Anyone have recommendations for where to find comfortable yet affordable boots? I don't want to go the cheapo route, because then the boots aren't comfortable. But I'm not about to shell out $250 for a pair of boots, either. Picky, picky, I know.

@bookling: I thought that's what scrunchies on the doorknob were for?

@cleo_le_fay: I'm trying to make my own steak dress, ala Lady Gaga. Could be interesting!

@The captain of my heart: Is that the movie with Hermi-I mean Emma Watson? Is it any good?

@MsWhatsit: YES. Read the book instead - soooooo much better.

@marciax3: It's so addicting. One weekend a long time ago, I watched three episodes in a row. Then logged onto eBay and bought Seasons 1 and 2. Worth it!

@blametheredline: Uh, Earth to Meekus - get in my bed.

@royalfan5: As a huge HP nerd, I am so excited for you. SO excited.

@singing_femmebot: I miss Gorditos soooo much! I am so envious right now.

It's hard to imagine my comment being chosen for this post, especially as I am currently sitting in front of my computer in pjs and with frizzy hair - but woot woot! Thanks Hortense!

I am no pro when it comes to tools and gadgets, but the only piece of advice I can give is spend the money - it's worth it. Using a $16 straightener on your hair will be hell. Drop some cash and go for a good $100-150 straightener. I love my Sedu, and it's still in great shape 3 years later!

@vagisaurus_rex: Yes! Plus, it helped to know that Al Carver was also Jake Ryan...two of my all time favorites.

Daaayuuum. Thank you for the Charlie Hunnam link.

@Alohamaid: I am perplexed by this post. You need something to make Hawaii bearable? :)

@snacktastic: adorbs! Congratulations!

I just saw that I have 69 followers. The 13-year-old me is giggling viciously.

@Dangling Modifier: Thank you all for your replies. You've all hit on my concerns and hopes for this unit. I have a fairly diverse student population, so I do not think that I will have any one student feeling singled out. One of my norms in class is that no one person can be expected to act as the mouthpiece for…

Any Jezzies remember talking about race/racism in high school? Did you feel like you were in an environment that allowed you to share your opinions safely? Did it create more racial tensions? I ask because I am kicking off a new unit with my high schoolers, and I am going to broach this topic. I'm curious on how…

@leytpr4: I Love This. I, too, just threw half a loaf of bread away this morning. Single self could not eat it before mold appeared.

@gypsypirate: Okay, I kind of like this song too...but I also love the video of all these folks at a punk rock concert dancing to it. Music unites all! ha ha