Congrats on the knee and the ice! I would honestly love to have both of those things right now. It's incredible here but I have done A Lot Of Walking and it is more humid than I, a Washington DC native, knew it was possible to get. (There is a level beyond Former Swamp apparently, and that is Actual Rainforest.)
I'm sorry, dad. You know I would never have tried to save River's life if I had known there was a dinner party at risk.
Simon ,'Safe'
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.
Jessica - Jul 11, 2026 5:57:25 pm PDT #13283 of 13307
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Jessica - Jul 11, 2026 6:03:25 pm PDT #13284 of 13307
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean. No photos because tourists are not allowed to bring anything that casts any light at all, but it was indescribable. I've felt such a strong connection to these animals my entire life and never seen one outside a zoo. Being able to be with her on this multi-hour journey was such a phenomenal privilege.
I might need to get another tattoo about it.
DavidS - Jul 11, 2026 6:28:39 pm PDT #13285 of 13307
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean. No photos because tourists are not allowed to bring anything that casts any light at all, but it was indescribable. I've felt such a strong connection to these animals my entire life and never seen one outside a zoo. Being able to be with her on this multi-hour journey was such a phenomenal privilege.
Awww, that makes me so happy for you. You've always been a turts-girl.
Steph L. - Jul 11, 2026 6:34:51 pm PDT #13286 of 13307
That which does not kill you should RUN
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean.
What an amazing experience for you!
-t - Jul 11, 2026 9:45:18 pm PDT #13287 of 13307
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oh, wow, Jess. That’s amazing! How wonderful
DavidS - Jul 12, 2026 12:09:33 am PDT #13288 of 13307
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Jesu, Lindsay Graham died unexpectedly.
askye - Jul 12, 2026 2:03:42 am PDT #13289 of 13307
Thrive to spite them
Jessica that sounds so amazing. I'm thrilled you got to experience that.
askye - Jul 12, 2026 2:09:55 am PDT #13290 of 13307
Thrive to spite them
David i just saw that. It wasnt a death i was expecting but I'll take it
I wish we could implement maximum ages for Congress
Laura - Jul 12, 2026 4:22:48 am PDT #13291 of 13307
Our wings are not tired.
Last night I was able to see a green sea turtle lay her eggs, cover them up, and return to the ocean. No photos because tourists are not allowed to bring anything that casts any light at all, but it was indescribable.
Awesome! I've never caught them in action. We had a record season for turtles this year. A number of my friends have been posting hatchings in Fort Lauderdale currently. Watching the scores of baby turtles scrambling to the ocean is just blissful. It takes a couple months to hatch and we had an abundance of roped off areas the last few months.
See me not shedding any tears over Lindsey. Still waiting for the other not-so-cute turtle news.
Dana - Jul 12, 2026 5:59:08 am PDT #13292 of 13307
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
What a lovely morning.