Arggghhh. The nasty uncle I mentioned, who didn't attend our wedding and then blamed us and my mother, is now sending very attacking e-mails. I have forwarded them to The Girl, as my nerves are not up to replying to it. My God - family!

I am going to do work and forget about it. Grading papers grading papers grading papers. Like a mantra.

Seska, forgive my spotty memory. Is there ANY reason you need to have ANY contact with this asshole? Does your grandmother have any pull with them - could you tell her how they're behaving? I'm tempted to say BLOCK their emails. You don't need that bullshit.

Snack eaten, errands for tomorrow listed, a couple of emails sent, and going back to bed.

Maria, so much ~ma for a peaceful passing for your uncle, together with peace and comfort for your whole family.

Typo Boy, easy procedure, getting it all, and speedy recovery ~ma for you.

Nora - OMG.

Sadly, I have no advice. I really don't want you to let that cousin have your punchbowl.

Actually, I do have advice: don't do anything yet.

Much -ma for Gar's surgery this morning. No complications and quick recovery for you.

Yeah, thinking about Gar this am.

much~ma Gar.

~ma for Typo Boy!

Couldn't get back to work today. I still had a day left of grievance leave, and I decided to take it. I'm trying to get done all the stuff I didn't get done this weekend.

Good luck, Gar!

I haz new IUD. I won't front; it hurt almost as much as I remembered. The best I can say is that I didn't swear, cry, or pass out. I am now working from home with a heating pad, ibuprofen, and M&Ms.