should STFU

Speaking of this, did anyone else see last night's TDS? Jon addressed Joe Biden's little attempt at a lame joke about Justice Roberts screwing up the swearing in, and President Obama (I just love saying this!) stepped up to him, tapped him on the elbow, and basically let him know nonverbally to STFU, which is the phrase that Jon used. Obama's STFU Face is just a tad bit sterner than his Serious Face.

Can you make them figure out dinner and then have them over for hot cocoa in your jammies or something? (Note: for me, short-notice guests would be way worse than short-notice restaurant suggestions, so I'm just throwing this out there as something that may be possible for other people.)

Oh, yeah, short-notice guests is just as bad tonight. Esp since one is a complete stranger and my house hasn't been cleaned since before I went to Florida two weeks ago (see also, my hair! not washed in days not weeks).

My sister-in-law found a place that's on the other side of town so I just told my brother that I wasn't up for fancy dinner tonight but if they wanted to meet for drinks beforehand in my neighborhood (which is 5 minutes from the train station where they are picking up their friend) that would be fine. Honestly I wouldn't feel bad at all except that I don't want to miss an opportunity to see my niece.

OMG. I'm listening to yesterday's Dave Ramsey podcast and a woman just called in worried that with "the new administration" there will be universal health care and her physician husband's income will be "greatly affected"

At my last doctor visit (primary-care doctor), I asked him -- jokingly -- if, now that Obama was elected, his office was ready for the transition to universal health care.

I don't remember his first reply, because it was a smart-ass reply, since he knew I was kidding. But then he said, "You know what I want to know? I agree that everyone deserves health care, but think about the sheer numbers of uninsured people right now.

"When universal health care kicks in, where are we going to get enough doctors to treat them all?"

I had never thought about that, but it's a good point. And kind of scary.

My sister-in-law found a place that's on the other side of town so I just told my brother that I wasn't up for fancy dinner tonight but if they wanted to meet for drinks beforehand in my neighborhood (which is 5 minutes from the train station where they are picking up their friend) that would be fine.

Perfect compromise.

So, I ordered these awesome cards to use for thanks yous:

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I paid 35 bucks plus super fast shipping, so 50 bucks.

I got ONE CARD and not a BOX OF CARDS.

RAGE. RAGE. I have written to cafe press, which will get back to me in 24 hours, supposedly.

BUT I WANTED TO SEND OUT THE THANK YOUS ON MONDAY AND I AM SO MAD.

You know what else is weird? Seeing the resumes come in from people applying for my job.

My emergency room doctor best friend is a huge universal health care supporter. Which makes sense. They have to take care of the uninsured and are not equipped to provide, for example, preventative care.

That is enragening, Allyson. But! New job! When do you start???

I still don't have my offer letter in my hands. My salary is approved, I finished the process, and I'm just waiting for the start date which I am told is"around the 2nd week in February."

It would be maddening if I hadn't had to put countless JPLers in the same sitch all the time. It blows.

I've already set up some consultants, met with Fringe, updated their FAQ and such. And you know? It feels AWESOME.

Look Ma! I'm using my BRAINS!

My emergency room doctor best friend is a huge universal health care supporter. Which makes sense. They have to take care of the uninsured and are not equipped to provide, for example, preventative care.

Which makes sense why my primary care doctor views it the way he does -- because with universal health care, people are coming to his door.

Okay, cuz I know you all want to know the outcome of the saga of the Unplanny Brother, I mentioned getting a drink at this kid friendly bar/restaurant in my hood and so he replied that they'd just have dinner there. which was my original suggestion. And, now, looking at their Restaurant Week (which starts today) menu, they have a lobster entree on it. Hilarious. I still really want to stay home but going 5 minutes away to a place where I feel okay being an unhairwashed slob will have to do (if i get to hang with cute niece person).