Not snowing yet in my section of DC. Government is closing four hours early.

Pride/Prejudice by Ann Herendeen. Oh, it's a mashup, but no zombies. More accurately, a slashup.

Jane Austen's most popular novel has enthralled generations of readers, as proud Mr. Darcy meets his match in witty and prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet. But only now can the hidden story be told, of the two parallel loves that complicate this ideal romance: Darcy's controlling affection for the gentlemanlike Charles Bingley; and the sympathetic intimacy between Elizabeth and her more practical friend, Charlotte Lucas. Written in a comparable "bright and sparkling" style, Pride/Prejudice "fills the gaps" in Austen's story, daring to imagine the full truth suggested by the original. What is Darcy's real motivation for preventing Bingley's marriage to Elizabeth's beautiful and virtuous sister Jane? How can Darcy reconcile his desire for Elizabeth with his determination to save his friend from a similar entanglement? And what is the disturbing history behind Darcy's tortured relationship with his foster brother, George Wickham? Pride/Prejudice brings to light all the buried secrets, weaving a tale of intertwined passions that must be resolved through honesty and forgiveness, the humbling of pride and freedom from prejudice.

Catch the author. She's so smug. And not naked.

It looks like the federal government is closing early in anticipation of the snow (my DH's office follows the feds).

And my university is still monitoring the situation. (I don't actually have any official stuff scheduled today, so what I should be doing is the same whether the university is open or not, but I really want either an excuse to stay home or a reason for the office to be mostly empty so that I won't have to deal with officemates while trying to work.)

I'm pretty peeved that DC is hogging all the snow this year. C'mon, the Northeast can handle it!

I'm still shocked that places other than here are getting snow. And a lot of it. It hasn't snowed significantly here in at least two weeks.

I feel like I missed a ritual sacrifice or something.

DC is getting almost 2 feet this weekend, and NYC is getting 4-6 inches. BOOOO.

Work is closing at 1. I'll still be working, what with inside pants and all. ssh is slow. Or rather, ssh is slow over dsl wireless. Not something I'll do often.

Devi snores in her sleep. I had to explain the muffled laughter during this morning's meeting, due to a) snoring and b) being attention mugged by Loki while sitting on the floor. Man, my carpet has a lot of cathair on it. I just vacuumed last week! But my vacuum sucks.

It's Friday!

What are people doing this weekend (other than getting snowed in)?

I'm probably rewatching one or two SPN eps a lot, plus errands.

I think we might do our taxes. We need the money.

In fun news, I plan to make Valentines with the kids.

But my vacuum sucks.

Isn't that good?

(sorry)