Maria, I'm sorry for the tax stupids. When we had our taxes done last week, the accountant told us that since our charity gifts had gone up significantly from 2003 to 2004, we should not be surprised if we were audited. The giving is legit. We have cancelled checks and receipts, as well. It's just discouraging knowing you're more likley to be audited because you've increased your giving.

True enough, but I'm pretty sure that if you eat too many Vitamin C tablts, you die.

Vitamin C is apparently one of the few substances where too much can't actually kill you. Almost everything else can.

Of course, you could still choke to death on a big handful of Vitamin C tablets....

thwump

and

FUCK!

Wow. vw swore. What's up, hon?

Shouldn't really talk about it in here. I'm fine, but there is a situation where I can't do anything, and I'm feeling trapped and horrible.

poptarts:

If people could send out some unspecified ~ma towards Boston, I'd really appreciate it.

Lots and lots of ~ma being sent toward Boston.

Also, {{{vw}}}

Okay, no worries. {{{{{{{{{{vw}}}}}}}}}}}

Also....

I GOT MY CAR BACK TODAY!!!!!

It's running much better. I still have to get some insurance, pay off a bunch of tickets, get new plates, a smog check, and renew my tags, but I'm one step closer to all that.

I could not have done it without the support of a number of people here. Just thinking about how some of you came through for me in this tough time gets me very choked up. I won't name names, because that would erroniously imply that I value some kinds of support of others, but you're all very beloved by me, and I am very humbled and greatful to know such incredible people.

If a person's true welth is measured by the quality of his friends, I'm the richest person alive.

We all are.

Hat trick:

And now I have something in my eye again.