( I came across the news that Dermot O'Reilly passed away yesterday morning. )

Penn Jillette makes me laugh.

Why today? Because somebody asked.

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The title of the final Harry Potter book will not be Harry Potter Gets What's Coming To Him.

Whether that is in fact the plot still remains to be seen.

I read in the paper this morning that 200 Stormtroopers will march in the Tournament of Roses parade.

The only thing that could make this situation better for Sol is if they were marching to a Sligo flute and fiddle duo.

Well, maybe not the only thing. But possibly the only thing not involving working lightsabers.

We were awakened this morning by the sound of a cat vomiting in bed with us.

I was awakened by the sound. It may have been a combination of the sound and the generous splash on his arm that did it for Sol.

Welcome to Tuesday. Here's your cat puke.

... you thought "Scary Mary" was frightening, try this one, which left Sol a quivering pile of jelly:

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Sol surprised me the day before Thanksgiving with David Francey's new Christmas album, Carols for a Christmas Eve.

David Francey's voice is warm and friendly, and the arrangements are simple and open for singing along. No overproduced, gilded arrangements here -- just one singer and one piano, and the invitation to join in ( Read more... )

Here's a little clip for everybody who thinks they're having a bad day:

Tali loses a battle and gains a bath

I took the video back in August or so ... you can tell because of the sunshine. At least, I think that's what it's called.

Shelves hung: 2
Toes bashed: 3*2 = 6
Cups of tea: 2