Sheryl, that's rough. I hope one day it will be a turning point for good, not to rush you ahead to the next emotional stage or anything, but I can see why you couldn't let things go on as before, either.
We're deep in space, corner of No and Where.
Mal ,'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.
erikaj - May 15, 2026 5:52:19 pm PDT #12691 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Trudy Booth - May 15, 2026 9:27:21 pm PDT #12692 of 12726
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Toe pick!
So I am in fantasy land I think about moving home and fixing a house.17k could get the ball rolling on that.
I find grief to be very non-linear - not the stages, the whole experience, logistically, emotionally, socially... It’s very chaotic. So many notebooks! And if we’re going to talk stages, anxiety needs its very own one. And her not being in pain is one of the few blessings that come with this but it’s worth an awful lot.
Trudy Booth - May 15, 2026 9:29:54 pm PDT #12693 of 12726
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Sheryl, you’re doing your best with the impossible. Hang in there.
Sophia Brooks - May 16, 2026 9:46:47 am PDT #12694 of 12726
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Sheryl, that sounds so hard. I am sending you ~ma.
Sophia Brooks - May 16, 2026 9:52:06 am PDT #12695 of 12726
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Post Cereal as I feel weird putting it with Sheryl.
Trudy, there is even more money. I mean, not a lot for rich people, but probably $200,000. I have no idea how my mom saved that much (possibly by not repairing the house) in Western NY, that could buy me a small house outright. I think, from her notes, that she was doing this for me. I think she would NOT want me to stay in the house, but grandma would. Hence the delay.
erikaj - May 16, 2026 10:29:41 am PDT #12696 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Wow, Sophia, that's crazy. Don't decide anything too fast...see what your intuition tells you.
Sophia Brooks - May 16, 2026 11:22:33 am PDT #12697 of 12726
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thanks erika! I am like everyone needs to slow their roll and let me think. We basically have six months where all I need to pay is electricity. I am known for putting things off, but I am way more decisive than my mom. I think I need a good home inspection.
Karl - May 16, 2026 11:51:22 am PDT #12698 of 12726
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.
Sheryl and Sophia, you are both very much in my thoughts, and I am sending you both so much ~ma~.
msbelle - May 16, 2026 1:14:52 pm PDT #12699 of 12726
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Sophia, my only advise is do what is best for you, not what anyone else would have wanted.
Sheryl, I am so sorry.
JenP - May 16, 2026 1:16:17 pm PDT #12700 of 12726
I echo Karl here. Wishing for you both the support you need to navigate.
EYA: And also what msbelle said. I suspect, above all, they'd wish for you to maximize your happiness/contentment.