You're not gonna jokey-rhyme your way out of this one.

Willow ,'Sleeper'


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.


meara - Apr 19, 2026 12:41:37 pm PDT #12354 of 12473

Executive function sounds like a wonderful thing to be gifted!

Saw -t and PM yesterday then went to the ballpark on a lovely afternoon to watch some baseball. My companion managed to snag a ferry boat (they've been serving some food in plastic ferry boats and the people are wild for them) and I got to have ice cream nachos! Soft serve with waffle cone chips, some cherries, and a dipping sauce of caramel and one of chocolate. I ate too much.

Today I have accomplished...nothing and am not sure how it's already 12:40. Well, maybe accomplished a few things between about noon and now. But I woke up at like 7 something! Where did the time go?

Gotta take the dog out and then head up north to my trainer. And then DJ a dance night. Busy evening!

I've been working out with this trainer since January of last year, and trying to go to the gym 3 times a week (probably averaging 2, what with weeks I only do two, and vacations and such). And I even did it in Palm Springs. But there's a huge part of me that's like "we've been doing this for over a year, doesn't that mean we can stop now??"


DavidS - Apr 19, 2026 1:20:33 pm PDT #12355 of 12473
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

But there's a huge part of me that's like "we've been doing this for over a year, doesn't that mean we can stop now??"

That was JZ's complaint about housework: "But I've mastered it! It's should be like a Ph.D. and I'd be done!"


DavidS - Apr 19, 2026 1:45:52 pm PDT #12356 of 12473
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Mass shooting in Shreveport with 8 children dead.

I had been enjoying the downturn in mass shootings but that's horrific.


Laura - Apr 20, 2026 8:49:41 am PDT #12357 of 12473
Our wings are not tired.

Monday Monday. Covering for the Brendons because they worked all night. Son has gone home to sleep while DH is still at the practice, where he has been for almost 30 hours straight! After 16 hours the day before. I told him it was a good thing, it is a cardiology practice, since he is going to stroke out on me! I might be getting frustrated with him. They were doing all the work over the weekend because heaven forbid the doctors miss one patient visit, but it was totally unreasonable to do the amount of work involved on that time schedule. It wasn't like they could throw more people at it since they had a construction crew plus 3-4 IT people doing the weekend work.

eta: he is on his way home - had to pull over because of a cramp in his leg! Grrr


NoiseDesign - Apr 20, 2026 10:25:10 am PDT #12358 of 12473
Our wings are not tired

Yikes! That's just unreasonable. His own well being is important. It took me a long time to learn that.


Laura - Apr 20, 2026 11:23:39 am PDT #12359 of 12473
Our wings are not tired.

It's a hard lesson, but at 61, he needs to learn it! He's home but has had to get up from bed twice already due to cramps in his legs.


JenP - Apr 20, 2026 11:40:16 am PDT #12360 of 12473

I empathize hard with that. Keeping well hydrated and well-magnesiumed enough are my daily challenges, and when I fail on either, the cramps at night go from mildly annoying to absolutely excruciating and also hourly. Shudder.


Laura - Apr 20, 2026 1:41:21 pm PDT #12361 of 12473
Our wings are not tired.

His legs are so huge that the cramps are horrific. I was all out punching his legs (per his request) to help get him where he could stand up. After he was able to walk off the last bout I told him it was nature's way of saying not to work 30 hours straight, on your feet. And I won't hesitate to remind him the next time he goes past 12 or so hours.


JenP - Apr 20, 2026 2:23:44 pm PDT #12362 of 12473

I just stalked Jesse on the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament board, so I will brag on her behalf -- she finished top third (!) again, AND at a higher rank by 10 slots against 100 more people this year than last.

Kudos, Jesse!!


Laura - Apr 20, 2026 2:28:00 pm PDT #12363 of 12473
Our wings are not tired.

Wow, Rock On, Jesse!