@yatnil: I think this is the first time he's ever really been punished for anything. Ever.

@MercurialGirl: A word or two of advice about rootbeer floats: vanilla vodka.

You guys. I grounded my kid yesterday and I think it's working! This wouldn't be so remarkable except for the fact that he's 18 and I'm not actually his mum. He's mad but he's cooperating.

@ThereIsNoFluffy: @all: Thanks for the advice. He was apologizing before he even got in the car.

My sort-of kid just called and asked me to pick him up at a friend's house because they've all been drinking and he's supposed to be home soon. He's 18 and I really appreciate that he asked for a ride rather than make any dangerous choice. Am I still allowed to comment on the inconvenience and general poor judgment…

@crustee: Mine never last more than 2 or 3 weeks.

Too easy to leave when you should stay. Too hard to leave when it's time to go.

Yesterday my little brother told me something that made me see him a whole new way. Now that I know what I do, I respect him so much more. I suddenly realize that he's the only person in his shoes and I'm going to let him make whatever choices he can be at peace with. This changes everything.

This show always disappoints me only because the crazies usually leave too soon.

In 2010 I went to Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. If you are ever considering it - go. Don' t think twice. But bring a sweater.

Y'all are missing out if this is the best you've seen. Check out some Native Guns, Medusa, or Jean Grae. It's all out there but it's not on the radio.

@Residentdrunkgirl: I mean, actual law aside - every single person threatened with a warrant on these shows immediately caves, even when they know they're gonna get fucked. It's infuriating. People, just say NO!

@apparently: They can keep me from going back in but they can't get me out in the first place. If they show up without a warrant and ask to search my house, I can say no and close the door.

@syneblue: Just because the cop says that he could get a court order doesn't mean that he's actually going to! He has to ask a judge. And then the judge has to be convinced. If the cop really thought he could do that - he would have had the warrant in hand when he showed up. I worry that these shows make people…

Why do suspects on crime shows always confess to the police? Always. And why do the police keep interrogating people after they ask for a lawyer? If the cops ever come to my house and tell me that they want to search it and if I don't let them then they'll just get a warrant - I will tell them that sounds just fine…

@Team_LadyBits: Fishy feelings come from somewhere. Trust yourself.

@individa: Yeah, and it's one of those things where I know that keeping my mouth shut is the right thing to do. My supervisor gets to look really good and he won't forget that. Plus, I'm pretty new to this team and it would just be bad form.

@rixatrix has snapped from her tether: *Sigh* I know. And the people who matter know that it was my idea. But thanks, that helps.

I had such a great idea at work and now it's moving forward full-speed. Except now it's totally been taken over by the people who are really in charge. I know that it's my job to think of great ideas and give them to the people who run things but it's hard not to get any of the glory.

I have started inserting little notes into my holiday cards about a charity to which I have made a donation in the recipient's honor that year. And then I don't buy presents. No one seems to mind.