Saw Deathly Hallows today and was pleasantly surprised. They gave Maggie some good lines. And I think I liked Snape's last scene better in the movie than the book. I had avoided spoilers so I was kind of shocked to see the 19 years later bit. I could have done without it, honestly ( Read more... )

Thank you. You have been kind and caring and compassionate with me for a long time. And I want you to know that it means more than you could ever imagine. I haven't been a good friend, more wrapped up in my own drama than anything else. So the well wishes and all have been greatly appreciated ( Read more... )

I have totally stolen this from littleloonlost:

( Year in Review )

I suppose a brief recap of the whole L and me thing would be useful. So, we were dating, then in a relationship as girlfriends. Then we were starting to build our own odd and dysfunctional family. (The Kid would introduce me to some people as his step-mom.) But, L isn't really a lesbian, so we decided we'd be friends. Except of course, she is the ( Read more... )

"There's no such thing as too smart. There's nothing you can do that's not gonna make me proud of you. Eat 'em up. Game on ( Read more... )

I cannot adequately express how excited I am to be doing this. I know it's going to be lame. It's being put on by the public library as part of their Big Read campaign this year. But, L and I went to a lecture on ghost hunting and the woman who did it was really rather mundane. Some of the people there to hear the talk were ... well, we'll just go ( Read more... )

I guess in some things I am naive. I mean, I'm not in the normal course of life. But, every once in a while something happens that seems to strike me out of the blue. And then I get upset and sad and hurt, when really I have things so much better and easier than so many people. So I feel guilty about being all emo, but then I still feel sad, so it ( Read more... )

Haven't been here in a couple of months, but it honestly feels like ages. So much has been going on ( Read more... )

So, the girlfriend and the boy and I are having a barbeque for the holiday. We are making hot dogs. And I am making my grandmother's potato salad, which is the best ever. Should be a nice day ( Read more... )

WARNING: This is of no interest to anyone, except my dinner companion tonight ( Read more... )