But I think we've established that Cass and I are as one in our cavalier attitude towards medication.

And both still totally alive and snarking. We win.

Nothing real close by but if I had thought of it early enough, I would have gone to Descanso Gardens today.

Spidra, once things calm down for me (a couple of weeks), I'd love to go with you.

P-C, no India. So sayest me.

Smonster, just stop talking. Wait. It works wonders. The hands thing works to get attention, but it doesn't work as well if the problem is side conversation (plus, it reinforces the idea that it's ok for them to talk while you are, which it isn't). I also use Vortex's "Do you have a question?" method. I am also the master of the teacher stinkeye. It works especially well when paired with patient silence.

Hil, remind the class calmly at the beginning of the next class that you need their attention and respect, and you will ask anyone who persists in listening to music while you lecture to leave. Then follow through. That's unacceptable and rude, and they need to learn that there are consequences to rudeness.

Barb congrats on the 4**** review! Woot!

Steph, sorry about your uncle. And I say this with tongue in cheek, and hope you see it as a light-hearted attempt. But. Um. At least it's not the 4th! We made it to the 18th! That's progress, right? If that trend continues, maybe we'll skip November, and December will just forget about this habit.

P-C, the choice is yours, but I would think the trip would be a bad idea. However, the doctor gal sounds promising. Maybe exchange stories about the "wonderful" experience and see who has the worst?

There was more. But I should be working. Off to Lowes and Frys to buy stuff for work. Woot. (actually, boring, but better than paperwork).

Oh, forgot to say to Hil, maybe next semester, put in syllabus all electronic devices not approved for class will be confiscated FOREVER! Then think of the cool holiday gifts you can give out. OK, maybe a bit extreme. But at least put SOMETHING in the syllabus. In the meantime, follow advice of other teachers. But be firm! Show no fear. Remember, you are the authority.

Sunil, only go to India with your parents if you like the idea of fighting and them foisting brides on you.

Barb congrats on the 4**** review! Woot!

Ack! Yes, this! I meant to say this!

And Teppy, I'm sorry you are dealing with another loss.

Along those lines, I just found out that another of my high school classmates passed away. He was with three friends on the way home from a football game. Three of the four died. I wasn't close to him, so no hugs needed, but it's very sad and odd to see his facebook wall covered with well-wishes from friends and family who loved him. He was 35 and just got married in June.

Drop the hammer, Hil. Barring prior heart-in-a-cooler arrangements if you see electronics they're yours until the end of class. If it happens twice they need to come to your office to retrieve it.

(Yes, I'm bossy tonight)

I think you're fine taking Tylenol after 2 1/2 hours. Assuming you aren't washing it down with a shot of tequila.

Isn't Tylenol + tequila basically Nyquil?

Isn't Tylenol + tequila basically Nyquil?

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!