Hil, personally would not feel comfortable wearing anything with an Israeli label right now unless it also had something Palestinian on it to make clear I was not taking sides in a very real conflict, though not saying it should apply to you. But given growing Antisemitism I have started taking to wearing stuff with Stars of David on it to make sure I publicly identify as Jewish. (And since you are religious, maybe your normal mode of dress indicates something along those lines.)

That's kind of what I've been thinking, Typo Boy. I've been wearing my hamsa necklace lately, which actually mostly seems to confuse people, but it's what's felt comfortable. (And I'm not all that religious. I observe the big holidays, and have been wavering all over the place in my Shabbat observance the past few years. I dress somewhat modestly, but that's mostly just modesty, not religious stuff -- unless there's some good reason why I need to wear something different, my standard outfit is jeans, sneakers, and a t-shirt.)

I think this was posted in Natter a while back so in case you missed it here is the best music video ever.

I'm still awake. Anyone else?

howdy. I made nachos.

I can't sleep at all. Not anywhere near tired.

Me either. I'm lucky I don't have to work tomorrow.

I'm awake way too early, and I have a facebook etiquette question. After I commented on a friends status yesterday a friend of hers sent me a private message that makes me a bit uncomfortable. Do I e-mail the friend about it?

I'm not on facebook but I think it would depend on how close I am with either friend.

iow, If I am facing an uncomfortable situation with more than one person, I want to start working it out with the person I think it'll be easier to work with.