We have a responsibility to use our abilities to keep this place alive

[sovay]

In fact, the Zoom conversation with my godchild was the best part of today. They told me about Julie and the Phantoms (2020) and we talked a little about Steven Universe (2013–19) and Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005–08) and also about some things that aren't TV shows, like remote learning and names. At one point I had occasion to remark to selkie, "That was like being go-go danced at by a preadolescent demon." They are a good kid and I like them. They told me I didn't really need to smile for the screenshot and then they cracked up.

Comments

[batdina]

your bookcases are very familiar, in that the identical ones live all over our home as well.

I'm glad you enjoyed your godchild. Small joys make each day a little more livable, at least out here in the hinterlands.

[sovay]

your bookcases are very familiar, in that the identical ones live all over our home as well.

We do not have nearly enough room for our books in this apartment, for many reasons, but we try.

Small joys make each day a little more livable, at least out here in the hinterlands.

I think it's true where we are, too.

[selkie]

For all my sins in all my lives, I must have done something redemptive. They can be slightly ear-splitting and eye-searing, but they never stop to be an amazement. I am so glad they have their connection with you.

[sovay]

For all my sins in all my lives, I must have done something redemptive.

You are doing a lot of things right, because it is luck that you got such a nice child, but you are doing a wonderful job of raising them into a nice person.

They can be slightly ear-splitting and eye-searing, but they never stop to be an amazement. I am so glad they have their connection with you.

I love them. When they said how much fun it is to talk with a person who gets them—who they can laugh with and have it mean something—I was honored.

[selkie]

I have a truly magical amount of luck in those I call family, yeah.

They love you. They're neurobendy, they ain't dumb.
*hugs*

[thisbluespirit]

Aw, cool. XD

[sovay]

Aw, cool.

We are likely to do it again!

[ashlyme]

You're both adorable.

[sovay]

You're both adorable.

selkie has suggested this.

[ashlyme]

Must be true then!

[asakiyume]

They're adorable! And lucky in their godparent.

[sovay]

They're adorable! And lucky in their godparent.

Thank you! It balances out, because I feel lucky in them.