I don't have much time to chat tonight because Sandy is having a Halloween party. I'm currently hiding from a dozen eleven and twelve year olds, but I can't do that forever. Still, I needed to post because I have two squeeful things to, well, squee about.

Item 1: yuletide! It's open and it's better than ever! As of now, there are over 450 people ( Read more... )

The twins are visiting their grandparents this week, so I was supposed to rest and recuperate. Judging by today, I'm not doing a a good job of it. I spent all morning volunteering at the kids' book sale (which I LOVE, so this isn't me complaining), then all afternoon running the kids to their annual check-up, ballet and other kidly things. I ( Read more... )

I'm the sort of person who likes to watch digital clocks when they turn over an hour and I love it when the car speedometer hits round numbers. (Luckily Chris is too. If we're on the highway, he'll move to side streets so he can see it turn too.) So of course, you know I stayed in bed an additional five minutes this morning so that I could hear ( Read more... )

I've never written a PWP. This isn't because I'm opposed to them in any way, it's just that if I'm writing it, I've got to believe it. I can suspend disbelief for a short time while reading, but if I'm writing it, I've got to believe it. The problem is that all my past fandom loves have been been cautious, analytical people. Yes, other fans ( Read more... )

Chris and I are slowly working our way through the first season of "House." We just finished the eighth episode last night and are enjoying them quite a lot. That doesn't mean that we approach the text from the same direction, however....

Shelley: Wow, this is a 'shippy show! Check out the snarkastic goodness between House and Cuddy.
Chris: ( Read more... )