Erika, that blog post was both eloquent and powerful. Thanks for putting the link in Press.

Ugh. I had these crazy intense dreams all night that were like all on a theme but difference scenarios of it. And some were good and some were sad but I one up feeling all emotionally hungover and like I want to go back to sleep and be back in those moments again.

I am in a deep misanthropic place. I need to get out of it. It centered mostly at work, but is seeping into home.

I know if it’s everyone else, it’s really me, BUT they’re doing things wrong or not doing things they should be and otherwise being annoying and doing so near me!

I hate it when people are wrong in real life and not just on the internet msbelle. They’re stupidheads.

I hate it when people are wrong in real life and not just on the internet msbelle. They’re stupidheads.

This is a widespread problem!

Yesterday, I got up early to get ready for Pilates and while I was sitting on the couch I suddenly felt a sharp pain on the bottom of my left foot, right in the arch. It was weird because the pain was so acute and localized, but I hadn't stepped on anything or tweaked my foot in anyway.

Went off to Pilates, did my workout, came home. Matilda came out of the bathroom and said, "Daddy! There's a dead yellowjacket in the bathroom! Can you take it away?"

And sure enough there was the yellowjacket I had inadvertently squashed whilst doing my business, and she had gotten revenge on my foot. Which continued to hurt he entire rest of the day and is still kind of itchy today.

Definitely hear you on people getting it wrong. Will have plenty of time to ponder that while doing invite calls to Southern AZ today.(Arizona being my absolute least-favorite place to call, ever, even if, in theory, I'm on friendly turf.) Karl, try to stop me. Literally, I have shared that everywhere that I have opportunity, except the work blog because maybe "Hosebeast" is...a bit casual(But in case I was going to ask for access there, I did stop myself from implying that she is a worse person than her father, because probably he *liked paying for stuff.. (For the dozens, that *is* elegant. And genderbending! For real life? Not so much. Made me smile to think about adding it, though.)

cereal: The reason why I don't hate calling Texas or Florida(say) nearly as much as the hometown crowd? If I catch them, and they are on our list? They're lonely and really want to talk. (Which is the opposite problem as with the Arizonans, which can be a pain when in a hurry, but a mitzvah feels a lot better than a "shameful waste of time instituted because my boss has swapped the Personal Touch in place of a long-ago other addiction")

It's Dana's birthday! I hope you have a delightful day. May the year be filled with relaxation and calm after the tumultuous first half! Speaking of which, are you all settled into your new home? Meet any neighbors?

Happy Birthday, Dana! Enjoy your day, and may the year ahead be fabulous.

Happy Birthday Dana!