heh. The thing is, my mother goes to bed around 9 or 10, regardless of timezone because she doesn't sleep well. And partially, she goes to bed to read, knowing I've had enough. My dear, darling, CLUELESS father does not. His hours are like mine, but he'll bow to peer pressure. So I have a couple hours to myself.

Love him to death, would defend him to critics, but ooohhh, I must manage him for my sake.

I'm a bit angry at the reduction in prison meals, frankly. Like most things in prison, it greatly affects the poorest inmates disproportionately.

It seems like this country keeps trying to outdo countries like Iran and North Korea in certain areas.

Noah and Grace's soccer picture slayed me.

I got approved on Fleshbot. Under my "real" main name. I was not planning to do that. But I heard they're really lonely and will star anyone that comes by.

It has the same colour scheme as Jezebel. I got confused.

Too many earthquakes!

Shrift and I drove over an hour and a half each way to go to the taco truck in Hanalei today.

Totally worth it.

I'm a bit angry at the reduction in prison meals, frankly. Like most things in prison, it greatly affects the poorest inmates disproportionately.

Yes, this.

Sarameg, the cat you rescued looks adorable!

The NY Post has the tackiest front page today. I just cannot get over it. For those who don't want to see the bloody face (perhaps digitally composed, I don't know) of Khadafy, I'll spare you.

The headline:

"Khadafy killed by Yankee Fan" with subhead "Gunman had more hits than A-Rod" and there is a young man in a Yankee cap holding a gun in a separate smaller photo.

(shaking my head)

That's the Post for you.

In Spoiled Princess news, I miss room service, and a per diem.

TV is fine. None of mine were really interested until two-ish anyway.

Current research suggests that before age 2, a TV is just a big glowy blurry box, so kids will stare at it, but educational programming is a waste of time. 2 is the age by which most kids will actually be able to see the images onscreen.

2 is the age by which most kids will actually be able to see the images onscreen.

Yeah, I tried a Baby Einstein DVD with Sara pre- age one, I think, and she had zero interest in it.

I encourage my girl to settle in for some Sesame Street in the evenings so that I can make dinner, or do whatever I need to do in 50 minutes to keep the house running. It is sometimes-single-parent's best friend. (I love Elmo, but Baby Bear is nails on a chalkboard for me.)

My DH will probably get in about 2:30 a.m., and be home until he leaves on Wednesday for Sri Lanka, hurrah! and boo!