My heart expands / 'tis grown a bulge in't / inspired by / your beauty effulgent.

William ,'Conversations with Dead People'


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.


sj - Nov 12, 2024 7:45:47 am PST #3420 of 4204
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

Happy Birthday, Jessica!!!


DavidS - Nov 12, 2024 7:47:16 am PST #3421 of 4204
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Happy birthday, JessiMoon! I've known you since the 20th century!


Jessica - Nov 12, 2024 7:51:16 am PST #3422 of 4204
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

Thank you NYT Tech Guild for giving Connections back to me! Best birthday present ever!


Jessica - Nov 12, 2024 7:57:38 am PST #3423 of 4204
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

Happy birthday, JessiMoon! I've known you since the 20th century!

The other night at dinner we were talking about a school assignment Aeryn had about immigration in "the 20s" and then Dylan jumped in with "You guys....it's the 20s NOW" which was just such a rude thing to point out even if it was both relevant and true.


Laura - Nov 12, 2024 8:11:52 am PST #3424 of 4204
Our wings are not tired.

Thank you NYT Tech Guild for giving Connections back to me! Best birthday present ever!

Of all the NYT games I have the worst record on this one. Then I slap my forehead when I see the answers. Working on the archive to hopefully get better.


meara - Nov 12, 2024 8:38:12 am PST #3425 of 4204

Thank you NYT Tech Guild for giving Connections back to me! Best birthday present ever!

Excellent birthday present!!


Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 12, 2024 9:26:08 am PST #3426 of 4204
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Happy Birthday Jessica!


lisah - Nov 12, 2024 1:04:53 pm PST #3427 of 4204
Punishingly Intricate

Thank you NYT Tech Guild for giving Connections back to me! Best birthday present ever

Ooh I didn’t know!! Phew


JenP - Nov 12, 2024 2:00:13 pm PST #3428 of 4204

it's the 20s NOW" which was just such a rude thing to point out even if it was both relevant and true.

Ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Also, ouch.


askye - Nov 12, 2024 5:39:18 pm PST #3429 of 4204
Thrive to spite them

Happy Birthday Jessica.

I'm avoiding the news because every time I look at it there is something more depressing.

M and I went up to Mom's and toon M to the locally owned toy store so he could get something cool for his birthday. Which he did a really cool model car. We also had scones and a nice visit. Mom had found this cat pattern quilt which I will admit several years ago I might have turned my nose up at for being ...too much ...but it's comfy and awesome and she got it because we are Cat People

Came home and found out the Kitten M's Mom brought home this summer has something really wrong with its paw. Its a sickly kitten and she hasn't taken it to get any kind of vet care. I don't want to be financially responsible for that kitten but it's in pain and limping badly so I'm calling the vet tomorrow. I'm only paying for its paw. M's mom was like "I'll pay you back but not next month I have to buy Xmas presents" (except every adult has told her not to buy them anything to just pay off her debts)

And then we are calling the animal shelter about surrounding the kitten. I feel horrible about that but I cant afford vet bills for a sickly cat. Its bad enough with Scrappy getting into fights and having to deal with is nonsense and this kitten isn't even mine.