It's amazing how much more people appreciate spring when they've lived through a real winter. That was always one of the things that I loved in Boston... as soon as the weather broke, you'd see people jogging, rollerblading, walking, and just enjoying the outdoors ( Read more... )

IDOT camera vans to catch speedersBy Jennifer Lebovich ( Read more... )

Some restaurants in Chicago and Chambana are donating a portion of receipts to area charities on Tuesday, March 8. Check this link if you are in the area:

http://www.communitysharesillinois.org/shareameal/

Hmm.. should my post title be "Good food for cause"?

At least those of you living in the west or midwest. :o) Oh, and be careful that you request only the free credit report, since they try to upsell you. I've heard that at least one of the credit bureaus also defaults to subscribing you to their marketing list unless you uncheck the relevant box. So, as always, be cautious ( Read more... )

ForecastFox [mozdev.org] will give you the current weather conditions, and forecasts for the next couple days, embedded right in your browser status bar. Very cool.

H's boss thinks that Ty's knee repair has loosened but not broken, so we're going to keep walking him for the time being and see how it goes.

Ah, the joys of old age... :op

So Ty got his knee fixed about three weeks ago, and H just realized last night that the repair had failed. We don't know what did it... slipping on the ice, jumping in the snow, bad trip up/down the stairs? Ty's got a real mind of his own, and doesn't deal with restriction very well. :o ( Read more... )

I think I crack H up sometimes (or perhaps annoy her?) because since taking torts last semester, it seems like I see liability and potential lawsuits everywhere. This has resulted in, among other things, my furiously monitoring the iciness of our sidewalk this winter, and salting generously ( Read more... )

Since I learn more about uss_hairball's life from LJ than real-life communication, I finally decided to sign up for my own account. :)