First came suicide by cop, now suicide by Air Force.

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A man suspected of stealing a plane in Canada and flying erratically across three states was trying to commit suicide, hoping he would be shot down by military fighter planes, a state trooper said Tuesday.

Damn. I'm in a meeting for 80 minutes, and only two posts?

The version of Connie's story that I read pointed out that he was caught in a local convenience store:

Staff identified him as an outsider when he asked to use a "washroom" instead of a "bathroom."

I think my anxiety levels are going through the roof. I'm hoping it is just I am hungry. To counteract it, I pulled the trigger on insurance picks. I should tackle the spare closet but that right now makes me freak out more. So dinner and email and just breathe.

And I still have no idea where I put the other spare bracket.

Interrupting to thank everyone for the birthday wishes yesterday.

It's really terribly sad that every day doesn't involve going to movies, getting gifts, having cake, and people catering to my every whim. I think I definitely a princess in another life.

Can you feel a pea underneath the mattress?

Can you feel a pea underneath the mattress?

Of course! I am a delicate flower. Just ask my bruised shins.

Hee.

Packed 2 boxes of shoes. That still leaves 8 pairs. Threw out 5. Packed roomba in original box. Insurance is talking to mortgage. Put contents of printer drawer (cables everywhere) into a small box. Still feel like barfing.

Timelies all!

Got back last night. The con was fun, and I'm tired.

Pat Schrodinger's Kitty and other baby stuff for science nerds

Tiffany Ard creates "artwork and nursery decor for serious science nerds." Seen above is a spread from her book Pat Schrodinger's Kitty. From the description:

Here are Paul Dirac and Enrico Fermi. They can do lots of things. You can do lots of things too! This parody of the children's classic Pat the Bunny is perfect for the babies in your life who are interested in physics.