Jayne: 'Cause I don't know these folks. Don't much care to. Mal: They're whores. Jayne: I'm in.

'Heart Of Gold'


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 - Dec 08, 2025 4:49:36 pm PST #10501 of 10681

That sounds festive and relaxing, JenP.

That all sounds nice and festive, Jen! I especially like the sound of the botanical gardens

Thanks! I'm actually glad I wrote it out; I'm holidaying after all!

Don't understand that Italian bakery sitch. I feel like maybe they need to re-evaluate that claim.


Cass - Dec 08, 2025 5:22:45 pm PST #10502 of 10681
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

I'm upset the Filiberto's across the street closed.

That is so sad.

Filiberto's are the best, or were. I admit it has been awhile. But, dang, they were the best in Phoenix by far. They are also the best in San Diego but many fine fakey 'berto's exist there so it's not as clear a choice.

In local food, I should really make 2025 the year I have coffee or a meal with meara while she is local again. December Cass isn't the best Cass.


meara - Dec 08, 2025 5:23:48 pm PST #10503 of 10681

Cass! I am currently sunning myself in Palm Springs all month (well, maybe til like the 27th or 28th, tbd)


Steph L. - Dec 08, 2025 6:04:27 pm PST #10504 of 10681
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

at Arby's, which has a perfectly respectable reuben

This is good information to have.

McAlister's Deli (which is a chain, but not in every state) has a decent reuben, too.


Pix - Dec 08, 2025 9:21:27 pm PST #10505 of 10681
The status is NOT quo.

Cass! I am currently sunning myself in Palm Springs all month (well, maybe til like the 27th or 28th, tbd)

You too should carpool over to our annual XXXmas party this weekend!


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 09, 2025 7:12:14 am PST #10506 of 10681
"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

McAlister's Deli (which is a chain, but not in every state) has a decent reuben, too.

As well as a more-than-decent club sandwich.

Mom and I recently found out that an aunt of mine had been in the hospital and several rehab/nursing home facilities. Yesterday we visited her at her current assisted living facility and were dismayed to get the backstory that she had been passing out and having multiple falls including two that broke vertebrae. She was alert and her feisty old self personality-wise though, which was reassuring for our fears of confusion/dementia. And she was irritated that she wasn't getting physical therapy as frequently as she wants, an attitude which bodes well for her chances of recovering some mobility and independence.


Laura - Dec 10, 2025 6:00:25 am PST #10507 of 10681
Our wings are not tired.

Today we celebrate the birth of Consuela! I hope that you are being spoiled and having a wonderful day. May the year bring much joy and laughter.


lisah - Dec 10, 2025 6:27:20 am PST #10508 of 10681
Punishingly Intricate

Happy birthday, ‘suela!


Jessica - Dec 10, 2025 6:46:23 am PST #10509 of 10681
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Happy birthday Suela!


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 10, 2025 7:23:46 am PST #10510 of 10681
"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

Happy Birthday 'Suela!