I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.

Giles ,'Selfless'


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.


javachik - Jan 02, 2026 10:33:06 am PST #10877 of 11651
Our wings are not tired.

Hey, just a reminder to anyone planning on going to the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament in April (Fri. 4/10-Sun. 4/12)... past attendees can register starting today, and first-timers can register beginning Jan. 8th.

I should be around. I’ll be out of the country the weekend before (destination wedding) but should be back! Yay for seeing peeps again!

ETA: I meant to say this earlier - my thoughts are with you, meara.


JenP - Jan 02, 2026 10:47:37 am PST #10878 of 11651

I should be around.

Fab! Where's the destination wedding? Someplace new to you?


javachik - Jan 02, 2026 3:15:39 pm PST #10879 of 11651
Our wings are not tired.

Yep! It’s in St Thomas! I’ve never been to the Virgin Islands.


JenP - Jan 02, 2026 3:16:50 pm PST #10880 of 11651

Nice!


Dana - Jan 03, 2026 7:43:14 am PST #10881 of 11651
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

Shoulda stayed in bed.


JenP - Jan 03, 2026 9:56:09 am PST #10882 of 11651

No kidding.


DavidS - Jan 03, 2026 10:06:21 am PST #10883 of 11651
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Tariffs, ICE, Venezuala - it all comes down to his unchecked impulse to assert power, really just to bully.

There's no real policy behind it. He's so dangerously stupid and incompetent.


aurelia - Jan 03, 2026 11:33:53 am PST #10884 of 11651
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

It doesn't negate the other stuff but if you need to read something positive, Natalie Merchant is doing good things. [link]


Shir - Jan 03, 2026 12:57:45 pm PST #10885 of 11651
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".

meara, I'm sorry for your loss. My condolences.


chrismg - Jan 03, 2026 4:29:45 pm PST #10886 of 11651
"...and then Legolas and the Hulk destroy the entire Greek army." - Penny Arcade

Happy new year, all. Shir, it's especially good to see you're OK.

Meara, I'm so sorry you're going through it.

I don't know people in Venezuela, but for those who do, sending be-OK-ma!