Whenever I see a photo of a mildly famous person I went to college with, I am momentarily alarmed at how old they look. (Kristen Schaal and I are the same age, damnit, why does she look middle aged?! Oh...right...)
I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.
Giles ,'Selfless'
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.
Jessica - Aug 29, 2024 8:48:35 am PDT #2338 of 3468
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Steph L. - Aug 29, 2024 8:49:55 am PDT #2339 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Happy Birthday, meara!
People my age seem old to me, definitely. Looking in the mirror can be a bit startling on that front as well, though. Lately I have been noticing when the mother of the main character of a book (and who seems to the mc either ancient or, like, spry for her age) is younger than me and it's pretty frequent.
Not only am I older than Buffy Summers, I am also older than Rupert Giles. Probably the only BTVS character I'm younger than at this point is Anya.
sj - Aug 29, 2024 9:06:50 am PDT #2340 of 3468
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Happy Birthday, meara!!! I hope you have a wonderful day.
meara - Aug 29, 2024 9:15:51 am PDT #2341 of 3468
I mean you’re younger than Spike and Angel too!
Steph L. - Aug 29, 2024 9:22:45 am PDT #2342 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
I mean you’re younger than Spike and Angel too!
Oh, yeah! Excellent! Suck it, demons and other creatures of the night!
EpicTangent - Aug 29, 2024 10:16:39 am PDT #2343 of 3468
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty
Don't insist too hard, she might just end up calling you "vieja."
- snerk*
Not only am I older than Buffy Summers, I am also older than Rupert Giles. Probably the only BTVS character I'm younger than at this point is Anya.
Also *snerk*
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Happy birthday, meara! I hope cupcakes and dancing turn out to be just the celebration you needed!
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 29, 2024 10:40:06 am PDT #2344 of 3468
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Happy Birthday, meara!
I hated the pruning job the new owners had done on the oak trees at the apartments where I lived in 2007. Beautiful, stately old oaks that shaded the entire westward facade of the building and they cut down every branch lower than 30 feet. Clearly their priority was making the building visible from the street to sell it rather than the views and cooling bills of tenants once they actually bought a unit.
I am glad that all the trees managed to survive despite losing half their foliage after a hot, dry summer.
-t - Aug 29, 2024 11:20:07 am PDT #2345 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
My neighbor took out the apple tree that was in their front yard to park their boat there instead. It didn't give me any shade or for that matter apples, but I remember when it came up as a volunteer in the lawn and the then owners of the house just started mowing around it to give it a chance, so I'm a little sad that it's gone now.
Jessica - Aug 29, 2024 12:16:16 pm PDT #2346 of 3468
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?
Happy birthday, meara!
Karl - Aug 29, 2024 12:52:21 pm PDT #2347 of 3468
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Many happy returns of the day, meara. I didn't get to talk with you at JZ's gathering, but you looked fabulous! I'm so glad you're here.