Happy Solstice, y’all!
Sheryl, I hope Mr. S feels better soon.
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.
Calli - Dec 21, 2025 2:45:21 pm PST #10680 of 14596
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Matt the Bruins fan - Dec 21, 2025 3:10:52 pm PST #10681 of 14596
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.
Happy Midwinter everyone!
Jessica - Dec 22, 2025 9:30:11 am PST #10682 of 14596
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 14596
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 14596
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 14596
"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 14596
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!
Jessica - Dec 22, 2025 10:38:37 am PST #10687 of 14596
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I hope the review is at least clicking buttons and not having to write shit out.
It is, unfortunately, writing shit out. I do have the option to decline at least.
-t - Dec 22, 2025 10:39:16 am PST #10688 of 14596
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
In short, procrastination can solve all problems!
Words to live by. And I do!
JenP - Dec 22, 2025 11:32:51 am PST #10689 of 14596
It is, unfortunately, writing shit out.
Good grief.
I do have the option to decline at least.
I mean, that's something. I still think they ought to have a limit! "Nope, Jessica is full up. Move along."