And we've determined that I like really good gin in mixed drinks.

I take it as a personal win. Frankly, I don't even offer you sips of drinks just to see the squinchy face any longer. I honestly only offer ones I think you will enjoy. So we've both grown as people, I think.

I forget that Iceland is like a 5 hour plane flight, so it's very possible to post again so rapidly.

Congrats to Colin on a lucrative (and funny) gig that should give him great exposure! (I'll still mourn the absence of Eureka, though.)

Timelies all!

Trying to type around Nova, again.

Based on zero evidence, I thought I would feel better today. That didn't happen, but I think I will still be able to load and unload the dishwasher a few times, in between reading magazines and watching Netflix. And I've got stock simmering, won't take much effort to get that finished up. That will probably have to do, productivity-wise.

I've half unpacked and am now back on the couch with tea, catching up on my programs.

Another periodic Ellen update: Gabrielle Union was on, and she's engaged to Dwayne Wade, and they were talking about all the sex her character has on her show. She said he gives her a high five and then covers his eyes. Aw! I actually think that's the perfect response.

That's super cute.

So did you smoke a Gauloise? And how was the CHEESE and the BREAD? These are the important questions.

I avoided Gauloises, and the cheese and bread were both excellent! We had amazing raclette (among other things), which reminded me to do the home version again. I ate many pain au chocolate, and several ham sandwiches, and only two crepes. My only regret! Also that I am not better at regulating my coffee v. wine consumption over a day, so I didn't drink that much of either. (Wine was usually cheaper than soda!)

Things to plan for next time.

Truth. Also all the museums I skipped.