I'm not sure that's so great either. Maybe something more optional past 3 or 6 months...in many industries, a forced year off is a great way to lose choice accounts, promotions, tenure, etc to other colleagues...especially the ones who won't be taking a forced year-long maternity leave. It also might discourage…

There's no canonizing of the dems. It isn't "damaging" to air their views because ipso facto we'll worship democrats as false idols. There are many independents (or moderate republicans for that matter) who find these people's views abhorrent, but it won't cause them to love Obama blindly.

Public records, mutual friends, clues and pictures around the house or your mutual friends' homes, and a good conversational memory.

You know, I like the Phil Collins song, but only in a certain frame of mind. I mean, it's a song about orphans and not particularly a good one for a homecoming. Take Me Home Tonight (by my little baaabyy) is at least upbeat. But Motley Crue's Home Sweet Home would probably be the best in terms of mood.

Loved the music...made it a real pool party at the end :)

Yep. I guess it's just you and me for double standards. When she punched him right in the neck (har har!) my first thought was about reversing the roles.

If you have dark under-eye circles and/or small eyes like me, make-up can make a tremendous difference. I look five years older without the under eye concealer, and mascara with curled lashes opens up my eyes like nothing else will. I also take a lot of time to conceal blemishes, sop up oil, and even out skin tone…