I have finesse! I have finesse coming out of my bottom!

Anya ,'Showtime'


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.


dcp - Dec 25, 2025 3:13:08 pm PST #10758 of 10878
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.

msbelle, looks like cold and frosty tonight and tomorrow morning, but not likely to rain until the afternoon and evening, sorry: [link]


Hil R. - Dec 25, 2025 3:15:30 pm PST #10759 of 10878
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I'm at my dad's, and my sister came over today. So we got Chinese food and watched a streaming movie and hung out for a while.


Jessica - Dec 25, 2025 4:49:20 pm PST #10760 of 10878
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Aeryn doesn't like Chinese food so we made crepes! I prepped a bunch of fillings and set up a little assembly line, and they were delicious. Kids are making dessert crepes now while I lounge.


meara - Dec 25, 2025 6:37:30 pm PST #10761 of 10878

Ooh crepes sounds tasty! I made Chex mix and puppy chow. I figure I’ll snack on both on my drive this weekend.


Hil R. - Dec 25, 2025 6:49:32 pm PST #10762 of 10878
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

I'm watching the Call the Midwife Christmas special with my dad, who last watched this show probably five years ago. He keeps getting excited when he sees a character he recognizes.

I might stay up late to watch the Heated Rivalry finale when it's posted at midnight -- I've been sleeping on a really weird schedule anyway. I'll see how awake I am then.


Jessica - Dec 25, 2025 6:52:31 pm PST #10763 of 10878
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I need to be up early because my sibs & niblings are coming over for breakfast, so I'll just be on a social media fast until I have time for an hour alone with HBO. (Yeah I know what happens but I don't want to watch the entire ep through Instagram edits before I actually watch it for real.)


DavidS - Dec 25, 2025 7:24:27 pm PST #10764 of 10878
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Matilda and her beau have come back up from their nap in the Garden Apartment.

I made them a lovely, rich, nourishing, soul-warming soup from the Thanksgiving stock and turkey pot roast leftovers.

Storm continues to roll in on tumultuous waves, so I've switched to hot cider with cognac and a few small Lavender/Lemon shortbread cookies.


meara - Dec 25, 2025 7:47:00 pm PST #10765 of 10878

Went to the gay bars here, which were hopping. Picked up a sweet older man who shared my love of Heated Rivalry and his husband, went to a different bar, was v amused by all the boys, came home and it’s not yet 8pm. Poor planning on my part—I’ve had a drink and now want to go to sleep.


-t - Dec 25, 2025 8:32:56 pm PST #10766 of 10878
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

First choice Chinese restaurant told us there would be a long wait for food, I think they had a private event monopolizing the kitchen, so we went to plan B - an Indian restaurant that had an offering on Too Good To Go so I was pretty sure it was open. Really good food, nice to add that to the pool of eateries near mom&dad.

If I don’t watch Heated Rivalry tonight I’ll be taunted by everyone’s reactions all day at work tomorrow. I don’t think I have to stay up that late to do it, though. Already looking forward to rewatching in binge mode


-t - Dec 25, 2025 9:39:16 pm PST #10767 of 10878
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Dad reports ice packs and resting while watching football has been very therapeutic.