Aw, I missed the kitchen.

I will issue my worrywart reminder with hurricanes -- be careful, guys. I hope it doesn't affect anyone in any real way, but if it comes at you, take it seriously.

Nice, Suela!

Dear body: 26 days?? Really? I mean, at least now I understand why I feel like crap, but that's not a happy surprise. Grr.

Suela's kitchen is even better in person!

I had a long discussion with my sump pump today. The Capital Weather Gang is supposed to have a detailed update for DC by noon, but I fear the trees falling over.

Aww, I missed the kitchen pics but I'm so glad you are happy with the results, Consuela. It sounds lovely.

Burrell, no shame there. Eye candy on the outside doesn't mean there's nothing inside.

I know, but it does kinda mean that looks were/are important to me on some level. Not that that's the worst thing in the world either but... uh... kinda superficial.

So I let my girl walk to school this morning and asked her to text me when she got there. Just heard the school bell and no text yet. I realize that it doesn't mean she was kidnapped by the bogeyman, she just forgot, but ugh! Will be at the back of my mind for a few hours, until we pass the time frame for that call from the school telling me "my child was absent or tardy for one or more periods today." That usually comes in around 10.

26 days??

Ugh, Meara - I feel your pain.

I have no focus. Also I am trying to finesse some family stuff.

Yeah though I walk through the valley of passive aggression, I will not let it get to me, I will not get it all over me. I will not pick it up and use it as a weapon.

I know, but it does kinda mean that looks were/are important to me on some level. Not that that's the worst thing in the world either but... uh... kinda superficial.

No, it doesn't. It means that eye candy coincided with person-you-want-to-be-with, which is very lucky!

I don't literally feel your pain today, meara, but I certainly have. I used to be like clockwork and now that I am not, early or late are equally aggravating. I never know what to expect.

Powerball - I didn't have a single winning number. Boo. Guess I'd better keep working.

I hope it doesn't affect anyone in any real way, but if it comes at you, take it seriously.

Thank you, Dana. Our area is right along the Susquehanna River, so we've learned that anything can happen.

I know, but it does kinda mean that looks were/are important to me on some level. Not that that's the worst thing in the world either but... uh... kinda superficial.

Not really. If you only dated/married him because of his looks, THAT would be kinda superficial. Attraction is a combination of physical and mental. He could be the hottest guy in the world, but if he's a dick, then nope. Or he could be average-looking, but when he opens his mouth, you're amazed by his wit and kindness and empathy, and suddenly he makes Hugh Jackman look plain.

Anxiety~ma for you too. Daughter of Burrell, please remember to text next time, ok?

Sox, my sister in lack of focus. Too much to do, and I have no idea where to start. Keeping lots of balls in the air and hoping none of them fall, but it feels like I'm juggling blindfolded.

I know, but it does kinda mean that looks were/are important to me on some level. Not that that's the worst thing in the world either but... uh... kinda superficial.

Nah. What Maria said. Gotta have some attraction. The people I like on the inside but am not attracted to are my friends!

Or he could be average-looking, but when he opens his mouth, you're amazed by his wit and kindness and empathy, and suddenly he makes Hugh Jackman look plain.

This. The person you love could look like a freak show to the rest of the world, but that package means everything to you. It's why we look at some couples that are giving each other sappy looks and we wonder why?