Hey, don't worry about it. Nest full of vampires, you come get me, okay. Box full of puppies, that's more of a judgement call.

Jonathan ,'Lies My Parents Told Me'


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.


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.


erikaj - May 17, 2026 12:29:33 pm PDT #12711 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Cereal: Mostly, talking to her makes me feel lonelier these days, but I keep hoping it won't. Maybe "Beaches" left a mark at a formative stage.(She does kind of look like/ give off vibes of Mayim Bialik, too, although not really Bette Midler. Maybe Amy Farrah Fowler, though.) We have kind of a tradition of exchanging birthday wishes...making a point of it, I should say, since you know, Americans do that, so it's not exotic, but...it was hers on the thirteenth. And as much as the relationship is kind of on life support, it seemed like making drama for drama's sake to not make the acknowledgement. ETA: Glad I checked in with her, she's had kind of a shitty year, but I'm not so sure that we Share anymore, either. Promise me that you'll visit once I go to the Home For The Terminally Ambivalent, but call first, because it's only open sometimes.(rimshot)


erikaj - May 17, 2026 12:36:33 pm PDT #12712 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Toast with cashew butter: those popovers sound like something I'd love to have, Hec. Although, really no complaints about the nut butter. Except maybe it's just slightly less good than when this company put out their own nut butter(Which is maybe a pain-- I could see that)


-t - May 17, 2026 1:20:36 pm PDT #12713 of 12726
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

(((Sheryl)))

(((Sophia))) you definitely do not need to rush to make a decision


Matt the Bruins fan - May 17, 2026 2:18:26 pm PDT #12714 of 12726
You have to remember that being a 5-time Olympic medalist means Hilary Knight has been playing hockey at an elite level at least 16 years. It's impossible for her to be a teenage girl less than 16 years old, thus the President's complete lack of interest.

My condolences to you, Sophia.

Sheryl, here's hoping the situation can be resolved in a way that's best for you all.

Happy Birthday Vortex!


Tom Scola - May 17, 2026 2:38:27 pm PDT #12715 of 12726
They pay me in WOIMS

My Pittsburgh trip:

8 rolls of film shot

  • Wednesday: 21,692 steps
  • Thursday: 23,563 steps
  • Friday: 18,248 steps
  • Saturday: 12,925 steps
  • Sunday: 16,664 steps

I wore out a pair of sneakers!


msbelle - May 17, 2026 3:18:54 pm PDT #12716 of 12726
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

Way to go Tom!

Erika that sounds rough and exhausting.


erikaj - May 17, 2026 3:32:48 pm PDT #12717 of 12726
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal

Yeah, Go, Scola. It is hard that nothing just simply feels good, anymore. Or, at least not a lot.( I mean, I had fresh cherries today and didn't have feelings to work out with them)