Wesley: Feng Shui. Gunn: Right. What's that mean again? Wesley: That people will believe anything. Actually, in this place, Feng Shui will probably have enormous significance. I'll align my furniture the wrong way and suddenly catch fire or turn into a pudding.

'Conviction (1)'


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.


Laura - Jul 26, 2024 5:51:00 am PDT #1773 of 3451
Our wings are not tired.

She knows how old she is. She's tired.

14 years older than me, and I am tired. I certainly have never had any desire for power, but I have been telling my family for a while that I am over being indispensable. Responsibility gets heavier with age. I am over it. I can't imagine why people a decade older than me want all that. Chill. Read a book. Watch a sunrise. (I guess this is why I didn't go for power.)


Steph L. - Jul 26, 2024 6:19:14 am PDT #1774 of 3451
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

So I think it was the right call strategically.

I know it's been less than a week, but it really does seem like it was the right call. When I watched Biden's address Wednesday, I was struck by 2 things: (1) he sure seems like he's able to serve a second time, but (2) wow, he is OLD. So I understand how him stepping aside for a younger candidate has absolutely energized Democrats (and anti-Trump people regardless of party affiliation).


Steph L. - Jul 26, 2024 6:20:25 am PDT #1775 of 3451
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

We're leaving for vacation tomorrow morning, and fortunately I have the day off (well, 90% off) to pack and run last-minute errands and wrangle stuff. I desperately need this vacation.


Tom Scola - Jul 26, 2024 6:57:28 am PDT #1776 of 3451
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

When are you seeing Deadpool & Wolverine, Steph?


Steph L. - Jul 26, 2024 7:26:26 am PDT #1777 of 3451
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

When are you seeing Deadpool & Wolverine, Steph?

Have you been texting with my brother to coordinate prodding me to go see it? (He texted me yesterday and said "We're seeing Deadpool & Wolverine tonight! When are you seeing it?" I said "Well, we're leaving Saturday morning for vacation, so we probably won't see it until after vacation." He said, "You know I might have a literal aneurysm not being able to discuss it with you for that long." Later, he also said "That was incredible. It needs multiple viewings in the theater.")

Anyway, the nearest movie theater to Topsail is a 45-minute drive, so we really will most likely wait to see it until we get home.


Tom Scola - Jul 26, 2024 7:33:01 am PDT #1778 of 3451
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

I took today off, and I’m seeing it in an hour.


Steph L. - Jul 26, 2024 7:34:27 am PDT #1779 of 3451
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

I took today off, and I’m seeing it in an hour.

Excellent! My brother also said the new full trailer for Venom 3 is awesome.


Laura - Jul 26, 2024 8:06:13 am PDT #1780 of 3451
Our wings are not tired.

My son saw it last night. I asked if he wanted to see it again with me and he replied absolutely.


askye - Jul 26, 2024 8:15:33 am PDT #1781 of 3451
Thrive to spite them

Oh Tom! I got your zine in the mail. It's great . Everyone should buy a Tom Scola Zine.

M and I haven't seen a movie in theater in ...a long time. Mostly because I've been wary of it with the post concussion stuff . And also nothing really feeling like a must see.

Last night right as I was dozing off M informed me we have to see Deadpool & Wolverine in theaters. Not sure when . But I agree.


meara - Jul 26, 2024 8:18:00 am PDT #1782 of 3451

I figure since I can’t go out (booooo!!!) I will be watching a bunch of Olympics this weekend.