I had never seen the term "patio dress" before yesterday. Oddly, the ones listed here [link] as maxi dresses are generally longer and prettier, but they're supposedly synonyms.

*I* think the dress I'm wearing today is a maxi dress nonetheless. These are my favourite hot weather wear, and I keep forgetting that. Especially the spaghetti strap ones, and silk is always nice. But since I keep tearing mine (just found a rip in this too), maybe I don't deserve nice things...

It appears that I will be accompanying one of the individuals I support to a special Mass for people with disabilities tomorrow. She is Catholic, I am not. Am I remembering correctly that I can accompany her in the line to receive the Eucharist, and make a gesture of placing my hands over my mouth rather than holding them out to receive the bread? That way I can gracefully stick with her without violating Catholic church rules?

I've always used a different hand signal. Crossed or something. But, yes, you can. Absolutely. Maybe Google the signal or ask ahead. When my uncle does it, I get a blessing instead of the Eucharist.

According to the internet (which really does seem to know everything), you cross your arms across your chest.

However, if you're clearly assisting someone, I'm not sure that gesture would be necessary.

Oh, hey, I remembered Catholic stuff correctly!

I wonder if patio dress means it's not technically an outside dress. Because they're listed under lingerie. Though some of those look outside.

I was going to say what Dana said.

Also, as I was reminded today, at some point in the past 20 years, they changed the response to "The Lord be with you" is now "And with your spirit," instead of "And also with you." FYI.

I have purchased adequate though too spendy bras, cleaned all the house, done all the laundry, made up the bed, remembered to eat dinner, taken a shower so clean me goes on clean sheets. I didn't schedule my time well today. Spent too early just cuddling with the cats (but who can resist a sleepy Pumpkin who wants you to hold her paw and Loki burying his nose in your neck??) but it all.got.done. So maybe I can manage to start some long neglected projects tomorrow. And kill some weeds.

What Dana said. Although if you cross your arms you might get a blessing.

Thank you! I knew there was something but I could not remember exactly what. I phrased it differently when I googled it, and didn't get the right information.

ETA: I'll happily take all the blessings I can get.

who can resist a sleepy Pumpkin who wants you to hold her paw

I so miss Amon laying on the bed with his paw pad pressing against my fingertips and us just looking at each other.