Susan, that job would rock (and you would rock for the job). Go 'splodey heads!

It's even a good fit just as a job. (Description here: [link] It's just enough of a step up from the kind of event management I did at the old job to feel like I have a career with actual forward motion, but not so much of one that I'd feel lost and out of my league. And while I hope to start selling books at a level that will allow me to be a career writer sooner rather than later, realistically it makes sense to think in terms of a career path for the next 5-10 years as well, something reasonably challenging but that wouldn't require grad school or other extensive training that would kill my writing time.

Well, the doctor prescribed both Claritin and Benedryl. The Claritin is 24 hours but isn't as much a histimine blocker as the Benedryl. Benedryl, OTOH, makes me very sleepy. We agreed Claritin in the morining and Benedryl before bed. Hopefully, the itchy/puffy will clear up within a day or so. If not, then we'll try some allergy testing to see if we can pinpoint what's causing it. It sounds a lot like what Cindy said, mild reaction to something turned into a runaway reaction. Ugh. There is also a real possibility it is due to dye/scents in laundry detergent or fabric softener, as I use dye/scent free stuff to prevent these kind of reactions. But, I did wash clothes at Nicole's and that's when I started noticing the problem, too. I'm not sure what Perkins may use on her sheets/linens or if they even contributed to the problem. It's very frustrating and something else for me to keep in mind when I go visiting. I feel a bit betrayed by my body right now. Before the past year, I very rarely had these kind of problems. It seems like every month it's something new. Argh.

I hope you get the ACLU gig, Susan.

Susan, sounds like the ideal job. Much ~ma heading your way.

When the Princess Army is older I'll teach them the ancient art of inuendo.

Good luck with the job, Susan!

I'll teach them the ancient art of inuendo.

If these are Buffista babies? Coals to Newcastle. IJS.

If these are Buffista babies? Coals to Newcastle. IJS.

Well, the fine art of pointing out other peoples' unintentional innuendo -- t'is what makes my fabled Pants Porny.

Happy Anniversary, Nora and Tom!!!

Well, the fine art of pointing out other peoples' unintentional innuendo -- t'is what makes my fabled Pants Porny.

Aha! I see what you're trying to do--consolidate your power base. The more porn you can point out, the more influence you will have. Sneaky.