Zoe: Jayne. This is something the Captain has to do for himself. Mal: No! No, it's not!

'War Stories'


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.


JenP - Jul 24, 2025 5:44:50 am PDT #8409 of 8446

Yay for more normal!

It's farmers market morning, and I'm going to visit my aunt who just had a Mohs thing on her lower eyelid (only one "round" of cutting, which is great -- had reconstructive surgery the same day!)

In between, I do job hunting stuff. And the laundry I did not do yesterday, oops.


Laura - Jul 24, 2025 7:02:10 am PDT #8410 of 8446
Our wings are not tired.

Ah, normal. Such a nice word.

My son is shattered and brokenhearted because his GF of 6 years walked out. I don't know if it can be repaired. They are both at fault, although he is way more to blame. They are both deeply flawed humans, but my heart hurts for them. They are both communicating with me, although not so much with each other. Maybe some relationship~ma would help?


JenP - Jul 24, 2025 7:17:02 am PDT #8411 of 8446

Oh, geez, I'm sorry to hear that, Laura. Relationship ~ma to them.


-t - Jul 24, 2025 7:27:35 am PDT #8412 of 8446
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, I’m sorry, Laura. You’ve mentioned her with a lot of fondness before. I hope he’s okay.


lisah - Jul 24, 2025 7:39:13 am PDT #8413 of 8446
Punishingly Intricate

Oh, Laura, I’m so sorry for your kid.


Steph L. - Jul 24, 2025 7:41:56 am PDT #8414 of 8446
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Laura, that sucks. Much relationship~ma to them.

My brother gets in town today! Hooray! My only plan for the day is to get him at the airport and deliver him to my mom's house, and then hang out (and I'd better get dinner out of the deal). I suppose I should hop in the shower.


Laura - Jul 24, 2025 7:57:00 am PDT #8415 of 8446
Our wings are not tired.

Yay for Bro time!

Yeah, my son is 33, and I have known her for 6 years, so I am well acquainted with their flaws. I hope they can both work on their issues together. Who knows. I am here to listen to both of them without judgment, and they are at least talking to me, if not so much with each other. He is blasting her with messages, so I advised him to give her some space. While also suggesting she express her issues with him.


-t - Jul 24, 2025 8:20:18 am PDT #8416 of 8446
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That they are both talking to you sounds like a good thing.

I got myself to the sale location and have logged in to be able to work but only now realize I did not bring a power cord for ye olde laptop. Oops. The battery may last the half day before I would be offline anyway, we shall see...

Have fun with your bro, Tep! And in the shower, if you like, why not?


JenP - Jul 24, 2025 9:03:00 am PDT #8417 of 8446

Whee, have fun, Steph!

Good luck at the register today, -t.

Peaches, apples, blueberries, corn, cucumbers, baby tomatoes, and grown tomatoes is today's haul. But not in huge amounts, because there are only two of us plus I'm taking some to my aunt.

I want to do something with a couple of peaches besides just eat them. But I don't know what yet. Suggestions welcome.


Steph L. - Jul 24, 2025 9:14:24 am PDT #8418 of 8446
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I want to do something with a couple of peaches besides just eat them. But I don't know what yet. Suggestions welcome.

Small tart/galette?