Nothin'. I just wanted you to face me so she could get behind ya.

Mal ,'The Train Job'


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.


Atropa - Mar 10, 2025 8:53:53 am PDT #6028 of 6962
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

Ooof, poor Mr. S. I just went through the same thing in the middle of the last night. At least it didn’t happen during the con.

Plei, I’ve said it elsewhere, but just say the word and I will rally the metalhead handyman crew.


askye - Mar 10, 2025 10:05:27 am PDT #6029 of 6962
Thrive to spite them

Mom got us those cervical pillows that look weird. It's doesn't work right but I put another soft pillow on top of it and then it really helps. Until I move around to much and the gap between the mattress and the head board eats it.

Food poisoning sucks .

I have some different symptoms. More abdominal discomfort/pain it's not worse than some cramps I've had it just feels like it's in weird places. And doesn't feel like cramps. I sent a note to my dr.


Theodosia - Mar 10, 2025 1:44:50 pm PDT #6030 of 6962
'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 now have a retainer to 'replace' my missing front teeth. Feels strange -- and I can't eat with it in, but as far as appearances go, it's a real step up. So it's a small thing in the greater scheme of what's going on, but it's a major improvement for me.


erikaj - Mar 10, 2025 2:05:18 pm PDT #6031 of 6962
Always Anti-fascist!

Rough couple days...don't ask. But it's better now.


sj - Mar 10, 2025 2:27:02 pm PDT #6032 of 6962
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I just skipped a bunch of posts to say hi and send hugs and ~ma to anyone who needs it.


dcp - Mar 10, 2025 2:55:55 pm PDT #6033 of 6962
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

This week is full of onerosity, but at least it is off to a good start. Fangs have been polished. Bills have been paid. Labs&scans tomorrow, oncology consult Thursday.

Even if all goes well, I'll be leaving the cancer center tomorrow at the height of rush hour, and I have to get completely across the entire metro KC area. I'm stressing more about that than I am all the medical stuff.


-t - Mar 10, 2025 3:05:57 pm PDT #6034 of 6962
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Can you chill somewhere relatively nearby for a while and drive after traffic thins out? I know that isn't always an option, but it's nice when it is.


sj - Mar 10, 2025 3:32:50 pm PDT #6035 of 6962
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

What -t said, dcp. Stop and treat yourself if you can.


dcp - Mar 10, 2025 4:02:55 pm PDT #6036 of 6962
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

Yeah, many options. Doesn't stop me from fretting.

Stupid brain weasels.


-t - Mar 10, 2025 4:15:43 pm PDT #6037 of 6962
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Unfortunately, I don't think blasting "you must chill" at brain weasels is very effective, but we can always try