Thank you everyone. I’m home for the night. I’ll meet mom back at the hospital tomorrow.
Wash: I didn't think you were one for rituals and such. Mal: I'm not, but it'll keep the others busy for a while. No reason to concern them with what's to be done.
'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.
sj - Jul 28, 2025 7:30:18 pm PDT #8502 of 8507
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Java cat - Jul 28, 2025 8:24:45 pm PDT #8503 of 8507
Not javachik
Glad your stepfather was able to get fast help, sj. Hurray on ejection being normal -- I had to look at up, Jen. I'd never heard of that one. Speaking of hearts, double yay! Best of health on the knee Sheryl. Whoa re the various KKK involvement.
Folks on Ozempic or another of the GLP1's -- Has anyone done a comparison of the various compounded options to emerge with a clear winner for purity and price? I've been clicking "interested" on IG and am flooded with solicitations for zepbound. The only one I'd heard of before is Noom, who has their tracking and coaching but now with GLP1. I feel exhausted by all the data and wish for a spreadsheet that I don't have to create.
Beverly - Jul 29, 2025 1:33:10 am PDT #8504 of 8507
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
Laura, I dealt with my mom descending into dementia for several years--you have all my parent ~ma. Plus love and patience. And the same to you and your son.
SJ, all best thoughts to you and your family. It sounds like he's already out of the woods. Very lucky for it to happen among folks who knew their stuff and could care for him until he was in professional medical care.
Vortex, you made an indelible impression on our younger son, grandson's uncle. He sends a big grin and a hug back to you. Of course you make a wonderful impression on everybody--I miss you a whole lot.
Everybody else gets hugs--or elbow or fist bumps if hugs aren't welcome. We've had coolish weather--71F for the highs--over the weekend, and it's been so welcome. Up to 79F the next few days. Not Florida heat, nor any other place, probably. I'll whine and complain like it was 90F I'm so spoiled.
Calli - Jul 29, 2025 4:48:08 am PDT #8505 of 8507
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
Recovery~ma for your dad, sj.
So, y’all know how I got that “voluntary” separation offer at work, and felt kinda bummed about it? I mean, I took it, because I figured the next step would be an involuntary separation demand, with less severance. Turns out it was a blessing in disguise. My entire department is getting the ax. Roles they can’t live without, like LMS admin, will get folded into other groups. But most people, including the department head, will probably be laid off. Three years from award winning unit to f—- off. I am friends, or at least work-friends with most of them, and I feel awful for them all.
-t - Jul 29, 2025 4:53:33 am PDT #8506 of 8507
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Oof, Calli! I’m so sorry for your colleagues
JenP - Jul 29, 2025 5:57:39 am PDT #8507 of 8507
Oh, geez, Calli, that's terrible.