msbelle, I've got one of those jars in my cupboard. The label's been crossed off and written on. I'm fairly sure my mother has more, possibly some that are empty, I'll check next time I'm over there.

Hey, did you all know that the Iceland volcano was caused by Obama's health care reform? [link]

Of course, it makes sense God would punish Europe for what we did here - He's wacky that way.

Burrell ass-called me twice today. I feel...high in the alphabet. I used to always be at the top, when friends didn't filed me lowercase without a last name, but I think people are more proper now.

I dunno. Jilli's purse called me the other day, and I'm near the middle, not matter what name you use.

The Doctor is back! David Tennant will always be my doctor, but I quite liked Matt Smith in the role, and I thought the new companion was excellent. I didn't expect to like her being so young, but she was brilliant. I'm very happy the new series has started here in the states.

Burrell ass-called me twice today. I feel...high in the alphabet.

So sorry about that ita. If it makes you feel better, it wasn't my ass calling you, it was my purse. (Yeah, I didn't think that would make you feel better.)

My day has been pretty craptastically busy. Started with 4 or 5 hours working on a long-ass document, came home to grading, got yelled at by husband for spending morning working on document instead of grading, went to dinner, got yelled at by daughter for not buying her an American Girl Doll, came home to more grading. Can't go to bed until this set is done and sent off.

I found number 16! And it's HARD.

That's one that seemed like I should know it. 3 and 6 also seem faintly familiar.

Skipping on the other end of shabbat, because according to the Buffista Calendar, today is beth b's birthday.

Happy birthday, beth! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!

Oh man, I just had a delicious dinner, thanks to Groupon!

Ooh, me too! We went to Tupelo in Cambridge. MAN, I love Southern food.

Sigh, got up too early. The puzzles of potential logistics are making it hard to sleep. We are going to see my parents and grandmother in CT today, tell them about what's going on. Well, as far as we know. Which is still up in the air.

I don't know what to do with all this STUFF! We have some pretty decent furniture - end tables, bookcases, sofa, dining room set - and nice quality stuff (kitchenware, decorative doodads, like cut glass pitchers and dishes and handmade wool fancy hats and a kitchen balancing scale and a hurricane lamp) that I am just overwhelmed about what to do with it all. Yard sale? Freecycle madness? donate? And let's not even talk about all the books we've been culling (because that will make me cry.)

My cat Taz is being kind of weird lately- more subdued than usual, and having inconsistent issues with jumping and climbing. Like, he'll do fine and then he'll misjudge and tumble back, and then he sort of uncertainly flops down in that spot. But other times, he's fine, can make the leaps, etc. I don't think he's injured, but I really hope he is not sick. Aw, guy!

I found number 16! And it's HARD.

16 was driving me crazy. I am sure that I've seen 15 and 22 before.