In addition to everything else, I'm so pissed off about the Ohio results -- Sherrod Brown lost his seat, and people voted to keep gerrymandering (in a ballot issue that was deliberately worded in a really confusing way.)
Flames wouldn't be eternal if they actually consumed anything.
Lilah ,'Not Fade Away'
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.
Hil R. - Nov 06, 2024 4:48:00 pm PST #3337 of 3466
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Steph L. - Nov 06, 2024 4:53:54 pm PST #3338 of 3466
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Hil, I am pissed right along with you. The way Issue 1 was worded was so ridiculous. And I hate so much that Sherrod Brown lost his seat. I was glad the 2 tax renewal levies passed, though.
Hil R. - Nov 06, 2024 4:57:53 pm PST #3339 of 3466
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
And Greg Landsman got reelected, so at least that's something. Though, considering Issue 1, who knows if that seat will even exist after the next redistricting.
quester - Nov 06, 2024 5:06:45 pm PST #3340 of 3466
Danger is my middle name, only I spell it R. u. t. h. - Tina Belcher.
If I didn't have you guys I think I would die.
I have so many queer, bi, transgendered, etc. among my family and friends.
I am also old. 69 in December, and I don't think the future is bright for old maids with or without cats. I am keeping myself numb with Prozac and Xanax, just to do my job,and still working full time because I do not have a retirement cushion.
Dana - Nov 06, 2024 5:07:00 pm PST #3341 of 3466
"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."
When we figure out our actual closing date, I may start a "number of days until I get out of Texas" countdown.
msbelle - Nov 06, 2024 5:25:14 pm PST #3342 of 3466
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I do not understand the states that vote down the abortion bans and then voted for him. I DO NOT GET IT.
I hate everything. I ate dinner, but I feel sick.
Unrelatedly Mac got sick today after I was home to get him lunch, so that was waiting for me to deal with and he also had a mishap getting from crutches to toilet in time, so there was pee all over the bathroom floor.
Laura - Nov 06, 2024 6:38:01 pm PST #3343 of 3466
Our wings are not tired.
Poor Mac, been there! I hope you both have better days tomorrow.
I hope we all have better days tomorrow. I didn't sleep well last night, so after reading some delightfully pleasant Miss Percy's dragon adventures, I hope to sleep tonight and maybe be somewhat more functional tomorrow.
Theodosia - Nov 07, 2024 4:43:56 am PST #3344 of 3466
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I had a lousy night of not mostly sleep. I was good and only read a book on paper with soothing music so avoided ramping up my anxiety with doomscrolling or screen time, but still.
chrismg - Nov 07, 2024 6:27:18 am PST #3345 of 3466
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade
Morning, all. I actually slept well, thank God and little fishies. I feel more emotionally stable today, but I can tell That Guy is going to be my Unpleasant Intrusive Thought for a while. That happened back in 2016 too.
...which reminds me, I got my passport back in 2017 or so, I should look into getting that renewed. Hang in there everyone.
Laura - Nov 07, 2024 7:02:35 am PST #3346 of 3466
Our wings are not tired.
I don't know if I feel worse than 2016, or 2000 for that matter. I think the stakes are higher because of the power and influence behind the scenes. He is so easily manipulated. The courts, Ukraine, NATO, and all the people at risk. The numbness is there for sure. I'm not able to watch the news yet.
I do have to get it together and focus on what I have control over, but it hasn't happened yet.
Poor Skinner still wants nothing to do with food.