Willow: That's a work ethic! Buffy, you're developing a work ethic! Buffy: Do they make an ointment for that?

'Beneath You'


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.


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2025 7:26:16 am PDT #8775 of 8785
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Mammogram today. This month is Medical August for Team Beckmeyer.

I woke up with a headache and I really just want to jump to the part where the mammogram is over, Tim's cancer is gone, my hip doesn't hurt anymore, the Zepbound worked, and the democrats control all 3 branches of government and are actually getting shit done. (In this vision for the future, my headache is gone, too.)


JenP - Aug 14, 2025 7:26:52 am PDT #8776 of 8785

Aw, yay, that was a great first post to read this morning! Go, Matilda, go!

In much less exciting news, I accidentally added way too many frozen blueberries to my oatmeal this morning, so it'll be interesting to see what I end up with. Blueberry compte with some oats mixed in? (I add fruit in at the beginning so it'll cook some and be easier to digest.) Ooh, there's the timer...


JenP - Aug 14, 2025 7:30:43 am PDT #8777 of 8785

Blueberry oatmeal:

Turned out fine.

Also, I support your vision, Steph.


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2025 7:32:56 am PDT #8778 of 8785
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

The blueberry oatmeal sounds awesome, and I might have to have that for lunch!

Okay, have to get ready and go get squished.


-t - Aug 14, 2025 8:27:18 am PDT #8779 of 8785
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Bummer about the registration snafu, Susan, but woohoo on the rest!

Also woohoo for blueberry oatmeal and Tep's vision of the future. I am semi-planning on having oatmeal for lunch, maybe with the nectarine my next-cubicle neighbor gave me mixed in (I remembered to bring the oatmeal that I bought to keep at my desk in today, but I may still decide to order lunch in). I had a feeling that "too many blueberries" was not really a thing...


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2025 8:31:18 am PDT #8780 of 8785
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

#TeamOatmeal


Laura - Aug 14, 2025 8:43:46 am PDT #8781 of 8785
Our wings are not tired.

I had a feeling that "too many blueberries" was not really a thing...

True.

Steph's vision sounds like an excellent plan.


Steph L. - Aug 14, 2025 9:24:25 am PDT #8782 of 8785
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Mammogram done and back home. This was my first ever (a bit late, I know), and based on other people's stories, I wasn't sure how painful/uncomfortable it would be, but it was seriously no big deal. The worst part is that they ask you to not wear deodorant, and it's August in a river valley, so it's hot hot hot and nasty humid, and I was afraid I was stinky. But I suppose the technician has seen it all already.


meara - Aug 14, 2025 9:28:30 am PDT #8783 of 8785

I also had oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast! Though also a few strawberries.

jump to the part where the mammogram is over, Tim's cancer is gone, my hip doesn't hurt anymore, the Zepbound worked, and the democrats control all 3 branches of government and are actually getting shit done.

I support this idea. Particularly for the “skip to democrats” idea.

Meanwhile work has popped off like crazy while everyone is out of office in Europe and I am trying to have friends visiting and going out of town next Friday and then leaving on vacation after Labor Day. Ahh!!!


-t - Aug 14, 2025 9:56:08 am PDT #8784 of 8785
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

That's pretty rude of work