Louisiana is certainly having a lot of news happening this week
We're proud to say that the Class of '99 has the lowest mortality rate of any graduating class in Sunnydale history.
Jonathan ,'Touched'
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.
-t - May 16, 2025 1:34:05 pm PDT #7249 of 7606
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
-t - May 16, 2025 2:28:41 pm PDT #7250 of 7606
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Huh. My company has apparently hired a Project Manager who will be in Supply Chain on the org chart though will be managing interdepartmental projects. Or so I understand from the email they sent out. Wonder what that's about. For once, it doesn't sound like my actual job will change (I am probably wrong about that, but it's possible)
-t - May 16, 2025 5:45:44 pm PDT #7251 of 7606
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
"On call" for jury duty, so calling again Monday evening to see if I report on Tuesday
Pix - May 16, 2025 6:55:12 pm PDT #7252 of 7606
The status is NOT quo.
Oh, just caught up on a couple hundred posts and saw the news about Todd. What a lovely human she was, inside and out. So sad.
Laura - May 16, 2025 7:29:10 pm PDT #7253 of 7606
Our wings are not tired.
We went to the Rugby match tonight. The team has been working out in DH's weight room because of a kerfuffle between the rugby team and the soccer team and Messi not liking to share or some such. So the coach gave him some tickets. They won, which was cool because they are ranked #9 and won against the #1 team, and apparently they go to playoffs now. Anyway, my main takeaway was the sweet thighs because seriously sweet.
DH's high school basketball players sharing the weight room with professional rugby players is pretty cute since they are blown away with how strong these guys are. Gives them a look at the potential future.
aurelia - May 16, 2025 8:43:35 pm PDT #7254 of 7606
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Sad news, indeed. Thanks for letting us know, Vortex.
Calli - May 17, 2025 4:15:13 am PDT #7255 of 7606
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I’m sorry to hear about Todd, but thanks for letting us know, Vortex.
Sheryl, I hope your mom is doing better.
I have been offered “voluntary” separation at work, because my department lost 25% of its budget, and most of that was people. If I go willingly, I get 6 months salary and health insurance, plus accumulated vacation time. If I don’t, I can try and stick it out and see if I get officially laid off, but the position will be gone. And everyone else at the university has had to make similar cuts, so there won’t be an opening in another department I can slide into. On the upside, I already have an interview for a job at a community college next Wednesday. And looking for another job in MI is a lot easier when you’re actually in MI.
Dana - May 17, 2025 6:21:13 am PDT #7256 of 7606
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Yay, I guess, Calli?
Laura - May 17, 2025 8:27:15 am PDT #7257 of 7606
Our wings are not tired.
Today is indeed a day of celebration! Happy birthday to the magnificent Vortex! I hope you're having a wonderful birthday weekend and that the rest of the year brings you an abundance of joy.
Laura - May 17, 2025 8:29:30 am PDT #7258 of 7606
Our wings are not tired.
keto blueberry bagel
This is also the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was an event that changed my life in many ways and brought me a group of friends I cherish dearly. (eat a muffin whitey)
Calli, I hope the move happens seamlessly. The extent of disruption across universities, government agencies, and numerous other sectors is truly unfathomable.