Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.

'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'


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.

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Laura - May 17, 2025 8:29:30 am PDT #7258 of 7261
Our wings are not tired.

keto blueberry bagel

This is also the anniversary of the first F2F in 2002. It was an event that changed my life in many ways and brought me a group of friends I cherish dearly. (eat a muffin whitey)

Calli, I hope the move happens seamlessly. The extent of disruption across universities, government agencies, and numerous other sectors is truly unfathomable.


-t - May 17, 2025 8:57:05 am PDT #7259 of 7261
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

I’m sorry you are faced with that, Calli. I am glad you are already in MI and somewhat settled! Interview ~ma.

Happy Vortex Day!


Susan W. - May 17, 2025 9:18:59 am PDT #7260 of 7261
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights

{{{Calli}}} Fingers crossed that the community college opportunity works out.

I don't think most people outside academia have any notion what a big and critical chunk of the economy we are. Unfortunately it looks like they're going to find out the hard way.

So far I think my job is safe (and fingers crossed it stays that way, since Dylan's job search after his layoff last fall is painfully slow--it's just not a good market for senior UX folks right now). We're definitely facing painful budget cuts, but the fact I'm in a central office rather than a department or research center heavily dependent on a handful of federal grants insulates me a bit. Still, it's just an ugly time all around right now.


Amy - May 17, 2025 10:02:00 am PDT #7261 of 7261
Because books.

I talked to Todd a few times at SF2F, and she was, indeed, a lovely woman. Unless I'm mistaken, one of the times was in DebG's kitchen. I'm sorry she's gone, and I wish we had been able to shower her with love.


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