I hope it turns out that your mom is okay! 

Hello, everyone! Hope you’re all having a lovely night. As some of you know from the Pissing Contest thread, I am starting a bit of a Thing with my coworker: we kissed at karaoke last week, went out for lunch that weekend, and then he came over Wednesday night to watch a movie (which did happen, but so did making out…

Rotten luck. I hope you feel better soon! 

I like oxtail stew with lentils! Lots of protein, and since it’s more lentils than oxtail, it’s also fairly inexpensive to make. https://www.aspicyperspective.com/beef-and-lentil-stew/

Congratulations! I hope it is a success! 

I feel you. It’s generally a lot of petty bullshit. It helps when you can summon a genuine curiosity about other people and their lives, but sometimes you just can’t and that’s also fair. In the meantime, I think Lelo is still having a sale on their sex toys and they make some damned good ones. 

I mean, realistically, there’s nothing you can do about your MIL’s decision to wallow in her insecurities instead of dealing with them. You have my sympathies--my stepmother is the same way, which is one of the many reasons we don’t speak. All you can really do is decide what kind/type of assistance you and Spouse can…

Congratulations! I’m so glad that things are looking up. Your dad is in my prayers (for what it’s worth). 

Success! Congrats on the new place. I hope it is as lovely and quiet as you hope. 

What a cute kitty! I’m sorry you aren’t having a good experience with your grad program, and that your partner isn’t doing their share of the emotional work, particularly given the differences in your financial and citizenship situations. Hopefully, you’re able to get the clarity you deserve to make the life that…

What pretty kitties! 

First: you are already so, so strong. It might not feel that way because you also feel sad and disappointed and depressed, but it’s true. You fucking SURVIVED, and that’s strong as shit. Also, if you don’t mind saying, where are you based? I’m sure there are some of us around (for instance, if you are in northern…

That’s amazing! It’s so great that you are taking these steps, and I hope they work out well for you! 

Ugh, that sounds rough. You have my sympathies—my anxiety has been at an 11 lately, and my doctor upped my Rx (yay!), but suddenly doubling the dosage was bard (boo!). My week was surprisingly okay, though—some good stuff happened and I spent most of Thanksgiving resting. Now it’s cold and rainy here in DC, so I made…

He came over on Wednesday night (bringing snacks and wine) and we watched a Japanese horror movie and made out on my couch. He’s also offered to drive me to church on Sunday (currently cosplaying as an Episcopalian for the sake of a really good choir). 

Leo! He was fun. And YES to the Welsh rarebit. I have to think he knew how much Summer liked it, and made it deliberately so Macy would have an easier time at the party. 

Was it just me, or was there...a Moment with Harry and Macy? At least on his side. He seemed faintly crushed when she described his devotion as “sweet”, like he was possibly hoping she didn’t see him as some sort of magical Labrador. 

So we went out for lunch today at a Belgian restaurant! Sometimes the conversation was a little stilted, but it was pleasant and fun. We’re hanging out again on Wednesday, and he’s offered to pick me up from church on Sunday since he’ll still have his rental car from Thanksgiving. More kissing happened when he walked…

Ugh, what a complete and utter asshole. I’m so sorry.

Ah! This is adorable.