What a fun project, Seska. I would love to see the final product.

I saw an interview with an Irish gentleman years ago who was being asked what he attributed his successful marriage to. His wife had just passed and they had been married for something like 70 years.

His answer was beautifully elegant:

"Every day...we had a laugh."

I hope we get to see the interview, Seska!

Seriously, today was so great. W (the new social programs manager) took us all to lunch, she talked to them each one on one, we cleared the air this morning, I got to tell them that they're being extended for two months, and everyone worked together really well today. After W talked to each of them, she was like, OMG, I am going to go home and have a drink for each of them, just because of the shit they're going through. I was like, welcome to my world, girl. I'm glad they brought her on. She strikes me as highly effective and empathetic without being a softie, and she will go to bat for these kids. Hell yes. It's going to be hard to leave.

Later tonight, my roomie and I are taking Frankie to our local dog-friendly bar, which is of course owned by a New Orleanian. WHEE!

That interview sounds fun, Seska.

I'm going to be going to Florida with the family over spring break. Beach! Sun! Lack of snow! Warmth!

Where, Hil? I think everyone should come to Florida for Spring Break. Just stay off the highways during rush hours. We don't need the extra traffic.

Sarasota. Siesta Key, I think.

I have lost all momentum to pack my office. And the bitchy woman from my boss' office called to ask if I could meet with this annoying guy next week, after I've left. And I said "I don't want to make any commitments until I know what's going on at the law school" and she says "I talked to them and they said it was fine." I said "who did you talk to?" (since I know that my new boss is out of town) and she stammered and said "I talked to Dean X" I replied, "well, I don't work for Dean X, I work for Dean Y (Dean X's boss). Best I can do is an early meeting on Tuesday after they pick up my boxes at the old office." she was really pissed, but I didn't care.

Good news, smonster!

Seska, that sounds so great. I hope we get to see the finished effort, too.

Laura, hon. Oy. That's a good stance to have, though and a good line to draw. All strength and courage to you. And a world of let-him-get-it, sooner rather than later.

Ooh, Vortex, I don't care either. I just said something excessively rude in her direction. Ptui.

sj, two seems about the age when they do that. It's both self-reassuring and orienting for them, I think. And also cute.

First world whine - I really need to eat something, and I just don't feel like cooking. I had some cheese and crackers, but should really eat more, especially if I'm going to be drinking later. I have frozen gyoza, that would be yummy, but I don't want to fix them.

Wah wah wah.

she was really pissed, but I didn't care.

Damn right.

I, too, am doing time in Florida coming up. But for vroom cars.

I honestly believe lives may be at stake and I won't change my mind no matter how pissed he gets.

You shouldn't. But, ugh, what a stressful time, Laura. I wish you some peace in your family and I hope this can resolve soon. Waiting for kids to grow up, really grow up, takes forever. I should call my dad and apologize. Again.