That's hilarious. Good on The Onion.

I am actually engaging with the news more than I have for the last decade, but I'm actively not engaging in any long doom spiral discussions with friends or family -- that's where I'm currently protecting myself.

I'm able to follow the news with some emotional detachment, which I haven't been capable of for a long time. I'm basically just saving up my resources for the chaos to come so I can figure out what I can do about it when it comes -- but trying to predict doesn't feel like a good use of those resources right now.

And I'm trying to appreciate the bejesus out of everything good I encounter.

I'm feeling snarky today. I had to bite my tongue before I was really snarky/bitchy to the Ops manager. He was in the dairy cooler trying to get things straightened and complaining about how bad it is and how it's the worst it's been since he got to this store.

And i wanted to say "if only there was someone or some way to hold people accountable..." Because that is part of his job.

I went on twitter from a link I found about the Onion buying InfoWars and it looks like there are Alex Jones supporters think the Onion WANTED InfoWars so they could keep it the same. I looked t some profiles it doesn't look like these are people just playing along but actually believe that the Onion was going this for Infowars

Karl, I feel you about SF conventions. I'm a lot less enthused to go than I used to, and much more into online communities.

I checked CNN to see if there was any good news, and Lindsey Vonn is coming out of retirement to join the US ski team!

Chris, that is exciting! I don't think Ms Vonn and PK Subban of NHL fame are together anymore, but they made a very foamy power couple a few years ago. (I will confess that I liked Mr Subban much better in Montreal bleu-blanc-et-rouge than in that awful Nashville yellow.)

Beverly my dear, I love you too. You have been so warm and steady for me in times when my life has not been long on warmth and steadiness. And I hear you on passing the torch on US electoral politics, and slowly letting go. I will do what I can with what I have, but I think I need to focus on mitigating harm to others now rather than throwing bricks at fascists.

Drew, thanks very much for the hug at JZ's gathering. It was awfully good to see you, even though the reason was heartbreaking.

This is a good gang to be a part of, and I'm glad to be here.

FFS. I mean, I get it, it IS frustrating, but it has been 2 weeks and I can all but guarantee you I would have figured a way to get around and do stuff on my crutches in 2 weeks.

I hope they impressed upon him not putting weight on the foot. It truly sucks if it doesn't gt to heal properly.

Hi Karl! Hi chrismg! Good to see old familiar fonts.

Just got back from a super quick trip to see my brother. I'll get over for a few days probably by this weekend. He looks like hell and has lost tons of weight, but his attitude seems good.

My relaxing looks a lot like other people's fighting. Which makes me sad for my personal self, but might be just the preparation for the next phase.

He isn’t putting any weight on it.

Dr visit today went well. They took off the half cast and put a full cast on. He was in much better mood after the appointment.

I’m glad that went well, msbelle.

It looks like I’ll have Thanksgiving with genetic family this year, instead of the found family with whom I’ve been celebrating since 2010. I won’t be cooking this time. On one hand, restful. On the other hand, being the cook means it gets made exactly how I like it (after taking dietary restrictions into account). But I’m not going to look a free feast in the mouth.

The place I’m moving to is step free. My sister is getting knee surgery next spring, and I’m going to try and get her to stay with me for the first week or so. There is not a bathroom in her house that doesn’t require navigating stairs.

I am so tired of looking at boxes. 11 more days.

My actual-chef brother (who is no longer a chef for a living but is still an amazing cook) will be in town for Thanksgiving, so our feast will be tasty indeed.