There are laws that have been introduced in a number of states that could result in this sort of situation happening in the U.S. That is terrifying.

Isn't everything spoken, ever, spoken like someone who has never been beheaded? (Sorry for being a smart-ass; I simply couldn't resist.)

Setting aside the fact that this particular beheading took three blows, I think we can agree that public execution is particularly barbaric without being racists. And FWIW, I'm not necessarily disagreeing with you about capital punishment in the US.

You deserve better, too. Good for you for doing what needed to be done.

That always pissed me off so much. I would much rather have worn the original.

leaving a trail of gold dust wherever I walked

Yup. We had to get tested for syphilis when we got married in PA in 1996.

Exactly. I got married in PA and we had to get tested for syphilis. It seemed very retro to me.

You do in Pennsylvania— my husband and I had to get tested for syphilis. No idea why. I don't think anyone requires DNA tests before getting married, though.

He was part of her life when she was little. He gave her Barbies and a giant stuffed animal and a tea set. Then he disappeared for 12 years, then came back into her life and almost immediately began having sex with her. I see grooming there.

Oh, well, that's much better.

<shudder>

Not to mention, her mom and grandma were bipolar, but she's planning on having kids, so.... I think she can either judge them or procreate, but not both.

Honest to God, I did not know ashes-stealing was a thing. Kind of makes me glad my mom chose burial. As far as I know, she's still right where we left her.

Am I reading this right? Your in-laws stole the ashes of your late spouse? The hell?

That's like the opposite of being paid bi-weekly, and occasionally getting a third paycheck in one month. The free money month. The extra period month is rubbish, though.

I think I love you.

I could use a job, but I really only want to Google "Kirby Delauter".

Somebody, take it away. And bring me another lover!