Had lunch with my parents and didn't make the news-- that's something.
We'll take it! Though, honestly, if you go the other route... we'll take that too!
On my seventh birthday, I wanted a toy fire truck, and I didn't get it, and you were real nice about it, and then the house next door burnt down, and then real firetrucks came, and for years I thought you set the fire for me. And if you did, you can tell me!
Xander ,'Same Time, Same Place'
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.
Trudy Booth - Sep 19, 2025 9:59:14 am PDT #9353 of 9365
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
DavidS - Sep 19, 2025 10:03:43 am PDT #9354 of 9365
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
This timeline fucking sucks.
Can confirm.
However, the berries in my cereal this morning were especially delectable and I'm all about the the low-stakes win.
Pilates at noon, and another appointment at 2, and then I'm into my weekend.
Wishing Tim all the pain-ease and smooth sailing.
erikaj - Sep 19, 2025 10:21:02 am PDT #9355 of 9365
Always Anti-fascist!
I could see my rampage getting derailed because my manifesto runs long and I'm debating whether to cut from the bottom, journalism style, Trudy.
Trudy Booth - Sep 19, 2025 11:59:52 am PDT #9356 of 9365
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Ha!
Cass - Sep 19, 2025 8:04:58 pm PDT #9357 of 9365
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
(And the Random Quote Generator gave me "Now, this would be the perfect time for a swear word.")
I feel like I am the only person who ever goes there. The BRQG is how I found us. It's comforting.
Trudy, that is a lot. I'm glad your mommy is safe. I'm sorry about your stepmom. She was around for a lot.
She’s never met ltc in person
Such a fun thing. I remember T well from meeting her once. Good person
The community is pulling together
LA is a decent model for how to cause good trouble without getting disappeared.
Steph L. - Sep 20, 2025 9:24:38 am PDT #9358 of 9365
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
The grocery list for this week has a lot of soft foods on it, so Tim's side effects from the radiation are starting to ramp up. It feels weird. Welcome to Smoothieton Manor.
erikaj - Sep 20, 2025 1:14:56 pm PDT #9359 of 9365
Always Anti-fascist!
I am going to be part of a research team to help phone banks be more effective. So I had to hit the ground running today, as it were. (maybe I will pretend all my calling is placebo from now on...it makes it more chill. Also, weekends are slower, which some folks hate, but suits my needs just fine.) Placebo doesn't mean completely fake, though--we signed up some folks to a local helpline, so that's probably good.
Calli - Sep 20, 2025 6:28:25 pm PDT #9360 of 9365
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
That’s a good idea, erikaj. I always wondered how they scripted those, so effectiveness tweaking makes sense.
Laura - Sep 21, 2025 5:21:41 am PDT #9361 of 9365
Our wings are not tired.
Double Buffista birthday wishes go out today to Sophia Brooks & smonster! I hope you are spoiling yourselves today and that the year to come brings all good things into your lives.
erikaj - Sep 21, 2025 12:14:57 pm PDT #9362 of 9365
Always Anti-fascist!
Thanks, Calli, it reminds me of those articles that used to be in Nerve, "I Did It For Science" except without the sensuality.