...because I am in Florida. but, it is fun and rbb is an excellent hostess. We have done much sight-seeing in south Florida (which isn't saying much, because, well, everything looks pretty much the same), including a scenic drive last night through downtown Miami and almost to Coral Gables while looking for South Beach (which was NOT clearly labeled ( Read more... )

well, I've already started on New Year's resolution #1 -- I joined the gym yesterday and i went to swim this morning. go me ( Read more... )

For anyone who's the brand of Protestant Christian that follows the four weeks of Advent and their respective representations (Peace, Hope, Love, and Joy), you'll know that this week in Advent represents Joy. For those who aren't that brand, or that faith, just trust me on it that in my church, this week is all about Joy. And the pastor at the ( Read more... )

i think i'm getting sick. my throat is all dry and sore and scratchy. and my stomach's been upset since mid-afternoon. and, i think i made myself this way. i was thinking i was probably going to end up getting sick over thanksgiving -- when i've been really busy i usually get sick when i finally take a break -- and i think it just happened sooner ( Read more... )

i am also angry. and upset. and dissappointed. and pissed off. and mad at all the f-ing people who didn't vote yesterday ( Read more... )

can I go back to bed and stay there for the next 4 years? it has to be better than anything else outside my apartment.

this is easily one of the best pieces of Friedman's I've ever read:

The Apparent Heirdefinitely gives you a lot to think about ( Read more... )

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GODas much as I love Tom Hanks, he lied. there IS crying in baseball ( Read more... )

Amy Abbott just said on "Everwood" that she wanted to apply to Wellesley! (okay, she'd totally be a Wendy, but, still, the mention is nice.....)

why the HELL can't I log into gmail? I logged in fine this morning from the conference center about 11am, but I haven't been able to get in since I got back to the city, about 3. I know other people can log in okay....why can't I???? I got tons of email while I was away this weekend and I have to deal with it b/c god knows if it doesn't happen ( Read more... )