I had a Liese AT MY HOUSE! neener neener neener. I was thrilled to be near enough for a short visit. She's as awesome as I knew and so polite to not even comment on the tragic state of my home and yard. SO perfect.

I want a Liese. And a msbelle. And a Vortex, a Beverly, a Jesse, a Connie, a Laura... it is going to get crowded fast, but I want ALL the buffistas.

Thanks again for the congrats to CJ. After seeing bits and pieces of his black belt test, I'm not sure if I'm going to make it past my current rank. But the pride each and every black belt had after all that work sure makes me want to work for it.

In other CJ news, he is off for a 12 hour shift with the fire department. I sent him a text earlier "Having fun" and his response was "Very Much". Looking forward to hearing about all the drunken suburbanites. Though I have a hard time picturing any real St. Patty's day issues in our area, I can only think of a couple of places that serve booze nearby.

I made it home! And I had a nap. I am much less full of hate.

I bailed on an outreach concert thing, though. It would have been like 3 hours of time commitment for one song, and I couldn't face it. I needed sleep and time to do laundry and cook.

Oh, of course, my bags haven't made it yet.

I can't even pass the "ever heard of it" Ultra Music Festival test.

I'm pretty sure I would call at 5 minutes late, given her pattern

And she now told me to give her an hour! Good lord. The "I have other patients" reason for being late is more than valid.

Except if she's home when I call.

Christ, the difference between being ready at 10 on a Sunday morning and 11 is huge. Like, I don't sleep in, but I'd love to pretend I could, from time to time.

What's the best way to try and identify a tree? I mean, past linking a pic here (currently working around the sudden vanishment of all my mini USB data cables, and my laptop ignoring the SD card...

AND I did yardwork for the first time in forever. what a mess. 1 full outside trashcan and it doesn't look too much different.

I did pull a handful of not yet bloomed dandelion which I plan to wash thoroughly and add to my salad.

Woohoo, my bags have made it to the airport and should be with me in an hour or so.

Yay luggage!

The festival is streaming live on YouTube. Seriously amount of energy a flowing. (not recommended for those with headaches) Nice shots of Miami and our youth. [link] My son doesn't even listen to this kind of music, but he is having a blast.

Extreme Sheepherding.

I have watching this 3 times and I still have my hand over my mouth.

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Note: this is entertaining, no animals were harmed.

Glad you and Liese had a nice visit, msbelle. Would have loved to be there too.

I just mainlined tons of Pogues while folding the laundry and doing dishes. Quite satisfying.

Extreme Sheepherding

Fun!