Raq, it's OFFICIALLY DDW (yes, that's what all the backpacks, signs, etc. say). And we're getting gridlock with the buses that have big Prevacid ads on them. sigh.

They have backpacks?!? Rock! I want a backpack for DDW!

Realtor just phoned - two of the four rental places are off the list (the one right next to the metro won't take cats, even neutered declawed ones). So rental~ma for at least one of the other two to be wonderful?

Not to be all me me me this morning, but I'm looking for some southern Florida driving advice. Laura? anyone?

I'm driving from MIA to Jupiter tonight and back down tomorrow. Mapquest says to take I-95 but the turnpike is right next to the I-95 entrance in Jupiter and it merges with I-95 in Miami just before my exit. It seems like a better choice - I'd totally pay for a less congested route. Any reason why I shouldn't take it?

I just got a call from my primary care doctor. The labs they did for my surgery included a urine sample and it turns out I have a UTI.

I'm not in any pain but now I have to figure out how my Percocet, Seroquel, Lamictal, and antibitotic are all going to work together. What fun.

Kinda cool they caught it before it started hurting, askye. I'm sure the meds will all work out.

A UTI usually as to be really bad for me to feel in pain and evidentally I've had this one for awhile.

I know that I keep doing this to myself by drinking too much diet coke and not enough water. and I've been trying to cut down.

askye, I'm glad they caught the UTI before you were in pain (pain bad, pills pretty). And were you the one who recommended the Aveda whip? I've been using it on my new hair and it really works.

In other news, there's a story dated today (5/22) that is actual nice news. With all the rotten things people manage to do to each other, it's about people being kind.

And Raq, if you want one of the purple DDW backpacks, you could probably snag one at the Convention Center - they're supposed to have 20,000 (!) people attending the whatever-it-is and I'm sure they ordered more than enough. I know my group always has bunches of bags/backpacks/etc. left over ... and not having to haul them back is a good thing.

I'm driving from MIA to Jupiter tonight and back down tomorrow. Mapquest says to take I-95 but the turnpike is right next to the I-95 entrance in Jupiter and it merges with I-95 in Miami just before my exit. It seems like a better choice - I'd totally pay for a less congested route. Any reason why I shouldn't take it?

If it is off rush hour take I-95 because it is more direct and less likely to have construction. If during rush hour times take the turnpike.

Hi! Drive by because I am still in Dallas and a little crazed. But if I were home I could see Stephanie! But since I am in Dallas I got to see Daisy and Mr. Jane!

Jesus, Hec. That's some kind of alarming escalation there, especially after (I think?) a period of quiet.

it's Digestive Disease Week in DC

Well, you are living in a swamp.

New Job Day 6, and I already have an enemy.

I don't know if she knows she's my enemy, but she is definitely On The List and at some point in my employment here will be smited. Smote. Whatever.