Very sweet reminiscence of Michelle.
Though I got a jolt when I realized her childhood friend Reeve Carney was Dorian Gray on Penny Dreadful!
Xander: Look who's got a bad case of Dark Prince envy. Dracula: Leave us. Xander: No, we're not going to "Leabbb you." And where'd you get that accent, Sesame Street? "One, Two, Three - three victims! Maw ha ha!"
'Lessons'
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 18, 2025 11:25:21 am PDT #6283 of 6883
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Trudy Booth - Mar 18, 2025 11:30:12 am PDT #6284 of 6883
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Yeah, palliative care called me about mom and I was all... "Which call is this?"
It was planning the eventual transition from treatment to palliative care and making decisions for a later date... not the later date.
Dana - Mar 18, 2025 12:10:19 pm PDT #6285 of 6883
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Though I got a jolt when I realized her childhood friend Reeve Carney was Dorian Gray on Penny Dreadful!
I had the same thought process, except "was the guy from Hadestown."
DavidS - Mar 18, 2025 4:06:54 pm PDT #6286 of 6883
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Just got off a call with the scheduler at the Pilates studio, Claire (she's also a part owner).
It was going to be a half hour call, but I gave the back story on Jacqueline and we wound up having a really nice hour long discussion. I'm getting the feeling that I'm not just getting a place to work out, but a community with some space for friendship as well.
Also, it's really going to help structure my week and my days, which has been an issue for me since Matilda graduated from HS.
-t - Mar 18, 2025 4:34:12 pm PDT #6287 of 6883
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Very good! Structure and community can both be hard to build up
Sophia Brooks - Mar 18, 2025 7:33:09 pm PDT #6288 of 6883
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
That sounds really awesome, David. You are such a community bringer I think it will be nice to have a live community that you are not in charge of bringing the community- you can be a receiver a little bit.
-t - Mar 18, 2025 9:10:06 pm PDT #6289 of 6883
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I successfully groceried at Costco and Raley’s and also got gas on the way home and I think I might be able to not spend any more money until the end of the month. I’m a little light on breakfasty things, but I can probably get by eating less specific food a few mornings. Should have enough cat food, which is the actual necessity
DavidS - Mar 18, 2025 9:57:23 pm PDT #6290 of 6883
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
You are such a community bringer I think it will be nice to have a live community that you are not in charge of bringing the community- you can be a receiver a little bit.
Awww, sweetly said.
Structure and community can both be hard to build up
Very true. I was a little spoiled when I moved to SF to be accepted into a circle of friends (which is where I met Marti the Medical Student).
Then later I spent a good 15-20 years without having any close friends physically nearby (though I was married with children, so I wasn't alone).
But it's something I preach all the time - proximity matters.
Laura - Mar 19, 2025 7:03:45 am PDT #6291 of 6883
Our wings are not tired.
But it's something I preach all the time - proximity matters.
Yes. It is a challenge I am attempting to overcome. It is going to take more effort than I anticipated. Mostly that effort involves me leaving the confines of my condo! One of my condo book club members started a happy hour gathering the 3rd Wednesday of the month here in the sports lounge. My book club meets the 2nd Wednesday. She is likewise determined to have more social interaction in our buildings.
brenda m - Mar 19, 2025 7:53:22 am PDT #6292 of 6883
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
I didn’t understand or prioritize this nearly enough. It’s something I think about a lot.