Doctor question! I haven't had insurance for over three years, and I have my first doctors appointment next week. Yes, I am excited. My question is if it is appropriate for me to go in with a laundry list of questions/issues. I understand that my appointment is for a set time, but since it's been so long since I've…

When I ask my students to write about a book that had a profound effect on them. "Speak" easily takes the top spot, with both males and females alike. The comments are all very similar: I can connect to it, I see a little bit of myself in Melinda, it makes me so angry - all of which are responses that teachers LOVE…

@i'm going to have my friends call me valerie: Jenny and Johnny, "Big Wave"

@Captain Hook: I also love the message in "Rise."

@penguins268: I like Zero 7. Pretty low key.

"Everybody Loves Whales" is currently filming in Anchorage. John Krasinski is starring in the movie. There may be a slight chance that I will turn into a raving fan-creepster and show up to the filming locations with a sign that says, "Welcome John! Now never leave me."

@queenhobart: I got sucked in last weekend...just go with it :)

@electric barbarella is a pretty hate machine: I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I also lost a pet when I was away from home, so I can imagine how difficult this can be for you. You're in my thoughts!

@Calisee: Excellent! Your night just got a little more interesting...

Daily What Heartwarming video of the day. I can really relate to the cycle that this guy has gone through...now excuse me, I need to go find my running shoes!

@Calisee: I remember working at a movie theatre that played midnight showings of Rocky Horror, and I will always remember those nights as being some of the best of my life!

I'm watching "Legend of the Seeker" reruns on tv. Everyone on this show is hot, it's like medieval porn! How did I not hear about this show before?

@Elle O. Elle: Jealous! I always wanted one of those dolls. Happy early birthday!

@Calisee: I can't watch the movie. The visuals in my head while reading the book were too good.

@Hey Girl Hey: I'd try to track her down before moving her stuff out. Do you know her schedule, or have the general gist of it? Hang out in your room and wait for her. I know that takes time out of your day, but I think you should at least give the face-to-face a shot first, before just moving her stuff out of the…

@Charming_Procrastinator: As a person who has recently lost some weight myself, I am both embarrassed and flattered when someone comments on my new shape. I'm embarrassed because I didn't like that I had the extra weight in the first place, and enough so that people noticed. I was also flattered because, well, I am…

@whitekidinflatbush: They're coming to the Alaska State Fair next week! I'm so excited!!

@nicnack74: Well, she did 'retire'...

As a teacher here in AK, I am even more saddened about Measure 2. Some of my students come from really crappy homes where they don't feel safe talking to a parent or guardian about issues such as pregnancy or abortion. This need to put up roadblocks for young women just sickens me, especially since I try to teach…

@ObservantUnderachiever: I'm off to try that right now. Thanks!