That's great, Matt!
Happy birthday, Hil!
Abdominal tear does sound painful, yikes
You know me! I'm like, "Go school! It's your birthday!" Or something to that effect.
Willow ,'Empty Places'
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.
-t - Nov 13, 2026 8:04:51 am PST #14890 of 14907
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Steph L. - Nov 13, 2026 8:13:23 am PST #14891 of 14907
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
Happy Birthday, Hil!
Great news about your mom, Matt!
Laura - Nov 13, 2026 8:52:39 am PST #14892 of 14907
This too shall pass.
Delight update, Matt!
I've been pretty productive this week. Did a bunch of organizing. Bought a bunch of plants, including some super sturdy succulents that should in theory live on my windy balcony. Went to the symphony's opening night with a neighbor since DH isn't home yet. Took the dog to the park twice a day. Got my nails done. Fully into keto diet again because it is easier to keep Brendon on track with that and I wanted to get a head start before his return. Made some doctors appointments. Enrolled my son in health and dental care. Likely more stuff too, just pretty much been go go go. Including and hour of swimming most days!
Jessica - Nov 13, 2026 8:56:56 am PST #14893 of 14907
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Just in case you guys didn't know: grating a stick of frozen butter into a batch of sourdough is an EXCELLENT idea. My kitchen smells so good right now (mmmm croissant bread).
Laura - Nov 13, 2026 9:03:47 am PST #14894 of 14907
This too shall pass.
You just made my stomach growl, Jess. Also, I didn't say it on FB, but as for the picture you posted stabby stabby stabby. That is all.
-t - Nov 13, 2026 9:29:32 am PST #14895 of 14907
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
I had to go look to see what picture you were talking about. That was not what I expected! Delightful!
-t - Nov 13, 2026 9:29:54 am PST #14896 of 14907
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Mmmm butter
Steph L. - Nov 13, 2026 9:30:39 am PST #14897 of 14907
It's actually been a really hard year, when you stop and do the math. Eliot would cry, too, if it didn't take him seventy minutes of therapy, two cocktails, and a Sondheim medley before he can experience a human emotion through the haze of his PTSD.
I had to go look to see what picture you were talking about. That was not what I expected! Delightful!
Same! Those are excellent.
lisah - Nov 13, 2026 9:50:56 am PST #14898 of 14907
Punishingly Intricate
Happy birthday, Hil!!!
Jessica - Nov 13, 2026 10:36:17 am PST #14899 of 14907
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
For folks not on FB, my husband got me a set of very nice new kitchen knives for my birthday, custom engraved with the names Ilya Rozaknife and Shane Hollanblade. I love them so much.