I knew all the GD anniversary stuff was going on but I completely forgot about it when I was trying to figure out why Amtrak was announcing changes to the schedule affecting Levi Stadium. That explains a lot (did not affect me at all, it was always trains I was not taking or stations further on down the line than I was going but I was very curious. Still curious about the one that mentioned it was "due to an investigation" but I am pretty much resigned to never knowing what that's about)
You do well to flee, townspeople! I will pillage your lands and dwellings! I will burn your crops and make merry sport with your more attractive daughters! Ha ha ha! Mark my words! Ooh! Ale! I smell delicious ale!
Olaf the Troll ,'Showtime'
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 - Aug 04, 2025 11:19:14 am PDT #8601 of 9080
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
DavidS - Aug 04, 2025 12:59:14 pm PDT #8602 of 9080
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Still curious about the one that mentioned it was "due to an investigation" but I am pretty much resigned to never knowing what that's about)
Your theme song today is Roxy Music's "Always Unknowing": [link]
Glorious day in SF much welcome after all the foggy days.
Did my morning Pilates which I do not look forward to, but always feel better for having done.
My contractor swung by this morning and removed the dangerous dangling piece of corroded iron from my decorative balcony, so that's one less head trauma to worry about it. I have to take both balconies down - which I'd been postponing until I found a replacement.
Lunch: Fage single serving yogurt with honey, with blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries and walnuts. Pretty fuckin' yum!
Ozempic report: finally broke though a weight plateau I'd been stuck on for a month by upping my dosage and being super strict with my diet. Down 30 lbs since April.
JenP - Aug 04, 2025 1:10:34 pm PDT #8603 of 9080
Good progress on all fronts, David. Nice!
DH's company is changing insurance carriers (fom United Healthcare to Cigna -- my personal experience with Cigna has been good, and I won't miss UH), so I'm waiting until Sept. 1 to have my doctor try for Wegovy. But I see her this week for annual wellness, so we'll talk about it then. They're coverage year starts in September for some reason. Fine by me.
-t - Aug 04, 2025 1:20:50 pm PDT #8604 of 9080
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Your theme song today is Roxy Music's "Always Unknowing": [link]
Sweet! I can probably just adopt it semi-permanently, Not Knowing Tamara is one of my noms de something
Trudy Booth - Aug 04, 2025 2:36:28 pm PDT #8605 of 9080
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
Is Jen (formerly) K about these days? Did she change her board name? I have a midwife question!
DavidS - Aug 04, 2025 4:02:26 pm PDT #8606 of 9080
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Is Jen (formerly) K about these days?
She's not on the board or FB very often, though I see her every few months. If you're friends on FB you could message her.
Trudy Booth - Aug 04, 2025 4:04:32 pm PDT #8607 of 9080
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 gots it! Thanks.
Steph L. - Aug 05, 2025 4:07:41 am PDT #8608 of 9080
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
PET scan this morning. Please send all the ~ma for really localized cancer that can be easily treated and completely cured.
Laura - Aug 05, 2025 4:47:46 am PDT #8609 of 9080
Our wings are not tired.
All of the ~ma in abundance. An extra dash of calming~ma as well.
JenP - Aug 05, 2025 5:35:03 am PDT #8610 of 9080
Sending all the good vibes your Tim's way, Steph.