No. And yes. It's always sudden.

Tara ,'Storyteller'


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.


Steph L. - May 15, 2024 6:51:55 am PDT #376 of 3437
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Packing cubes are wonderful and awful, as they allow you to overpack.

I did, in fact, buy compression packing cubes specifically for this trip, because I am by god only bringing a carry-on.


Laura - May 15, 2024 7:34:08 am PDT #377 of 3437
Our wings are not tired.

Today we are holding David in our hearts even more than usual as the calendar and our memories mark his and Jacqueline's anniversary. Sending all my love.

We are wandering the Tahoe area today and will be back in SF later.


DavidS - May 15, 2024 8:50:04 am PDT #378 of 3437
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Today we are holding David in our hearts even more than usual as the calendar and our memories mark his and Jacqueline's anniversary. Sending all my love.

It is the 20th anniversary of our wedding day. I remember it all so vividly. It doesn't seem so distant in time.


Gudanov - May 15, 2024 9:23:27 am PDT #379 of 3437
Coding and Sleeping

I'm looking forward to seeing so many beloved faces in the next few days.

Best wishes, it sounds like a very melancholy time.


DavidS - May 15, 2024 9:37:03 am PDT #380 of 3437
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Best wishes, it sounds like a very melancholy time.

Bittersweet for sure. But still plenty of sweet.

Going through this process pulls me back into the intimacy of our relationship, which is good. But it makes the wound feel fresh too.


Kate P. - May 15, 2024 9:56:54 am PDT #381 of 3437
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

I am so sorry that I can't be there with you all in SF this weekend. David, I hope the memorial is everything you want and need it to be. I wish I could give you some big hugs in person.


JenP - May 15, 2024 10:18:16 am PDT #382 of 3437

Yes, holding you tightly in our hearts today, exactly what Kate said about this weekend. Twenty years is both a long time and a blink.

I will be there in mind and spirit this weekend.


Gudanov - May 15, 2024 10:38:49 am PDT #383 of 3437
Coding and Sleeping

All those bags of mulch I put out make the front of the house look classy. [link]


JenP - May 15, 2024 11:33:52 am PDT #384 of 3437

It looks beautiful, Gud!


Steph L. - May 15, 2024 12:27:09 pm PDT #385 of 3437
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated

Nice landscaping, Gud!