I really find a lot of beauty in the idea that many people have used things before I did, and all of their stories being preserved instead of covered.

This is why new construction homes don't appeal to me very much. Although I guess you could look at it as creating those imperfections and stories for those to come.

I defeated the Akinator with Jerott Blythe from the Lymond Chronicles, although it guessed Francis Crawford in 22 questions (after trying Jamie Fraser from Outlander first).

Am I weird that I kind of like their crappiness?

The look could be kind of cool. It's just hard to tell if it's sound. Some of the coloration could be carpet glue remnants, which will clean off with a lot of scrubbing.

I have the Rose Bowl parade on, but I haven't been paying a lot of attention. Did they just say that was the actual stuffed Trigger on the Roy Rogers float?

I SAID I don't hate America!

I'm not feeling you, not at all. I just don't sense the sincerity. Do you tap dance?

Meara, half of that article makes so much sense to me, I don't understand why it's with the other half.

Kat, that is somewhat creepy. It's guessed some pretty esoteric actors and characters, but I managed to stump it with Victor (Pug) Henry from The Winds of War.

Bought my ticket for the funeral using Priceline. That was pretty successful -- only about $400, with not-bad-at-all times and layovers. And I will be there for the playoff game Saturday night.

My condolences, Dana. I'm glad the travel arrangements were pretty easily made.

I haven't managed to get out of my inside pants. I thought I'd be productive today, but I guess not. I'll go swim soon. Then maybe I'll go out.

Thanks to a friend, I have Sherlock waiting to stream onto the TV. DH wants to wait until tonight . The wait is killing me!!!!

I will note that I am med free for the first time since....um, Tuesday? OK, so far.