I think a large part of why I don't is because Tim doesn't, and since he's set that tone,

I am Steph, except that mine is a Greg. And he doesn't look as good in a dress...at least so far as I know, anyway.

Thanks for the addendum, smonster. I tend to get sad during these conversations because I do have right leaning family members who do care and are doing lots of stuff, within the confines of their ideology. But I understand how the overlying political narrative reads.
 
That`s not oversharing, Steph, that`s a lovely testament to your relationship. It`s a geeky thing, but I was playing Sims while I was sick and one sim broke the sink and the other one scolded her. And I was thinking to myself that the SO never does scold like that, and how awesome he was. So yay for you and Tim.

probiotics

Pearls it is! My local drugpusher (CVS) carries them. Thanks, Steph.

I don't have the bottle with me. It was whatever was cheapest at Walgreen's.

It's probably whatever's cheapest at CVS, too, then!

I'm also paranoid about getting sick from lowering my immune system while AT A CON.

Taking probiotics can also bolster your immune system. Just another thing those awesome little bugs do for us! I heart my intestinal flora.

Welcome back home, Cass.

bonny, I'm glad both you and Bartleby are feeling better.

If contempt is such a strong predictor of whether couples will break up, why do I see so many people (mostly women) staying with partners who are openly contemptuous of them? Two of my friends just had babies with their awful men and I hate to think what their home lives must be like.

I have my kitties home (bye, monies, I will miss you) and a whole laptop with a big enough screen and a full typey typey keyboard. Whooooo, home.

And, um, a million things to do, no food or milk for coffee and a pile of laundry that I fear. Whooo, home?

Home awesome. Now if it would warm up enough for me to deal with all of the crap in my car. Until then, I try to remember how to use my dvr.

I fear the laundry as well, and in my case it's totally unjustified because the only parts I can deal with are already washed and folded, they just need putting away. The part I hate the most.

We need a new dryer before I can tackle the rest of the laundry. Until then, it's laundromats and washing at grandma's house.

I can hear drunk people shouting outside. The hell? The stupid made-up holiday drinking is supposed to be downtown, not way out here.

Perhaps they were watching Fox news.

There are several bars downtown closing today because they don't want to deal with the drunk people. Something has gone too far when bars are shutting down to avoid drunk people.

I haven't had much in the way of Microwave popcorn since my Diabetes was diagnosed, mostly because I haven't felt like it, really. Lately, though, the fact that it's a lot of bulk for about 2-1/2 carb choices has made me try it again. Plus, I am in a popcorn mood again.

Microwave popcorn has gotten better, I see.

One strange thing I have noted, is that most packages say to not use the popcorn button on the microwave. A button that was invented for the task. I suppose until the microwave can sense the popping has stopped for two seconds, close attendance is your only real option.

Far too many people in offices set a package of popcorn in the microwave and walk away. WTH?

Far too many people in offices set a package of popcorn in the microwave and walk away. WTH?

All I can assume is that they want to assault their co-workers with the stench of burnt popcorn. Bleh.

And now I want to make popcorn in a pan on the stove. Hmmm...

Oh, sweet Jesus, I do NOT need another corset: [link] But...but...it's pink and black and awesome and under $100 and I already got my tax refund.

Oh my lord. I might have to get it.