Sean I have not said anything, because I sometimes am clumsy in dealing with people and might say something that makes things worse. But I agree with what others have said, and my heart goes out to you.

I need to take this suite of drugs more often. Damn, I feel good. I'm also laughing at everything and sounding like a whinneying horse. Too bad no one else is here to appreciate the sexiness of this.

If I'm really happy when I eat a sandwich, the wheat won't bother me, right?

Happy Birthday D!!!!!!!

Sean, you know you can call me to vent or talk any time.

"Chaos! Anarchy! I don't know what it means but I like it!" If it makes you feel better, amyth, I've still got a suitcase sitting on my floor from when I stayed at my parents for my job interview a month ago.

Catherders of the hivemind, I need your help. One of my cats has suddenly decided to try and pry the front door open repeatedly in the middle of the night. It's annoying as shit and wakes me up every time. I tried putting my yoga mat against the door, b/c she hates that, but that didn't work. Any ideas?

As a bonus, Frankie shredded a slipper while I slept in, but I hated those slippers anyway.

Sean, she was an evil bitch, but really, most people aren't. They may hurt you through indifference, thoughtlessness or not knowing what the right thing to do is, and that may be the case with your other theater friends. You are a smart, funny person. Do not let her win.

I just spent three hours on the phone with my cousin's wife's granddaughter, who has been doing an absolute yeoman's job dealing with two terminally ill people. I told her when the time came to put my cousin in a nursing home, I would do it.

Kill me now.

Then we talked about how completely our respective families had fucked us up. Why is family a good thing, again?

Why is family a good thing, again?

Because we aren't hatched from eggs wrapped up in $100 bills.

ION, amych is on her way to my fair city for a fencing tournament! And if I'm lucky, I will at the very least be able to hook up with her (and her DH, I hope) and get some pumpkin Graeater's!

I'm having sharp stabby pukey pains in my stomach, however, which didn't go away after a trip to the gym (which was maybe ill-advised, but I didn't puke there). They need to go away NOW so that my weekend can proceed as planned.

smonster, depending on your cat's aversion to such things, you could try aluminum foil in front of the door or plastic bags or even double-sided tape. You don't have to leave any of them down during the day if night is the issue.

Why is family a good thing, again?

Well, my family's fun, but that may be because we're all willing to watch Invader Zim, and indulge in all-out stuffed animal pelting battles.

The family I grew up in had exciting alcoholism and periodic rage events involving choking, broken bones and/or smashing.

From this I conclude that we needed more Invader Zim in my childhood.

Also, Mr. Peabody is better off for his current family.

Putting the cat carrier in front of the door would work on Persey.

Because we aren't hatched from eggs wrapped up in $100 bills.

That would be a great idea, though.

Stomach~ma to you, Teppy. My IBS was Pissed Off All The Time Bowel this week.