So far, there's one fatality in Adairsville from the tornado. This is how his neighbor described it: "A tree feel on his bedroom, and he was squished."

You can play for the Yankees!

What a perfectly horrible thing to say to your wife!

Hmph! I've been waiting to find out What Jamaicans Think, and assumed I would get that from you.

Hah! I also saw an article about it earlier today and wondered what ita ! would say. Gotta say, though--more people watching the ad because of the controversy, all free publicity?

No, java, not in a long time. I emailed her a ways back - months ago - but haven't heard.

Thanks, Brenda. I try not to worry but I hope she's okay.

java, I've seen her posts on Shakesville a few times in the last few months, most recently around New Year's. So she seems to be alive and healthy, just, for whatever reason, on a break from b.org. I don't think brenda's the only person who's nudged her, so she must know that she's loved and missed, and that we've left the light on and the key under the mat and she can come back anytime.

Thanks, JZ. It's totally understandable to take the break of whatever length. I was just curious about how she is. Now that you've filled me in, I am content. :)

Thanks, JZ, that eases my mind.

JZ,

thanks for that. I too have wondered, but have not been as assertive as java and brenda about asking.

Thank you all for the birthday wishes! Alas, I spent most of the day at work, as I will be most every day this week. I should have time/opportunity to celebrate this weekend, though.