Oh my gosh, -t! I’m glad I read this after your mom I was bandaged up and excited to use the bathroom in her private room! Hope her recovery is smooth.
Inara: Who's winning? Simon: I can't tell. They don't seem to be playing by any civilized rules that I know.
'Bushwhacked'
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.
lisah - Sep 09, 2026 5:44:54 pm PDT #13877 of 14044
Punishingly Intricate
-t - Sep 09, 2026 6:12:33 pm PDT #13878 of 14044
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
So far so good! She’s asleep right now which is such a relief. And Dad called after going home and sleeping for a bit, he’ll head back to the hospital with her hearing aid charger and cell phone and post-surgery eye drops if he can find all that.
I think some of the swelling around her eyes is already going down, although the bruising will probably be spectacular tomorrow
-t - Sep 09, 2026 6:19:09 pm PDT #13879 of 14044
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I am finishing my lunch
Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 09, 2026 6:29:34 pm PDT #13880 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.
Yikes -t! Here's hoping the wrist is the worst of it and your mom's recovery goes smoothly.
JenP - Sep 09, 2026 9:03:10 pm PDT #13881 of 14044
Oh, my goodness, -t! I hope your mom is continuing to do well, rest, and recover.
DavidS - Sep 09, 2026 9:34:50 pm PDT #13882 of 14044
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
They accepted the counter-offer and signed.
So, we got the place.
Now I've got to send money into the Escrow account tomorrow.
-t - Sep 09, 2026 10:04:09 pm PDT #13883 of 14044
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Congrats!
I have seen the hole in the drywall, yikes. I was imagining more of a dent. It’s pretty amazing she’s in as good shape she is after that
This has been a very long day. I’m staying in my parents’ guest room, have directions from mom what clothes to bring her tomorrow (they cut everything off her except her bra). I have all my work stuff with me because I was working at the library when my dad called, but what I don’t have is clean clothes for me. Jeans and a t-shirt can do two days in a row…
Laura - Sep 10, 2026 6:22:59 am PDT #13884 of 14044
Our wings are not tired.
I hope your mom isn't too sore this morning, -t. Sending recovery ~ma for the weeks to come.
So, we got the place.
That is awesome news! Very exciting, and scary as well. It looks like a terrific find.
Jessica - Sep 10, 2026 7:00:51 am PDT #13885 of 14044
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Congrats Hec and Emmet!
dcp - Sep 10, 2026 7:02:53 am PDT #13886 of 14044
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
So, we got the place.
Wow! Congratulations!
I have seen the hole in the drywall, yikes.
Looking for a silver lining here, but a hole rather than a dent leads me to think she hit between the studs. A direct hit on a stud would have done less damage to the drywall, and more damage to her.
Is her sense of humor such that she would enjoy some sort of marker on the repair? An outline? A silhouette? A plaque?