My mom had an exchange with my uncle after I pushed her to call (why, after bullying my dad to follow his instincts and visit, she hadn't called despite my dad being a lousy source of info, I don't know. Well, I do, but.)

When I told him I realized how hard it was for him he replied, "That's what love is."

And he's a fellow taciturn, macho type.

I'm glad that all y'all are getting the same family love.

Sean, that conversation really should be back out in public, if only because I want to continue reading it. I was so impressed with how civil and and intellegent it was.

I just read it in Gollum's voice.

My preciousssesesssseesss.

I'm also fond of "the sin-laws" and "the out-laws,"

I like using "out-laws" for in-laws who need rectal-cranial inversion therapy.

Douchetards

I hate to be language police, but could we not use "tards" as a part of derogatory constructions, please? It's really ugly and insensitive. I'm sure you didn't mean any harm, but ... well... the truth is, that the vast majority of the individuals I've known who have mental retardation are vastly more emotionally mature and socially responsive than Teppy's coworkers appear to be, and don't deserve to be lumped in with them. I can think of one who might never say a word, but who would wordlessly pour Teppy a cup of coffee or get her a pop, just for an example of actual compassion.

I know his family thinks of me as family. And it's sad that my co-worker is so closed-minded to think I can't be family because of legalities. What a sad, narrow worldview.

I'm glad you got to have that conversation with your father-in-love.

Go Teal'c!

Indeed. Christopher Judge did such a brilliant job, those facial expressions were so subtle yet telling. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.

Congrats, P-C, and break a leg!

Thanks for saying something, Windsparrow. I feel the same way.

I hate to break into the real stuff going on here, and be all me-me-me--but look at what my husband got me for my birthday! Holy moly! [link]

Pretty as all get out. And I know it was on sale, since that is one of his (and my) requirements for buying jewelry. I didn't even know there were black sapphires! They are indeed black, but have a lovely hint of blue in them. It looks very deco and vintage, which I really like. I don't get dressed up much, but I think it'll look cool with a black blouse and jeans.

Okay, squeeing is over.

I keep having this picture in my brain of Cordelia, Wesley and Gunn singing "We are Family."

Wooo hooo! Major props to the hubby for the excellent birthday gift!

And Happy Birthday, Scrappy!

Last night my nephew's band played at a bar across the street from Hamburger Mary's in Long Beach. A few people at our bar commented at how jumpin' the joint across the street seemed to be, that they usually have drag shows on weekends but they've never seen it this crowded on a Wednesday.

When I found out about Prop 8 today I came home singing " prop 8 has been overturned " and I told my roommate I was surprised people weren't dancing in the street last night. He said, "oh hey- they were!"

Thank you for what you posted, Winmsparrow. Always good to be reminded of this stuff.

I've been meaning to stay away from here today, even though I read all your posts since last night and writing a post about how much right and wonderful yay for love making a family is. And then, I saw this quote, which I had to share with you.

It's from an interview with the head of the Israeli space program (my translation).

"Sure you can have intercourse in space. The Russians already did that, several times, but they don't publish their results. By what I got from them, it's more fun on Earth. When there's no gravity it's a bit like having sex on a treadmill: you have to use straps to pin down the other side. And where's the fun in that?".