I mean, let's say you did kill us. Or didn't. There could be torture. Whatever. But somehow you found the goods. What would your cut be?

Mal ,'Out Of Gas'


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.


Theodosia - Apr 18, 2025 4:27:52 am PDT #6834 of 6854
'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"

Trump's popularity continues to wane, and the GOP is showing signs that it might find some gumption to oppose him (like not cutting Medicare, for instance). By July it could be anyone's guess.

I am almost surprised that Abrego Garcia is alive and was permitted to meet with his Senator, so that's another good sign.


Steph L. - Apr 18, 2025 6:25:51 am PDT #6835 of 6854
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I am almost surprised that Abrego Garcia is alive and was permitted to meet with his Senator, so that's another good sign.

I really thought he was dead, so I cried a little when I saw the picture of him meeting with his Senator.

I'm about to make a TJs run because I'd rather go on Friday morning than the day before Easter. I just need more coffee to fortify myself first.


meara - Apr 18, 2025 7:11:16 am PDT #6836 of 6854

I 199% assumed he was dead and that’s why the government didn’t want to produce him.


Trudy Booth - Apr 18, 2025 7:56:53 am PDT #6837 of 6854
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

I really thought he was dead, so I cried a little when I saw the picture of him meeting with his Senator.
Samezies. He looks absolutely shattered, but he's alive.


-t - Apr 18, 2025 8:16:11 am PDT #6838 of 6854
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Such a relief to see that picture!

We get today as a holiday, which is nice but weird. I am enjoying just staying in bed with the cat on my legs very much.


Laura - Apr 18, 2025 8:33:19 am PDT #6839 of 6854
Our wings are not tired.

I am almost surprised that Abrego Garcia is alive and was permitted to meet with his Senator, so that's another good sign.

It must be an incredible relief for his family to see him alive, and even more relief for him to know that people are fighting for his rights here. No notion how it will play out, but more hope than previously.

Several days into being sick, and DH is sicker. OMG, he is a terrible patient. He really is sick. Very high fevers, serious lung ick. He is taking all the drugs, but he has zero patience or acceptance that it isn't a quick fix. Being as hyperactive as he is the inability to do much beyond sitting in a chair is making him crazy. (and me)


meara - Apr 18, 2025 8:49:45 am PDT #6840 of 6854

I hope he feels better soon!

I used to get this day off but now we get a floating holiday instead. Which is probably better but it was kinda fun in the past. That said half my colleagues are in countries where it IS a holiday, and a couple other people took it off, so I’m crossing my fingers for a slow day.


meara - Apr 18, 2025 8:53:14 am PDT #6841 of 6854

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Steph L. - Apr 18, 2025 9:35:39 am PDT #6842 of 6854
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I went to the bank, TJs, and CVS. Now I'm doing laundry and settling in to do some work. Though what I really want is a nap, because I am so full of antihistamines that if Dracula bit me, he'd immediately fall asleep. Everything is blooming outside and my sinuses are so very unhappy about that.


DavidS - Apr 18, 2025 10:30:04 am PDT #6843 of 6854
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

I have lazed around this morning, posting to my A's board, savoring their sweep of the White Sox and some encouraging minor league performances.

I've got Pilates at noon, but I have to keep my blood pressure down post surgery so I won't be able to do the full workout but I'm sure I'll be "scooping" my abs plenty.

My body has been much less happy with the uptick on the Ozempic meds, though I'm still at a quite low 0.5 (up from 0.25). I'm hoping my body adapts more because the first dosage was almost without side effects and this is a pretty steady queasy.