Zoe: What's that, sir? Mal: Freedom, is what. Zoe: No, I meant what's that? Mal: Oh. Yeah. Just step around it. I think something must've been living in here.

'Out Of Gas'


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.


brenda m - Oct 12, 2024 7:52:40 am PDT #2911 of 4151
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I’m sure it would’ve been awesome to go out and see the lights but these past couple days I’ve just not had the energy for much of anything. Rough few days at work and otherwise and just generalized anxiety I think I missed a couple of days of my antidepressant this week Which I’m usually really diligent about Time to do better

Presumably his Indian-American wife and kids still live there. I have to wonder about the state of his marriage.

Everything suggests she’s made her choice and is good with it so I wouldn’t waste any sympathy on Usha. Hopefully, they’ve got enough sense to protect their kids but I wouldn’t bet on it


Laura - Oct 12, 2024 8:06:54 am PDT #2912 of 4151
Our wings are not tired.

There will be more solar storms to enjoy the lights. Sorry it has been a rough week, Brenda.


askye - Oct 12, 2024 8:20:39 am PDT #2913 of 4151
Thrive to spite them

I didn't know about the lights then Thursday night I went out to see if I could see anything.. the sky looked a little different but too many trees.

Last night I got home, took Tylenol PM and went to bed. I'm so tired. We have been getting so much extra freight at work and overnight shift is being....well overnight ..so it's just a lot. I think we are down to the equivalent of 6 pallets left from old stuff. And between the 2 trucks of non perishables we will get there will be 18 pallets total.

I am so tired and so ready for Monday


msbelle - Oct 12, 2024 1:32:44 pm PDT #2914 of 4151
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

All good thoughts and trial-ma to epic.

Thanks for the Todd update bk.


msbelle - Oct 12, 2024 1:54:43 pm PDT #2915 of 4151
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I leave for vacation Monday morning, go to NY to catch flight from JFK. I’m packing now and in that stressful mindset of what am I forgetting, so I’m brain dumping here for assistance.

- train tickets to and back from ny are purchased
- ride in NY is secured
- plane tickets are on phone
- passport is on bag
- Vrbo host in Paris has been in contact
- audiobooks downloaded

Packing:
Plug adapters
3 pants
2 dresses
3 shirts
3 sweaters
1 wool wrap
1 rain coat
2 pairs tights
4 pairs socks
4 pairs underwear
2 bras
Pjs
Belt
2 pairs shoes
Toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo/conditioner, moleskin, laundry sheet detergent, band-aids, meds.

Still to pack in “personal item” phone, charge cords, battery packs, headphones, neck pillow, knitting, water bottle, snacks, guidebook.

Still need to do: notify credit cards I plan to use, load apply pay, get dog care schedule set, clean house so I don’t come back to full chaos, load up Mac with groceries.

What am I missing?


brenda m - Oct 12, 2024 2:34:23 pm PDT #2916 of 4151
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I always try to take earplugs and a sleep mask.


JenP - Oct 12, 2024 2:37:03 pm PDT #2917 of 4151

Medicine?


aurelia - Oct 12, 2024 3:07:43 pm PDT #2918 of 4151
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I've been asked by a co-worker to participate in a group costume for Halloween (because her children are making her dress up). Of the Inside Out 2 characters, I have been assigned Ennui.

I was about to crawl into bed Thursday night, thinking I had missed the light show when I saw someone post another photo so I threw on some clothes and walked over to Loyola Beach. Only 100 yards or so from city lights, it wasn't spectacular to the naked eye, but watching thru the phone camera was pretty cool. I could see color differences and movement without the camera, but I am somewhat practiced at noticing things like that.


msbelle - Oct 12, 2024 3:53:22 pm PDT #2919 of 4151
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Meds are ready. I think my headphones can double as earplugs if needed and I’ve never used a sleep mask.


Laura - Oct 13, 2024 5:06:34 am PDT #2920 of 4151
Our wings are not tired.

Say what!!! It is a triple Buffista Birthday today. Let's celebrate the births of Matt the Bruins fan, Cashmere, and megan walker. May you have a wonderful day being spoiled and may the year ahead be filled with peace and joy.