You all gonna be here when I wake up?

Mal ,'Out Of Gas'


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.


Jessica - Apr 23, 2026 12:50:41 pm PDT #12414 of 12473
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Tom, YIKES. I hope he gets the dosage fixed asap!!


Steph L. - Apr 23, 2026 1:31:54 pm PDT #12415 of 12473
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

Power just went out (it's a sunny 82-degree day, so I'm assuming someone hit a pole or a transformer blew). My laptop is fully charged and I can access the internet because I can tether to my cellphone, but on the other hand, it's 4:30 pm and I feel like this is the universe telling me to be done with work early today and go take a nap.


Laura - Apr 23, 2026 2:15:38 pm PDT #12416 of 12473
Our wings are not tired.

Good grief, Tom. Not a good sign.

I'm happy with my current PCP because he lets me get my way. Online appointment options and communication are essential. Phones! Yikes!


Calli - Apr 23, 2026 3:45:13 pm PDT #12417 of 12473
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

What is with health care providers? Three years is a ridiculously short window, and prescribing accurate meds is a bare minimum expectation.

Happy quarter century to Mac!


meara - Apr 23, 2026 4:42:59 pm PDT #12418 of 12473

That is definitely a sign to log off Teppy!

Today was slightly slower at work so crossing my fingers I can get a bunch done tomorrow—I didn’t get much done today (though did tick off 2/3 of an onerous task) but hoping getting a chill day means attacking tomorrow with some gusto!


Beverly - Apr 23, 2026 4:56:01 pm PDT #12419 of 12473
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Happy 25 to Mac. Our grandson, same age, is now living with us, working and saving toward a place of his own. For reasons, that may happen later than sooner. He is a terrific housemate. He cooks dinner, he collects dirty dishes, washes them and puts them away. He walks the trash to the dumpster, changes his own sheets and does his own laundry. We're not in a hurry for him to move out, actually.

Everybody with access issues to medical care, my sympathies. The main reason I stayed at my office job as long as I did was family health insurance. When I did quit we had some adjustments to make, including a savings account for medical reasons, and reducing medical care to absolute necessities. Our kids were working and handling their own health care, and it was nearly 20 years Himself and I managed completely without, until retirement and SS. Having health insurance has been a revelation and a relief. Our local hospital provides excellent care and has a specific care center for seniors, so we appreciate tailored care for aging bodies--and minds.


JenP - Apr 23, 2026 6:31:59 pm PDT #12420 of 12473

I was bummed when Amazon bought One Medical, but the services, appointment availability, ease of communication, and response time are too good to let go; I've got too many issues to play anymore. Plus I love my main doctor there. She is the best.

I need to regain my motivation for everything stat. It has been a foggy month and a half, and I've been kinda cranky, tbb. Mostly internally, but still. I need to spend mornings or afternoons working at an outside location, for a few days a week, I think. Get out of the house.


-t - Apr 23, 2026 6:42:51 pm PDT #12421 of 12473
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh no, Jess! How awful, I’m so sorry.

Good God, Tom, prescribed the wrong dose and hasn’t fixed it?! Argh.


Jessica - Apr 23, 2026 6:55:54 pm PDT #12422 of 12473
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

I get One Medical for free as an employee, I might as well give it a try


JenP - Apr 23, 2026 7:02:06 pm PDT #12423 of 12473

I hope you find it as easy and useful as I do.