I'm thinking about letting my hair grow out.

Also? My parents are coming in June! They are going to sleep on my futon and probably make me insane! I have no idea how long they are staying (I did urge mom to visit over me going home because there is stuff here I want to show off to them.)

Need to get a realtor. If I am going to take the better part of a week off, it should be productive. Plus, parental support to psyche me into this. And mom LIKES looking for houses. Like msbelle. Freaks.

I'm thinking of having some friends over soon, and am trying to think of lots of wee finger food type things to make. Suggestions?

I'm fond of the Dippable category of finger foods -- veggies & dip; fruit & fruit dip; hummus & pita; the world's easiest bean dip* & tortilla chips; shrimp & cocktail sauce.

You could make super easy bruschetta in the oven with Trader Joe's mini-toasts and various toppings.

*World's easiest bean dip = can o' refried beans, carton o' sour cream, jar o' salsa, shredded cheese/jalapenos/onions (optional).

Open the can of beans. Dump in bottom of serving dish. Repeat with sour cream, layering it on top of the refried beans. Repeat with salsa on top of sour cream. (And extra shit on top of the salsa as you feel so moved.) Et voila!

Devilled eggs always go over well (although I personally hate them). Chips and a good salsa. This sounds gross, but it's easy and scrumptious--we went to a buffet once at a Japanese-American friend's house and she served one of her mother's dishes--cut up hot dogs on toothpicks marinated in soy sauce and sherry and microwaved. She could not bring them out fast enough, I tell ya!

Also? apples and that caramel dip from the grocery store.

I'e also made a mess of easy black beans (a couple cans of green chile, a chopped onion, garlic and 2 cans goyo black beas in a frying pan, with cinnamon) and toasted corn tortillas (large chips would work) or flour tortillas. And of course, shredded cheese.

My mom was at a party last weekend and sung to the heavens about toasted baguette slices (can buy them that way) and an olive tapenade- store bought. I think that's all she had. And a lot of wine.

Devilled eggs always go over well (although I personally hate them).

I'll eat them for you! Love the devilled eggs.

Not exactly finger food, but I know most of our friends just come to our Christmas open house for the Honeybaked ham which we serve with small rolls or good crackers and a jar of mustard.

I always make devilled eggs for gatherings. Love 'em. Also make good chicken wings marinaded in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lemon. Fry 'em up, yummy. Maybe that and an antipasto and some cookies would be a good buncha yum.

Bruschetta I'll always eat.

And veggie dip.

I'll show up for your food, Allyson!

Laughing too hard here. Mom's ps included orders to block whatever mouseholes exist. She says she's getting to heart attack age.

But she's gonna get to meet Mister Kitty. She'll get over it.

Now if only I have a/c.... (2 weeks and counting.)

On 24, the answer to Frank's question is yes. Very continuitous!