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This is an interesting point, because I DO feel they had chemistry in Series 3, but now of course we know they were filming this episode after having split up, so perhaps that had an effect on their ease, or lack thereof, together. My sister said this episode had melancholy, I wonder if this was part of it. Not that they aren't great enough actors to act through it, but chemistry and ease are hard to fake, I'd think.

I'm amazed by this show--there's nothing else like it and that's what I like about it. Sure, it's kind of all over the place, even irritating at times. I felt that even with Series 1. But overall, the fantastic acting, funny lines, bold and sometimes silly plot angles, and gorgeous look...well, it's not a straight-ahead solve-the-mystery show, and thank heavens for that. I loved Amanda and the character of Mary but am fine that they will have two more episodes to see what it's like with her having been in their lives, and now gone. I'm so curious what the deal is with that other woman, and maybe red herrings with the midnight texting.

Babies!

Hi! I'm back. Will you believe that I didn't mean to be gone on purpose, but th e .. well never mind. And argh now the site is making it hard to post. I'll try again later. So grateful for you all, here and FB and all around the world.

Keep on rollin' LB!

Hello! I too am back, even though I forgot I was even gone. I tried to peek in, had trouble logging in, gave up, etc. Never mind that. Life is pretty good, nothing startling, but I always feel better as the days get longer and warmer. I still wake up with this "anxiety of things undone" feeling but I am trying to work with it by managing the symptoms (deep breathing) and talking about the root(s) of it (worry about the uncertain future; next phase of life with Dad gone; grief; actual things undone, etc.) Also counting my blessings. I'd still like to open the subject of a meet up somewhere, sometime. I know we talked about Portland at one point but my planning function was offline at the time, I think. Now getting back online...anyone have an idea/plan/wish for a meet up somewhere?

Hugs KPC. Let us know how it goes with you.

Ooooh, quiet here, how's everyone doing? We had 80degree+ heat the other day--fortunately, since I was out til 8 pm at a Take Back the Night event--and now it's raining. Good excuse to stay in and catch up on all the shows I've missed this week due to Warriors basketball and the start of the baseball season. Wish me luck!

Signing in finally to give a huge hug of relief to harvester, woof woof!, and many vibes to KPC for family health, so sorry for all the ups and downs. Spring is springing here (I know not everywhere) and I'm hanging on to that.

Hugs to you, KPC, and let us know if more specific vibes would help. Good for you, erratic! I bet you'll be much happier; that place sounded too dicey. Hooray trudi-tru! Nothing much new here OR so much going on that it can't be comprehended; both seem to be true. This time change mixed with what seems to be a season change mixed with my own "next phase" life issues mixed with national/world events all ---> confusion and disorientation. Not the worst feeling if you can just accept it and go along for the ride. Mindfulness, people!

I LOVED Sense8. I didn't get the feeling of being left hanging, or confused, but I was in a "go with it" frame of mind for this show, since the look and the characters were so awesome.

Pouring rain here, gotta say the usual "we need it" but I like warm dry sunny weather, so there. The war veteran thing is just too awful to contemplate. How can we think it's okay to keep doing this? I watched the Oscars but reluctantly, since I'd already surfeited on award shows. Agree the walk up music was weird. Let's see, what else. Lovely reunion with my high school pals, just back from a meeting in LA, very light and educational, palsy-walsy. It's March! I haven't done so many things!

Thanks for all the cheers, folks! Major vibes to harvester and sister. I'm so bummed when I hear about your-all's family issues. How can this be; you are all such wonderful people. Lovely day here in the Bay Area; I feel like Spring is springing.

The weather here has been lovely, spring-like and welcome despite the obligatory "but we really need the rain" disclaimers. Love that the days are getting longer. I'm a thrive-in-the- summer type of person and my time is coming soon! Gradually getting into the swing of "now what" thinking rather than just living for the moment like I was doing last year, for all the reasons I've already said. Not sure where it will all lead, but determined to do "one thing to deal with things" per month, such as getting rid of Dad's car this month. Also launched my 60 for 60 campaign, which is to have a get-together with at least 60 people this year. (You know, like meet for lunch or dinner.) One way to reconnect with friends after a social hiatus of last year, and maybe even date again. Keep an eye on FB for this one! That's about it for me...

That photo is sheer heaven, I can't stop looking at it and smiling and laughing. Beautiful!!!

Hooray, harvester! and through your own actions!

I was excited about the X-Files--it didn't quite live up to my anticipation but I'll keep watching for fun's sake. Oh man, dusky, I'm sorry for your pain but that made me laugh out loud. He's a piece of work, all right. Weather vibes to all who need them.

Whew, Hostile, glad it wasn't more serious. But time in the hospital, no matter how speedy, is still a drag. Vibe, endeavor, may the fates smile upon you forthwith. I'm happy because despite a lot of work and personal business things looming around, I'm heading out (into the storm, literally) tomorrow for 3+ days at Stinson Beach with friends. Food, fun, fireplace, and maybe a bit of sun.

Deep breath, coping, and resilience vibes to harvester.

Ohhh, hot flashes. Well, they will pass at some point! Though I've never been one for wool, tending to run hot in general (hee hee). I was wondering if that was it; at the homey style place where I had breakfast, they had a wooden sign up that made me think of you: "I'm still hot...but only in flashes." Usually I think those kinds of things are dumb, but that made me chuckle. Fighting off a cold so going to bed before 10 pm, wheeee!

I must have missed an update, buffyjunkie: why no wool? So far 2016 is shaping up rather lazy, since our cousins left on Saturday, it's been nothing but lazing around, minor clean up, and eating all weekend, including today since I don't go back to work until Wednesday. Though I have been waking up with a vague sense of dread--not sure why this is--that takes the form of "well you said you weren't going to think about stuff until after the holidays and now it's after the holidays, so....." ("Stuff" = the business of life, from which I've taken a rather blessed hiatus since Dad died...) Anyway, never mind that! Onward to whatever the days shall bring!

We rang in the New Year at 830 pm. Mostly so my nephew could go hang with his friends but it was a relief to all. Anyway we'd pretty much finished the homemade potato chips, caviar, and oysters by then. I'm actually trying to see if I can go to sleep before midnight! Woo hoo! Buffyjunkie, it's a kind of mahjongg solitaire where the "tiles" are piled up and you remove them in pairs. Yeah, I know! Riveting! Vibes to KPC and family, and AnnieF, I know what you mean about that thing, yeah. Let's go 2016!!!!

buffyjunkie, I admire your ability to enjoy a medical show while awaiting an albeit-minor medical test. I once went through a phase of a lot of dental work, and whiled away the waiting times playing that mahjongg solitaire game on my phone. The last time I tried to play it at home, it reevoked the smell and tension of a dental office, so I just plain deleted it. I now listen to Eckhard Tolle (The Power of Now and whatnot) during dental visits (very calming) and hope that he won't be likewise tagged in the future, lol. KPC all best wishes for your dad. Being out of the hospital is always better. As anxiety-producing as the term "hospice" might be, we found that it was good to get that designation, as it qualifies you for a lot of in-home care. Their main goal is to keep you out of the hospital so you get 24-hour on-call home visits as well as equipment, regular weekly visits, etc. In our case the designation meant dad was close to the end, but that's not always the case; sometimes people rebound, are taken "off" hospice, and really thrive. But the hospice services are far better than trying to make all the decisions on your own... Not used to this (minorly) cold weather! Hard to keep the house heated--I don't know how those of you in snowy climes manage!--and right now I'm bundled up but my butt is cold. I guess the dining room chairs absorb the chill!

My sisters and I are recovering from a lovely few days with kids and guests and lots of eating. Trying to keep warm--it hasn't broken 40 degrees yet today, which I know is nothin' for a lot of you but is unusual for us here! Hey, my nephew is 2.5 and he's only just starting to talk, and his favorite word is NO also! He's seeing a speech therapist which seems to be helping (or as the 5-year old calls her, "That lady that's teaching Brandon how to talk"). No speech problems with that one; he just informed us that his former nanny is getting married and "I have to be the one to watch the wedding ring so it doesn't get stolen, so I have to fix this--" flashing a sheriff's badge-- "and I need some glue to put the pin on." Translation: apparently he's going to be the ring bearer. Hmmmm we'll see how that goes. Gearing up in a day or so for the New Year's onslaught--this is actually the bigger, busier holiday for us, since it's a Japanese/Japanese-American tradition, and one that Dad relished. Will have a houseful, like AnnieF, hopefully harmonious. Glad to hear of mostly peaceable family gatherings. A few scuffles and barfings are to be expected whenever humans come together. Peace to all!

I can't wait to see Star Wars! but am indeed waiting until my sis and I can get seats side by side in the reclining chairs theater near us at a reasonable hour. Next week, then! Echo the applause for all you parents out there. Dunno how you do it, but the rest of us appreciate your contribution to the future. Dusky, sorry about the holiday semi-blues but happy to hear duskydaughter is moving into her own future. Delighted to hear about the PGO and so huggy-thrilled to see the photo, erratic, thank you so much for sharing! I guess I'm the first of us to venture into this new decade of life.* Sure'n' it's true, my friends and I are starting to talk more about our aches and pains. And laughing about it. *I'll let you know in a few days what it's like over here on the other side...