My mother tricked me into talking to my brother on the phone. Thankfully he ended it quickly. I wish at these times that she was a stranger so I could be honest and say how uncool that was and that I've no wish to be part of his support network, and haven't since jr. high.

I just discovered that there has been leakage under my kitchen sink and have spent the last hour or so removing everything from the surrounding cabinets. I'm afraid I'll have to clear out the drawers and the countertop too, but I have no place to put more stuff. At least I have wine.

If only that was its only problem.

Indeed.

I'm waiting for the eventual showing up online too. Hopefully on iTunes so I can legit hand them monies. Something where they count my viewing at least.

But yes, too far for a casual visit. But a gal can dream.

Too far for spontaneous casual. I think we should still manage a visit though.

Downside to aging and having a white cat: momentarily worrying you have a gray eyebrow. Nope, cat fur. On my face.

Neil just made me cry.

Same here. Oh COSMOS, I missed you.

Having recently rewatched much of the first series, I was struck by how closely the first episode hewed to the original. I found it very satisfying. Cosmos played such a seminal role in my whole world view.

I feel entitled to be pissed, but yelling never is the right choice, it's usually just the one closest to hand.

Ha, man, I will let you know when I get this one worked out. You are not alone, sister.

Ok, so some of you saw this on fb, but I wanted to link for those who didn't: this is the photo I submitted yesterday to Skateistan's #dayinthelife photo exchange event for International Women's Day. The girls in their skateboarding program in Afghanistan will judge the photos and choose a winner. I just love the idea of these young women looking at photos of adult women all over the world in their various roles and learning to visualize a different future for themselves. I just really really like this org.

I love the way my husband works with food. He made Thousand Island Chicken the other night (chicken breast, Thousand Island dressing, bake, may be low-brow but delicious). There was lots left over. He broke up the meat, added some more dressing, et voila, the most scrumptious sandwich filling ever (except for good egg salad, which does not have peppers in it, what are you thinking, people?). Nom nom nom.

Hubby used Snopes on a friend of his on Facebook! A) I didn't know Hubby knew was Snopes was, and B) I'm always highly amused when he gets his righteous indignation on.

What a great idea, Liese, and I love that photo of you!

I'm wondering if my local public radio stations are regretting running their spring pledge drives over the time change weekend.