I have killed the thread with my non sequitur
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.
-t - Sep 06, 2024 10:03:47 am PDT #2392 of 3428
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Steph L. - Sep 06, 2024 10:16:33 am PDT #2393 of 3428
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Did you find out if there's any connection between turnips and catnip?
-t - Sep 06, 2024 10:19:10 am PDT #2394 of 3428
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
No, I haven't looked into it beyond asking here but I am still wondering. Maybe I'll have time to research this weekend
Steph L. - Sep 06, 2024 10:23:59 am PDT #2395 of 3428
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
They both...grow in the ground? That's all I've got.
-t - Sep 06, 2024 10:32:58 am PDT #2396 of 3428
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Also parsnips, I guess. They already seem akin to turnips.
juliana - Sep 06, 2024 10:52:34 am PDT #2397 of 3428
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
Catnip - part of the mint family, related to bee balm, hyssop
Turnip - part of the brassica family (broccoli, cauliflower, kale, mustardseed, cabbage)
Parsnip - related to parsley & carrots
Tom Scola - Sep 06, 2024 11:01:50 am PDT #2398 of 3428
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500
Catnip was allegedly named after the Roman town of Nepi.
Turnip comes from the Greek nâpu and the Latin napus, meaning mustard.
meara - Sep 06, 2024 11:15:32 am PDT #2399 of 3428
Do your cats have an affinity for turnips?
Gudanov - Sep 06, 2024 11:19:10 am PDT #2400 of 3428
Coding and Sleeping
I hate to say it, but I have no insights on either turnips or catnip.
Steph L. - Sep 06, 2024 11:20:26 am PDT #2401 of 3428
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
All right, juliana and Scola coming through with the botany knowledge!