Yeah, he might just keep the trophy for that one.

Town Shoppe alterations are wonderful. It's the only way I've ever gotten a strapless bra that fits.

I just watched the "Little Minnesota" episode of HIMYM, and I cannot stop laughing.

I'm glad Daniel got back home, WindSparrow.

Over 30 wounded IDF soldiers since the ground op started, about 11 hours ago.

Names I know and probably are in there/will be called soon keeps popping up in my mind. Government granted permission to call tens of thousands to reserve duty yesterday.

Tens of thousands. And they still not calling this war.

Fay, I'm sorry. My grammar skills are bad. Spelling too. Language classes were always my weak point. I re-read my posts, and catch a lot of errors, but not all. I'm sure I make Baby Jesus cry a lot. It's not on purpose, I assure you.

Shir, I have no clue what to say. You know you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.

At this point, I kind of wish they'd call me for reserve. Sitting here, doing nothing, trying to live my life as normal seems craxy. Even if that will be helping fighting for something I'm not that approve of. For they are butchering the Strip. They try not to, but that's war for you.

At least 2 of my very beloved high school classmates are inside the Strip. Didn't check about the SF/F community (but I know at least one is there), my work or my uni yet.

There are rumors about 2 kidnapped soldiers, too. So far, no authorization from IDF about it, and I hope there won't be one as well.

Edit: government and media says there was no kidnapping. Apparently Hamas also said that they killed a tank's crew last night.

{{{Shir}}}

{{{Shir's friends}}}

Shir, we appreciate the updates. I'll be praying for your safety and the safety of those you love.

Oh, {{{{{{Shir}}}}}

Guys, thank you, but it's ok. You know, not ok as in "sun is shining, birds are singing, these guys are checking you out", but if I'll get hugs on every update I would clog this thread within two days.

And again, thank you so much. For support, for anything. It's really strange to tell "outsiders" about this for the first time - and this alters the way I tell things. I don't talk about the not-war like I talk about it with other here. Somehow, I sound a lot more paranoid and 10 year old when I talk about it here. And it doesn't seems right, or getting along with the "grow up and accept the suckiness of things". People here are more like "yeah, another war. What's new?".

But I swear. I'm gonna go and study peace and conflict studies for my MA. And I'll do it abroad.
Anyone has recommendations about that?

Anyone has recommendations about that?

My DH said he'd ask in his office whose program is hot right now (he works for an arms control non-profit here in Washington). His Masters is in Public Policy.

I really hope there is a path to peace there soon, Shir. I wish you wouldn't wish yourself into the middle of things (although I understand why) because your country needs to have lots of voices involved in the dialogue, and not just hear the government's.

I have nothing to add to the bra discussion at the moment; because of the pregnancy all of mine are ill-fitting, but I am not yet willing to spend a lot of money to go somewhere for a fitting.

ION, our kitchen sink went all wrong last night (when we were having people for dinner, of course), the snake does not seem to be helping the situation, and we are resigning ourselves to calling a plumber. On a Sunday. "Ouch!" says my credit card.

Sparky, boil up a big pot of water and pour it down the sink if it's draining at all.