Oy. What everyone else above said.

Anne, I'm wishing for the best resolution all around. Much peace and strength to you and your mom.

{{{smonster}}}

Erin, I'm glad you're feeling better.

I was so busy at work today that I didn't get a chance to eat (DON'T YELL AT ME, SMONSTER). Now, it's so late that I just can't bring myself to care. Start over tomorrow?

Aww, hon. I don't mean to yell, just to be stern with love. But as you saw, I nearly went to bed without dinner, too, so I certainly can't judge.

GAD FRADGET FLIB-FLAB BUMPUSSES!

I had to repost this, it's kind of beautiful.

You know, it really is. NATLBSB for sure.

I do not want to be awake, although my 3-hr nap has recharged my emotional batteries a bit. The pain in my hip woke me up, so I've taken a Flexeril and some naproxen in the hopes of easing that enough to crash again.

I will note that in years past, a week like the one I've had would have sent me into a major depression spiral, instead of a wee nap. I am much stronger mentally and more resiliant, and for that I am most amazed and grateful. Srsly, DBT is the m-effing bomb and I can't say enough good things about what it's done for me and my sister. Also, a friend from PC messaged me about it for more info and thinks it's really going to help him, and I'm thrilled about that.

What Happens in Bookstores at Night

Sure to be much enjoyed by Buffistas

Vortex, I love that! Thanks for sharing.

I will note that in years past, a week like the one I've had would have sent me into a major depression spiral, instead of a wee nap. I am much stronger mentally and more resiliant,

YAY. That is awesome and good.

BOO on root canals and gum badness. BOO on huge insurance deductibles. BOO on car crashes in general.

I hope the weekend is better to everyone (especially those who have three days!)

I am on Pinterest as Erin LastName, FYI.

Any now my flu meds have kicked in and I am going to bed.

It's -5 C today. This is not normal here. It's warmer in Geneva. Come on, little island that could - you're surrounded by warm water and there's really no need for this.

Re: tech support and families - I give constant tech support to my utterly clueless mother. I'm not even that good with computers, but I know where to turn it on. She calls and asks me where to click.

Ha! I know this one. It's summed up by the joke "Why don't Church of Christ members have sex standing up? "Because someone might think they're dancing."

Heh. Oh dear.

Thanks for the Marit Ayin explanation, Shir. It makes a lot of sense to this former evangelical. Also I saw it a lot two weeks ago. It's amazing what people will do because they 'should'.

Really sorry about the accident, Maria.

smonster, that really sucks. I hope you're not fired. How frustrating (and worrying).

Hope you're feeling better, askye. And Erin. (I had that pukey stomach flu last week. HORRID.)

Vortex, that's fantastic! Must have taken them weeks to animate.

Oh, {{{{Buffistas}}}}.

Smonster, I hope you got back to sleep and this morning is looking better.

I'm up relatively early for a Saturday so I can take the cat to the vet for a pre-dental blood draw. They plan to put him out for his tooth cleaning. After pilling him every month I think this is a perfectly sensible approach.

Good luck to Leifur!