Yesterday, my life's like, 'Uh-oh, pop quiz!' Today it's like, 'rain of toads.'

Xander ,'Beneath You'


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.


DavidS - Nov 29, 2024 7:43:56 pm PST #3754 of 6025
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

The apple pie I was baking for it slid off the pizza stone and landed face-down on my kitchen floor, so instead of dessert I have unusually expensive kitchen fragrance with a lot of mess to clean up. On the bright side, I neither burned myself nor had to deal with broken pyrex—the pie plate is fine.

Pie tragedy!


chrismg - Nov 29, 2024 8:56:22 pm PST #3755 of 6025
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Pie tragedy where you escape mostly unscathed is the least tragic kind. In other news, Iowa beat Nebraska by 3 at the literal last second,(Technically I could cheer for either side since Dad was born in Nebraska, but since he and Mom both went to U of Iowa, go Hawkeyes!)

Longhorns and Aggies tomorrow, while I'm driving home no less!


Calli - Nov 30, 2024 12:32:34 pm PST #3756 of 6025
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Unfortunately, Leifur’s eating issue was a sign of bigger problems. He’s had kidney and thyroid problems for years, and the combination is hard on the liver. He went into liver failure, and I had to put him to sleep this morning. The vet said this would have happened regardless of travel, and at least he enjoyed the trip and exploring the new space.

My sister is here and helping me unpack while crying. I still have Javier, but Leifur was the cat of my soul. There’s a lot of pre-Christmas stuff that will be different without him.


Cashmere - Nov 30, 2024 12:40:05 pm PST #3757 of 6025
Now tagless for your comfort.

Oh, Calli, that is heartbreaking. I am so sorry.


meara - Nov 30, 2024 12:55:19 pm PST #3758 of 6025

Oh Calli that is so hard. I’m so sorry. A new place will be hard without your old friend.


chrismg - Nov 30, 2024 1:01:47 pm PST #3759 of 6025
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Oh, Calli, what a time for it to happen. I'm so sorry for the loss.


Laura - Nov 30, 2024 1:06:52 pm PST #3760 of 6025
Our wings are not tired.

I'm so sorry, Calli. I'm glad your sister is with you.


Calli - Nov 30, 2024 1:13:26 pm PST #3761 of 6025
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

A friend of mine from Carrboro said Leifur stayed with me long enough to see me home. A lovely thought, but it’s still hard.


Steph L. - Nov 30, 2024 1:27:57 pm PST #3762 of 6025
I look more rad than Lutheranism

Calli, I am so, so sorry.


DavidS - Nov 30, 2024 1:31:40 pm PST #3763 of 6025
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

A friend of mine from Carrboro said Leifur stayed with me long enough to see me home. A lovely thought, but it’s still hard.

A consolation, but still a heartbreak.