In that case, Tom, you have a seriously good eye for the "ooooh, pretty".

I don't know much about photgraphy.

You have the eye. What they call a natural talent. All that tech stuff you can read in a book.

Loved the what are you wearing conversation I missed out on earlier.

Thank, Jess. That looks perfect for me.

Tom, totally what they said. Really. Your doorway pictures are fabulous.

Oh GC, what wonderful news! Congrats!

Erin, trust me--you would be a fabulous creative writing teacher. You know how to ignite the imagination of students, and you know how to give supportive, critical feedback. You're also mad motivated and creative yourself, and I have a feeling you'd put together a great class lit mag. Also, I have taught CW a number of years and have a ton of assignments/grading formats etc. that you would be more than welcome to. Also, also? Being a writer and being a teacher are TWO DIFFERENT THINGS. Students don't need Pulitzer winners--they need someone who can help them find their voice. A lot of writers have no idea how to teach writing because writing is just intuitive for them. Writing teachers have to be able to help kids get into the nitty gritty and then let them blossom from there. I have no doubt you could do that. I also happen to think that being a writer is not contingent upon publication, and you are both writer AND teacher. Okay, pep talk done now. Getting off soapbox.

vw, it sounds like one dose isn't going to be a problem. I would call your regular vet during office hours tomorrow just to find out for sure, but I think Toto will be just fine.

Tom, you may not know what you're doing, but you have a helluva eye for photos.

GC, very delighted to read your news. This is a wonderful time of life for you and DF. You have had such a roller coaster of emotions in recent days/months/years. The best part of being partnered is that the good stuff is better when shared and the tough stuff is easier when shared. You are both so very lucky. Mazal Tov!

Yay, GC!

As others have said, Tom, you have a great eye and that's the part that can't be taught.

I'm sorry Toto is giving you such a scare, vw.

Although I originally typed that as crapis...

sounds Freudian to me.

I have achieved cleanliness and clothing! Go me! Today's ensemble consists of bright turquoise cotton trousers, a chocolate tunic with turquoise and scarlet embroidery (er, and copper coloured sequins, for that Really Understated look), chocolate ballet flats, a turquoise-and-copper ring and turquoise MAC liquilast eyeliner.

I love this outfit.

Yay GC! Congrats!

Odd post on Craigslist, now in process of being removed:

Older handmade Gubbled Skurper

I got an older handmade Gubbled Skurper that I dont need no more. It still works great. I need the room so its gotta go. These are geting harder to find. ...

Hard to find? I can't even determine what it is on Google!

GC that is AWESOME! Woot! Congrats! can't wait to hear when its enacted.