You got fired, and you still hang around here like a big loser. Why can't he?

Cordelia ,'Chosen'


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 29, 2024 1:03:00 pm PDT #811 of 3471
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I have an assumption that I would have to work hard to get past that everyone has read HHGttG. I was trying to think of what would be the right Pratchett to choose if I was gonna go that route and I think I'm gonna say Nation.


-t - May 29, 2024 1:03:50 pm PDT #812 of 3471
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, Hands of the Emperor would be good to hand out. And part of it takes place on a beach, so.


-t - May 29, 2024 1:07:06 pm PDT #813 of 3471
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I'm waiting for my boss to get out of a meeting I'm not in so we can have our 1:1. We just had our (over long) Town Hall which are now, I guess, quarterly. It had applause points. When we were told to applaud. I do not like. I guess this is all part of the whole trying to reinvent ourselves as an actual 21st century agile corporation or whatever.


Jessica - May 29, 2024 1:28:54 pm PDT #814 of 3471
If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

I have an assumption that I would have to work hard to get past that everyone has read HHGttG

I assume people who have read it would be delighted to be randomly handed a copy while on the beach, so it's win-win.


Amy - May 29, 2024 1:33:47 pm PDT #815 of 3471
Because books.

Sheryl, I hope you find something that works well, like...yesterday.

Wishing good sleep and energy to smonster!

I'm on my phone, which I hate, but for the book, I would say I The Book Thief. I hope that works(ed).


-t - May 29, 2024 2:23:20 pm PDT #816 of 3471
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That is a good point, Jessica


Laura - May 29, 2024 3:20:46 pm PDT #817 of 3471
Our wings are not tired.

I had a whole Meara but I lost it in the buffer.

I hate when that happens! Flirty packing does sound like the best kind of packing.

I just want to get around this corner.

It's been a long hard corner. May the days be few until you see things all fall into place.

Still adding to my book list. So many books. Honestly, that is one of the best things about my "retirement". More time for reading and listening to books. I always seem to have 3 going at once now. Alas, the one I am listening to for FL book club is a total snooze.  


JenP - May 29, 2024 3:51:29 pm PDT #818 of 3471

I had a whole Meara but I lost it in the buffer.

The worst.

Hi, Amy! Just because. Nice to see you!

I haven't thought of a good book answer yet.

I'm making an instant pot dinner again, which is good, because I wanted to order, but restrained myself. And it's getting me back in the kitchen to make things.

I am so sorry, Sheryl. I wish I had more to offer than that.


JenP - May 29, 2024 3:53:25 pm PDT #819 of 3471

Fruity pebbles:

That sucks, ND, and sending "pay up, mf-ers" vibes to your clients

smonster, flirty packing sounds like an excellent plan


-t - May 29, 2024 4:08:25 pm PDT #820 of 3471
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Flirty packing does sound good

Getting around the corner~ma, ND!