I'd really like to wrap up everyone that's having a bad time right now in a hug, shut the door to the rest of the world, and tell it to fuck off. We all need a break.

Much ~ma to everyone who needs it.

sj, I want in on the Deena stuff, but it will have to wait until after DH's surgery on Friday. There's way too much going on between now and then. If that's not OK, let me know.

Ginger, I hope you get some relief soon!

I'm with Maria on wrapping everyone up,but that includes Maria and her DH. Also want in on gift. Also a thought on gift. Serious illness not only eats money like whoa, it changes wants and needs in ways you don't expect. Let me strongly suggest that 10% of money raised go for a thoughtful token and the rest be donated directly to Deena to use as her changed circumstances that we don't really know in detail dictate. I know some of us love the process of picking out the perfect gift, but in this case I think 10% token and 90% cash would be a more Deena-centric choice.

That's true, I think. I'm in for a small part of whatever, though.

I can't contribute until this weekend, when I get my next paycheck. I like Typo's suggestion.

Well, I taught my first class, sort of. I was running out of breath toward the middle of the class, so I got through the minimum of what had to be covered today, then dismissed the class. I figure that teaching three classes that way is better than teaching one full class and then having to cancel the other two.

I definitely will contribute, but it'll be later in the week. And I'm totally on board with Typo's suggestion.

Damn, my back hurts. Moan, whine, snivel.

That completely sucks, Ginger. I hope it rights itself soon.

I'm fine when I don't move at all. Since I have little brane, I've been spending the day unsubscribing from everything. I've decided I'm too distractable and inclined to spend.