I suppose I should be glad Dad's frequent UTIs never seemed to affect him cognitively.
And now my boy's in love. All hearts and flowers. But, doesn't it freak you out that she used to change your diapers? I mean, when you think about it, the first woman you boned is the closest thing you've ever had to a mother. Doing your mom and trying to kill your dad. Hm. There should be a play.
Angelus ,'Damage'
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.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jan 16, 2026 9:08:33 pm PST #11139 of 11619
Oh honey, the mentally unwell people have been in the fanbase since Game Changers was Stucky fanfiction on the internet. The calls have been coming from inside the house the whole time!
meara - Jan 16, 2026 9:10:39 pm PST #11140 of 11619
Was surprised there were no new messages here all day…then realized I’d somehow gotten logged out. Oops.
Am at dancing but not sure how much more energy I have to dance…
-t - Jan 17, 2026 10:31:49 am PST #11141 of 11619
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
OK, I bought the pass and am tentatively planning on using it 4/16-5/16, aiming for the first weekend of JazzFest by taking the Coast Starlight north to Empire Builder east to City of New Orleans south. If I leave here Thursday night I have room to stay two nights not on a train somewhere. That leaves 7 segments in 21 days to go wherever, plus maybe Acela up to Boston or somewhere which is not included in the pass...
Dana - Jan 17, 2026 11:12:29 am PST #11142 of 11619
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
If you stop in Richmond on the way to DC, let me know. We'll feed you.
-t - Jan 17, 2026 11:29:03 am PST #11143 of 11619
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Awesome! I have booked a hotel for JazzFest (right around the corner from I old place on Thalia, so I should know my way around the neighborhood) so I guess I'm committed now. I'll get into the weeds as I firm up the rest of my plans in F2F, but I am pretty sure stopping in Richmond can be arranged
JenP - Jan 17, 2026 12:48:35 pm PST #11144 of 11619
So exciting! I feel like DC Union Station has to be on the itinerary... just sayin'.
-t - Jan 17, 2026 1:07:45 pm PST #11145 of 11619
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
It would be hard to avoid it, honestly. And I do want to catch an Acela, I think that's the end of the line for that route
Sheryl - Jan 17, 2026 5:31:11 pm PST #11146 of 11619
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"
Timelies all!
Today has been a day. Barada and Nikto had appointments scheduled for the annual checkup and shots. We had a great deal of difficulty catching them to put them in their carriers. Eventually we got Barada into her carrier, but not Nikto. I now have several new punctures on my hands from Nikto. I took Barada to the vet, where she got a clean bill of health, and got her claws trimmed as well. She has since forgiven me. Last time I saw Nikto, she was still hissing at me and her sister. The vet gave me some gabapentin to mix into some of her wet food to see if that will calm her down enough to get her to the vet.
That was the morning. After lunch I went to the supermarket while Gary and Mr. S went to Gary's dad's place. Gary's aunt has been in town this week to help with decluttering. We met up for an early dinner.(The Bills were playing at 4:30-Gary's dad grew up there, so he's a fan)
dcp - Jan 18, 2026 6:03:12 am PST #11147 of 11619
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
I had a pleasant surprise this morning. I went out on my little balcony a few minutes ago to put out the daily ration of sunflower seeds. While I was doing that, five bluebirds and three bluejays flew in to the nearest tree and perched there, waiting for me to get clear so that they could have breakfast. They have learned my routine.
-t - Jan 18, 2026 11:42:45 am PST #11148 of 11619
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Ooh, very cool, dcp! Friend to birds