I'm so sorry, msbelle.
Anya: We should drop a piano on her. It always works for that creepy cartoon rabbit when he's running from that nice man with the speech impediment. Giles: Yes, or perhaps we could paint a convincing fake tunnel on the side of a mountain.
'Touched'
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.
Hil R. - Jan 27, 2026 1:59:08 pm PST #11331 of 11605
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
msbelle - Jan 27, 2026 2:30:33 pm PST #11332 of 11605
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Thank you all. The house is too quiet and nothing feels right, but we’re having comfort food and taking time.
Consuela - Jan 27, 2026 9:05:47 pm PST #11333 of 11605
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
I'm so sorry msbelle.
I have wept more for my dogs than my parents, because my love for my dogs is uncomplicated.
(Sorry I've been away, had to skip a bunch.)
Jessica - Jan 28, 2026 5:04:57 am PST #11334 of 11605
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
PSA: I was not laid off today.
Laura - Jan 28, 2026 5:26:32 am PST #11335 of 11605
Our wings are not tired.
Woot! Not being laid off is totally a win for the day.
eta: All the good vibes sent for Tim!
-t - Jan 28, 2026 7:42:52 am PST #11336 of 11605
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Whew, Jess!
All the Vibes, Tep!
I am WFH today but actually getting dressed with a bra and everything because I have a reservation for a late lunch at the local olive oil emporium and I know how I am, getting dressed in the middle of the day after lounging around in blanket burrito mode is much harder than when I first get up. I was trying to make the reservation for yesterday but the confirmation was for today…it’ll be good for me to get out of the house on a Wednesday I’m sure
msbelle - Jan 28, 2026 8:51:56 am PST #11337 of 11605
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I am wfh today, but barely working. Mac had to go to school and I had to get my car out for him. His car is blocked in with ice. He also does not have snow boots or gloves so this is all a lot for him.
Still, nothing is keeping him from getting said items for himself.
I’m kinda really tired of being the one who always gets things done. Also that’s party the grief anger.
I only do 3 stages of grief and they all overlap depression/anger/acceptance.
msbelle - Jan 28, 2026 8:56:59 am PST #11338 of 11605
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Glad you weren’t laid off Jess.
-t - Jan 28, 2026 9:19:09 am PST #11339 of 11605
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Barely working seems appropriate, msbelle. And skipping denial and bargaining seems vbvery sensible, really. I'm a sucker for denial, personally. Hope mac can stay warm okay and drives safely
JenP - Jan 28, 2026 9:32:12 am PST #11340 of 11605
My heart skipped a beat as I was processing Jess's message. Not. OK, not is good here.
All totally understandable, msbelle.
Sending good results vibes Cincinnati way. I will never learn how to spell that right, apparently.
I love that there is an olive oil emporium in your day today, -t. Olive oil emporium! Excellent.