The small part of me which melted to think someone's actually calling to ask me that and thinks we'll be able to make our way out of it undamaged got very excited, I won't lie.

Luckily, it's a small, small, small part. I really do wish I could live in this kind of world. But we don't.

I'm glad you know your limits, Shir.

I fear I know reality's limits better than I know my own.

Well, expect for the almost completely lack of my body to consume alcohol. That is something very realistic, to me.

I get to go to my sister's school tomorrow and help out with science experiments. I'm also expected to dress up like a "science fairy" and I'm sad because I left my wings behind when I moved. But still, science!

As of this moment, I have upgraded from lurker to poster! Oy, I've been so far behind. I miss my peeps!

First, {{{{{ Jilli }}}}} I echo what's been said above.

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Seska, it is great you can bring good news to the board. Congrats on the fabulous news!

um. wow. far too much to even try and Meara. Christmas break was nice and calm, but this quarter has all but knocked the wind out of me. Oy. So, while I am caught up, I wave hi! Now I gotta catch up in the other threads.

Hi o_a! Nice to see you around here.

omnis!

Teaching today! I'm nervous. Haven't taught a class for about three years. Let's hope it's a skill you don't lose. (I don't say 'like riding a bike'. I actually forgot how to do that.)

Hi, omnis! Welcome back.

Every time I hear about something like this I think about those people who are unable to fight as hard for what they need as you were able to in this situation.

That's exactly it. The Girl and I think about that all the time. We have a lot of privilege - we're educated, and I have The Girl to fight for me when I can't do anymore. Most people don't have these advantages. That's why I campaign and give training, and The Girl spends hours giving advice to people she knows are having problems of this kind. (She's thinking of doing a law course and setting up a charity-type-thing with me, so that we can help people in a more official capacity.)

Omnis! you were missed!

Good luck, Seska! Kick ass! (and oh, my sista in forgetting-how-to-ride-a-bike!).

I have to tell a fellow mod in Hollaback Israel to back off until she'll feel better and more empathic. She's kindda cold lately, and it's a problem when handling the site. Not sure how tell an uber intelligent and proud person to back off until she'll regain sensitivity without hurting her feelings.