I did my taxes and I owe just under $200, which is awfully close to getting my withholding right in an objective sense but it irritates me to have to pay the current incarnation of the government anything so I was going to delay actually filing as long as possible, but it turns out I am getting a refund from California, so I suppose I might as well get it over with and get that...
You know, with the exception of one deadly and unpredictable midget, this girl is the smallest cargo I've ever had to transport. Yet by far the most troublesome. Does that seem right to you?
Early ,'Objects In Space'
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.
-t - Feb 10, 2026 3:55:30 pm PST #11507 of 11571
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
-t - Feb 10, 2026 9:54:16 pm PST #11508 of 11571
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I should be asleep now, but I just got home from being social with strangers and I would like my introvert making an effort merit badge, please.
It was fun, 1984 discussion at the bookstore near work I’ve been trying to get to since I moved to that office (last time I tried was on a Saturday and there was some sort of festival and parking was too impossible so I just went home, got a spot right out front tonight) with a nice bunch of people. It really like the owner now that I’ve met her so I will probably try a little harder to get there in person. Only bought one book (my bookshop e-book purchases are assigned to this store, so I’ve been supporting them).
Dinner beforehand was also pleasant, although the guy two tables down who seemed vaguely creepy dined-and-dashed, so feel bad for his servers and the restaurant for that. But the people directly next to me only got chatty when they curious about how my dessert order turned out, and it was quite good so I couldn’t blame them for that.
DavidS - Feb 10, 2026 10:13:42 pm PST #11509 of 11571
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I should be asleep now, but I just got home from being social with strangers and I would like my introvert making an effort merit badge, please.
Well done you social thing!
-t - Feb 10, 2026 11:18:00 pm PST #11510 of 11571
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Ahhh, sweet validation. That’s the stuff.
lisah - Feb 11, 2026 6:43:01 am PST #11511 of 11571
Punishingly Intricate
I have a job starting tomorrow! It’s only a month-long contract to start but they are hoping to extend so 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞
Laura - Feb 11, 2026 6:46:43 am PST #11512 of 11571
Our wings are not tired.
Speaking of socialization, today is indeed a party day! Today we celebrate -t's birthday. Happiest of happy birthday wishes are sent your way. May this year exceed all expectations!
Laura - Feb 11, 2026 6:48:09 am PST #11513 of 11571
Our wings are not tired.
Woot! And another reason for celebration! Well done, lisah.
lisah - Feb 11, 2026 7:01:35 am PST #11514 of 11571
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, -t!!!!
Matt the Bruins fan - Feb 11, 2026 7:13:13 am PST #11515 of 11571
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!
Congrats lisah! Good luck on extending the contract.
Happy Birthday -t!
Jessica - Feb 11, 2026 7:48:42 am PST #11516 of 11571
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Woo hoo job!!
Happy birthday -t!