This is so nice. Having everyone together for my birthday. Of course, you could smash in all my toes with a hammer and it will still be the bestest Buffy Birthday Bash in a big long while.

Buffy ,'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.


Laura - Apr 05, 2025 7:52:42 am PDT #6579 of 6597
Our wings are not tired.

There is a certain comfort level and warmth when gathering with Buffistas. Lazily drinking coffee this morning and sending ~ma to the competitors. Thank you Jen for making it happen!

There is a Hands Off protest march here today from Mill River Park to the WWE Headquarters. My legs won't take me that distance so I am considering my options. The number one reason for my commitment to diet this time is my inability to walk any distance. I used to be able to walk 26.2 miles! Now I can do about a quarter mile. When I drop the weight my joints will be forever grateful. I'll be sure to go to the gym here and do my PT.


Hil R. - Apr 05, 2025 8:22:38 am PDT #6580 of 6597
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I keep saying I want to go to the crossword competition, but I never get organized enough to actually do it.

There's a protest downtown today, but there's also a ton of rain, and the river is predicted to flood, and I think I'm going to have to sit this one out.


Laura - Apr 05, 2025 9:20:24 am PDT #6581 of 6597
Our wings are not tired.

In awful news, my brother's eldest son was just arrested after a big drug bust. Several agencies, couple hundred thousand in drugs, 886K cash found in his home and storage. WTF, man! That is a new level of stupid. I expect his 25 year old son was clueless. At least I hope so. I can't imagine his wife didn't know what was up. He was the only one listed as arrested. Just happened so I don't know anything except what the police department posted on their FB page, which my sister and brother follow.


-t - Apr 05, 2025 9:49:25 am PDT #6582 of 6597
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh my, Laura! Best of luck with that.

Making signs for Pleasant Hill today. When people are riled up in Pleasant Hill, things must be pretty bad, and “the event is at capacity”


-t - Apr 05, 2025 9:50:16 am PDT #6583 of 6597
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

And many thanks to the crossword stars and supporters for the updates! Brightens my day immeasurably to see them


Laura - Apr 05, 2025 9:58:02 am PDT #6584 of 6597
Our wings are not tired.

While others are solving puzzles and protesting I am reading and watching March Madness. The UCONN women play this afternoon so being in CT I will cheer for them. They have been a powerhouse for as long as I can remember.


JenP - Apr 05, 2025 10:14:20 am PDT #6585 of 6597

First round over. Very fun! Jesse and Brenda are STARS! I am 2/3 of a star, ha! (I didn't finish the third puzzle). And now for food.


-t - Apr 05, 2025 10:35:34 am PDT #6586 of 6597
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Woo stardom!

Mom drew an N that should have been a D in black marker on a bright orange background. Trying to think of a way to fix it


erikaj - Apr 05, 2025 10:36:14 am PDT #6587 of 6597
Always Anti-fascist!

When I think about Pilates, I think about how my mom bought a tape and the Jack Russell thought mom was playing with her. Hil, I have a Zoom event protest today...would you like a link for it?(I could send it to your e, but not if you're not into it.)


Matt the Bruins fan - Apr 05, 2025 10:37:13 am PDT #6588 of 6597
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

Go puzzle solvers!

I'm hoping that the bakery losing the order for Mom's birthday cake and having to scramble to make it before close of business today is the biggest obstacle I'll have to deal with.