Couch 230: Decent Communications

unaluna · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:12 PM

Welcome to the couch, old and new! A place to hang out - sometimes you get immediate feedback, sometimes you don't.

Shouting, "Cool Whip" tends to bring others out from between the cushions if you're feeling lonely.

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We advise you not to drink or drug and text your therapist ("T") - we speak from experience.

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Grab a cushion, a spot on the floor, or an armchair in the corner and make yourselves comfy.

230 is something about the communications decency act, blah blah blah.

atisketatasket · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:18 PM

You're just trying to bury the latest Info fashion report.

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Info fashion report: well, she had a) slept late and b) just been exercising, sooo...messy frizzy bed-hair, no makeup, sports bra. Black if you must know, but I think it had blue piping. Couple of gold necklaces. No earrings.

Not a good session; the one time I actually ask her for validation, it turns out she sucks at it. She's much better at dropping bromides on me.

Also I now have "I Second That Emotion" stuck in my head, because it came up. There are worse things.

Wait, does mentioning a sports bra violate the communications decency act?

stopdog · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:20 PM

Of course, I may now have I second that emotion stuck in my head.
If you have hulu and are interested in late 60's - I highly recommend Summer of Soul - interesting footage of 1969 harlem concert - a very young Gladys Knight, 5th Dimension, Stevie Wonder etc.

NP_Complete · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:38 PM

I somehow got AC/DC's "Big Balls" stuck in my head for days on end recently. I'd take "I Second that Emotion".

ArtleyWilkins · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:40 PM

Thanks for the recommendation, SD. I'm always looking for something new to watch. My sister got me into The Good Fight. Somehow I had missed The Good Wife, so I'm going through that series now. Decent, sort of mindless viewing - basically legal office soap opera. LOL.

NP_Complete · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:44 PM

I was with my ex for 26 years. Granted, he didn't die, but when he was suddenly gone, there was a huge void and nothing to fill it with. It's not as bad now, but I can still feel that void. I'm glad you've got family moving in. I'm sure that will help.

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 16, 2021 at 12:55 PM

Probably because of all the recent news in the freebritney movement, i have her song "Everytime" stuck in my head. Been singing it all morning.

ArtleyWilkins · Jul 16, 2021 at 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NP_Complete

I was with my ex for 26 years. Granted, he didn't die, but when he was suddenly gone, there was a huge void and nothing to fill it with. It's not as bad now, but I can still feel that void. I'm glad you've got family moving in. I'm sure that will help.

Thanks. Honestly, I mostly do remarkably well. But it hits me at the most unexpected moments. I've allowed myself to just let it be what it is: grief is normal. I can sit with it. I am very fortunate to have my kids near me (and one still living at home while he finishes his degree - he graduates in December - woohoo!), and I have been bolstered by SO many friends and even people I honestly didn't know (my husband's former coworkers for instance). It's the too much time on my hands thing that is a bit of an issue right now, but it will be short lived and in about a month I'll probably already be wishing for time off. LOL.

unaluna · Jul 16, 2021 at 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal

Probably because of all the recent news in the freebritney movement, i have her song "Everytime" stuck in my head. Been singing it all morning.

I wouldnt know a britney song if it came up and bit me on my patootie.

I do love The Good Wife, though. I was addicted. I still catch a rerun from time to time. I am a big fan of "the bad husband" from when he was on Law and Order, he was so young and pretty then!

stopdog · Jul 16, 2021 at 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by unaluna

I wouldnt know a britney song if it came up and bit me on my patootie.

Me either.

LostOnTheTrail · Jul 16, 2021 at 04:13 PM

is a Britney Spears song, but reimagined, in what I consider a superior form.

SlumberKitty · Jul 16, 2021 at 04:38 PM

The only Britney song I know is Oops I did it again. And I've never seen the Good Wife.

Daffydungle · Jul 16, 2021 at 04:53 PM

sSD i would contact the md because i collapsed at work from severe anaemia after waiting months for test results turns out a receptionist didnt contact me to return for test results.

SlumberKitty · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:07 PM

Feeling better guys. Plus I bought a new bracelet online. It was supposed to be $22 plus shipping, handling, and taxes but I got it for $5.39! I think I scored a good deal. I don't know why I got it so cheaply. It's a Disney bracelet too. Princess Jasmine.

SlumberKitty · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:07 PM

Big bosses visit is over. The dinner at my house went well. They seemed to enjoy it and it was nice to get to know them a bit better. (They are from NY, I am in CA.) I can relax now that the visit is over. I feel lucky to have nice bosses.

atisketatasket · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

is a Britney Spears song, but reimagined, in what I consider a superior form.

Oh, Lost, you know that’s a low bar.

CantExplain · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:44 PM

Bunbury, Western Australia - Wikipedia

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail

is a Britney Spears song, but reimagined, in what I consider a superior form.

I do like this version

ArtieTheSequal · Jul 16, 2021 at 05:51 PM

Hey but don't hate on Brit. I like her.

atisketatasket · Jul 16, 2021 at 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CantExplain

Bunbury, Western Australia - Wikipedia

I thought SD was referring to The Importance of Being Earnest.

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NP_Complete Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2017 Location: the upside down Posts: 3,874 7 6,413 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 12:38 PM #4 I somehow got AC/DC's "Big Balls" stuck in my head for days on end recently. I'd take "I Second that Emotion".

ArtleyWilkins Magnate Member Since Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,813 6 7 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 12:40 PM #5 Thanks for the recommendation, SD. I'm always looking for something new to watch. My sister got me into The Good Fight. Somehow I had missed The Good Wife, so I'm going through that series now. Decent, sort of mindless viewing - basically legal office soap opera. LOL.

NP_Complete Grand Magnate Member Since Feb 2017 Location: the upside down Posts: 3,874 7 6,413 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 12:44 PM #6 I was with my ex for 26 years. Granted, he didn't die, but when he was suddenly gone, there was a huge void and nothing to fill it with. It's not as bad now, but I can still feel that void. I'm glad you've got family moving in. I'm sure that will help.

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert of my soul Posts: 7,605 (SuperPoster!) 4 6,018 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 12:55 PM #7 Probably because of all the recent news in the freebritney movement, i have her song "Everytime" stuck in my head. Been singing it all morning.

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 6 117.7k hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 04:38 PM #12 The only Britney song I know is Oops I did it again. And I've never seen the Good Wife. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

Daffydungle Poohbah Member Since Apr 2020 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,257 4 451 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 04:53 PM #13 sSD i would contact the md because i collapsed at work from severe anaemia after waiting months for test results turns out a receptionist didnt contact me to return for test results.

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 6 117.7k hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 05:07 PM #14 Feeling better guys. Plus I bought a new bracelet online. It was supposed to be $22 plus shipping, handling, and taxes but I got it for $5.39! I think I scored a good deal. I don't know why I got it so cheaply. It's a Disney bracelet too. Princess Jasmine. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

SlumberKitty Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jul 2018 Location: CA Posts: 27,329 (SuperPoster!) 6 117.7k hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 05:07 PM #15 Big bosses visit is over. The dinner at my house went well. They seemed to enjoy it and it was nice to get to know them a bit better. (They are from NY, I am in CA.) I can relax now that the visit is over. I feel lucky to have nice bosses. __________________ Dum Spiro Spero IC XC NIKA

CantExplain Big Poppa Member Since Oct 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 19,616 (SuperPoster!) 13 19.7k hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 05:44 PM #17 Bunbury, Western Australia - Wikipedia __________________ Mr Ambassador, alias Ancient Plax, alias Captain Therapy, alias Big Poppa, alias Secret Spy, etc. Add that to your tattoo, Baby!

ArtieTheSequal Writing my way through... Member Since Feb 2020 Location: In the desert of my soul Posts: 7,605 (SuperPoster!) 4 6,018 hugs given	Jul 16, 2021 at 05:51 PM #19 Hey but don't hate on Brit. I like her.