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Totally Random

So Much to Say!

I really must find time. Need to do a Henry update, though that can be summed up mainly by noting he seems to have grown significantly out of some of the more peripheral sensitivity, like to azo dyes and salicylates. At the same time, sometimes he breaks out mysteriously and in sufficient isolation that there could be a problem with, say, a specific spice, like nutmeg or such. Related to that, I should really do some food blogging.

Then there is the work thing. While some may sneer at a part time grunt job that supplements our income without totally rescuing us, while keeping us from having child care issues and leaving the potential for me to make additional on the side or build toward future returns, it’s helping, even as it’s disruptive and taking getting used to schedule-wise. The brutal grunt work? Not a problem. Even less so than I’d expected, and apparently they’re happy with me. The sleep deficit is a bit much though. Due to circumstances, I only just got boots today. That ought to save my sneakers from further trauma and help my feet.

Anyway, gotta go. Punctuated by my other computer having shut itself off. Again. This time without the browser running. It acts like it could be hardware, or as likely could be a software thing that seems to happen under the right circumstances, centered on what and how many web pages are open in Firefox.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Scott Allen.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To Codeman, my nephew’s friend and theoretical co-blogger.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To Jean Kelly.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger James Joyner, who is 43 today.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Meryl Yourish, who is 51 today.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Grand Moff Trojan, AKA Mr. Caltechgirl.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Michael Demmons.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

Oops! There was a birthday today. Never even looked because I thought it was two blanks in a row.

So almost but not quite belated happy birthday to my brother-in-law’s brother Tim!

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Quiz or Meme

Saved by the Blogthings!

From having no post at all, that is. All of these are via Leslie, a fellow grape.


What Your Home Says About You


You come across as very intellectual. People take your wisdom seriously.

Your hygiene is passable, but you may be hiding some dirty secrets.

You are a very domestic person. You enjoy decorating, cooking, and making things homey.

You are not a nurturing person by nature, but you can easily take care of someone you truly love.

You feel settled in your life. You have enough time to focus on little details.

You are a very self sufficient person. You can get along well without much help.

Your friends see you as courageous, dynamic, and bright.

What Does Your Home Say About You?

The Part of You That No One Sees


You are compassionate, caring, and soothing.
You like other people to depend on you…
In fact, you don’t feel right unless you are helping someone out.

Underneath it all, you feel the burden of everyone’s problems.
Without your guidance, you fear that many people’s worlds would fall apart.
You like to feel in charge, even if it brings you a lot of stress.

What’s the Part of You That No One Sees?

You Are Grape


You are bold and a true individual. You are very different and very okay with that.
People know you as a straight shooter. You’re very honest, even when the truth hurts.
You are also very grounded and practical. No one is going to sneak anything by you.
People enjoy your fresh approach to life. And it’s this honesty that makes you a very innovative person.
What Color Purple Are You?
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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Walter in Denver.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To my brother-in-law Jim, who is 52 today.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To Wesley Reid, my brother’s late ex-wife’s son, who is 31 today.

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Pictures

Sadie and Tigger

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Pictures

America’s Next Top Valerie

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Caltechgirl, who is 32 today.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To my somethingth cousin Joyce’s father Dutchy.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To Wanda, my first cousin once removed, daughter of my cousin Wanda – kind of a “Wanda Jr.” and why are such suffixes only male anyway? – who is 24 today.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To Jeff Sweetser.

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Birthdays

Happy Birthday

To blogger Lex, who is 48 today.