Joshua Henry was all over TikTok/Instagram for his singing of New Music. I didn’t see either Ragtime or Jellico Ball, so I don’t know which is better. But a Henry does have an amazing baritone.
Hec, that party sounds like it will be amazing.
This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.
Snyder ,'Chosen'
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.
Calli - Jun 08, 2026 5:29:47 am PDT #12949 of 13089
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Laura - Jun 08, 2026 6:02:58 am PDT #12950 of 13089
Our wings are not tired.
The family (13 of us) gathered poolside yesterday. I stayed in the shade while the northerners and kids played in the pool. There was a variety of food stuffs, but best was SIL's coconut tequila with cranberry mango juice with a side of pretzel chips and hot honey hummus.
My watch this morning said I slept almost 9 hours, "but not well enough to bring your stress levels down overnight". You would think lounging by the pool for multiple hours wouldn't be stressful, and yet.
JenP - Jun 08, 2026 6:41:02 am PDT #12951 of 13089
Rowan and Sebastian
They are living up to my vision of what a couple thusly named should be. Nice. And, as Steph says, you are certainly well-suited (heh) to surpass dress code expectations.
Jessica - Jun 08, 2026 7:36:29 am PDT #12952 of 13089
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Joshua Henry is phenomenal and I was glad to see him win, but I have real issues with awarding Ragtime as a show (both Black leads get horribly murdered but at least a nice white lady feels bad about it) when set against the unapologetic joyous celebration of Black and trans culture that Jellicle Ball gives.
meara - Jun 08, 2026 9:51:17 am PDT #12953 of 13089
Anyone have Iceland recommendations or (just as important) dis-recommendations? Going in August for a few days. We aren’t renting a car, so are considering some bus tour day trip options. Also open to restaurant recs
-t - Jun 08, 2026 10:15:34 am PDT #12954 of 13089
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
The tasting menu at Dill in Reykjavik was extremely good
dcp - Jun 08, 2026 11:18:41 am PDT #12955 of 13089
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Going for the solar eclipse?
DavidS - Jun 08, 2026 11:30:52 am PDT #12956 of 13089
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Anyone have Iceland recommendations or (just as important) dis-recommendations?
You should definitely avoid touring the dead volcano.
Also stay away from cured ram scrota and fermented shark.
dcp - Jun 08, 2026 11:59:39 am PDT #12957 of 13089
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
cured ram scrotaa.k.a. súrsaðir hrútspungar
fermented sharka.k.a. hákarl
erikaj - Jun 08, 2026 1:02:01 pm PDT #12958 of 13089
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
Not sure I would ever eat those things, but my stomach has had a rough few months-- not gonna do it *now*. But I could read about it without getting fully disgusted so I must be all right today. Hec, I've wanted to go to parties like that since college.(But you all are the kinds of friends I have that might have one, which is the most diamond-shoes of all my dilemmas, but has caused a twinge or two, nonetheless.)