I saw a mention of Mad Max elsewhere, and all of a sudden I'm having Tom Hardy thoughts. Was that just a rumour? I don't see it on his IMDB. I do see Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, though--but I don't remember the book well enough to recall anything about the character he's playing. But Cumberbatch! Firth! Nom.

And then there's an MMA film, which means shirtlessness and combat and sweating, oh my.

Plus, it gives you more time to discuss Supernatural.

Heeeee. Recent conversations made me laugh because he is normally the one who remembers quirky details. I swear he has an amazing memory (except when it comes to chores). But I trumped him on a couple of things. So my brain isn't all gone. Yet.

The time not to start wondering about the photopacity of your sweater: when standing at the front of the auditorium, accepting an award. Ack.

ugh, I think this guy from church is interested in me. no room in my head for that. he finds me "really interesting" and would "like to continue our conversation". He completely monopolized me in conversation this last Sunday as our class had a breakfast potluck and just sat around chatting. nice enough guy, but not for me. Also he makes me feel like he has read a book or something on how to talk with women. He asks a lot of questions and then keeps saying things like "you've done a great job with " or "that's really fascinating blah blah blah" "it's impressive..." I just hate people, that's it, right?

It sounds like he's trying too hard, but maybe he's nice anyway!

When CJ returned from California he came with a brand new FIFA soccer ball.

Does he want to play soccer?

Spiders belong outside, preferably out of view, or they will get squished.

Snakes also belong outside and, according to the wife, preferably across town. A little one slithered under the garage door yesterday. She accidentally ran it over and purposefully chopped off the head when she found it later. She is the spider killer and I am the snake killer, but officiating volleyball all day prevented me from playing hero.

Sounds like this guy has given you enough reasons to put him on the spectrum from irritating to repulsive. Or put it this way: you don't hate people. You are picky about who you like. He has not put himself in a position to be one of the chosen few.

I let a garter snake loose in my backyard a couple years ago -- I found it trying to slither across a concrete parking lot and knew it needed some rescue. Never saw it again so I don't know if my good deed paid off.

Anyway, can I get a hairpat or two? I made some emotionally-charged phone calls that even though they went well, still have made my tummy upset afterwards.

The other day I noted that if my life has a Mission Statement, it might well be Making Things More Difficult Than They Have To Be.

you have the bestest smile and are a lovely person and hugs and hairpats to you.

It looks like Analog had a decent budget for art.

That's a John Schoenherr cover. I wouldn't call it a decent budget. Analog just had a slightly less abysmal pay scale than the other pulps and a certain cachet.

Never saw it again so I don't know if my good deed paid off.

All good deeds pay off.