whew! I thought it was a sign to be worried about.

She started using the steps we bought her, finally to get up and down on the couches. She's super-happy to walk up stairs, but jumping down seems to be a sore spot, which I hear can be a problem with hotdoggies.

We're becoming obsessive dog owners, and it's only been 72 hours.

Time-delayed reaction to the inaugural concert: John Legend, you little hottie. Jon Bon Jovi, I would, indeed, like to make a memory with you (OK, fine, that's not what he sang, but it's what I think every time I hear that song or see Jon Bon Jovi).

ETA: Josh Groban, I just want to pinch your cheeks (the ones on your face). You are adorable.

Had game night at megan walker's house with Scola and Perkins (and JZ and Matilda).

During Taboo we were once again able to use the Buffista-only clue: "Actress that Theo hates!" to immediate success.

I just got approached for one of my old jobs--the one far away. Except as a contractor. I don't know how to work as a contractor. I get the putting away for taxes thing, but health insurance? How screwed would I be?

Ah, well. They have to want me first. I'm not in love with the idea, but I need work.

Mona likes carrots...

Had game night at megan walker's house with Scola and Perkins (and JZ and Matilda).

Details! What did you play?

Apparently, Taboo!

That is a great clue!

Details! What did you play?

We only played two games, one of which was Tabboo. Which was very fun. It was JZ and megan vs. me and Scola. Scola and I took an early lead, but squandered it as I used the forbidden "Julia Roberts" clue to describe Richard Gere.

And the other game was...I don't remember the name. Wit and Wager? Something like that. A question was asked that had a numerical answer. You had a thirty second timer to write down the number and place it on the board. Then everybody would bet on which answer was right. The answers were arrayed high to low with odds based on that. So you could get a higher payout if you bet on your own answer and it was an outlier.

Scola crushed us with his mathical brain. Though I did have better answers for the sports record questions.

Aw, but I wouldn't know the answer! What actor does Theo hate?

Cheney pulled a muscle in his back and will be in a wheelchair for the inauguration. [link]

Aw, but I wouldn't know the answer! What actor does Theo hate?

A clear indicator that Julia Roberts' career is in decline since Theo has not had to flash her scorn lately.