I wanted my mommy to negotiate the last dentist visit. And will probably want her even more at the next. But it takes time to want mommy to solve everything ouchy and not give you the details. Like 20 years. God knows I was almost as mad at her as I was the dentist when I had the wisdom teeth yanked.

Damn, her food photos are raising my cholesterol.

No kidding. You read the favorite sandwich recipe? I don't think I use that much butter in 6 months. But man, it sounds tasty. I like her food photos almost as much as her others. I think she only picked up a camera and photoshop deliberately a year and some months ago.

Makes me miss the family farm and the west in general, she does.

Hi, Susan!

Also, I noticed that nobody answered Stephanie's question. I'm not aware of any recourse under the law relating to Federal employees. I wouldn't be surprised if the agreement that the union negotiated with the agency would have something to say on the subject, though that may be more limited to the conditions under which you take the training than the authority to increase the training on you.

Another option that may help you at least somewhat would be to discuss the situation with your supervisor. Depending on your agency culture, you might be able to work something out. Maybe stretching out the training to minimize strains on you, or taking some of the training by computer.

Hi Susan, how's Anabelle?

oh msbelle, sorry all around for what seems like a very cruddy day. I hope whatever you have, Lyme or something else, behaves well and goes away. And I'm sorry about mac, but he's very lucky to have you.

WRT purses, I bought my last one about two years ago. Clearly I need to buy more purses.

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Avoiding tears is very good.

I have to say: while I don't like the outfit those are some good gams for an old dame.

I just read that Teri Garr has MS and is in a wheelchair. I had no idea.

This is why I practically never even order in lunch -- I would zap out if it took more than like 25 minutes to get there.

NYC is so different from anywhere I have EVER lived.

ita, thank you for the shopping links, damnit. Now I want new clothes. And jewelry. Which I shouldn't get, because I just dropped $200 at Title 9 (Diana pants in black!), and I'm going to the Nordie's sale tomorrow. Need nice tops. And more hose.

I discovered to my chagrin that thigh-high hose, if worn with a tulip skirt, must be placed very carefully, or you get Bulge. Ew.

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Glad my midlife crisis/migraine combo is helping you out...or at least helping your wallet shed weight.

Maybe I'll dress pretty for work tomorrow. That might help the headspace.

I just read that Teri Garr has MS and is in a wheelchair. I had no idea.

I knew she had MS, and that she only took roles where she could hide her limited mobility, but she wasn't in a wheelchair the last time I saw her interviewed. (About a year ago.)

hi Susan , how's the baby that isn't a baby anymore.

mmmm...food. I think some should just appear.

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I completely agree, Frances.