leading men

[innie_darling]

Hi, everybody!

I know I owe a million things to a million people, but let's put all of that aside just for a moment, shall we? Let's talk about some (unconventional) leading men instead.

First, like everyone who enjoys smart, interesting, adorable TV shows that are female-centric and have a primarily non-white cast, I'm watching Jane the Virgin.

Comments

[aelfgyfu_mead]

We're watching Victoria and just got to the first episode. I don't know about Brilliant Husband, but I'm watching for Rufus Sewell. He has indeed aged well!

[innie_darling]

Mmmmm, Rufus Sewell! Seth Starkadder has much to answer for!

Also, hey you! What's shaking?

[aelfgyfu_mead]

Much is shaking! I have to do a personal post soon. We're all well. Daughter left gymnastics for diving-and now softball. Brilliant Husband keeps on keeping on. And I've taken on some more administrative responsibilities at work, about which I have somewhat mixed feelings.

Oh, and despite being an introvert who hates the phone, I've been calling my senators and my rep repeatedly and even going to a couple of rallies and marches lately! I ask myself, "Well? How did I get here?" I used to write and make occasional calls to elected officials, but everything suddenly became more urgent.

On the whole, life is good for us (but I'm worried about others).

[innie_darling]

Wow, that is a lot to be shaking all at once! Daughter sounds marvelously energetic and motivated, which is nice to admire (given that I don't have to drive her anywhere). Are the administrative responsibilities at work at least in service to something you believe in

[aelfgyfu_mead]

I guess Daughter is "marvelously energetic and motivated," but we see her lounging around the house and dodging chores so much that I forget!

Yes, I'm working on the undergraduate program for our department. It sometimes burns when I have to deal with things outside the department because-well, don't get me started, but I don't think some people in higher admin remember any longer what classrooms are really like. Fortunately, there are at least a few who do. I'm also very blessed in my colleagues and my students.

I heard about the NASA engineer and about blew a gasket over it. This isn't even just paranoia; this is the gang that can't shoot straight. I hope your dad can fly there and back safely and without trouble.

Persist!