Good to hear Tim's healthy report.
Excuse me? Who gave you permission to exist?
Cordelia ,'Beneath You'
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.
Laura - May 19, 2026 5:43:05 pm PDT #12755 of 12805
Our wings are not tired.
Calli - May 19, 2026 6:38:50 pm PDT #12756 of 12805
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
I’m glad you’re both recovering, Steph.
Steph L. - May 19, 2026 7:13:01 pm PDT #12757 of 12805
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I’m glad you’re both recovering, Steph.
I got a dental implant last week that is testing the definition of "recovering," though. It was just normal tender-sore until yesterday, when it became painpainpain. The whole gum area around it is extremely swollen, so I'm guessing it's a rogue infection. Fortunately my dentist can see me tomorrow morning, so whatever he has to do, including remove the implant, is fine with me, because OW.
This crumbling human body is falling apart at a hilariously rapid pace, sheesh.
sj - May 19, 2026 8:59:58 pm PDT #12758 of 12805
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Steph, that sounds miserable. I hope you get quick relief from the dentist.
DavidS - May 19, 2026 10:38:44 pm PDT #12759 of 12805
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
This crumbling human body is falling apart at a hilariously rapid pace, sheesh.
What the hell? You're not supposed to get dental pain on top of hip pain on top of taking care of your partner's umpteenth surgery recovery!
Laura - May 20, 2026 4:06:37 am PDT #12760 of 12805
Our wings are not tired.
This crumbling human body is falling apart at a hilariously rapid pace, sheesh.
shakes tiny fist towards whoever designed these bodies
I hope the dentist gives quick relief.
I'm on the road again today back to Florida. I want to beat any Memorial Day traffic.
In more delightful news, I got a VeeSee box to use up here and have been enjoying the last week or so of Colbert skipping through commercials. He will be missed. I am never awake at 11:30 but I generally watch the next day. I've been too busy the last week or so to do so and this is catch up time.
Steph L. - May 20, 2026 6:15:54 am PDT #12761 of 12805
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
What the hell? You're not supposed to get dental pain on top of hip pain on top of taking care of your partner's umpteenth surgery recovery!
I agree! Fortunately I see the dentist in 45 minutes to sort this out.
Matt the Bruins fan - May 20, 2026 6:50:47 am PDT #12762 of 12805
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.
TheGoodDrugs™ ~ma to you for your dental visit, Steph!
-t - May 20, 2026 8:28:31 am PDT #12763 of 12805
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Dental~ma, Tep!
Steph L. - May 20, 2026 9:18:10 am PDT #12764 of 12805
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Dentist says there's definitely swelling, but doesn't see any infection. So I have prednisone for the swelling and tylenol with codeine for the pain and am going to stick to soft food for a day or two. Bring on the mashed potatoes!