We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know...insane.

Willow ,'Showtime'


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 - Jan 08, 2025 2:47:52 pm PST #4408 of 4432
'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"

I've mostly managed to forget fannish names. I'm 'euryale' on bsky.

The problem is that I find bsky more Classic Twitter than Fbook -- I want to be able to read longer posts, enjoy pictures, get part of groups and so on.

Also there's a bunch of family and long-time friends that are on Fbook that I really would lose touch with. sigh


brenda m - Jan 08, 2025 2:49:59 pm PST #4409 of 4432
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

The problem is that I find bsky more Classic Twitter than Fbook -

This is definitely true.


JenP - Jan 08, 2025 3:01:12 pm PST #4410 of 4432

I hear you. That's why I've checked in a couple of times on FB.


meara - Jan 08, 2025 3:14:34 pm PST #4411 of 4432

Yeah I’ve never been a Twitter person outside of occasional “what are people saying about this live sports game/helicopter/Oscar ceremony” type thing. So blue sky doesn’t really call to me. Such a bummer, though, about fb continuing the route to evil


brenda m - Jan 08, 2025 3:29:55 pm PST #4412 of 4432
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

Some amusing coaching from my manager today. After presenting to some of our seniorish leadership.

“Talk to them more like you talk to me. When you say things like “the [Business unit] vertical is pursuing a ton of crap” you’re so authentic. “


DavidS - Jan 08, 2025 4:38:49 pm PST #4413 of 4432
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

“Talk to them more like you talk to me. When you say things like “the [Business unit] vertical is pursuing a ton of crap” you’re so authentic. “

Good feedback! I opened a Bluesky account and friended a bunch of you and now I can't get back on. Which is a continuing theme this week - being locked out of accounts.

After 18 months I still can't get into our AT&T account, and I just went through the phone tree twice yesterday to try to resolve everything and it is still not resolved. And I have to fix it so I can set up International plans for Matilda and me while I'm traveling.

Also, my TV updated some software, booted me out of the Criterion channel and I can't get back in.

Whee!

The tree is down. Ornaments and stand back up in the attack. Round table back in front of the windows and the coffee table is also back down from the attic. Also Matilda and I cleaned the Guinea Pig cage, ran the cage liner flannels in the laundry, did a load of dishes and I vacuumed and swept up All The Needles.

Now my back is really sore. But I can't just crash because my CPA is stopping by on her way to choir practice to pick up a bunch of exhausting notices from the IRS.

Friday Matilda and I get our Covid and Flu shots in advance of travel.


Steph L. - Jan 08, 2025 4:39:01 pm PST #4414 of 4432
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

The problem is that I find bsky more Classic Twitter than Fbook -

Yeah, I never was a Twitter fan. And I doubt I'll ever really leave FB, because I have so many family members on there.


DavidS - Jan 08, 2025 5:06:27 pm PST #4415 of 4432
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Oooh, Power of Complaining Activated. Found my way back into Bluesky. Voila!

One down, nineteen locked accounts to go...


beekaytee - Jan 08, 2025 6:09:36 pm PST #4416 of 4432
Compassionately intolerant

Great minds.

I'm deleting all my content on FB and IG and starting again. I'll be visiting all remaining B's on those platforms, but mostly doing business stuff in my groups.

It's so strange feeling this weird about letting go of those daily habits. It's actually a good thing for my time and motivation, but damn. I love those places!

I'm practicaloptimism on Bsky. Haven't done much there, but will do when the great purge is over.


Susan W. - Jan 08, 2025 7:24:39 pm PST #4417 of 4432
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

I'm on Bluesky under my pen name, susannafraser.

I'll probably stay on Facebook for the sake of family, college friends, and the like. I mean, right now nowhere feels good, exactly.