My Dad started around 13 and kicking that habit was rough. He never managed although he tried several times. So addicting.

Watching my dad quit smoking when I was a kid was one of the things that kept me from ever smoking. My dad's always been one of the most determined people I know so the fact that he quit 3 or 4 times before he was actually successful made a lasting impression on me. He started when he was 14 or 15 and was finally able to quit sometime in his mid-30s.

I think the scarcity of eggs on the west coast has to do with bird flu

I also assumed it was people being ridiculous until I looked at eggs at Aldi last week. The case was pretty full, but they were like $9.50 a dozen. Thankfully they also had a small box left at about $4.50 a dozen. Then I thought how strange it was to be thankful for $4.50 eggs. A few months ago I would only have paid that for cageless or something.

David, I loved all the Japan stories, including and especially, JZ's visit, of course. Can't wait to hear about Matilda's kendo adventures, I'm so intrigued.

Brenda, loving the London stories as well! I've still never been, but hopefully...

Neuromancer, eh? I’m not sure how I feel about that.

I'll extend my offer of my phone mojo to those who might require it.(Although it does get easier, if not exactly more joyous.)

Gibson doesn’t control anything with Neuromancer at this point. After Johnny Mnemonic, I wish they would stop. I have serious doubts.

Holding out hope for Murderbot and King & Conqueror.

Anybody see us declare complete war on Gaza with a promise to “own it” and “develop it” with “other people’s money” while Gazans happily leave and live in a “beautiful county?”

I am having a full on panic attack. I am sick.

Anybody see us declare complete war on Gaza with a promise to “own it” and “develop it” with “other people’s money” while Gazans happily leave and live in a “beautiful county?”

I want to throat-punch everyone who said they couldn't vote for Harris because she supported genocide in Gaza. And then light them on fire.

Timelies all!

Just caught up on almost a week's worth of posts. The big news at our house is we have kittens!

We adopted 2 sisters named Barada and Nikto(Yes, the other kittens in the litter were named Klaatu and Gort- they were adopted before the ones we got)Right now they're in the rec room with food, water, letterbox and toys. Barada is starting to get more friendly, while Nikto has hidden herself very well.

Yay kitties!

I had not heard the latest Gaza news. I’d ask what the Rancid Cheeto in Chief is thinking, except we all know he’s not.

As far as eggs go, my sister is going to hook me up with her hairdresser, who raises chickens and sells their eggs on the side. It’s giving 90s drug deal vibes. I can get you those sweet, sweet hen fruit, baby. Double yolk even. Just bring the money to the parking lot behind the Cut & Curl after hours and I’ll set you right up.

I always get the free range eggs at the grocery store, and those haven't really gone up in price ($4.99-$7.99 a dozen, depending on brand and if there's a sale). But the store-brand (Meijer) eggs are now $4.69 for a dozen. I don't know if the free range egg prices just haven't caught up yet, or what.

As far as eggs go, my sister is going to hook me up with her hairdresser, who raises chickens and sells their eggs on the side.

Yard eggs are the BEST eggs.

I’ve decided to just preemptively start switching out my egg sandwiches for oatmeal and yogurt.

Re:Gaza - 1) it’s awful and truly a sick minded proposal 2) I fully expect some hamas supported attacks on us soil if the rhetoric continues.

One of my Senators’ voice mail was full, hope that a good sign.