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1) I am amused by the reactions to Amazon's Kindle Fire and the comparisons of it to the iPad when it's clearly patterned after the Nook Color2) I saw an license plate frame this morning that said, "I'd rather be at Pemberley." :D ( Read more... )

Everytime I look at the projected path of Irene I hear, in my mind, either the voice of Wash (Oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die) or the voice Colin Morgan: (We're gonna die! We're gonna die!).

But mostly I am just really worried that we'll lose power and my Pottermore Welcome letter will finally arrive and I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT

Hey, all of my London peeps -- be careful and stay safe!

Okay, vertigo66 left me a lovely comment earlier asking how she could help with my job predicament... could she write letters to her elected officials ( Read more... )

At about 10:40pm last night, my sister called me in floods of tears. I was very nearly asleep and hearing her tear-filled voice made me panic, "WHO DIED?"

( Osama bin Laden, she answered. )

I was AFK most of the day yesterday. Had a Back-to-School Day where we picked up my son's uniforms, school supplies, and new shoes (I *just* bought him new shoes in March and they already too small!). Even had a trip to the dentist - still in the No Cavity Club, but might need two baby teeth pulled. Spent some time at my parents house and got a ( Read more... )

For the record, no, I didn't feel it. And I was awake, my alarm having just gone off ( Read more... )

1) Birthday greetings to your queen. I know Hillary sent them on our behalf a week early, but I thought I'd say it again. Also, it's kind of sneaky to have your real birthday in April and then a big official celebration two months later. I think she's looking to score extra gifts ( Read more... )

Same-sex partners of federal workers can start applying for benefits next month. Right now this only applies to long-term care insurance, but it's a major step forward!!

David Cameron is at his first Prime Minister's Questions. Watch LIVE at this link (at least for the next half hour or so). I know, I know... he's a conservative! But he's ( Read more... )