Haha. Great story!

Perfect.

This is crying out for a Homer Simpson image.

Children of the Corn! I’m going to start using that!

Thanks. He had the greatest sense of humor.

Dressing as a hobo was a standard Halloween costume when I was growing up.

My husband and son both fell for this.

But she sure knows how to recycle a wedding dress.

My Jewish parents attended mass given at the Vatican by Pope John Paul II. I asked why, and my dad told me he was hungry and wanted the cracker.

I guess she’s never shopped at Whole Foods, because they sell wholesome cake mixes there.

Her nails have a beautiful shape. My baby nails are envious.

This is a phenomenal book, not just about the origin of the HeLa cell line, but about the early life of Henrietta Lacks. What struck a nerve with me is how she was victimized by her family (father, uncle, cousin) as a child and through her marriage. She was naive and was taken advantage of by more than just the…

My cousin was the model for the jewish Rebecca character in the books. Anytime I see the book illustrations, I see her. It’s so cool. And I’ve been dying to share that forever.

They look like they’d make awesome back scratchers though.

This has a serial killer vibe to me.

They wouldn’t drive me as insane as these:

I want to play!

I have never met anyone as passionate, knowledgeable and articulate regarding the causes for which she fights, most notably, issues affecting women and children. And she strikes me as a very down-to-earth person, even if she did grow up in a privileged household.

I found electric sharpeners eat away too much and ruin the knives over time.