msbelle Rebecca, livin' on the edge.

I came to work yesterday to find an email from our division chief forwarding an email from the chancellor announcing that he was initiating a "comprehensive review" of our entire program "in the context of" faculty attrition, lack of growth over the last few years, and "gaps in communication" between team members. The chancellor went on to reassure us that many programs just like ours had undergone similar reviews at other institutions, "often with positive results." The division chief noted that he'd be happy to answer any of our questions and concerns. Then he left for a 3-day weekend.

I consoled myself, as one does, by letting one of Hec's oldest friends take me to the Vintage Fashion Expo in Golden Gate Park, where I attempted to soothe the gnawing unease with the purchase of one of Narcissa Malfoy's castoffs. And yet, the gnawing unease remains.

Oh dear, JZ. Good luck.

Am I the only person who thinks "The backseat of my Subaru is where she grew up" sounds dirty??

Not just you. I can't believe they didn't catch that.

Every time I hear it! I mean, no one said anything??

Meep, JZ. Maybe you can tuck the unease away for the weekend, it's not doing you any good right now.

Fantastic coat!

Where is this back seat of the Subaru thing from?

I am all for the "meara and Jesse are awesome" show.

The ad is about a little kid, so it's like she said her first word in the car or whatever, but STILL.

But no, they show the girl growing up and that line comes where she's about 15.

Are we talking about Empire anywhere? I am watching the pilot, and I am pretty sure it is based off The Lion in WInter.

Oh yeah! Even worse! It's when she's "graduated" to sitting in the front seat and the mom gets sentimental.