Jilli, I saw your style doppelganger on the Metro North platform last night! She was wearing a full-length Victorian getup in black and white stripes with lots of lace trimming on the sleeves and skirts, and a black velvet top hat.

Now I'm trying to think which of my Victorian goth peeps are out there!

I keep reading daith piercing as death piercing. So metal!

I added a link to sign up for the gift exchange over on the FB post. Today is he last day to sign up. Remember to email or IM me if you want any restrictions on who you draw.

Oh dear, Matt. I hope your dad doesn't have too bad a day today. Ouch, and ~ma for quick healing.

Yikes, Matt. Glad he escaped serious injury.

We are packed and ready for the Lyft to pick us up in 45 minutes. First time trying Lyft to the airport, so fingers crossed that nothing disastrous happens.

He was really lucky. He said the thought it was the worst fall he's had in this house, including the one that broke several ribs. (Apparently wastebaskets are much better at cushioning falls than end tables.)

Much ~ma for your Dad, Matt. I know how scary that can be. Hope he feels much better soon.

Yeah, knowing how to fall does not mean you aren't sore afterwards.

For Teppy and others: Think gluten makes you bloated? A carb in wheat called fructan may be the real problem.

FODMAPs like fructan reach the large intestine undigested, where it's fermented by bacteria in the gut. That process produces gas, and can lead to discomfort for some people — particularly in those with the chronic gut disorder Irritable Bowel Syndrome or just IBS-like symptoms after eating, such as gas, diarrhea, and bloating.

That's very interesting, Tom. Bookmarked.