It's my estimation that... every man ever got a statue made of him, was one kind of sumbitch or another.

Mal ,'Jaynestown'


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.


Pix - Dec 21, 2025 7:39:16 am PST #10677 of 10692
The status is NOT quo.

Tachycardia solidarity represent!
Yes! Not AFIB, thankfully, but I had SVT, which is why I had a catheter ablation in 2021. Basically, they went in and burned out the misfiring…things that were misfiring (what are those called?) in my heart, and it seems to have cured it.

OUCH dcp! That’s so rotten! I hope pain meds and ice and rest help.

I’m glad the power is back on in SF!

I feel so badly for my mom. She’s been dealing with frigid weather in Connecticut and was really looking forward to warm, sunny SoCal, but we have another atmospheric river rolling in this Tuesday, and the rain isn’t going to stop until Sunday; the temps will be lows in the 40s and highs in the 50s — warmer than NE, for sure, but not the nice weather she’d been hoping for. She’s only here from the 25th-30th. I hope she gets at least a couple of sunny days.


Laura - Dec 21, 2025 7:51:47 am PST #10678 of 10692
Our wings are not tired.

Happiest Solstice wishes all! So ready for the days to get longer. It has been either take the dog to the park at 4:30 or walk around with the flashlight on to find the poop. I've been choosing the latter because the traffic is prohibitive earlier, and the dog isn't fond of sitting around on the road.

Power~ma to those still without power in San Francisco and weather~ma for all traveling and visiting during the holidays.


Sheryl - Dec 21, 2025 11:41:21 am PST #10679 of 10692
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

It has been a quieter weekend than usual. Unfortunately, that is because Mr. S came down with the flu on Thursday, and is in isolation at the unit. We were supposed to do a playdate with the daughter of some friends of ours.(Their daughter is about 6 months younger than Mr. S) Instead we had an adult playdate and played games. Later today we are going over to my MIL's place for a Hanukkah thing and dinner.


Calli - Dec 21, 2025 2:45:21 pm PST #10680 of 10692
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Happy Solstice, y’all!

Sheryl, I hope Mr. S feels better soon.


Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 21, 2025 3:10:52 pm PST #10681 of 10692
"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 Midwinter everyone!


Jessica - Dec 22, 2025 9:30:11 am PST #10682 of 10692
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Christ on a bike, I have 23 peer review requests. Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??


-t - Dec 22, 2025 9:38:55 am PST #10683 of 10692
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Seems like a valid process to me. Five stars, no notes!

We got an email on Friday saying we are starting the appraisal cycle and I should have my accomplishments and areas of improvement done for today but my boss is on vacation until 1/5 so I'm putting it off as long as possible


-t - Dec 22, 2025 10:15:06 am PST #10684 of 10692
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I think I have accepted that I am just a [person who types "your welcome" most of the time. The welcome is yours, I give it to you, what the hell


DavidS - Dec 22, 2025 10:26:30 am PST #10685 of 10692
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??

You sure can.

I think I have accepted that I am just a person who types "your welcome" most of the time. The welcome is yours, I give it to you, what the hell

Not only do I write by ear which makes me prone to homophone errors, but my years as a secretary have grooved my quick typing fingers with neural pathways that will tap out the most familiar word rather than the word I am thinking.

In short, I have to edit everything at least twice to keep from sounding like an idiot.

Absolute downpour this morning and I made the strategic error of going to the grocery store after a cafe stop.

Trudging home in the heavy rain my paper bag got soaked and fell apart while I was several blocks from home. I had to hug my soggy produce to my raincoat to make it home.

Of course, it's stopped raining now so I'd just waited a little bit I could've made life easier.

In short, procrastination can solve all problems!


JenP - Dec 22, 2025 10:35:17 am PST #10686 of 10692

Christ on a bike, I have 23 peer review requests. Can't I just say everyone did great and then log off for the year??

That's nuts. There should be a limit. I hope the review is at least clicking buttons and not having to write shit out. Jesus.

I think I have accepted that I am just a [person who types "your welcome" most of the time.

That actually sounds kind of pleasant.

Trudging home in the heavy rain my paper bag got soaked and fell apart while I was several blocks from home. I had to hug my soggy produce to my raincoat to make it home.

And that does not sound pleasant!