{{{Laura}}} That is a lot happening close to home.

Also - I totally see a Mary Travers resemblence in your face, however "old" and "fat" are not words I attribute to you.

And go Brendan for flicking kids off each other. If I were a kid and he came toward me, I'd be, "I'm sorry sir. I will just go back to over there and not irritate you."

{{laura}}I would be very freaked if I was in you shoes. The best thing to do is to go out with you friend and celebrate the good side of life.

And go Brendan for flicking kids off each other.

When he mentioned this I gave him, a look. Then he explained that it was many cases of several kids jumping one kid and that wasn't gonna happen. Even with a billion police there the men were helping where they could. He's also a coach so an added level of responsibility.

(((Laura)))

(((Fred Pete)))

I love and adore my dad, but if I had to choose another for whatever reason, I would totally choose Brendan.

Guiding Light just ended. It was a surprisingly good ending. I promise I'll stop posting about a silly soap opera now.

I posted about The Wire finale for at least a week in lj...don't worry about it. I hope that my birthday intersecting with the Jewish New year this year means I get a new start too(It's happened a few other times, but I've only rarely needed to start over more. And no, this isn't to guilt y'all into birthday greetings... I think it's cool that there are so many celebrations today, although if I converted it would probably be for the jokes like Tim Watley on Seinfeld.)

Happy Birthday, erika!!!

sj, this is a group of friends that came together over a tv show -- talk away

and Happy birthday erikaj, may this be the start of a great year for you .

Happy birthday, erika!

Hil, that sounds like a fun holiday meal. I hope your mom feels less stressed once the meal's ready.

Laura, violence in the neighbourhood sounds scary. I hope you enjoy the birthday celebration and that it takes your mind off things.