5/10. I'll admit to gullibility on the Crapper question, and plain old ignorance on a few others, but I thought that the Dutch purchase of Manhattan one was a trick question -- the Dutch colony never even came close to filling the whole island, and I wrongly assumed that they only bought the land they lived on.

Death? Hmm. Driving down highway 50 in the Sierras with a totally certifiable friend of my brother's, although no accident, just holy terror.

Getting lowered from a climb to discover that I hadn't actually belted my harness: that was fun. I probably wouldn't have died, but I would have been badly hurt.

Hmm. Too many near-misses on the highway to count, I expect. And getting cut off by jackass drivers when I was on a bicycle, again too many to count.

No muggings, car accidents, shark attacks, or other exciting experiences.

This site sells silver jewelry shaped like household objects like macaroni, fruit loops, Pez, and Barrel of Monkeys monkeys.

[link]

Skipping-sigh-and-poking-head to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Raq's birthday (and only, what, three days after Mal's first birthday?), so lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year are coming her way.

Near death? There have certainly been situations that had the potential to be much worse, but I've been mostly unscathed. Car story—In the car I did a spectacular spinning backwards leap over the curb landing directly between a utility pole and a streetlight with about 2' clearance on either side. Since I was going backward, I was thrown back into the seat and was fine. The car had a blown tire and a very neat 90°corner dent in one rim. Gun story—While watching tv at my last apartment there was a shootout directly outside my window. At least two guys were running away while shooting behind them. Aim was not a factor. (I'd just like to note that I did not go to the window at the sound of gunfire. I was already sitting inches from the window and saw a bit of the action as I moved away.)

I have 4 W-2s and 6 1099s. I think that makes three fewer than last year with the allowance that not all my employers are required to send me a form. Just thinking about doing my taxes makes me weary.

::waves at Nilly::

Happy Birthday, Raq!

I've spent the last hour submitting info about my gig to various online calendars, having to reformat several times. Bleagh. Me no want to work tomorrow.

seriously? pre 6am wake up is unecessary.

seriously? pre 6am wake up is unecessary.

I wish.

Somebody tell the damn birds that. And my cats, who seemed particularly frantic this morning....

Cereal -- or rather Kashi Instant Oatmeal:

I may be a bit sleepy this morning. I tried to make oatmeal by pouring hot water into a bowl. Minus the actual oatmeal in the bowl.