Now, I can hold a note for a long time...actually I can hold a note forever. But eventually that's just noise. It's the change we're listening for. The note coming after, and the one after that. That's what makes it music.

Host ,'Why We Fight'


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.


JenP - Sep 15, 2025 11:26:06 am PDT #9294 of 13149

Yes, even before the shots I found most meals out were 2-3 portions

Same, except I can eat that much most of the time if unbounded. Which I currently am because of insurance switch #1. We're on #2 now, so I have an appt. with my doc this week so she can try to get pre-auth from Cigna. But, I do qualify (on paper, anyway) for Lily's self-pay, very steep discount for Zepbound if it comes to that, so I'm maintaining hope!

Geez, askye. Sending ~ma to him and you.


erikaj - Sep 15, 2025 2:01:12 pm PDT #9295 of 13149
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Sadly, I think two posts of mine in Beep Me is a sort of record. That they're both good news is somewhat off the charts.


Pix - Sep 15, 2025 5:54:39 pm PDT #9296 of 13149
The status is NOT quo.

So cool, erika! Congrats!


lisah - Sep 16, 2025 5:39:53 am PDT #9297 of 13149
Punishingly Intricate

Nice, erika!!


msbelle - Sep 16, 2025 5:43:47 am PDT #9298 of 13149
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Dammit! RIP Robert Redford.


Steph L. - Sep 16, 2025 5:46:20 am PDT #9299 of 13149
That which does not kill you should RUN

Dammit! RIP Robert Redford.

Aw, dang. I mean, 89 is a good long life, but still. Dang.


Laura - Sep 16, 2025 6:39:24 am PDT #9300 of 13149
Our wings are not tired.

I've been watching BBC News in the morning because I can't stand stateside news the past few months. They have been almost non-stop Redford. He was a gem. I had such a crush in my youth. (not that it has diminished)


JenP - Sep 16, 2025 6:42:35 am PDT #9301 of 13149

Nice, erika!

Aw, that's sad about Robert Redford. I hadn't heard.


askye - Sep 16, 2025 7:26:53 am PDT #9302 of 13149
Thrive to spite them

I hope everything will be fine with Dad. I assume it will be.

I'm done with the dentist. And I got a surprise filling replacement because a filling was loose and I was numb anyway so it's done.

The dentist and hygienist both told me I had beautiful long hair and I told them I was getting it all cut off and their reaction was "it's so beautiful" (they were both women) .

And I'm going to go pick up my unicorn at some point and I really feel like I deserve it after the surprise filling .


askye - Sep 16, 2025 10:37:52 am PDT #9303 of 13149
Thrive to spite them

I have acquired Neptune. I have before pictures up on FB. About to go and get my hair choppy chopped right off .

Although I'm feeling oddly a little sad about losing my hair. More so than I thought I would. I keep saying it will grow back or I can get a wig..