JenP, yes to all of that!
Bester: Mal. Whaddya need two mechanics for? Mal: I really don't.
'Out Of Gas'
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.
Pix - Jul 31, 2025 11:01:09 am PDT #8557 of 8574
The status is NOT quo.
P.M. Marc - Jul 31, 2025 12:19:41 pm PDT #8558 of 8574
So come, my friends, be not afraid/We are so lightly here/It is in love that we are made; In love we disappear
Damn, Tep. That's a lot. Strength and health wishes for you both.
sj - Jul 31, 2025 12:49:18 pm PDT #8559 of 8574
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Damn, Tep. I'm so sorry. Wishing tons of health~ma to Tim. I'm glad it seems to be highly treatable.
Stepdad is still in the hospital, but I didn't have any childcare help today. So, I spent the day spoiling ltc, which was very much needed after this week. We slept in, bought books at the library bookstore, and then had some yummy gelato. Now, I'm waiting for my therapist to send me my appointment link so that I can have my also very needed therapy session.
-t - Jul 31, 2025 12:53:08 pm PDT #8560 of 8574
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Yay books and gelato! I hope the therapist gets that to you soon!
msbelle - Jul 31, 2025 1:14:04 pm PDT #8561 of 8574
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
Fuck cancer
Steph L. - Jul 31, 2025 1:45:06 pm PDT #8562 of 8574
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
I got x-rays and the results are already back and show moderate osteoarthritis in my right hip, which can apparently fuck up my quad muscle because the pain will travel to the quad muscles and also if my gait was weird due to hip pain, that would add extra pain.
So I have a referral to PT for that, and I’m going to start taking Zepbound because extra weight on my hip isn’t doing the hip any favors. Our insurance still refuses to cover GLP-1 meds for weight loss, so I'm looking at Lilly Direct, which lets your doctor send the Rx to them and the patient pays $350-$500 a month, which is more than I would like, but less than if I just had to pay fully out of pocket.
Oddly, my left hip is absolutely fine, not even minor osteoarthritis.
JenP - Jul 31, 2025 2:02:43 pm PDT #8563 of 8574
JenP, yes to all of that!
High-five!
Books and Gelato sound awesome.
And.may PT do its thing, Steph.
DavidS - Jul 31, 2025 2:31:55 pm PDT #8564 of 8574
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
So, it was not benign. It was cancerous.
Fuck! I hate this news though I am hopeful about the prognosis.
erikaj - Jul 31, 2025 2:34:31 pm PDT #8565 of 8574
Always Anti-fascist!
Even simple treatment is harder than "Wow, weren't we silly to worry about that thing on your neck?" but I wish Tim the best. I have to start my day hours early, ironically so that Mom can take a human-rights training for attendants.(Don't withhold food or keep me in a closet. There, you've had it and I've saved you three hours.) My boss has a new assistant. Which makes sense but she's kind of frosty so I think I hate her so far(Although I guess I'd even hate her MORE if she was, like, Instant Homegirl, but it'd be more fun to complain about "what is this small-b bitch's problem?!" than contemplate my dismal phone contact rate.
Dana - Jul 31, 2025 4:10:23 pm PDT #8566 of 8574
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Hips are stupid. Not as stupid as knees, but still stupid.