Romney doesn't need to be an appealing candidate. He needs to be a candidate that doesn't make the hairs on the back of one's neck stand up

I'm curious if Americans think Romney's Mormonism is a non-factor (as they did with JFK's Catholicism) or if it registers as "off."

Americans think Romney's Mormonism is a non-factor

Most Americans put it as 'huh, weird religion, oh well.' The rabid wingnuts think it's a sign of the devil. Honestly. In parts of the South, Mormon missionaries are still getting guns pulled on them.

Skipping oh-so-many-posts (almost a week without any computer turned on in front of me! I almost expect my hands to shake when I start typing), first to apologize for missing yesterday's birthday - according to the Buffista Calendar, it was shrift's birthday.

Happy second-day-of-your-new-age, shrift! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!

And cereal, because she deserves her special own post: according to Jessica "If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me" Jan 4, 2011 4:38:13 am PST today is Aeryn's very first birthday.

Happy birthday, you big beautiful girl! (Still-a-baby? Biggish-baby? Almost-toddler?) With lots of wishes for your mom, dad, older brother and all your family, as well!

shrift - hope you had a good birthday.

And I can't believe that Aeryn is a one year old! Happy Birthday Aeryn.

Happy Day after, shrift!

Happy Year Day, Aeryn!

Still-a-baby? Biggish-baby? Almost-toddler?

Oh, she toddles. But she's still my baby.

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Happy first birthday, Aeryn!

The Queen goes for an New Year's ride - love her pony and her red riding boots. And I agree with the article: she should be wearing a helmet.

Belated happies to shrift, and OMG happy birthday Aeryn! That is a supercute pictures.