That sucks, sj. For me, teenage birthdays and Christmases were the worst, because I still kind of expected the magic that I saw as a child, but people expected me to be all mature, so the gifts and special attention went way down. It got better, but I don't imagine that's much consolation.

In case there is any confusion, I am going to be 28 next month. I'm just spoiled.

Oops. I thought I saw 18. But I'm brain dead today, so that probably explains it.

Oops. I thought I saw 18. But I'm brain dead today, so that probably explains it.

You did. My mom's friend's daughter just turned 18. She is the youngest of the group, so they are ending the giftie thing.

ION, my keyboard stopped working momentarily, which led to a little freak out. I restarted the computer, and it is working again. Whew.

That happens periodically with my mouse. Like, when Fandango said that Serenity tickets were all sold out in Seattle, and I was freaking out because I had been in the process of purchasing said tickets, my mouse froze and I had to restart. I went back to Fandango and tried in vain to get it to say that there were actually tickets, and my mouse froze again. I think Fandango is cursed.

I'm actually home sick today (I will be better before I leave for my trip on Wednesday), and feel that I must leave and take a nap. The flu sucks, but at least I am urp-less today! TTFN.

I hope you feel better, lib. Where are you headed? I should probably know, but the heat has fried my brain.

Outside of Salem, OR, and the Seattle area.

eta: and thanks, which is what I should have said first, except that clearly my brain is not working today.

Oh, right. Now I remember. Feel better, and have a good trip.

Thanks on both counts!

Since Dad's heart attack I'm not sure what would be a good dessert.

A really easy summer dessert that can be made healthy (or not) is as follows:

2 containers fruit yogurt (see, to be healthy, you could get fat-free, Splenda-sweetened yogurt)
1 container Cool Whip (again, to be healthy, get the Cool Whip Free)
1 graham cracker crust

Mix the yogurt and the cool whip together, and then pour (or, kind of, shovel) the mixture into the graham cracker crust. Freeze for at least 5-6 hours, though you can make it the day before and let it freeze overnight. Then take it from the freezer and put it in the fridge 1-2 hours before you intend to serve it.

Can be topped with fruit if so desired, or chocolate shavings to make the heart patient feel like he's getting a treat.

Seriously, it is really yummy. I tend to make it with regular (not sugar-free) raspberry yogurt and extra creamy cool whip, and put it in a chocolate graham cracker crust, and then top it with chocolate shavings -- chocolate raspberry pie!