River: The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds given adequate vacuuming systems. Mal: See, morbid and creepifying, I got no problem with, long as she does it quiet-like.

'Safe'


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.


Matt the Bruins fan - Sep 23, 2025 8:21:53 am PDT #9385 of 9538
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

To the surprise of no one, I have not been raptured!

Sadly two of the downtown alley cats I feed (a father and daughter) seem to have disappeared. I hope they've just relocated together, as both being caught or taken in as rescues together seems unlikely. Poor ancient Jo Jo looks to be the last cat standing in that particular alley.


meara - Sep 23, 2025 8:45:54 am PDT #9386 of 9538

Maybe the cats are the only ones who were raptured.

But also maybe the rapture is later tonight?? Or was it supposed to be yesterday and now we know it’s done?


-t - Sep 23, 2025 9:28:04 am PDT #9387 of 9538
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

According to Instagram the Rapture is today??

See, when I first saw something about the Rapture being this week I am quite certain it was supposed to be on Wednesday. Typical.

Scheduling the Rapture on Rosh HaShanah feels like somebody didn't check their calendar, but maybe that's just me.

The gates are open, right, so maybe that’s the easiest time to do it. I am not a theologian.

I took today off from work for the holiday intending to work in the yard but it’s a high of 97 so that probably won’t happen. Working from home tomorrow, will I be able to tell if half the company is raptured? Maybe not. Was reminded by FB memories that we had a big layoff on Rosh Hashana one year, hopefully that will not happen this year. They did wait until I was back in the office to tell me I was affected and offer a demotion and pay cut, so it’s not a totally irrational worry, especially with a state bill banning the distribution of PTFE cookware sitting on the governor’s desk. But if that happens I will have plenty of time to chainsaw the blackberry bushes, so that’s a comfort.

Hope you are having another great visit, sj!


Steph L. - Sep 23, 2025 9:40:41 am PDT #9388 of 9538
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine

According to Instagram the Rapture is today??

See, when I first saw something about the Rapture being this week I am quite certain it was supposed to be on Wednesday. Typical.

When I googled it last night, the top answer said the Rapture would be today OR tomorrow. And, you know, I've got a lot scheduled, so they really need to be more precise about this.

For instance, I am about to go pick up Tim from chemo treatment #3 (4 more to go), stop at CVS for liquid oxycodone for him (he's already at that point with pain in his mouth and throat), and then edit a long article with very confusing percentages. If I knew I was going to be Raptured, I'd just stay put. (Who am I kidding? I am definitely not going to be Raptured.)


Laura - Sep 23, 2025 11:07:28 am PDT #9389 of 9538
Our wings are not tired.

Rapture might be an improvement. I'm open to alternatives.


Sheryl - Sep 23, 2025 2:14:52 pm PDT #9390 of 9538
Fandom means never having to say "But where would I wear that?"

Timelies all!

My mom officially went into hospice care today. I flew down on Friday afternoon, spent much of Saturday and Sunday in her hospital room, and flew back Sunday night. (The flight was 2 hours late taking off due to mechanical issues, so I didn't get home until after midnight.) It was really hard seeing her like this. She slept most of the time. When she was awake, she didn't recognize me.(She didn't recognize my brother when he was down earlier in the week) Her kidneys have cleared up, but there's an infection and fluid in her lungs that wasn't responding to treatment.

No one knows how long she has. At least the last thing I said to her before I left was "I love you".


lisah - Sep 23, 2025 7:55:48 pm PDT #9391 of 9538
Punishingly Intricate

I’m so sorry, Sheryl


Karl - Sep 23, 2025 8:59:20 pm PDT #9392 of 9538
I adore all you motherfuckers so much -- PMM.

That's rough, Sheryl. Love and supportive vibes to you and yours.


Consuela - Sep 23, 2025 10:05:25 pm PDT #9393 of 9538
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Strength and peace to you and your family, Sheryl.


brenda m - Sep 24, 2025 7:18:25 am PDT #9394 of 9538
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

I’m so sorry Sheryl. I’m glad you got that moment with her, even though it’s not what you would have hoped for. Even if she’s not really aware, I do believe the love and care comes through.