Stephanie, as a child of divorced parents, I think what you're describing is a classic dynamic, and the kids do in fact appreciate the structure (even if at this age on a subconscious level), and will be able to express that appreciation when they grow up. (We used to spend the whole drive back from my father's bitching to my mother about how horrible everything was there, which might have been even worse for her, poor woman. So, you know, at least they are not miserable?)

Somebody convince me this is not really Sunday?

Thank you all. I wrote a long LJ post on everything and feel somewhat better just having gotten it out. My therapist used to always talk about knowing things in your head vs. your heart and I guess in my head I know I'm a good mom but in my heart, it's scary.

Cash, were you talking about roller derby? This has nothing to do with anything, but I've been meaning to tell you that I drove past Stevens Point this summer on the way to/from my great-grandparents' and sort of thought hello in your direction.

Thanks, Stephanie!

And because I never tire of derby, we skated at a festival on Saturday and I got this nice picture in which my skating form looks really good:

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Yes, the interview was about derby. I'm in the middle of a PR push for our upcoming bout on Saturday.

What's the famous quote about the prospect of imminent execution focusing the intellect excellently?

According to Boswell, Samuel Johnson said, "Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully." It is frequently quoted as "The prospect of being hanged focuses the mind wonderfully."

(Who is surprised I answered that question? I love Johnson.)

My half-sister is an annoying person, inclined to tell mountainous dramatic stories about molehills, but she was bounced between two parents who didn't care much about her. My mother seemed to care about her welfare much more than either of them. I don't really have a point here, except that going between parents who love their children and care about them, however fraught with good parent/bad parent issues, has got to be better for them than that.

Footage is up.

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It helps that the internet director for the station is a skater on the league!

Argh. My fucking cat (love you, Homer!) has been peeing everywhere and won't take his pill again! Over the past couple of days, he's become a genius at tonguing it out after I think he's swallowed it. Gross. I have got to get better at this.

I wonder if maybe there once was a cat here, and not in my old place (or at least not since they refinished the floors), because he was SO MUCH better about peeing there.

Poor Jesse and Homer!

If Hil is around, I want to thank her for the idea of posting Labor Day videos on Facebook. I can't figure out how to share or do@ replies on Facebook on my phone.

Dammit! I'm trying to book a flight on Orbitz, and every time I hit Select on the flight I want, it refreshes and gives me a list of flights again! Is it broken or am I stupidly doing something wrong? There are only 2 tickets left on this flight (supposedly) and I don't want to miss it.

I'm trying to give you money, you bastards, WTF?

Oh, ugh, Jesse. How frustrating for you and Homer.

Kat, I'm sorry about the whole wretched long weekend, for you and your folks and especially Gracie. I'm so glad she's home again, but oh do you all need a break.

ita (and others) alert: I hope these images are visible to non-members: a kids' clothing discount website called zulily.com has occasional grown-up stuff, and they've got a bunch of ridiculously good deals on some really gorgeous dresses from a label called Dress Accordingly today:

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eta: Matilda got dressed for the movie today, all black in honor of Black Widow. We already quashed a quick dye job, or she would totally have BW's hair too.

e again ta: if you'd like a membership invite, just ask - I get $20 for anyone I invite who signs up and makes a purchase, and we could probably work out some kind of mutual store-credit-sharing thingie.