Wash: Well, I wash my hands of it. It's a hopeless case. I'll read a nice poem at the funeral. Something with imagery. Zoe: You could lock the door and keep the power-hungry maniac at bay. Wash: Oh, no, I'm starting to like this poetry idea now. Here lies my beloved Zoe, my autumn flower, somewhat less attractive now she's all corpsified and gross...

'Shindig'


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 - Mar 06, 2025 7:46:40 am PST #5925 of 5935
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Well done with the onerous tasks and culinary accomplishments, Hec! Sending continued getitdone~ma today.

Thank you! I'm up early and have already eaten my half mug of oat bran and First Coffee, and I'll be out the door soon for an early run on a clear, crisp sunny morning.

Then a mix of onerosity and fun stuff.

UnFun: Going to FedEx to scan docs, make homeowners insurance call.

Fun: Manicure, socializing later at Alembic.

Neutral: Vacuuming. Making a frittata.


-t - Mar 06, 2025 8:44:07 am PST #5926 of 5935
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I need to make this comment somewhere, so y'all get it. This Target "fast" thing that seems to be getting news coverage - I was on the Q4 earnings call a couple of days ago and one of the things they mentioned was that while Feb was soft they had record sales for Valentine's Day so they expected a strong Easter. If a lot of people do boycott for all of Lent that is definitely going to impact that.


meara - Mar 06, 2025 8:45:27 am PST #5927 of 5935

Hah a boycott only does so good if you just save up all the buying and money and spend it all at Easter there! I hadn’t heard of a Lenten boycott (just the general one)


askye - Mar 06, 2025 9:15:30 am PST #5928 of 5935
Thrive to spite them

So I'm back at work today. I have pretty much had to talk to everyone today. Which is fine but I kind of wish I could get them all together and just tell everyone once.

I feel....not great. Not as bad as yesterday. I keep sweating but it's not that hot. Like I don't feel that hot. And my face keeps getting really red. Except I can only feel it because the skin on my face feels like a layer of fire over my face. But not all the time.

I'm moving slow. I really want to go home but I don't have the PPTO to do that and I can't risk too many points.

I'm hoping the doctor will have some ideas.


-t - Mar 06, 2025 9:37:53 am PST #5929 of 5935
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I hope the doctor helps, askye! And that work can let you take it relatively easy meanwhile. That doesn't sound too good.

I guess it was organized by a church, meara? I saw an article through CNN and then a couple other headlines but I didn't read up on exactly what they are suggesting people do


Steph L. - Mar 06, 2025 9:46:02 am PST #5930 of 5935
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I’m killing time people-watching in the hospital cafeteria while my Dad gets zapped with electricity to shock his heart rhythm out of afib. This cafeteria has good food, but I had such a big breakfast that I have no appetite. I’ll probably get hungry at a really inconvenient time, like 3:17.

I do have a can of fizzy water, so I’ve got that going for me.


-t - Mar 06, 2025 9:49:34 am PST #5931 of 5935
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Fizzy water is good. Sorry you are on Dad-watch


Steph L. - Mar 06, 2025 9:54:49 am PST #5932 of 5935
I look more rad than Lutheranism

The procedure should be quick and easy, and it’s outpatient, so this is the best possible scenario for medical Dad wrangling.

Time to try expert level sudoku.


-t - Mar 06, 2025 9:56:38 am PST #5933 of 5935
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Glad to hear it!


Laura - Mar 06, 2025 10:12:08 am PST #5934 of 5935
Our wings are not tired.

Hot flashes, askye? Or reaction to a medication? I hope it resolves.

I hope the timing of the expert sudoku and your dad's procedure line up perfectly, Tappy.

I've decided to jump into my tax return. Ugh. Don't wanna. And yet it has to happen. Personal, then corporate.