Came home to a warm house. AC is blowing air, but it's just not keeping up with the exterior temp, at least at where the thermostat has been all day*.

I went to The Fucking Weather to see what it said, and laughed in spite of the heat at it's response ( Read more... )

When it thaws out, the zombie threat level will rise. Use this map to check your state's risk of undead hordes. Thank me later.

Quick question ( Read more... )

Once upon a time, when I was Mickie's age, we went to the lake. I had one of those blow-up raft/lounge thingies, and was rolling off of it occasionally to see just how deep the water was ( Read more... )

What an awesome night.

Not only was Harry on TV tonight, but I found out that this item exists.

Is it on the way to the Elbie Household? No.

Am I tempted? Perhaps.

Am I amused? Oh hell yeah.

Trying not to let things get me down (like PMS, still being sore enough to warrant another day off from exercise, the probability of postponing our house purchase, work, shit like that)...

You know what helps?

The Princess Bride in 30 seconds* with Bunnies!

Enjoy, and Happy Wednesday!

*-More like 45 seconds, but who's counting?

Y'all, there's a community!

Much is being touted about Doctors Without Borders, which makes sense. They'll be out in force - already are, in fact. You can contribute here.

Money and such is nice, but pimpage always helps.

And good thoughts/prayers/vibes/whatever you got...

Here's a bit of perspective: The Presidential Palace in Port Au ( Read more... )

Not-so-breaking news day:

Sarah Palin is going to be a Fox News pundit.

Mark McGwire did do steroids back in the day.

Simon Cowell is leaving "Idol" for greener patures.Oh, and the Pope is Catholic ( Read more... )

Missing teenager in Chicago - info, phone number is in the link

If you're not from the Chicago area but may have people on your flist that are, spread the word. Her people are very concerned about her, and this close to Christmas...

I'm not making this a Holiday Blessings-type post, because... well, because.

Another story of an insurance company dragging their heels to save a buck. This goes beyond politics, y'all. I'm no good on the phone (I'm better than I used to be, but cold calls, especially on something so emotionally charging, frighten me), so maybe some of y'all ( Read more... )