By itself, Bok Choy is a bit on the bitter side.

THIS

A Glorious Dawn

Here's today's gem:

"What good is running the fastest if you're running the wrong way?" - Anonymous

I could launch into a lengthy sermon into human nature and subjective nature of all things 'right' and 'wrong'. Instead, I'll just say this:

"If surrounded by lemmings, running the opposite way of the tide can be an excellent survival strategy."

My newly born second cousin has his own webpage. And in a thrilling development, you (yes YOU) can help decide his name! Democracy in action!

If time comes when you find you need to file for Social Security Disability benefits based on a persistent medical condition, I will offer this piece of advice:

Being behind on your rent is not a medical condition.

OK, in regards to my new second cousin: all is well! Mom got taken to the hospital earlier than anyone wanted to, as she was diagnosed with Preeclampsia (high blood pressure along with protein in the urine that develops after the 20th week of pregnancy). She was in labor for a good while, but both she and baby (6 lbs and 20") are doing fine.

My cousin is now a father to a healthy baby boy. Mother and baby are doing fine. More info to follow as I get it!

1. Thutter - A dull, repetitive sound.

2. Pettifogger - An unscrupulous lawyer.

3. Cark - To burden someone.

4. Sequacity - A tendency to be servile.

5. Elflocks - Hair matted from sleep.

6. Abeccedarian - A beginner.

Once again, the recommendation system of Amazon has mystified me. Because I bought THIS, Amazon equates that interest to THIS.

Now granted, this isn't quite the stretch as the 'Tim Burton's: The Corpse Bride = Gravy Boat' recommendation was, but its still somewhat confusing to me.