We have a rottweiller pitbull mix, and he has the sweetest disposition evar. That dog will still be wagging his tail 20 minutes after death.

I'm so glad you're adopting, Rio. A lot of people are afeared of "muscle" dogs, and I worry that they miss out on loving homes. Congrats on the new addition to your fam.

Being home reminds me how much I miss having a dog. Not that Ruby isn't lovely. She's just grumpy.

Taking my SIL and nephew out to dinner later. Woke up to a dreamy postcard-like covering of snow. My dad keeps making fun of me because I am going out to stand in it in flip flops. I like the feel of the crunch underfoot.

My parents' computer is all fucked up, and I want to fix it so bad, but I know that's a huge faux pas, like rearranging someone's furniture when they're out.

It's just SO FUCKED UP. I think it's loaded with spyware and said, "dad, I can fix this up so it runs faster" and he said, "I don't have spyware, I have a popup blocker!"

And I said, "okay, dad."

He's watching sports, my brother and the dog are asleep, and I'm SO BORED. But also content, if that makes sense.

Yay for potential Rio dog!

Boo for msbelle at work at all hours, but yay for then sleeping in!

Yay for bouncing Lily which I can finally remember to download!

I think there was more, but now I forget.

I'm SO BORED. But also content, if that makes sense.

I'm pretty sure that's what being at the family's is for, best-case-scenario.

I've been out to get groceries, and having fun with the guest, so the New Year is starting out nicely. Also the snow was easy to brush off the car, and the roads were already melted clear, while the snow is still clinging to twigs and roofs and so on, for maximum wintry wonderlandness.

My parents' computer is all fucked up, and I want to fix it so bad, but I know that's a huge faux pas, like rearranging someone's furniture when they're out.

I don't know. I always fix my sister's computer when I go home. Computers are such a mystery to her that she never notices the difference.

Hivemind question: My aunt had a stroke and she's having trouble holding a book. Since being stuck in a nursing home without being able to read is my idea of the lowest levels of hell, I'm trying to find a solution. She does sit up most of the day and has an adjustable table. I saw this [link] at Levenger's, but I was wondering if anyone had any actual experience with a book stand for reading.

eta: She's left-handed and the stroke affected her left side, so it needs to be something she can easily use with one hand.

I'm awake. Party was fun. Drank too much. Afraid to download the pictures off my camera, though I only seem to recall saying embarassing things rather than doing. Attendence was much lower than I expected, with half the people who said they were going to make it not showing, but two people who hadn't responded at all did show up, so it kind of balanced out.

I don't, Ginger, but it seems like it would be a good thing.

I do, however, have my own question, for glamoristas: I was considering going to the guy who cut my hair on TV for another cut, but now I'm afriad. It turns out, he's the Style Director of the salon, and cuts there START at $125. What kind of money do you think it would be for him to cut? And now I do realize why that was the best haircut I've ever had in my life.

I often use book stands because of my RSI. The wire ones are nearly useless. I have a Book Mate like this: [link]

It does require some use of hands because you have to adjust the little page keepers with each page turn. If she has less control of her hands than needed for that, have you considered audiobooks?

Sorry to hear about your aunt, Ginger. The book stand sounds like a great idea, but I've never used one.

ION, I have a party to clean up after. Don't wanna.

Pet Peeve #826: When I say I live in LA and love it to death, it's kinda rude to respond, "OMIGOD WHY??? IT SUCKS SO MUCH!!!"

Kristen, my biggest reaction to watching The Italian Job last night was a fierce missing of LA. LA is the opposite of suck.