Was just reading The Guardian's stories. Charles is technically a widower, so he's clear.

Personally, I've always thought Camilla was better looking than Diana, who had this big-eyed, "If I keep smiling, maybe they won't hurt me" look to her.

I guess I knew that, but it's interesting to me that Diana's death somehow makes it okay for Charles to marry his longtime girlfriend.

On the contrary, Charles had an elaborate P.R. "See, my girlfriend's not so bad" campaign going that was thwarted when Diana died, causing a wave of anti-Camilla feeling. So Diana's death probably set back the marriage by several years.

Nowadays, Britons think "Eh, whatever", so Charles won't be endangering the Throne by marrying his popsy.

Nowadays, Britons think "Eh, whatever"

Americans, otoh, bizarrely fascinated.

On the contrary, Charles had an elaborate P.R. "See, my girlfriend's not so bad" campaign going that was thwarted when Diana died, causing a wave of anti-Camilla feeling.

Oddly, I saw some of that today. I admit to having been baffled.

But then, Diana didn't like horses, so I always thought she was a bit of a twit, and Charles a fool for marrying her.

Of course. We don't have kings and queens, so we have to worship Hollywood stars instead.

We're just as fascinated with Brad and Jennifer. (As a collective, that is; individually, many of us have never forgiven Brad for the time he bit our sister's moose.)

The divorce is just not recognized. In the eyes of the church, no such thing, never happened. So Camilla is still married, as was Charles up until Diana died. There's a fairly solid logic to it, even if it does produce some odd situations.

My guess is as many of us as not are used to hearing, "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder," in the wedding liturgy.

My guess is as many of us as not are used to hearing, "What God has joined together, let no man put asunder," in the wedding liturgy.

Actually, I hear that routinely, and I've heard it in weddings that then broke up.

I don't find the concept of an indissoluble marriage at all odd. What I find strange is the concept of a semi-soluble marriage.

What I find strange is the concept of a semi-soluble marriage.

Marriages that are soluble at higher temperatures, but at lower temperatures they precipitate?

Brenda!! You are a corset dealer.

Whoot! Are there pictures?

This babysitting thing is a pain in the ass. I've called four people. Our high school girl can't because she has ski club. Our college girl can't because she's already booked. Two friends of mine already have plans.

Looks like O is coming out to the birthday dinner with us. I blame the party planner. He didn't send us the invite until Tuesday. Not enough time for me to get a sitter.