Perkins, have you done any of the kitchen yet?

Not really--I did the cookbooks, and got rid of some stuff, but not much else.

spice jars into plastic bowls with lids, utensils into any plastic pitchers with lids. nothing needs padding, just put into a box and it makes fast work of a few areas.

I can do that!

Tomorrow, or later in the week.

How do you get the cornstarch out of the hair/fur afterwards?

This does involve brushing, so if your cat is brushing-adverse, it may not work. But working some into a specific mat with your fingers will do some good and minimize the spread. Plus when they lick it off them in disgust, it's at least edible.

Would telling Franny about the fun, creative projects and field trips that are part of G&T classes be a good motivator, by making the class itself seem like a reward for trying hard and doing well on the test?

No because there is no G&T classes at the school. Well, there's one math class after school, but she's already enrolled in it. The only reason the school wants to test Franny and a few others is that they want the $25 a year (that's right, they get only $25 a year per gifted student). That's enough to make a difference to the school, but it's not enough to create a special class or program for such students. The only reason I care is that our local middle school has a good gifted magnet, and I'd hate for her to be ineligible on the grounds that she isn't "gifted."

I knew I should have checked B.org last night, because I missed the news that Downton is back!

But you're all fired, anyway.

This is totes the car I want [link]

Oh, Sophia, I totally approve. Gorgeous color, too.

I miss the old morning crew! Having posts to read when I am up at ungodly hours. (hi, I'm at the airport again)

'Suela,

I was PISSED. I was like, did I fucking miss an episode? I have seen every ep of "Supernatural" and the seasons prior to last season, I've seen the eps multiple times. how the fuck did I miss the paintball episode?