Ok, I realize at this point I owe an update so massive, it's ridiculous.

School: Got out on 22 June, super late. Two took his senior pictures that same day. We got his proofs in early July and sucked it up to order a couple, despite the ridiculous price tag for senior pics, so we could complete the set of school photos we have in one of those ( Read more... )

I know, I know - I just tortured you all with Paint Nite pics two nights ago. That was a last-minute sign-up, whereas this one has been on my calendar for awhile. Actually, I had originally signed up to paint this one on Tues, Aug 5 - the day Isaias came through. My class was cancelled because the teacher was in NJ (as am I) and didn't have ( Read more... )

( One of our cats got out last night )

First off, a question, particular for Americans: Is there a standard color dress girls wear to graduation, regardless of what color cap/gowns they wear? (purpleink, I'm not asking you. ;) ) ( White isn't just for weddings, apparently )

(Apparently this failed to cross-post from DW and didn't even notify me. Just thought I'd mention that in case it later shows up twice. :P)


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Some positive or amusing things among all the cruddiness.

*Two things from FB friends:


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Man, the last 2 days have been a real rollercoaster ( Read more... )

First, a very important announcement: Go see Knives Out. No, seriously, GO SEE IT. It's like a more grownup version of Clue - less silly, but still plenty of moments that made me laugh, with a genuine mystery to solve. You'll think you know what happened halfway through the movie, but that's not the full story! It's got an all-star cast, a ( Read more... )

How are you all? I'm doing ok, nothing really particular. Subbing, taking my FIL to appointments, writing for Yuletide, making poor use of my free time, blah blah blah.

Despite still having several really good books awaiting me from my birthday, I treated myself to a romance novel I'd had my eye on, Vespertine, and finished it in a couple of ( Read more... )

Today I came across an interesting survey which aims to demonstrate that people tend to over-exaggerate the beliefs of their political opponents; we tend to believe members of the opposite party have more extreme views than they really do. The survey/quiz is here (top of the page); consider taking it, entering your own personal views on a ( Read more... )