I made tacos with veggie burgers last night - stuck half a Morningstar southwestern black bean burger in each shell and added cheese and salsa. It was actually pretty delish, for three minutes prep and no dishes.

Where are you, Theodosia? I know there's a TJ's near the King of Prussia Mall. I need to hit it up next time I'm at my parents'.

Ooh, that's the TJ's I used to visit. They opened one closer in on the Main Line not long before I came home.

I found out recently that King of Prussia is named after an inn that used to be there. I like it when things have a reasonable explanation.

I'd often wondered about that! Like, I figured it'd go back to the Revolution, especially with the proximity to Valley Forge, but why not just name it after the actual king? Did they not know his name? Or did they think by calling it that they made it the actual king of Prussia? I like to imagine occasional decrees back to Germany, maybe something along the lines of "build me an army worthy of Mordor".

Discovering it was named for an inn - well, makes this more likely, really.

But now an Australian palaeontologist has established that the two koalas lived side by side – a finding that may throw new light on why the megafauna disappeared.

Clearly they were taken down by tiny stealth ninja koalas. (Koalas, like all marsupials, are mammals.)

ita, did you get your car up and running?

So we showed up to the 1:00 PM taping of Price is Right at 10:00, as that's when they start to do all the crap. But we told all the numbers were gone and we'd have to come back another day.

Mom was pissed. Last time she tried to go they canceled the taping. She promises not to try again.

Is it wrong that I am relieved?

Is it wrong that I am relieved?

Hell, no. Sorry your mom is disappointed, though.

I don't trust koalas of any size.

DH is going to be so happy. Pardon the Interruption is back on after a long holiday hiatus. His man crush on Tony Kornheiser knows no bounds.

Timelies all!

My cats eat Purina One, though not as much of it as they'd like. (I had to restrict the amount of food they got when I found out Nova was overweight. She wasn't happy about the reduction, but that's how it goes)

did you get your car up and running?

No, not yet. I don't have the energy to deal with more than re-upping the AAA today.

Sorry that your mother didn't get what she wanted--but at least it worked out for you.

So glad to hear that you're OK, msbelle.

Does the car just need a jump, ita? Like it's a battery ish? And when do you need the car? In this week's fun, I was planning on doing lemon bars from our tree and bringing them to you so if you don't need your car today or tomorrow, I might be able to help.

msbelle, I'm glad you're back home and recovering.

The electrics work--the engine just makes a clicky noise when I try and start it up. So I think it needs professional help.

DAMN, I'm cold. Two blankets, fleece jammy pants, long sleeves. So now I'm trying a heating pad.

Make a hot water bottle. Got a nalgene or similar water bottle? Fill it with boiling (or at least hot) water, screw lid on tightly, and snuggle. That's a trick we use at snow camp.

t eta Also, sounds like your car's starter went out. It's better to leave that for professional help - kinda PITA to get at and replace.