Last time I checked, botulism toxin was still a toxin. In controlled amounts under medical supervision it can have positive uses (though I don't think paralyzed facial muscles and frozen expressions are a positive use for actresses), just like chemotherapy chemicals, but that doesn't make it not poison.

Last I checked, the same can be said of every other medication, and most food. Toxicity is measured by dosage and application, not chemical components.

Oh, hey, I did find coffee! An ancient can of decaf in my freezer. Kind of sad, but I am having a cup. I don't even know why. I went and got my annual gingerbread latte this morning, so I shouldn't be that desperate.

I would vote Leatherman, too.

Maybe not mixing fancy drinks, but opening wine, pouring beer and champagne properly, mixing liquor+chaser-

Pouring a proper gin and tonic was most definitely part of our upbringing.

I like the Leatherman(s), because if you have pliers, you find that you have about a hundred uses for them that you never knew you needed. They make a whole bunch of "gripping" or "getting into a tight spot" situations, much much easier.

I've somehow ended up with one Swiss Army knife, one full-size Leatherman, and two mini-"Leatherman" alternate devices (one made by Brookstone, with a dear little detachable LED flashlight). The Brookstone I carry in my purse and amazes everyone when you take it out to deal with a Situation.

I should start packing, shouldn't I?

I should start packing, shouldn't I?

Is there some threat in your neighbourhood you're not telling us about?

Do you have a flight in less than 3 hours? If no, I say you're fine.

I need to keep packing my stupid apartment. I've been up for three hours and haven't done anything!

Also, I guess it's time to bring out the puffy coat -- we will not get up to freezing today. Brrr!

11 degrees here.

I think the high here is supposed to be 32. Last Sunday I was out without even a sweater.