Nobody can tell Marmaduke what to do. That's my kind of dog.

Trick ,'First Date'


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. - Mar 07, 2025 9:41:17 am PST #5956 of 6013
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I’m figuring either shit goes so bad that my retirement money is just a pipe dream, or I’ve got long enough that it can bounce back. I hope.

Oof, this. I have to keep reminding myself not to check those accounts because the stock market right now is so bonkers that the day-to-day changes are going to be meaningless (until they're not? we'll see!)

Yeah, I just keep ignoring my retirement account and hoping our money guy is moving stuff around in a way that will be beneficial in the long term. (I'm also very glad retirement is a ways off for me still.)

Ok. Saw the Dr. He said it seems like it's Vasovagal syncope

Vasovagal syncope suuuucks. I hope the doctor can figure out what's causing it.


JenP - Mar 07, 2025 10:40:19 am PST #5957 of 6013

Yeah, and it seems like one of those, "Yup, your dizziness is caused by vertigo," type of diagnoses... "You're dizzy? Oh, that's because you're dizzy!"

I hope the meds help, askye.

Accounting-fu your way, Laura!

I am reading in the library as predicted. Giving myself 20 more minutes, then I need to head home to onerous tasks, but then more reading, so, yay.


-t - Mar 07, 2025 10:45:11 am PST #5958 of 6013
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

You know who might be able to get away with using a word like "collabocus"? The hiphopopotamus


askye - Mar 07, 2025 12:18:36 pm PST #5959 of 6013
Thrive to spite them

I took the meclizine prescription, well half, because I got dizzy and sitting down wasn't helping. Dizziness went away but I was left feeling slightly sleepy but that has improved.


Dana - Mar 07, 2025 12:28:31 pm PST #5960 of 6013
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

Movers come tomorrow to drop off our stuff at the house. Naturally, we both have covid.


-t - Mar 07, 2025 12:50:39 pm PST #5961 of 6013
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh good lord, Dana. I'm sorry. I hope other than that the physical moving goes smoothly!

I'm going to a rally tomorrow with Mom. Don't really know what to expect - it's an hour at a coffee shop downtown in her little city and hasn't really specified anything except it's for International Women's Day. Maybe a march? There's city hall and a county courthouse nearby. IDK. Wearing comfy shoes, not making a sign or anything.


Laura - Mar 07, 2025 1:15:32 pm PST #5962 of 6013
Our wings are not tired.

Oh no, Dana!!! That is awful timing. I hope it is very mild for both of you. Unpack only the absolute necessities.

The East Broward Dems have been holding rallies every Saturday. Maybe tomorrow I'll go?


JenP - Mar 07, 2025 3:19:13 pm PST #5963 of 6013

Good grief, Dana. I don't even know what. Sending you feel better soon and may it be mild vibes... and what Laura said.


Laura - Mar 07, 2025 4:31:00 pm PST #5964 of 6013
Our wings are not tired.

Okay, I just read the autopsy info from Gene Hackman and his wife. It is horrifying. People! Please always have others you check in with daily. Check on each other. The idea that they were in such poor condition and no one knew is so very sad.


DavidS - Mar 07, 2025 4:38:04 pm PST #5965 of 6013
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

It is horrifying.

Seriously. She died a week before him, and he wandered around in an Alzheimer's daze alone until his heart gave out. Also the dog that died in the crate must have starved to death while the other two free ranged and scrounged.