Couch 213: The Tulip couch

I had a dream that I was sitting with Dr. T at a bar, and he mumbled something, and I said, "What was that?" And he leaned in close to me and said something that in context was apparently really funny, but would not make sense without it, and I forget the context. Something about "Would they suffer from butt withdrawal?" (I swear it made sense at the time!) And we were both laughing. I imagine this is a mix of wanting to see Dr. T in person and wanting to be able to go to a bar again.

Student who has not participated in two of my classes at all since January. "I haven't been around because of the pandemic and stay at home orders."

Yeah, the ones we've only had for the past 2-3 weeks? Not since January.

She's not even doing the Zoom sessions or logging onto the course websites.

I took @@‘s quiz. Some of my top 10 characters (the ones I recognized) were Lady Sybil Crawley, Luna Lovegood, Phoebe from Friends.

So maybe I am kind of a goofy dingbat?

Frodo was in there too.

ETA: @@, Peggy is brilliant. Go watch Mad Men!

chihiro— I so wish there were something more than words to offer. You are one of the bravest people I know.

This is really something. Cuz yeah, i can see the fairness and logic and forward-thinking from Sybil, and then like the cat-wackiness from Phoebe. I would never have thought of hiding them from the kids for their present.

And really all i know of Iron Man is that hes a bit of a wacko. So uncanny!

Iron Man is really smart.

Also he looks like Robert Downey Jr.

@chihirochild, is there anyway I could send your team some pizza without compromising your anonymity on here?

I really liked RDjr on Allie McBeal. I have never seen iron man.

Ha - you think your flying squirrel suit is cool. Does. Not. Compare.

chihiro that sounds just horrific i cannot even imagine. i'm so sorry you're having to deal with so much.

just heard from L she was briefly hospitalized over the weekend but is back home again now in isolation. i am so worried about her.

Hugs, Art...was she tested for Covid? Glad she's home now at least.

In my top ten, the only two I recognized was Friar Laurence (Romeo and Juliet) and Nick Carraway (The Great Gatsby). My top one was Billy Keikeya (Battlestar Galactica) Never seen it. #24 Anna Bates (Downton Abbey) Woo hoo!!! love her!

I didn't know pumpernickel was a real thing.

NP_Complete that is such a lovely offer! Fortunately our attendings have stepped up and are getting us catered lunches almost every day. But I really appreciate the thought

Just huge hugs for you Chihiro.

Today is mine and L's one year anniversary! We're going to play battleship She gave me half the game last time I saw her in-person. We're also going to do some more questions and answers. I wish I could see her in-person. I miss her so so much! But she said when we do get to see each other, we're going to give each other a big hug and play candyland or chutes and ladders.

You're lovely, una. And I suppose like Luna I am willing to believe in such things as the Crumple-Horned Snorkack and the innate goodness of humanity.

Here you go, una: Stark for President

In session today, Dr. T and I accidentally stumbled upon how surprise parties in the days of Covid will work: 50 windows opening up in Zoom with everyone yelling "Surprise!"

I know our district isn't the only one in the country, but we were notified today that the kids won't be returning to school for the rest of the year. I figured that was going to happen, but my kids are disappointed. I feel thankful that they're young and flexible with all the changes, but can't help but feel sad about things they'll miss.

At the end of the day, all staff got an email from the executive director that there’s a new policy about how furloughs would work if there was an emergency furlough. Which, reading between the lines, means there’s going to be a furlough. I’m the newest person in my department and I’m scared. We just moved into a new apartment and everything.

If anyone wants to make a mask but doesn’t sew, the method in the video at the bottom of the page worked okay for me (I tucked the ends in, though).

Recommendation Regarding the Use of Cloth Face Coverings | CDC

I purchased HEPA AC air filters to line masks I am making for my family - the Filtrete Advanced Allergen type. I have a few dust masks that I had before all this happened for craft and home improvement projects that create lots of airborne debris. I'm lining those first, then I'm sewing masks made of 600 thread count cotton pillowcases that will be lined with the filter. I'm going to try to encase elastic around the edges that can be tightened or something for a custom fit. I'm trying to find some sort of metal something that I can attach to be used to mold the nose. I think it might work to get some of those office supply prong things. Those are kind of sharp, but I can sew them between the two layers of fabric.

I'm definitely a beginner at sewing but I do have a sewing machine. Hopefully the finished products won't be so hideous that people will be too embarrassed to wear them!

The Show Must Go on - Andrew LLoyd Webber is having one show a week released on youtube - just search for it - The one released yesterday is Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat

Slow here today—I guess everyone is at the mall and restaurants and bars?