February 28, 2006
Public Service Announcement
There's no House on tonight.
Damn American Idol.
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I agree!
Damn AI....hate the thing...I'd rather watch Hugh Laurie...
Posted by: Rave at March 01, 2006 11:22 AM (Fir0Z)
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We had House on last night, but I think we are a fair bit behind you guys. It was the one where the guy who worked in Africa thought he had TB and was going to not take his medicine so as to gain more publicity for drugs to go to Africa. The guy was the guy from the Office Space movie.
Happy night of TV watching for me tonight, Lost followed by The Amazing Race
Posted by: Amanda at March 01, 2006 04:16 PM (L4Sch)
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House is great.
He always seems to know the answer but lets the patient hang out just long enough to allow his underlings figure it out and then he says, "exactly, what took you so long?". It's like he knows how long he can let his patient flap and twirl so that there are no complications and so his "students" can learn.
I wonder if this is some kind of formula for each episode?
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February 27, 2006
Love the Weather, hate the Idiots (plus Zimmy goodness)
It took me over an HOUR to go the 21 miles from work to home. Arrgh.
I love the gray skies and the rain, but sheesh people, get a grip. Stop and go isn't any more dangerous just because the road is wet.
Oh wait. They're all looking up at this freak occurrence! What is this RAIN? Perhaps we should ask
Invader Zim (link opens classic Zim episode "The Wettening")
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For some reason I never got to see an entire "Invader Zim" episode -- except "The Wettening."
It did help me to figure out what the4 show was all about, but I still never managed to catch another whole episode.
Posted by: McGehee at February 27, 2006 07:41 PM (lAOTn)
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A five year old's world
Thirdee of
Code Red interviews her
five year old about life and current events. With some surprising answers...
2. Who is the President? George Washington-Bush.
3. Who is the Vice President? My teacher didn't tell me that.
10. Are you a Conservative or a Liberal? A liberal.
13. Are guns good or bad? Good.
20. Is President Bush a good President? Yes.
The
rest is priceless...
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Thanks for the link!
Posted by: thirdee at February 27, 2006 03:07 PM (ciCc6)
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Classic, made me laugh, at work, which is no mean feat!
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Posted by: Marie at February 28, 2006 06:07 AM (ZNESr)
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I had some trouble getting on your site last night, but I'll thank you today for the link.
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On the subject of Dancing
I've joined the
Cotillion, so watch this space for lots of Conservative female fun and a new blogroll... Yeah, maybe I should revamp the way this place looks.....
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Posted by: Ith at February 27, 2006 03:50 PM (2EfyX)
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Yippee!!! Glad you decided to join us!
Posted by: Janette at March 01, 2006 08:55 AM (OcgcA)
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Dancin' ! -- Or how to turn a PhD into a blithering idiot...
Ok, so you probably know I was hooked on Dancing with the Stars this season like it was my own personal
crack.
Yes, I even skipped
Survivor to watch it a couple times.
Last night I was the ultimate reality show buffoon. Yelling at the TV, calling my show buddy (CaltechMom) repeatedly, and generally being an idiot.
At least I didn't throw anything. (ask my DH about football and why my remote on/off button barely works....)
As you may know, after Thursday's final dances, Drew and Cheryl led with a perfect score of 60. Stacy and Tony were behind with a score of 56, and Jerry and Anna were in the rear with 53. Well, there was a final dance last night to complete the judges scores. Jerry and Anna went first, and scored 27/30 a personal best. Then Stacy and Tony did a good number and scored a perfect 30/30. I agreed, as it was the best dance I had seen from them in the 8 weeks of the show. Drew and Cheryl were last, and they were fabulous. But they only scored 27. Enough to stay in first place by one point....
I call my mother. "Rigged!" I scream when she answers the phone. I agree, she says, and then my dad chimes in with "Crap!"
Which is about as bad as he'll get.
We agree it's rigged for Stacy, and we hang up.
10 min later, they announce the third place contestant---- (wait for it....)
Stacy.
Wha??? Ok. I was convinced Drew and Cheryl were done for. Sweeeet.
So Drew and Cheryl were eventually named the winners, and I couldn't be happier.
To see what all the fuss is about,
here's Drew and Cheryl's "Thrilling" Pasa Doble, and
here is their perfect score freestyle dance from Thursday, set to Big and Rich's "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy"
And Drew's brother Nick? Daypass material. Especially now that he ditched Daisy Duke.
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I figured when Stacy got voted out Jerry Rice was going to win. I mean come on, he's a nice guy, but he's not a great dancer. But if one of the two couples I thought deserved to win got knocked out, I figured Drew was a gonner too.
What's daypass material?
Posted by: Ith at February 27, 2006 03:52 PM (2EfyX)
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You watched Dancing with the Stars over Survivor?? Shameful behaviour!
Posted by: Amanda at February 27, 2006 04:15 PM (L4Sch)
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What was the deal with the "brokeback mountain" comment? Are people making it out to be a bigger deal than it is?
Posted by: Amy at February 27, 2006 04:31 PM (UxaeN)
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I think so.
For those of you who have no idea what we're talking about: Bruno said Drew should try out for BBM, and he took the cowboy hat off Cheryl's head and covered his bum with it in what I thought was a playful gesture.
But people being the idiots they are, somebody got creeped out and ABC didn't show it after the live (Eastern and Central)...
I myself saw it on ET on Friday night.
Posted by: caltechgirl at February 27, 2006 04:35 PM (jOkK0)
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"The Office" is my own personal crack. I don't even watch TV. Or I didn't. Tricksy iTunes.
Posted by: Katie at February 28, 2006 05:05 PM (lzWTc)
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Survivor is my personal crack but I admit I started watching Dancing with the Stars the next to last show and then I was HOOKED. I even (shh, swear you won't tell anyone!) voted...for Jerry Rice. Sorry I'm a HUGE football fan and I figured it took an enormous amount of guts to do something like disco number.
Drew and Cheryl did deserve to win in my opinion so I'm happy with the outcome.
Posted by: Janette at March 01, 2006 09:02 AM (OcgcA)
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Home Sweet Home
You Are Los Angeles |
Young and fun, you always know where the best parties are.
And while you tend to keep things carefree and casual...
You certainly can glam it up when you need to.
Famous people from Los Angeles: Tyra Banks, Jake Gyllenhall, Freddie Prinze Jr.
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From
Boston Rob (the llama, not the male half of
Rahmber)
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February 25, 2006
Deja Vu All Over Again...
All the
cool kids are
doing it:Your past life diagnosis:
I don't know how you feel about it, but you were female in your last earthly incarnation.
You were born somewhere in the territory of modern Korea around the year 1100
Your profession was that of an entertainer, musician, poet or temple-dancer.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
You were a sane, practical person, a materialist with no spiritual consciousness. Your simple wisdom helped the weaker and the poor.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
You should develop your talent for love, happiness and enthusiasm and you should distribute these feelings to all people.
Do you remember now?
Umm... not really, sorry. But what the heck.
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Not a very accurate test, eh? But it's worth a giggle or two. ;-)
Posted by: sadie at February 26, 2006 10:19 AM (xV63t)
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i dunno, i could see myself as a
con man mystic in Burma during the 1820s...
Posted by: KG at February 26, 2006 10:35 AM (SZsz5)
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I don't know how you feel about it, but you were male in your last earthly incarnation.
You were born somewhere in the territory of modern North India around the year 1100.
Your profession was that of a builder of houses, temples and cathedrals.
Your brief psychological profile in your past life:
You had the mind of a scientist, always seeking new explanations. Your environment often misunderstood you, but respected your knowledge.
The lesson that your last past life brought to your present incarnation:
Your lesson is to study, to practice and to use the wisdom that lies within the psychological sciences and in ancient manuscripts.
With strong faith and hard work you will reach your real destiny in your present life.
Posted by: vw bug at February 26, 2006 11:24 AM (KyNa3)
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I was a male too... posting tonight!
Posted by: Bou at February 26, 2006 12:10 PM (iHxT3)
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Damn! Consider this a PING! LOL
xoxo
Posted by: Margi at February 27, 2006 11:36 AM (p46pg)
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But I'm not famous and I'm sure I was.
Posted by: KateCoe at February 27, 2006 11:49 AM (KgbA7)
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I haven't figured out the whole trackback thing...
I posted on it
Posted by: ktreva at February 27, 2006 04:08 PM (e8b4J)
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Notafinger!
You may not have heard this one, as Hollywood also lost
Barney Fife and Mr. Furley today, but one of my favorite Hollywood Dads passed away today as well.
Darrren McGavin, who played the Dad in A Christmas Story, and in many other films,
died today in Los Angeles of natural causes.
God bless, and I hope you spirit flies as freely as the clouds of obscenity still floating somewhere over Lake Michigan
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I can't believe he was 83! Where did the time go? I LOVED that movie.
Posted by: Bou at February 26, 2006 12:13 PM (iHxT3)
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He didn't die of old age -- "it was ... soap ... poisoning!"
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February 24, 2006
The funniest sh*t I've seen in a while
Steve-O
renounces his involuntary baptism into the LDS church.... in his own
unique fashion.
and on a related note, can you believe sweet-pie-baking-wonderful-mommy Oddybobo actually got kicked out of Mormon indoctrination classes?
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Steve-O missed something in his post, not only do they involuntarily baptise you, but they also, "marry" you to dead mormons so your souls can be married in the afterlife. How about that one!
Posted by: oddybobo at February 27, 2006 05:36 AM (6Gm0j)
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Speaking of better things to talk about....
Just found out that the reason I haven't seen one of my students in two weeks is because her soon-to-be-Ex took off suddenly, and absconded with the kids....
She knows where he is and is getting together the resources to go after him and get her babies back. But she's had to take a leave from her job and drop out of school for the semester.
If you're the praying type, put in a good word to whatever benevolent deity you worship for Michelle S. and her babies, will you? Thanks.
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done! My best to her. =(
Posted by: Amanda at February 24, 2006 05:45 PM (SYG76)
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Oh my... Prayers for her on the way! What a horrible situation to have to deal with!
Posted by: Richmond at February 24, 2006 06:47 PM (e8QFP)
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Holy cow! That's completely awful! She's in my prayers...
Posted by: Bou at February 25, 2006 06:45 PM (iHxT3)
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Sending prayers her way... keep us updated, ok?
Posted by: Marie at February 27, 2006 08:53 AM (ZNESr)
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Don't we have better things to talk about?
I mean
honestly.
I guess Volokh is more of a B-ball fan than I gave him credit for. But what else can you expect from the bruins....
Fight on Trojans (or Methodists or Wesleyans, whichever you prefer).
Oh yeah, and while we're on the subject (from Volokh's comments):
Way up in the hills of Westwood
So offensive to the eye
Stands a Cal extension campus
Known as Westwood High
Home to all the Bruin bearcubs
UGLY is it's name
The student body's vile
The campus is a pile
And the football team's a shame
U
G
L
Y
U-G-L-Y EAT MY SHORTS!
which reminds me that I don't even know the real words to MY alma mater. Lyrics we used to sing in the extended....
more...
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February 23, 2006
More Geekitude - Child of the 80's version
I love YouTube.com!
The
Sesame Street 12 video
and myriad gems from
Square One TV:
The
introThe
9 song
MathMan (there are several others
here)
BTW, just got
this. Can't wait to watch it!
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Oooooooooooooooh! I loved the Electric Company adn Sesame Street when I was a kid. Can't forget about The Magic Treehouse and Zoom too!
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Loved the Electric Company. I still love Sesame Street! I have to get that dvd for my husband.
Posted by: Oddybobo at February 24, 2006 09:07 AM (6Gm0j)
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It's funny that you posted the video of the twelve song today. I was reading the archives of your blog this week and I recently read the post where you talk about the #12 song and your favorite sesame street memories. I've been singing the 12 song ever since and now I'll really never get it out of my head! I like your blog by the way, very entertaining!
Posted by: Claudia at February 24, 2006 11:04 AM (nYMZn)
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Uncertainly funny
but I laughed!
What was the biggest failure since the Edsel?
The Heisenbergmobile. The problem was that when you looked at the speedometer you got lost.
A cop stops Heisenberg for speeding on the Autobahn. The cop comes up and asks, "Do you know how fast you were going?" Heisenberg responds, "No, but I know where I am."
Shamelessly lifted from beth of And then I woke up...; there are more good ones in the comments!
btw, if you don't get the joke, go here.
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Shamlessly lift away.
Thanks for stopping by (and commenting)! Dad's always good for a physics joke or a pun, so they pop up fairly frequently.
BTW, I loved your pets thing - could've written it myself!
Posted by: beth at February 23, 2006 05:30 PM (2qc7C)
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Idol Chatter
Didn't see much of the girls on Tuesday, but did see all of the guys last night.
My top 4 guys:
Chris
Taylor
Elliot
Ace
My bottom 4 guys:
David
Kevin
Gedeon
Bobby,
David and Kevin, Adios.
For the ladies:
Top 2:
Mandisa
Lisa
Bottom 2 (those I would send home):
Stevie
Brenna
What do y'all think. Other than that I need a damn TiVo?
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My top two girls are Mandisa and that McPhee girl.
Posted by: oddybobo at February 23, 2006 12:53 PM (6Gm0j)
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Yeah, Katherine is in the top few.
Me no likey Brenna. Yuck.
Taylor me likey a lot.
Posted by: jen at February 23, 2006 02:12 PM (UMVKj)
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I didn't see Katharine. I heard she was good, though.
Posted by: caltechgirl at February 23, 2006 02:17 PM (/vgMZ)
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Even with my DVR, I had to give up something, and it ended up being Idol. I'm drowning in TV
Hopefully I can start watching it next week again.
Posted by: Ith at February 23, 2006 02:57 PM (2EfyX)
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I like Katharine, Lisa and Paris. As far as the guys, Chris or Elliot. Ace is to pretty for me. I think I like the bad boys.
Tivo rocks when it comes to Idol. I watched the singing episodes while it was recording who they kicked off. Then I got to watch it right after that.
I hope Brenna goes next time and I was not suprised at who what voted off this week.
Posted by: Amy at February 24, 2006 06:16 PM (UxaeN)
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Here's a sport I could set the World Record in...
The new Olympic sport of
Cursing.
As some of you know, I can hold my own with sailors in more than one language. I'm sure I'd at least qualify to represent my country proudly.
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I don't know, I might be able to give you a run for your money, especially if I'm cheesed off.
Posted by: Contagion at February 23, 2006 02:56 PM (e8b4J)
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Nobody could beat me. Trust me. Oh trust me. I santitize my language for my blog.
Posted by: Bou at February 23, 2006 04:51 PM (iHxT3)
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Not going there. Worked at a multi-lingual company in the customer support department... you can figure it out yourself.
Posted by: vw bug at February 24, 2006 12:30 PM (KyNa3)
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Oooohhh yeah, I could compete...
Posted by: Richmond at February 24, 2006 06:49 PM (e8QFP)
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February 22, 2006
A Letter to my furry friends...
My Dear Dogs and Cats,
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate of food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR, and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there, and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge, and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine or feline attendance is NOT mandatory.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's bottoms. I cannot stress this enough!
To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:
Rules for Non-Pet Owners Who Visit and Would Like to Complain About Our Pets:
1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter...who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly. Dogs and cats are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called,
never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes and don't need a gazillion dollars for college!
Love,
Mom
h/t CaltechMom
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Posted by: oddybobo at February 22, 2006 12:54 PM (6Gm0j)
Posted by: Ith at February 22, 2006 01:46 PM (2EfyX)
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THAT kicks ass. Since I have five furry critters, I can completely relate!
Posted by: Dana at February 22, 2006 05:50 PM (euBkS)
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Heh. I think it's cute when my mom's cat sticke her paw under the bathroom door.
Posted by: Ben at February 22, 2006 07:03 PM (0Apx1)
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Have you been lurking around my house?
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Posted by: Chrissy at February 23, 2006 10:20 AM (LZ8Xx)
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You sure nailed that one, I can totally relate. With our two furry dogs in the house there is never a shortage of hair on furniture, carpets, us. We used to have one of our dogs sleep on our bed, but he became a dead weight in the middle of the bed, making it impossible to roll over!
I always stress when non dog owners come over, and treat the dogs like they have the plague or something, or get stressed about dog hair.
Posted by: Amanda at February 23, 2006 03:32 PM (L4Sch)
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How nice. With you on this one!
Posted by: Mark at February 26, 2006 07:46 AM (+sgFd)
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I try to wear fur-friendly clothes when I go to all my friends' houses. Every single one of them has at least one cat or dog, usually more. And since I like my friends and their pets, that means I wear things that aren't black or white or extra fuzzy and just have a nice visit without worrying too much about fur. :-)
Posted by: Princess Jami at February 27, 2006 02:29 PM (0gPLe)
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February 21, 2006
The Waiting is the Hardest Part...
Jay and Deb were off to the hospital this morning around the time I fell asleep (2:30 am in Cali, 5:30 am in MA), and we should be hearing news any time now...
Yay Valerie!
PS Bonus points to anyone who can tell me where the post title comes from!
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