billytea, I'm very pleased you attracted a woman type without resorting to lekking. Good on ya, man!

Well now, I don't recall promising that lekking wasn't involved. And 'attracted' is a bit strong. She sat next to me because that's where her brother was, and I didn't get any vibe beyond 'interesting conversation' from her. Still pleasant, though.

Ok, I didn't lek. My brother, OTOH, lekked until 3 am.

I hope Emmett's over the fever soon.

Oh--Betsy? Is Mithraism the same thing that ... words eluding me. There are or were Greek urns with pictures of young men and women vaulting over a bull. Is this the same or an offshoot of Mithraism?

That was from the Minoan civilisation in Crete. I don't think there's any indication of a direct connection with Mithraism, but the bull figures in myths about Mithras too, so there may have been some sort of link. Or it may have been coincidence, both cultures finding the bull to be a potent symbol.

Get-better-ma for Emmett. I really hope the fever broke and he doesn't have the flu.

It sounded very nice BT, and I totally get how that sort of thing can be uplifting without being anything major or anything to pursue.

Emmett, poor Emmett. I meant to comment last night after looking at the NillyTour pictures that I can't believe how much he's grown. Feel better, kiddo.

I think Horse and His Boy is my favorite of the Narnia books.

Oh poor Emmett (and poor Hec, who has the worry, even though the boy is elsewhere). I hope he's better, soon.

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lexine, be very glad this [link] isn't your daughter's prom dress.

(Somebody tell me that's photo-shopped--it's got to be photo-shopped, right???????????)

Cindy, I think you've scarred me for the day.

Cindy has scarred me as well.

I think Horse and His Boy is my favorite of the Narnia books.

ION, my back is killing me right now. I need a full body hot stone massage STAT. I also wouldn't say no to a manicure/pedicure. Ah, what the hell. I should ditch work and go to a day spa.

Hope Emmett wakes up this morning less feverish.

I try to smile as big as I can in pictures, because I figure, even if I look dorkish/fat/ugly (to my eye) at least I look happy too.

ION, my back is killing me right now. I need a full body hot stone massage STAT. I also wouldn't say no to a manicure/pedicure. Ah, what the hell. I should ditch work and go to a day spa.

That sounds wonderful. Maybe I'll join you. I do have a spa gift certificate...although, I'm holding on to it till I get crazy with this semester, so I can have a treat. Nevermind. I guess I'll still hold on to it.

Nora, you feeling better this morning? {{{Nora}}} What a sucky day!

I also hope Emmett is feeling better this morning. Fevers that high are scary.

Cindy, that dress is just awful! Why must you share these things???

PC, last night I downloaded the pictures from this weekend. I'll try to upload them today. There are a few really sweet ones of you with Emeline.

VW, I would so ditch school to hang out with you.

Okay, I really need to get back to work. Being good now.

So far the day is better. I haven't ventured out much past my comfort bubble though. Home to bus to cubicle, and here I stay.

Tom is having awful constant back pain. I tried showing him some floor exercises to stretch the muscles gently, but I don't know if they will work. I was thinking that it might be good for us to maybe do beginners yoga together at home with a DVD a couple times a week.