Drove CJ over to spend the night at his BFF's place. On the way over I once again was thankful I live in an apartment community that does all the plowing and next to a main street which is also promptly plowed. The roads into the neighborhood were icy and still had lots of snow. Had to drive very carefully.

Oh, and another storm is due in tomorrow night. Expected snowfall is another 6 - 12 inches. I may not get snow on Christmas, but it should be pretty white outside.

Stephanie - another suggestion is a gift cert to Arts on Fire or whatever local ceramic painting place is near them. She can paint her own peace sign.

I finally found some cute stuff on the Justice site. Earlier, I searched under "Peace" and found almost nothing. But when I went back just now to look at their regular stuff, it was all peace signs everywhere. Obviously, the search function is not the greatest.

And now, I think I'm done. All the nieces, nephews, and cousins are covered. We adults decided not to buy each other presents this time around, and I'm fine with that. The lack of pressure is a huge gift in itself.

I know Michael's has tie dye kits and stuff for "regular" use as well as kits geared towards girls that age.

I can't remember the price difference off the top of my head but I think Tulip makes some kits and there's something called Funky Groovy Tie dye kit.

Michael's also has t shirts on sale right now (super cheap, some are $2.50) and a 50% off coupon regular price item on the website if you print that out.

You can also call ahead to Michael's and see if they have stuff in stock.

Tie dye is fashionable again. Peace signs. Can the Peter Max prints be far behind? I can only hope.

re: Louis CK concert.

So, I thought the concert was kind of funny, but his last Comedy Central special was much funnier, IMO.

It was worth $5 though, so I am not complaining.

Apparently he spliced material from 2 different concerts into that online special.

I need to get up to speed on Louis CK. What I've seen I've liked, but I need a deep dive immersion course.

Okay, *daily* status report sent out. Oy.

Ah, so I think I am mostly ready to get up at 3:45 am and fly to Allentown via Detroit. E's (D's ex) husband just had hernia surgery so she asked if I could drive him to the restaurant after M is done with Hebrew school. OK.

M and I leave PA Thursday at 5ish; that is a lot of time on my own with the ex. I am glad my Xanax script came in the other day. I am not looking forward to this. I am afraid she is going to want to "share feelings" and "do family bonding" and I will have to go to the bathroom and take an emergency Xanax and just chill.

I admit, though, I AM curious to see the dynamic.

Also, if anyone wants to call me or text me tomorrow or Thursday day with "important details regarding the manuscript I'm editing/project I'm working in after the New Year" feel free.

Yes, it's petty. I accept that. I decided not to borrow jewelry or anything but a decent coat and carry-on bag from my sister. I am being myself. Hell, I'm a Virgo; with K laid up, I will probably do the dishes and clean up. But I am not above the teeniest bit of...well, yeah, it's pettiness.

Oh, and actually, I think I DID just get my first solo editing gig from a YA author! She's going to self-pub, and what from I read from her blog, she's good. Will send me sample chapters after the 27th and we'll set up deets from there. FINALLY that $20 I pay Publisher's Marketplace very month pays off. Hopefully.

Ugh. I have to go to bed soon. Kick in, sleep and anto-anxiety meds!

I hate not being able to take any of my pocketknives or bottle/carotid openers on a plane. I feel naked. I AM going to sneak a lighter or two in my carryon; I KNOW I'm going to want a cig during my Detroit layover. E HATES smoking, and of course I won't smoke in her home, dur, but I am for DAMN sure going to need to take a few "walks" while I am there.

ETA: God, what did I post in Press? I can't even remember, that's how UGGGHHH I am tonight. Thanks for catching whatever it was, ita !, and sorry.

Sweetheart, I feel certain I can come up with an urgent follow up question to that "business discussion" we had in KC any time you need it.

ita,

what you may want to do is start with the FX series "Louie." It will probably give you a good idea if you like him or not.

It is DARK comedy. So prepare yourself. The show is a bit uneven I feel, but when it hits, it HITS.