I want those Tiffany frames!! Gorgeous! But sadly my wee nose is too small to hold up glasses like that.
Say! look at you! You look just like me! We're very pretty.
Buffybot ,'Dirty Girls'
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.
lisah - Nov 12, 2026 7:55:11 pm PST #14883 of 14893
Punishingly Intricate
Hil R. - Nov 12, 2026 8:01:11 pm PST #14884 of 14893
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I didn't notice Outlook was out for most of the afternoon, while I was wondering why some students hadn't emailed me something they were supposed to email today. I'll get it sorted out tomorrow -- it seems like Outlook is working again.
I've mostly been at home this week -- I only teach on Wednesdays and Fridays, and there was no class on Wednesday because of Veterans Day. It's going to be cold out tomorrow, and I'm not looking forward to that.
Steph L. - Nov 13, 2026 6:28:14 am PST #14885 of 14893
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
It's going to be cold out tomorrow, and I'm not looking forward to that.
I am going to miss the 70-degree temperatures at the beach more than I’m going to miss the beach itself. We leave tomorrow and go to Asheville, then home on Sunday in time to watch the Bengals and get a grocery delivery.
Jessica - Nov 13, 2026 6:51:28 am PST #14886 of 14893
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I took yesterday's MS365 outage as a birthday present and had a nice quiet afternoon making sourdough croissant bread. Unfortunately, today is not my birthday anymore and all of my work email/calendar seems to be functional again. Boo.
Abdominal tear sounds painful, Hec! Poor Emmett!
Laura - Nov 13, 2026 7:20:30 am PST #14887 of 14893
This too shall pass.
Today we celebrate Hil's birthday! I hope you are having a wonderful day. May your year be packed with happiness, adventure, and good vibes.
Abdominal tears are no fun. MS365 outage didn't bother me, but a few of my practices were freaked.
Jessica - Nov 13, 2026 7:20:49 am PST #14888 of 14893
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Happy birthday, Hil!
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 13, 2026 7:24:55 am PST #14889 of 14893
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Yikes! Quick healing vibes to Emmett.
Happy Birthday Hil!
We got the news from my mom's urologist that her second cancer screening checkup since her last surgery was clear! That's longer than any interval since her very first surgery, so the hope is beginning to dawn that she's worn her cancer out and outlasted it through dogged persistence. At the very least it'll mean longer between surgeries than she's had in years.
-t - Nov 13, 2026 8:04:51 am PST #14890 of 14893
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's great, Matt!
Happy birthday, Hil!
Abdominal tear does sound painful, yikes
Steph L. - Nov 13, 2026 8:13:23 am PST #14891 of 14893
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
Happy Birthday, Hil!
Great news about your mom, Matt!
Laura - Nov 13, 2026 8:52:39 am PST #14892 of 14893
This too shall pass.
Delight update, Matt!
I've been pretty productive this week. Did a bunch of organizing. Bought a bunch of plants, including some super sturdy succulents that should in theory live on my windy balcony. Went to the symphony's opening night with a neighbor since DH isn't home yet. Took the dog to the park twice a day. Got my nails done. Fully into keto diet again because it is easier to keep Brendon on track with that and I wanted to get a head start before his return. Made some doctors appointments. Enrolled my son in health and dental care. Likely more stuff too, just pretty much been go go go. Including and hour of swimming most days!