My old HR person had the same first and last names, after taking her husband's last name. It was ridiculous.

Uhg, Scrappy.

Liese, this is the recipe I'm using: [link] Sorta in the same vein. Everyone is taking a bite and going "it's not that....oh wait, now there's the cayenne!" The ddl really does soothe it nicely.

I'm hoping my car starts tomorrow. It really didn't want to today, but finally turned over with a huge cough of blue smoke and then ran fine from then on out. I'm thinking something just got wet. But, I need to take it in anyway because a taillight is out, and I know from experience that me changing those bulbs is no fun, and even less fun in the cold (plus last time it did this, it wasn't the bulb, it was the wiring and I'm suspicious.)

But I don't think I can take it in (short of it not starting) until after Xmas. Blearg.

I just read in an article that Hardison and Voodoo Tatum= same actor.

do you watch Supernatural too, erika? he was in season two of it. i had a hard time loving Hardison at first because of the major disconnect from the other two characters.

Then gradually, he started cheating.

This is my in-laws. MiL is a great cook; FiL an obese diabetic. And she can't control his intake via her cooking because he sneaks candy in the house and his office. Hides ice cream in the basement fridge and lies about the housekeeper eating it. Etc.

He IS on medication and gets his blood sugar checked regularly. They live in a house next to the nurse daughter's and she keeps a keen eye on his health, so that's good. And I realize that his health really is not his wife's responsibility, but I know it drives her kids crazy she is unwilling to make any change at all in their lifestyle--not as crazy as him ignoring his doctor's orders does, but pretty close.

Not at all appropriate for the diabetes discussion, but: Skittles-infused vodka. I'm not sure whether I'm intrigued or horrified. [link]

I don't really watch Supernatural, although I've seen it a few times...it's a weird one to kind of back into, too, I'll tell you. But I could see how that could happen...there is an actor that just played a POTUS in a movie that I first watched play Brett Butler's idiot husband. I sort of still expect him to be stupid, even though I've seen him in many things where he is smart.

That was a great article, Allyson, and good ideas. We`ve done memberships before and they always went over well. Also, that is a super cute photo of your nephew, with the reflection in the aquarium glass.

Thanks so much! I love that pic, too. He looks so contemplative.

I finally got the last internal doorknob installed. Of course, what I set out to do was make a cup of tea, and I haven't managed that, yet. Trying again.

I'm making tea in lieu of dessert.