Yes, from the east coast US we got 2 or 3 meals...twas a long flight! And they were good (for airline food!) On a side note about Istanbul airport, I felt the stench of cologne/perfume was so strong that I joked it was piped in. I may be only half joking; seriously be prepared for some olfactory onslaught.

Seconding the travel agent thing. I’m my family’s travel agent, and I actually enjoy planning trips: hunting for bargain airfares, reading hotel/b&b reviews to get the best location, etc. But when planning a more complicated itinerary to my first European vacation I went with a travel agent who *killed* it with deals…

I believe if you have more than a 12 hour lay-over on Turkish Air, you get a free night @ a 4 star hotel. We got transportation to the hotel, breakfast buffet, and transportation back to the airport all comped. It was hard to find the desk and a lot of waiting before finally being herded off with little instruction…

Oh, you’re fine and you’re daughter’s one squeal of delight is more than fine. Also, I’m stealing the trick of letting future kiddo find a toy :)

Don’t forget the toilet paper.

I hear you...That sounds like sound reasoning in regards to other women not surrendering their name past, say, their mid 30’s because they are used to it, the past degrees/certifications, established careers, the tons of paperwork and accounts that comes with adulthood, etc. But I have been consistently surprised by…

As a native New Englander, I can tell you it was probably the iced coffee that was bringing in the crowds.

OMG, I guessed Jim’s on South Street, too.

I thought that honor went to David Cohen.

You know, even if that was so, how can she not notice that in her everyday existence? Ever see a cat or two change position throughout the day to get the maximum warmth?

What does she want you to get over, exactly? Science? Human biology?

Idk, according to other comments here, buying the actual cd is like an "old". iTunes must be some intermediary step.

Yeah, my experience too. Well, I *hope* to have two kids...and eventually a headboard I suppose.

Seems like a classy establishment

Word. See my other reply :)

I'm pretty sure it's from "Black and Jewish", which is classic. L'Chaim, Bitches!

Gawd, cats are so evil. And I luvs them :)

I know, right?!

Oh, State and Main...If memory serves, the movie was filmed in Manchester-by-the-Sea as a stand-in for Vermont? I've seen the movie and have been to Manchester, MA a few times as a teenager, probably around the time of the filming/your wedding.

Interesting perspective. But what if your wealthy friends from a wealthy uni and town were all in entertainment and on talk shows, concerts, tv, etc? If they were regularly on the auditioning couch in their 20's and trying to hang on to their looks in their 30's/40's- the years they're having or raising kids- I…