This was exactly what I thought too. And I’ve been through two 40-week pregnancies!

Gah, yes!! So creepy.

That’s who it is! Thank you. I was trying to figure out who she was reminding me of — other than her mother, of course.

Read the article. The premise is laid out for you there.

I’m all for modern takes on Shakespeare in mainstream media. I think they can be a gateway drug to the good stuff. Ya get people hooked on the stories, see, and then ya pull them in for the language.

I always enjoy her distinctive look. She stands out in every crowd and absolutely owns her style. To me, she is a paragon of fashion.

I just watched it on the weekend — having avoided all related discussion/coverage beforehand — and I agree. I think there was absolutely bias in the community and in the investigation, and there’s a question mark over the outcome.

Well, it’s true. Not allowing women domain over their own bodies is like slavery. Wait. He means––what? Well, fuck.

I’m so sorry to hear that. You don’t have to be strong. Just be there.

Martin Sheen projects a lovely, crusty-but-warm persona so that fits but he just seems so city to me. Just can’t see it.

It’s funny you say that. That book has been inspiring to me, but the way she talks about books is where I get off the bus. Take my clothes, take my gadgets, take (many of) my mementos, but all my books do spark joy in my heart and you will pry them out of my cold, dead hands!

Now, I gotta google what “woke” means. NOT SO WOKE NOW, AM I?

My dad never tried pancakes until he was well into his 40s. After he finally tried them, he realized he loved pancakes and ate them at almost every opportunity. He became a pancake evangelist. And yet, no one ever accused him of thinking he discovered pancakes.

Me too. And I loooooove the feel of the sun on my skin. I switched last summer to using physical block sunscreen, especially on my face. Apparently, it’s better to prevent those blotchy age spots... I dunno. I’d love some opinions. I miss Milihelen.

Good thing he didn’t ask for your opinion then, isn’t it?

“Hell weddings?” Naw, hell weddings are the 2 hour marathons, followed by dry reception. I mean, if we’re being judgey.

Yup, same as funerals. Usual Mass, priest says the homily, refers to the loved one. No additional eulogy. DONE. Go to the Church hall and pass the sammiches.

Well, thanks for reporting back. ;)

Totally agree. Poor kids...

Lovely! My husband said he would have taken my last name (it’s a great last name) if it wouldn’t have killed his dad. Truly, it might have killed his dad. I didn’t care as I wasn’t changing my own, so it worked out well from my perspective. I think my hubs may still have some regrets though 16 years later, on not…