying too close attention to the election out of respect for my emotional well being. But between Biden's debate performance, the SCOTUS immunity decision and details of Project 2025's agenda, I'm feeling a dystopia coming on.
Steph L. - Jul 05, 2024 11:37:51 am PDT #1415 of 2672
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
I've been trying to avoid paying too close attention to the election out of respect for my emotional well being. But between Biden's debate performance, the SCOTUS immunity decision and details of Project 2025's agenda, I'm feeling a dystopia coming on.
Last night we watched the PBS broadcast of fireworks on the Mall, and I just felt this utter sense of foreboding that those were the last July 4th fireworks this country would have as a democracy. I'm trying really hard to not be pessimistic, but the Republicans have always played dirty and the Democrats refuse to. Playing dirty is literally the only way the Democrats can win against this unhinged amoral mass of fascists.
Laura - Jul 05, 2024 11:54:20 am PDT #1416 of 2672
Our wings are not tired.
Republicans have always played dirty and the Democrats refuse to. Playing dirty is literally the only way the Democrats can win against this unhinged amoral mass of fascists.
True on all counts. I am trying hard not to go into full panic mode.
Jessica - Jul 05, 2024 12:13:40 pm PDT #1417 of 2672
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
If the Democratic party had paid even a tiny bit of attention to either PR or succession planning in the past 40 years, SCOTUS and the electoral map would both look very different. I am not optimistic.
I dropped Dylan off at the airport at fuck-too-early o'clock this morning and he has landed safely in LA, where he will be studying music production at UCLA for a week. On Sunday Aeryn heads off for two weeks of sleepaway camp, giving us almost a full child-free week! We have nothing planned except an 80s dance party boat cruise on Friday (this is an annual party sponsored by a local indie radio station).