Two steaming cups of chocolate goodness. Courtesy of whomever I swiped it from out of the cupboard.

Ben ,'The Killer In Me'


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 29, 2025 10:38:20 am PDT #9057 of 13138
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

totally. David Simon threatens people with "A bag of unsalted dicks" from time to time and I'm sure he would approve of my borrowing that because he had an artist sister that died young of some aggressive version of it years ago. Cancer can eat stale unsalted dicks.


DavidS - Aug 29, 2025 10:38:56 am PDT #9058 of 13138
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Cancer can go suck a dick.

That would be a hard sell in Amsterdam's red light district.


Steph L. - Aug 29, 2025 10:46:32 am PDT #9059 of 13138
That which does not kill you should RUN

Cancer can eat stale unsalted dicks.

Ha! Dicks with no seasoning at all!


erikaj - Aug 29, 2025 10:50:08 am PDT #9060 of 13138
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Yeah, you know, initially wouldn't have thought that rubbed it in, but it does, somehow.


brenda m - Aug 29, 2025 11:35:02 am PDT #9061 of 13138
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I just accidentally put on a really cute outfit so now I’m feeling like I need to upgrade my plans for the day.

Which OK I do actually have plans for a nice late lunch with a friend which is the whole reason I changed in the first place.

Two great restaurants in my old neighborhood are closing this weekend so today is a four course menu at Heritage Restaurant and Caviar Bar [link]

Tomorrow is drinks and burgers at Twisted Spoke, [link] a biker bar that’s been there for 30-some years, only one of who’s claims to fame is the Saturday night midnight to 3 AM Smut & Eggs special, where you can get late night brunch accompanied by 70s porn on the TVs. I have no idea the origin of that tradition.


-t - Aug 29, 2025 11:49:31 am PDT #9062 of 13138
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Well, those sound very different but both fantastic! Bummer they are closing, but glad you get to enjoy them one last time. Also, yay cute outfit!


meara - Aug 29, 2025 12:23:40 pm PDT #9063 of 13138

Those do both sound fantastic!!


Steph L. - Aug 29, 2025 12:32:27 pm PDT #9064 of 13138
That which does not kill you should RUN

I am definitely having food envy! Also cute outfit envy.


JenP - Aug 29, 2025 2:21:33 pm PDT #9065 of 13138

Happy Birthday, meara!


Sheryl - Aug 29, 2025 2:42:17 pm PDT #9066 of 13138
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

Happy Birthday meara!

I had to get my windshield replaced yesterday. Noticed a small crack as I was getting into my car after work Tuesday. It was large enough when I got into my car after work Wednesday that I called Safelight once I got home. Yesterday morning it was done. Oh, goodie, another big expense.

I've been getting my flu shot at work for quite some time. Hopefully, they'll be offering it again this year. As for the COVID shot, the last few years I've been getting it at my supermarket's pharmacy. Dunno if they'll change their policy.