We'll be here. Glad you made it through. One thing at a time.

Do you have a favorite book from childhood you could read? Something familiar and comforting?

busy life here, but thinking of you lots Maria

favorite books or movies from childhood are some of the best distractions that I can think of

or being bitten by the kitten. I guess all cats have to go through a bitey stage

I just had possibly the most awkward OK Cupid chat ever. Like, we could clearly think of absolutely nothing to say to each other, other than him telling me, three times, that he has a Ph. D. in physics. And when I tried to get out of the conversation, he asked if I wanted to meet in person tomorrow.

Much, much love to you, Maria. I second or third the suggestion for a favorite childhood book.

Operation Clean The Bookcase is done. I culled a big box of books while reorganizing, which means I have two huge tubs of books to take to Half Price to sell AND I have room for more vampire books if I find ones I need!

I just gave Ruthven 1/8 of a Xanax (as per the vet), and when I am gainfully employed again (which is soon, I hope), he's going to the vet. I want to make sure that there isn't a medical issue for him not using the litter boxes.

I have also said to hell with being a grown-up tonight, and have ordered dinner from the local place that does GF pizza. Pete is shooting things with XBox friends. I may avoid my responsibilities even more and just spend the evening working on a sewing project instead of writing.

Have I mentioned lately that I love you people? Because I do, and you are very helpful for me.

Right back atcha, Jilli.

And that's odd, Hil. Maybe he's sitting at home right now going, "That was the best OKCupid chat I've ever had!"

Thanks for being a hug proxy, sarameg!

Ditto.

Thanks, Calli - she's on painkillers for the weekend and seems to be doing a little better. If she doesn't keep improving, she may need an xray on Wednesday.

Best purr-vibes for her.

And Ruthven.

Yeah, 'ffista pets need to healthy up!

I just thought I was clicking on Film & TV and I was actually already there, so I was clicking on Closed Film & TV. I found myself staring at a Lost thread in total cognitive dissonance. Heh.

There is a FRAKKIN' LAPD helicopter circling my neighborhood at a height of about 300 feet, which is low enough to rattle the entire building every time it passes overhead (and it is still loud during the rest of its orbit).

There is not a massive fortified gun battle going on anywhere near here, so I cannot even begin to imagine what would warrant this kind of display of force at 2:30 in the morning.

Bartender just got off work, and is now checking in on all of mah peeps. Which, I devoured some Peeps earlier today, and while all of you are delicious in your own way, please don't think I'm going to cannibalize you. Unless you are made of spun sugar, in which case, we may need to redefine the terms of our relationship.