I'm tempted by the pixie cut today.

Granted, when Things happen, my instinct is to chop off my hair. i don't know why.

The very simple plumbing fix of early this morning turning into the massive fail that is resulting in words like 'broken flange' and 'cast iron junction' and 'best case scenario' being bandied about my bathroom being a case in point.

it doesn't matter how much I love technology right now. technology can't save me from this.

I am feeling a need for change. I just hope I don't look really old (grey) and male with a pixie cut.

In other news, I'd like to brag on my kid's artwork - can you all see this? [link]

Today I am wearing an obi belt. It helps.

I was talked into buying this tea strainer at the exorbitant tea store this weekend. It's really good. Nice and big, with small holes. Barely any grit gets through. I want a strainer for work, though. Carrying it back and forth is for the birds. Anyone have a recommendation of something less pricey? I'm even looking at others on their page wondering how I got conned into this. Hmm.

Sorry you have Things, Sox. I totally endorse head-shaving at this point.

My mom has quite a bit of gray (as is expected since she's 71) and has an adorable pixie cut.

I totally endorse head-shaving at this point.

don't tempt me.

My bangs are basically grown out and I miss them

Me too! I was just looking at that picture of you with your Bettie Page bangs.

Sox, you could totes rock the pixie. You've got the features for it.

The very simple plumbing fix of early this morning turning into the massive fail that is resulting in words like 'broken flange' and 'cast iron junction' and 'best case scenario' being bandied about my bathroom being a case in point.

Ugh. This is the reason I fucking hate plumbing problems, it seems like always domino and connections will leak if they aren't tight enough, but they will leak if they are too tight.

We just replaced a dishwasher and while taking out the old one I discovered the hot water feed valve was busted and wouldn't turn off all the way. Okay, I tried to shut off the cold water feed to the hot water heater, no go, that valve is jammed (I have an 18 inch pipe wrench so I can turn that SOB, but it would probably create an even bigger problem if I did that). Still, no big deal, I can turn off the main valve. The handle on that broke off in my hand, but it wouldn't have matter because that valve was broken too.

Er.. in other words, lots of plumbing~ma.

don't tempt me.

Have you seen me? That is not hyperbole.

ita: [link]

Thanks, Tom. That Upton site is a mess. However, I have a new strainer on its way to me.