Tomato-basil tower. So gorgeous!

(Don't read the comments - who knew a tomato salad could start a political flame war?)

I dunno, it might all be worth it just for:

Last I checked this was 'supposely' a Democracy...

There’s no point in acting surprised about it. All the planning charts and demolition orders have been on display at your local planning department in Alpha Centauri for 50 of your Earth years, so you’ve had plenty of time to lodge any formal complaint and it’s far too late to start making a fuss about it now. … What do you mean you’ve never been to Alpha Centauri? Oh, for heaven’s sake, mankind, it’s only four light years away, you know. I’m sorry, but if you can’t be bothered to take an interest in local affairs, that’s your own lookout.

Argh argh. The other day, I got an email saying the place I want to work wants to bring me in to meet one more person, and someone would be in touch to schedule. Awesome, right? Except they haven't been in touch to schedule yet! And what they said to one of my references made it sound like this is the final step before an offer, so I'm especially anxious about it all.

I come to the board for my daily dose of reading fun and witty Buffista remarks and find out some people think I'm a troll! Not a troll - and my deepest thanks to those who stuck up for me in my absence. Time-challenged: hell yeah. Passionate about politics: hell yeah. Coming to issues from a different place than some of you: hell yeah to the Nth.

Takeaway: I'll try to be more engaged when it's not politics. People here should have more reasons to love me or hate me than a couple of posts about politics. smile

I'd forgotten about stors! Good times, good times.

Edited to say: Erikaj, apology accepted. Thank you.

ION, it looks like the Huff Post put together these photos just for ita: Barcelona vs. Inter Milan: Players Get Wet & Shirtless (PICTURES)

I was going to ask my boss if I could take a half-day PTO this afternoon, but she called me about 30 minutes ago to tell me that our Chicago office (the one she works out of most of the time, including today) currently has a fire in its generator room, so everyone is stuck in the parking lot while the fire and police depts show up.

So much for me getting out of work early.

Also, how awesome is Zappos, still? I already have the Erin shoes! And they are great!

Holy crap, Jesse! I was just coming here to report on my first day's wearing, and encourage you to buy! (They are v. comfy, btw)

Ok y'all. First we had spirited talk here about CSA's to the point that I finally started looking for one in my area. I found one that has a pick up site near me but I've waffled because it is a chunk of money to put down up front.

I came into work today to find that the CSA farm I was looking into was having a noon-time presentation to share info about how a CSA works and all they have to offer. PLUS, they are setting up a pick-up spot at the office AND we can get a 5% discount.

So I think the universe is trying to tell me something. I confirmed that I can get the discount and still pick up at the place near my home (much more convenient). I need to shift some cash around to cover the cost and I'm signing up! Woot!

Ah, the Buffistas credo: Back up your positions with verifiable evidence, watch some porn, buy cute shoes, and eat your veggies.

Back up your positions with verifiable evidence, watch some porn, buy cute shoes, and eat your veggies.

What, nothing about hair dye or nail polish?