Reavers ain't men. Or they forgot how to be. Now they're just nothing. They got out to the edge of the galaxy, to that place of nothing, and that's what they became.

Mal ,'Bushwhacked'


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.


Laura - Nov 10, 2024 4:37:39 pm PST #3402 of 4220
Our wings are not tired.

It must be so hard, Sheryl, but as hard as it is on you and Gary it is best for Mr. S to be where he can be helped. Hugs.

He only takes painkillers at night and he got sick at lunch both times.

When I had bunion surgery it took 5 tries to get a painkiller I could tolerate. Surgery sucks! Why anyone does it unless required is beyond me!


chrismg - Nov 10, 2024 5:15:56 pm PST #3403 of 4220
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Steph, that is good news! (Except about Sherrod) Here in San Antonio we kept our Democratic county sheriff, who's been working to make things better, with only some success.

There was a piece on 60 minutes tonight about the election and they interviewed a Pennsylvania diner owner and an Hispanic barber, and both of them said they voted for Trump because of the cost of living. Which made me think of an NYT piece I read about people thinking this is a normal election. So I hope they kept those people's names so they can go back after 5 years of fascist bullshit and ask them how they feel now.


Theodosia - Nov 10, 2024 6:31:17 pm PST #3404 of 4220
'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 wish I could have gotten it across to them that a "tariff" is just another name for a tax, and it's a sneaky way of claiming that you're not raising taxes.


aurelia - Nov 11, 2024 12:04:55 am PST #3405 of 4220
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

He only takes painkillers at night and he got sick at lunch both times.
I've had antibiotics make me pukey.


chrismg - Nov 11, 2024 7:51:01 am PST #3406 of 4220
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Small bit of good news: Mass. voters approved an initiative giving gig-workers like Uber and Lyft drivers the right to collective bargaining.


erikaj - Nov 11, 2024 10:53:23 am PST #3407 of 4220
Always Anti-fascist!

I won't say "looking at lineoleum makes me vomit," but my body doesn't need a hell of a lot of inducement. Some of those GOP Latinx are going to be sweaty from working out or doing stuff in their yards and they are gonna get deported. Nobody is gonna cry moar, either. Just like when a libertarian gets hurt and finds out what disability access in America is really like. They hate that shit.(yes, I would help them. Will I like that part? Hell no.) Wrod, theo. Sounds good, Chris.


Laura - Nov 11, 2024 12:12:36 pm PST #3408 of 4220
Our wings are not tired.

I am late and slow this day, but at last have arrived to announce that today is a day to celebrate Jessica's birthday!! I hope you have been spoiled today and that this year is a very good year.


Jessica - Nov 11, 2024 12:34:35 pm PST #3409 of 4220
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

(Thank you but my birthday is tomorrow!)


Laura - Nov 11, 2024 12:51:27 pm PST #3410 of 4220
Our wings are not tired.

You are right!! Good grief, I can't brain at all. I saw it on my calendar and didn't notice that I wasn't looking at today. Have any fun plans?


Calli - Nov 11, 2024 2:29:45 pm PST #3411 of 4220
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I’m glad that a number of lower level races are going our way. NC voted Dems for governor and attorney general, and the state congress lost their super majority, so a veto matters again. But I’ll be glad to move to the land of Big Gretch.

I submitted a rental application as soon as I got home yesterday. Now I’m waiting to see if it’s accepted. No reason it shouldn’t be, but I can’t confirm movers and get the utilities going until I have a contract. If it is accepted soon I could move as soon as the 23rd. My sister is already making Thanksgiving day plans for me.