ION, I am fostering a dog. Pics over on Bluesky. He’s a big pittie mix. Bigger than any dog I’ve ever had, but at least for the 20 hours I’ve had him he’s been a sweetheart.
Saffron: You just had a better hand of cards this time. Mal: It ain't a hand of cards. It's called a life.
'Trash'
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.
msbelle - May 16, 2026 1:16:35 pm PDT #12701 of 12726
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Sophia Brooks - May 16, 2026 4:06:50 pm PDT #12702 of 12726
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
Thank you all. Right now I am just trying to stabilize and wait, which I think may be frustrating people. I have to have a think when I am in my right mind. Which I am um, not in right now. Now is the time for my weekly call with my mom, so I am sad. I was keeping so much from her that it is somewhat of a relief but still. (Both the state of my mental health which was dismal-I oddly feel better now and that I was in contact with my father’s other kids, which would have been a big thing). Generational trauma yay?!?
meara - May 16, 2026 4:44:16 pm PDT #12703 of 12726
A home inspection is probably a really good start! Good luck with everything. My dad had his shit fairly together and it’s still a nightmare and a pain trying to get all the paperwork and figure out all the steps and so on.
Sophia Brooks - May 16, 2026 4:56:08 pm PDT #12704 of 12726
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I feel bad, but this is out in the country and I can play the “I’m a lady who does not understand “ and people help me? It is terrible
Dana - May 16, 2026 4:57:09 pm PDT #12705 of 12726
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Right now I am just trying to stabilize and wait, which I think may be frustrating people.
People can wait.
Laura - May 17, 2026 5:53:23 am PDT #12706 of 12726
Our wings are not tired.
Sheryl, I'm so sorry. I'm sending wishes for comfort. May it lead to some better solution. Things can't really keep going the way they have been, for all of your family.
Sophia, decisions like this are exactly the kind you need to take your time with. I agree that a house inspection is a good idea. We did this prior to putting the house on the market to get a punch list of what needed to be done.
askye, I hope they get to the source of your mom's issue quickly.
Laura - May 17, 2026 5:58:33 am PDT #12707 of 12726
Our wings are not tired.
Today is a day of celebration! Happiest birthday wishes to Vortex. I hope that you are having a fabulous birthday weekend and that the year to come brings all that you desire.
It is also the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. Sophia was indeed a driving force behind that one, so thanks are sent. I have such delightful memories of the event.
DavidS - May 17, 2026 8:02:28 am PDT #12708 of 12726
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I have such delightful memories of the event.
As do I!
Another blue sky morning in SF, so I'm venturing out to get coffee and victuals.
If I skip the long line at the buzzworthy new bakery, I can go to my standby and have their perfect sour cherry turnover. So good. I'm such a cherry slut.
DavidS - May 17, 2026 8:42:19 am PDT #12709 of 12726
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Alas, I forgot it was Bay to Breakers this morning so my path to sour cherry turnovers is blocked.
erikaj - May 17, 2026 11:29:41 am PDT #12710 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
I just unloaded emotionally on an old friend(seriously...we used to giggle together when we were five) who probably won't be able to absorb it. Not about her, mostly cause it's like crying in your beer with Mr. Spock. But maybe I finally understand why strangers tell me so many things,We've stayed in touch, throughout, but much less since her parents got divorced and her dad hit on my mom after we've all known each other about a million years.(We thought we would be supportive, but did not mean porn by that in any way whatever. Also, my mom was not interested in trying to solve their personal-care issues by leaving me with mine. Am jealous that she has a sister in the Bay Area and gets to live there. Not really that she kind of tanked her sister's marriage.ETA: Not to say the pervert didn't fall from the tree, my friend is just...demanding. Like a very bright ten-year-old that might still get bleeped if she went on TV.