We just felt the 5.8 that hit in Chino Hills. Biggest one I've felt since I moved out here, but so far everyone over here seems to be ok. Definitely weird, though.

So I'm very much enjoying being engaged. Really, what's not to like? The wedding planning, however, is a little taxing. I've been looking for useful ways to save money on a dress, and a friend of mine recommended the seamstress who did her dress for her two years ago. Rather unexpectedly, the email I got back from the seamstress really helped ( Read more... )

Normally, I'm opposed to censorship. In this case, I think that every kid--or parent--who uses this sort of phrase should have to spend an afternoon either visiting with victims of hate crimes, or becoming one. THis sort of behavior is disgusting, and we should stop pretending it's ok for, say, an executive to say this sort of thing in front of ( Read more... )

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17050167/?GT1=9033

Have to wonder if there was a genetic problem, considering her son died oddly in September.

( my xmas stocking )

I am currently waiting at bluenoteboogey's apartment for the nice auto repair people to come and put the passenger side window back into my car. Apparently, someone decided last night that they just had to have the red bag on my front seat with my aging Payless sneaker flats, my library books, two Netflix returns, a bag of McIntosh apples, and my cell phone ( Read more... )

For geeks and writers and those who are both:

http://www.slate.com/id/2154625/?nav=tap3

A bit of sad news: I've come to the realisation that Breda, my second cat, really needs to be in a home where someone is around more often than I am. She's a sweet, good-natured cat and very loving, but she's just not happy being left alone so much. Would anyone like an almost-3-year-old gray tabby with four white paws and a sweet disposition? ( Read more... )

7am rowing class kicked my ass again today. Said ass is becoming increasingly strong--I beat my personal best split (time on screen) and got it down to 2:05. Couldn't keep it there very long, but I did it, and that's about 3 seconds closer to my goal of being able to at least get under 2:00, however briefly.

http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-oe-stein18jul18,0,5653711.column?coll=la-opinion-center