Meara, if a woman came upp to you during Pride and said "I have a policy of letting people know If i think they're beautiful during Pride.You're beautiful" followed by long eye contact. Would they have a chance?

Um, I would be flattered, if nothing else. And heck yeah, if she were cute I'd talk to her! ...that sounds kinda like something I'd do. :) (ETA: I mean, I am someone who has had a stranger say "You're cute!" and me respond "So are you!" and get asked "Wanna make out?" and done it...)

Technically the NDA is still in place, but the no compete was the larger issue. I'm only ever the second person they've done it for. I hope this is a portent of better things to come.

Oh wow, Maria! Fingers crossed for you!

Maria, that's great news! I hope it works out.

sara, what's a "ups"?

"uninterrupted power supply?"

What Cash said. Battery backup. In industrial (work) situations, provides a stopgap until the generators kick in. At home? Buys you time.

So a black bear wandered through my aunt and uncle's (uncle of the motorcycle fame) property. This was taken by the neighbors, yard and cars are my relatives'. Sue mentioned is my aunt. [link]

I am getting tips from the lesbian ex of my childhood male friend. Not sure if that trick would work across gender. Doesn't mean I shouldn't try, though.

I want to take Rich, dress in something scandalous, and try and pick up an entire bar. Where would be a good bar for that?

Amy, a UPS is an uninterruptible power source. Basically it;s a big battery you plug yout computers in so they don't come slamming down when power is lost.

Fruit Audit: Who's had a serving of fruit today? ::eating a banana::

On behalf of the nation of Australia, let me say: you taunty bastard.

A UPS sounds like a good thing to have.

So a black bear wandered through my aunt and uncle's (uncle of the motorcycle fame) property.

He was surprisingly nimble! I always expect more ... lumbering.

I am getting tips from the lesbian ex of my childhood male friend. Not sure if that trick would work across gender. Doesn't mean I shouldn't try, though.

Well no, it might not. Plus Pride is sorta a special circumstance. The time I referred to was at Decadence, which is basically Pride-Esque.

That's fantastic, Maria, and what a sign of respect from your company. That alone ought to impress the hell out of the other company. Fingers crossed.

Music/podcast transfer successful! No playlists, but that's OK, because my playlists were kind of random and crappy. It'll be sort of fun to make new and improved ones.

Maria, I am hoping it all works for you!

Ugh Kat, can I call you and consult with you at some point this weekend? We just got a call from Community Magnet and now I need to make some decisions. I'd love your clear-eyed assessment.

Sure. I don't know that much about Community Magnet, but I can figure it out.

Grace had her first soccer thingy today. There were popsicles, which she liked a lot. She also wanted to drink a huge cup of water, which is good too, but I then had problems feeding her which is bad.

I cannot believe I had to get Grace's nurse to deal with the dying rat. Not in his job description, but also not in mine.