ETA Also I can't escape the Ashlee Simpsom/Pete Wentz wedding news-- it was the next story on the George Takei link. I have heard there is kerfuffling about the marriage on the internets with the fans, and I am trying to avoid it like a big avoidy thing.

Oh lord yes.

The thing about it that annoys me most is "IS SHE PREGNANT?!?!?" What is this, 1955? We need to know if they had to get married? And, duh, MOST people don't talk about it for at least 12 weeks. And when people don't talk about it for longer than that there is generally a darn good reason. (Like Jennifer Lopez, she had at least a few miscarriages and the perpetual "bump watch" was the last thing she needed. Lord.)

but it seemed like most people were using what I assume is their real first name.

I wish!

Unfortunately, I don't think Aims would take too kindly to having to introduce me to co-workers. "And this is my husband, Miracleman. He's an idiot."

It's my understanding that I no longer need to submit professional development hours. But I can't find the name of the Assembly Bill that says that.

Try this, Kat. [link]

I am a huge sap this morning. msbelle's tag made me teary.

"And this is my husband, Miracleman. He's an idiot."

I think she only uses that when there are stripy tights and candy bras involved.

I think she only uses that when there are stripy tights and candy bras involved.

Yes, except for the "This is my husband" part. It gets boiled down to "Look at that guy. He's an idiot."

I knew someone who legally changed her name from Cindy to Cinnamon Twist. So hey, Miracleman? Not a big deal at all.

So hey, Miracleman? Not a big deal at all.

Hmmmmm....

Thanks Sparky! Believe it or not, I had been to that page a couple of times, but without reading the subtitles, I couldn't lazily at a glance find what I wanted.

You ROCK!

If I actually have to change my name, any suggestions? I usually am castvic on most sites,but it seemed like most people were using what I assume is their real first name.

Hi, Victor! A lot of people do use their real names here, but not everyone. Renaming or nicknaming people who have similar posting names is a long-running joke -- which I believe started when we had three Davids posting at the same time. There's no need to change your username unless you want to!