I wish I could stop by... my biggest break as a writer to date features collectors' copies of TMF and started its life as "Dashiell Hammett Picked Up A Crayon" because some site I tried to write for and never got in took a firm stand on either fanfiction or reprints by saying "Not ever. Even if you are the best writer since Dashiell Hammett picked up a crayon," and I wanted their attention, which I never got. It finished up in Ellery Queen as "Shelf-cocked" and I've had a soft spot for Dash ever since, even though writing-wise, I still prefer Raymond Chandler.
We can come by between classes. Usually I use that time to copy over my class notes with a system of different colored pens. But it's been pointed out to me that that's, you know...insane.
Willow ,'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.
erikaj - Aug 19, 2025 4:41:55 pm PDT #8900 of 9227
Always Anti-fascist!
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 19, 2025 6:14:52 pm PDT #8901 of 9227
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
So my jackass brother who couldn’t come to Toronto with us for three days in July to see our elderly aunts because he didn’t feel right leaving his crazy Russian wife on her own is now planning a 10 day visit out here (without her, as far as I know) followed by a back-to-back overseas work trip. Why must they be so fucking extra?
If the crazy Russian wife is left at home, I'd recommend saccharine concern for her wellbeing since it was such an issue last month, along with frequent reminders to check in with her whenever the subject of doing something fun and recreational is brought up.
-t - Aug 19, 2025 6:26:10 pm PDT #8902 of 9227
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
The Maltese Sandwich
That does sound good. I might do basil instead of mint. Then again, I might need to try the mint just in case it really is just right
The tragedy of the sandwich shop on the next corner closing
Woes! I love places like that. And good coffee!
msbelle - Aug 19, 2025 7:54:52 pm PDT #8903 of 9227
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Classes start on Monday for Mac. He is only taking 2 classes, but he opted for classes spread out, so he goes in every day.
M,w,f class is 55 min T, r class is 1 hr 20 min
We’re working out the 529 reimbursement process tonight.
Steph L. - Aug 20, 2025 5:35:40 am PDT #8904 of 9227
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Okay, please send all your cancer-begone vibes Tim's way this morning. Hopefully they'll be able to remove it all with today's surgery.
sj - Aug 20, 2025 6:27:50 am PDT #8905 of 9227
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Sending all the vibes to Tim today.
msbelle - Aug 20, 2025 6:31:29 am PDT #8906 of 9227
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Vibes
Matt the Bruins fan - Aug 20, 2025 7:20:25 am PDT #8907 of 9227
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Cancer-begone vibes to Tim.
-t - Aug 20, 2025 7:20:38 am PDT #8908 of 9227
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
All the vibes
JenP - Aug 20, 2025 7:46:45 am PDT #8909 of 9227
Get-it-all ~ma Tim's way.