I generally eat like I've been raised by wolves, so it's probably best if it's all behind close doors.

Here's hoping, Dana.

Ribs and spaghetti/linguini are definitely eat-at-home foods. I just don't eat anything that requires me to crack a shell and dig out meat, whether it's home or dining out. If I'm paying the prices that lobster goes for, someone in the kitchen can get it out of the shell for me.

Shit I can't say on Facebook: dear library patron, you might consider getting a second email to give to organizations like the library, rather than your current handle, "butchybear".

I have no problems eating ribs in public. First rule for eating ribs in public is, make sure you are eating them at the kind of place that has rolls of paper towels already sitting out on the tables instead of napkins. Second rule is, if you don't pay attention to the ravenous wolves at other tables, they won't pay attention to you.

Spaghetti is another matter entirely. There is some law of the universe that means wearing a white blouse to an Italian restaurant sets up a craving for red sauce. Best to shut that down entirely.

I'd actually rather eat sushi at home, because rolls fall apart on me and I get rice everywhere and I can just shove a whole piece in my mouth using my fingers (like the classy lady I am) instead of maneuvering with chopsticks.

I am not a fan of the aftermath of messy foods, but I am a fan of those foods so generally I roll with it, be it at home or out and about!

photos late this summer is not in fact a new summertime friend, but one of her 7 year old twins transitioning to a feminine id. Took the first day of school photo. "Wait, where's the other...OH!'

Aw! Bless!!

Flea, I think that's an adorable email! Unless you're like, applying for a job with it...

Suzi that's a ridiculous justification--we can't promote you because you don't already make enough money?!? Either you're doing the work or you're not, come ON.

I got notice that work desperately needs me to do this big client presentation on Tuesday. Which means finding a suit that fits (I seem to have my choice in my closet of too big or too small) and dyeing my hair back to brown. Boo!!!

Thanks, all. They were bemused that people were calling my sister and me to find out if they were OK.

Dana, I'm vibing so hard for you and DH right now. Quick-notification~ma (of the positive variety) to you.

Boo is right, meara. Stupid norms...

Suzi that's a ridiculous justification--we can't promote you because you don't already make enough money?!? Either you're doing the work or you're not, come ON.

Thank you. Or, ya know, give me the full raise that gets me there. Both my boss and his boss feel I qualify for the next grade level. But it sounds like I'll get 5% for now when I'm like 14% below where "I need to be". It is crap like this that makes me feel like looking elsewhere. But work is helping to pay for school and just got me fully set-up for teleworking. But arrrgggggggg.

Oh, that's ridiculously frustrating! And if you left and came back, you'd completely make up the difference because you'd be a new hire. It's all bullshit. I'm sorry you have to deal with it, Suzi.

Timelies all!

I can be a messy eater at times, but I can't think of any food I only eat at home because of it. (Of course, having a small child ups the "messy eater" ante a bit.)