We're voting to chose the final Buffy-bot quote. Then we're going to do Faith. Because she's the 'do-that' girl.

Elena "The Quotable Buffy 2: Two Quotes Enter, One Quote Leaves." Jan 15, 2004 6:50:55 am PST

Elena "The Quotable Buffy 2: Two Quotes Enter, One Quote Leaves." Jan 16, 2004 8:08:39 am PST

Still Faith.

I would like to announce, first of all, that both Raquel and Hec are big sweet dolls of dollness. A few weeks ago, Raquel posted here about some stuff she was giving away, including a pair of size 9 ladies' figure skates; unbeknownst to me, Hec emailed her and asked for them, and they arrived yesterday and are absolutely, utterly beautiful.

They are also too small, and if I actually wear them skating they will kill my feet and eat them. Therefore, I'm offering them up again to another Buffista. If, like me, you're a size 9 who fits some 9 1/2s, they will be cruel skates. If you're a straight-up 9 or, better yet, a 9 who can manage to wedge her feet into the occasional 8 1/2s, they should fit you perfectly and be your shiny new skates of beauty.

Anyone want them? Email me at my profile addy.

And, again, huge, huge thanks to Raquel (Hec already got his thanks), because even if they didn't fit they are utterly gorgeous skates and you are a kind and generous globe-trotting woman.

I think some of us have discussed the Baghdad Blogger from time to time. FYI: Salam Pax is going to be on Nightline this evening.

Excerpt from Nightline optin promo:

Today Ted Koppel got a tour of Baghdad from Salam Pax and saw a Baghdad few western journalists ever see. It was from this vantage point that Nightline is able to show you how Iraqis are coping with the many newfound freedoms and challenges that the war has brought: freedom to open businesses, freedom of religion and freedom of speech.

Laistas (except for ita, Aimee, DawnK, and Alibelle), could you let know if you plan on joining our Lunch and Lush excursion (details below) by Saturday so I can make a reservation? Thanks!

Laistas, especially the women, feel like a Lush trip? How about lunch in Santa Monica? How about both, on Sunday, January 18th, at 1:30 at the King's Head Restaurant at 116 Santa Monica Blvd. After lunch we can stroll over to Lush, which is in the 3rd street Promenade, and anywhere else we want to shop.

Elena "The Quotable Buffy 2: Two Quotes Enter, One Quote Leaves." Jan 16, 2004 3:13:14 pm PST

A little belatedly, but the Faith-match continues.

Elena "The Quotable Buffy 2: Two Quotes Enter, One Quote Leaves." Jan 17, 2004 2:46:44 pm PST

Still Faith.

That time again. Taxes.

For your reference, I direct you to the

Intuit Tax Year 2003 Tax Freedom Project Homepage

Where many people will qualify for free or reduced rate online tax preparation.

Note:
You will be able to prepare and file your return through this site starting Thursday, January 22, 2004.

Atrios seems to think the following Iowa Democratic Party site will have better coverage of the Iowa caucuses than the networks. Don't know if he's right - but for what it's worth, I'm sharing the link with any political junkies out there.

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February will mark the 5th anniversary of the untimely cancellation of Cupid with Jeremy Piven and Paula Marshall.

Ironically, it was cancelled the week of St. Valentine's day.