Good lord, Hil, that is appalling. Both of those.
In very mild good news - I may run out of Halloween candy in time to stock up on Valentine's Day candy. All the backstock in my drawer is out in the wee pot on my desk
Lydia: But you are a vampire. Spike: If I'm not, I'm gonna be pissed about drinking all that blood.
'Potential'
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.
-t - Feb 06, 2025 3:43:30 pm PST #5260 of 5268
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
meara - Feb 06, 2025 4:10:59 pm PST #5261 of 5268
The ones that had been removed were all the ones where any of the "Are you a member of any of these underrepresented groups?" boxes were checked.
Yeahhhhh because that’s subtle about the sexism and racism. Totes.
sj - Feb 06, 2025 4:24:56 pm PST #5262 of 5268
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
I just keep singing everything is awful to the tune of “Everything is Awesome” in the Lego movie, and trying not to completely meltdown in front of ltc. My heart goes out to everyone with job insecurity right now. I noticed my friend in the foreign service no longer had a fb account.
dcp - Feb 06, 2025 4:44:10 pm PST #5263 of 5268
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Mischief Managed. Onerosity confronted and conquered.
Huzzah!
Hil R. - Feb 06, 2025 5:23:57 pm PST #5264 of 5268
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Looks like this is what's going on with the first-year STEM program. Howard Hughes Medical Institute pulled their funding. [link]
Calli - Feb 06, 2025 6:23:04 pm PST #5265 of 5268
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Job~ma to Mr. Jen!
One of my senators joined some others to refuse cloture on one of Trump’s appointees. So I called him and thanked him for his efforts.
Tonight I went to a book group meeting at my new library. I met new people and talked about books. It was lovely! I’m glad I’m closer to family and seeing much more of them, but it was nice to talk to people who aren’t family for a change.
dcp - Feb 06, 2025 7:06:21 pm PST #5266 of 5268
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
E-filed my tax returns this evening. The Federal return was accepted in 4 minutes. The state return took an hour and fifty-five minutes.
msbelle - Feb 06, 2025 7:15:01 pm PST #5267 of 5268
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I started my return, but I’m not sure if I have my 1099s or whatever.
I froze my credit reports, a suggestion I’ve seen a couple of times now that our data is potentially compromised.
I also saw it suggested to open a new bank account and close previous account associated with tax refunds, but I haven’t done that yet.
I don’t wanna tomorrow.
Cashmere - Feb 06, 2025 7:35:31 pm PST #5268 of 5268
Now tagless for your comfort.
job~ma for Mr Jen.
Mr Cashmere did pick up a stocker job at a local grocery store—more to get out of the house than anything else. He continues searching/interviewing for actuary jobs. Not a bunch of places hiring at his level. He might look for an analyst position instead . He’s too experienced for those jobs and most employers want someone who can commit to 10 years rather than someone who will be coasting into retirement in 6-8 years.
Wonder how they will spin the unemployment numbers when the tens of thousands of federal employees Russell Vought sacks file.
I know, it will be Biden’s fault.
My job continues to be awesome and a refuge. I am lucky.
David, Matilda’s trip gives me such joy! I am hanging on to little things like this.