my girl scout leader had a scottie named Bonnie. she was the cutest.
Whoa! I... I think I'm having a thought. Yeah, yeah, yeah, that's a thought. Now I'm having a plan. Now I'm having a wiggins.
Xander ,'First Date'
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.
erikaj - Sep 05, 2026 10:47:28 am PDT #13842 of 14044
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
JenP - Sep 05, 2026 11:16:05 am PDT #13843 of 14044
Waves at Beverly... and everyone else, of course.
I'm vicariously FreakCited for you all, too, David. Looking forward to updates.
That is a lot, askye.
I never met Bridget, and I don't think I posted with her; nonetheless, I'm sorry for her passing.
DavidS - Sep 05, 2026 12:20:23 pm PDT #13844 of 14044
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Occasionally I've mentioned the drag shows that my friend Jes puts on monthly at Booksmith.
In case you were wondering what that might look like here's Jes herself with her Dolly tribute at the last show: [link]
She always makes every costume from scratch every month, and she spent a lot of time on those ribbon braids.
Laura - Sep 05, 2026 1:03:40 pm PDT #13845 of 14044
Our wings are not tired.
Taking care of elderly parents is a lot, but it's easier if they let you. I'm forever grateful to my stepdad for the incredibly loving care he provided for my mom. Brendon's mother is very difficult to take care of, as a huge understatement. I don't think any of us will be able to take care of her, only because she makes it impossible. Unfortunately, that will mean she ends up in some variety of care facility at some point.
Does your mother perhaps suffer from vertigo, askye? My sister can't bend over due to vertigo issues she has had for years. Her balance is awful. She does a bunch of PT exercises and works on it, but it remains a big challenge.
Laura - Sep 06, 2026 6:18:13 am PDT #13846 of 14044
Our wings are not tired.
Today is flea's birthday! I hope you are having a delightful holiday weekend and that the year to come is all you hope for and more.
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 06, 2026 10:57:28 am PDT #13847 of 14044
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.
Happy birthday, flea!
So sorry to hear that Bridget has passed. She was one of the good 'uns.
Steph L. - Sep 06, 2026 11:04:00 am PDT #13848 of 14044
That which does not kill you should RUN
Happy Birthday, flea!
I am barely going to make it to my surgery in one intact piece. My legs are a little cold/numb, which tracks with the nerve interruption going on. And I’m dizzy, which isn’t great but also tracks with the spinal madness going on.
I did put a call in to my surgeon to see if those symptoms necessitate steroids for the next week before surgery.
The nervous system is wild.
DavidS - Sep 06, 2026 12:41:23 pm PDT #13849 of 14044
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
but also tracks with the spinal madness going on.
Spinal Madness!
Puts me to mind of Ren & Stimpy: [link]
NoiseDesign - Sep 06, 2026 2:14:19 pm PDT #13850 of 14044
Our wings are not tired
I was way too young and not prepared with both of my parents. I have a lot of grief and guilt tied up in that.
Steph L. - Sep 06, 2026 4:41:59 pm PDT #13851 of 14044
That which does not kill you should RUN
Puts me to mind of Ren & Stimpy: [link]
It's not unlike that.