I feel so estranged from my family -- I've never gotten a Christmas or T-day invite from either of my brothers. Thanksgiving doesn't mean much to me except for an excuse to eat turkey and stuffing but the Xmas stuff does. I used to be able to celebrate with Rosemary, after all the parental-age relatives died off, but now she's gone too.
I'll be in my bunk.
Jayne ,'War Stories'
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.
Theodosia - Nov 26, 2024 4:47:30 pm PST #3655 of 4404
'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"
Sheryl - Nov 26, 2024 4:48:03 pm PST #3656 of 4404
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
This past weekend Gary and I went to New Jersey for a convention. Smallish , but relaxing.
We will end up going to two Thanksgiving meals on Thursday. The RTC Mr. S is in is having a catered luncheon for the kids and parents from 12-1. Then, the traditional Thanksgiving dinner with Gary's mom.
NoiseDesign - Nov 26, 2024 6:40:44 pm PST #3657 of 4404
Our wings are not tired
Theo, I'm sorry, that's no fun. I'm so thankful that Kristin and I have built our own celebrations with our friends.
megan walker - Nov 26, 2024 7:18:10 pm PST #3658 of 4404
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Theo, that's a bummer. Have you ever reached out to them about it? I ask because I don't think I've ever been "invited" for Christmas at my sister's but she then she gets annoyed/mad if I don't go (which I hear about from others not her).
Relatedly, I am also thankful that Kristin and Drew have built their own celebrations with their friends.
megan walker - Nov 26, 2024 7:34:00 pm PST #3659 of 4404
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
And now for something completely different:
Some good (YDefinitionOfGoodMV) election news!
New ballots finally dropped in CA13 and it has flipped from R to D, with the Dem now ahead by 182 votes. Still too close to call but most of the remaining ballots are from Merced and other northern counties that lean Dem so, along with CA45, this is likely to mean Dems will have more seats in the House than where they started after the 2022 election.
Cashmere - Nov 26, 2024 9:49:22 pm PST #3660 of 4404
Now tagless for your comfort.
I’ll take any good(ish) election news like it is water in the desert.
JenP - Nov 27, 2024 4:47:29 am PST #3661 of 4404
Thanks for checking in and sharing, Epic. Sounds like the new drug... once you can get back to it... is making a difference. So glad you're feeling more like yourself. Continued ~ma to you.
lisah - Nov 27, 2024 6:59:00 am PST #3662 of 4404
Punishingly Intricate
Thanks for checking in, Epic!
brenda m - Nov 27, 2024 7:52:02 am PST #3663 of 4404
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
Glad to hear the update and go team hemoglobin! Can they give you an iron infusion I wonder? That can help a lot with the anemia and listlessness.
Aside: what a strange word. Like, I’m so tired and/or bored I can’t even bring myself to make a list, let alone do any of the things. Or anyway that’s my new entirely made up etymology.
Pix - Nov 27, 2024 7:53:04 am PST #3664 of 4404
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
I’ll take any good(ish) election news like it is water in the desert.
I am Cashmere.
Epic, thinking about you. I know you seek those silver linings, but it's all crap, and fuck cancer. Sending love and healing vibes.
I am also glad we have our traditions. I need to go find the turkey brining container and get that started, relatedly.