erikaj, your current tag line --

If you replace the talking horses with burned-out detectives there are clear similarities. Anne W. and I share a writing philosophy from childhood.

-- makes me want to see the two of you collaborate on a talking horse detective fic. You could call it Horseicide: Life on the Stables

t runs away very quickly, cackling madly

Quick question for those who know meetings and possibly Roberts' Rules of Order:

If you are a person at a meeting who has a vote but who doesn't vote -- isn't that an abstention? Or do you actually have to say "I abstain" in order for it to be an abstention?

Thanks!

sumi, the closest I can find is:

On some occasions a call for abstentions may be proper, but this is not commonly invoked. But Chairs should be prepared for one or more members wishing to have their abstention recorded in the meeting’s minutes.

There is also an interpretation (in the legal sense) of Robert's that states:

Silence during the formal vote should be interpreted as abstention.

Thank you!

I knew I was right.

Are these the same ones that celebrate Thanksgiving by seeing who can get Grandma to go sit in the car for two hours?

No, that's my Dad's side of the family.

Okay, Anne. I missed the grandma-in-the car story. Share, please.

I'm glad your family isn't without power. It is terribly cold. On the Boston news this morning, they said about 4000 people are still without power--I think that was South Shore or Cape-wards.

Today's an official snow day here, but I told the kids not to count on going to school last night, because the roads are treacherous, anyhow. We live within walking distance, but there was so much snow, most of the sidewalks aren't shoveled, and it just wasn't worth it, and too dangerous.

Cat tetris stacking is the crack. How many levels are there. I can't get past level 10. My kids are now reminding me to blink, occasionally.

Julian McMahon is going to be on Charmed's 150th episode.

How wrong is it that Charmed gets a 150th episode?

How wrong is it that Charmed gets a 150th episode?

How wrong is it that they get Oded Fehr?

Infinitely.

No, that's my Dad's side of the family.

Ah, right. I have to say, I giggle immensely every time that story comes up on BRQG.

Timelies!

Good news: I got a snow day today!

Bad news: Once again Salem was the biggest snow magnet in the storm with a grand total of 38". If I don't get my car at least dug out at some point today, I fear it's going to be there until a thaw hits. I don't need to take it out on the road, but I'd prefer it not become a piece of art for the rest of the winter, especially with my move coming up over the next few weeks.

Still, snow day and the Pats are going to the super bowl again! Whee!