Oh, Hec, my sympathies. I remember when JZ mentioned his passing. It's wonderful that he was so loved and appreciated by the community, but after last week with Lewis' Uncle David, I certainly understand what an emotional drain something like that can be.

I say go for the gin.

I'm so sorry to hear that, David. What a sad loss.

I'm sorry to hear that, Hec. I've spent enough time at my nieces' games to know how much the parents bond.

ION, I'm looking for a pair of fashionable but not trendy black pumps for work stuff. What do we think about these? [link]

Oooh, I like those 'Suela. Franco Sartos are one of my goto brands, they fit very well and are some of the most comfortable shoes for me that I've found.

I like the shoes, 'suela.

sorry,David.

I'm sorry, Hec.

Consuela, I have those shoes,or something very very similar from that maker, and they are very comfortable.

I love Franco Sartos, I have several pairs of their loafers, but I haven't tried their pumps yet.

Like the shoes, 'Suela.

Okay, Pepsi just lost points with their "diet cola for Men" commercial which was completely stupid.

The Budweiser commercials with the Clydesdales are breaking me, as usual.

Also loved the Pedigree pet adoption commercial. "Bad bird!"

Arizona needs to get it going. (Yes, I'm actually watching the game as well.)

someone told me about the diet cola for men commercial -- waiting for DH to come in and see it ... not cause he actually does the I'm ok thing -- but the table saw part he will appreciate.

Hec, what a rough loss. I'm so sorry. You may have all my gin rations from here til eternity.

The Puppy Bowl has a parrot singing the national anthem.

Damn. I regret my lack of cable.