You want to meet the real me now?

Mal ,'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.


Dana - Jul 31, 2025 8:04:57 am PDT #8545 of 8570
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

That sucks, Steph. Especially when they're like, it's almost certainly benign! And then it wasn't.


-t - Jul 31, 2025 8:31:07 am PDT #8546 of 8570
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Fucking hell, Tep. But I'm glad to hear of the high survival rate.

And fuck the pride flag arsonist, what the hell is wrong with people?! JFC

I very much hope there is no stomach punching


Laura - Jul 31, 2025 8:42:42 am PDT #8547 of 8570
Our wings are not tired.

Oh man, I hope that shitty day turns in another direction quickly. Quick and complete recovery~ma to Tim.


Trudy Booth - Jul 31, 2025 8:51:11 am PDT #8548 of 8570
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

Aw Teppy, I'm sorry. This is a rough go.

If he goes through a popsicle phase (seems its a thing) I make them with this stuff so they're full of protein. There are other brands with assorted supplements and flavors, but this is the fave: [link]


Steph L. - Jul 31, 2025 9:59:47 am PDT #8549 of 8570
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

I didn’t get punched in the stomach. I did get x-rays taken of my misbehaving leg.

Now I’m back home and trying to process. This mostly involves weeping, but also yelling. The cat is not a fan.


-t - Jul 31, 2025 10:14:25 am PDT #8550 of 8570
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Weeping and yelling sounds right. Sorry to MurderBiscuit, but he's got coping mechanisms that aren't fun for you, too

In totally frivolous news: my company keeps sending me emails about exclusive offers from the winery portion of the business and the latest one involves a bottle of wine for the low, low price of $190. The description (lush notes of blackberry cassis, ripe plum, graham cracker, and subtle peppery highlights) does sound tasty but I cannot even imagine how delicious a wine would have to be to justify spending that much. Especially as I have not opened one of the many (I actually just found a case of wine I forgot I had stashed in the garage and hope isn't ruined) bottles I already own in weeks, maybe months...


meara - Jul 31, 2025 10:18:40 am PDT #8551 of 8570

Oh damn, Steph. All the -ma to Tim.


lisah - Jul 31, 2025 10:22:16 am PDT #8552 of 8570
Punishingly Intricate

Fucking cancer! I’m so glad it looks very treatable and a plan is in place.


Laura - Jul 31, 2025 10:41:52 am PDT #8553 of 8570
Our wings are not tired.

the latest one involves a bottle of wine for the low, low price of $190.

As much as I love wine, I have discovered that I am just as happy drinking it from a box as I am with a fancy vintage. Hence, buying boxed wine.


Pix - Jul 31, 2025 10:49:29 am PDT #8554 of 8570
The status is NOT quo.

DAMN. I'm so sorry, Tep. I know it's limited comfort, but I'm going to hang on tight to the stats and hope treatment is as painless and easy as possible with a full remission on the other side.