My principal's husband and daughter were in a car accident on Friday, and are currently in the hospital and non-responsive. She's specifically asked for prayer, so I'm asking anyone I know to pray for them. Their names are Louie and Carly, and my principal is Carla.

Thanks everyone.

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Is the woman in question blonde, Polish, or a drummer?

So I was up visiting Dara last week, and we had some exciting news.

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Meg: What's the word for when you project human characteristics onto animals or objects?

Me: Um, the word I'm thinking of is anthropomorphize, but. . .

Meg: Personify.

Courtesy of Asian science, the world now has two new varieties of animals you never knew we needed: The South Korean glow-in-the-dark cat and the Japanese mouse-that-doesn't-fear-cats.

On the phone with Dara:

Me: Hi hun!
Her: Happy anniversary!
Me: Happy anniversary! [checking watch] Yep, today was the fifth, wasn't it?
Her: Duh.
Me: Sorry, I've been focused on day of the week and letter day at school, missed the date.

Fortunately, perceptiveness isn't the major reason she loves me.

Oh, and for anyone wondering, it was our

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

I don't think I have the guts to do this, but it sounds entertaining. Any of you braver or less dignified than me?

My parents are off on a three-week camping trip, leaving me the house to myself. I am, therefore, teaching myself to cook ( Read more... )

She will be missed.