Cordelia: I get it now. You're all spies. Probably all Russian. And you've brainwashed me, and want me to believe we're friends so I'll spill the beans about some nano-technology thingy that you want. Gunn: So I look Russian to you? Cordelia: Black Russian. Angel: That's a drink.

'Hell Bound'


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.


Steph L. - May 09, 2024 1:17:50 pm PDT #258 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

DUCK FAT FRIED DATES

I need these.

I got one on a recent road trip but they forgot the egg which is a crime.

How do they forget the egg? For shame, McDonald's!

I just added a set to my small weightlifting routine, so I anticipate soreness tomorrow. But my arms need to be in peak condition so I can hug EVERYONE (who wants it) at the memorial next week. Oh yes. I will be hugging. (Just don't make it weird.)

The weather is all over the place and a migraine is trying to sneak up on me. Not today, Satan.


DavidS - May 09, 2024 1:19:34 pm PDT #259 of 3468
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Just got back from swinging by Matilda's school to drop off a check for yearbook, and when she came out to get it I realized the guy doing security at the front door was her baseball coach.

So I asked her to introduce me to Coach Johnson. And when I put out my hand, he said, "I don't want to shake your hand," and he gave me a huge hug. He told me that in the seven years he worked there he's only had two favorites and Matilda was one of them. "I don't call her 'Matilda.' I call her Tilda Smay, or Little Buddy."

Then he reiterated what she had told me - that he was retiring her number. And said, "Hold on. I'm going to give you her jerseys. Nobody else will ever wear her number." Then he gave them to me. So I guess I'll frame them.

He said, "I had her on my baseball team for two years. Two years and she never made an error!"


DebetEsse - May 09, 2024 1:29:35 pm PDT #260 of 3468
Woe to the fucking wicked.

Aww, Hec. That's lovely.

I miss burritos. We don't have anywhere readily available to get them.

Yeah, there are some applesauces that I'd put in the ulta-processed category, but not by default.


sj - May 09, 2024 1:37:52 pm PDT #261 of 3468
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

That’s wonderful, Hec. You raised a great kid there.


Steph L. - May 09, 2024 1:40:21 pm PDT #262 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Yeah, there are some applesauces that I'd put in the ulta-processed category, but not by default.

Okay, Google informs me that there are some applesauces that are more than just apples and water (and, in some cases, cinnamon?). I'm willing to say sugar doesn't need to be added to applesauce, but these article authors need to stop using such a wide brush to label all applesauce as ultraprocessed. It makes me and my unsweetened applesauce sad.


erikaj - May 09, 2024 1:41:16 pm PDT #263 of 3468
Always Anti-fascist!

Aw, Hec. This is not to say that nobody should look after themselves or anything, I mean, do your best. But I also think that life should feel like more than some long syndrome that we are all in treatment for.(maybe I do eat a few too many consolation prizes, though.) But anybody worried about grape-eating, outside a very specific situation, or a roomful of dogs...I kind of think they need a life.


-t - May 09, 2024 1:44:52 pm PDT #264 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

WOOHOO STRONG TEP HUGS

Framed jerseys with retired numbers, O love it! Two years and no errors is amazing

I have had to accept that I just don't like the taste of dates. It's a bit sad-making because they are an excellent source of sweetness.


Vortex - May 09, 2024 2:06:18 pm PDT #265 of 3468
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Oh yes. I will be hugging. (Just don't make it weird.)

Are you new here?


Steph L. - May 09, 2024 2:11:01 pm PDT #266 of 3468
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Oh yes. I will be hugging. (Just don't make it weird.)

Are you new here?

I figured I should at least attempt a boundary.


-t - May 09, 2024 2:20:50 pm PDT #267 of 3468
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Our weirdness recognizes no boundaries!