Ooh, the dried cherries are a really good idea. I like sultanas ok, but I think Bara Brith with cherries would be so tasty!

It looks great!

That's exactly what my husband used to do. Reason 2378 why we're separated.

😹 dying over Berkeley's WTF face 😹

Congratulations!!!

I completely failed to take pix of the feast. 2 ducks, salad, monkey bread (not the stuff you see when you Google - it’s an insanely buttered double-rise yeast bread and there are never leftovers), roasted cauliflower and carrots, garlic green beans, mashed potatoes, banana bread, lemon squares, chocolate turkeys.…

Feel free to keep telling us when things are crap. We all go through fallow times, and it’s not a burden to lend an ear. You're a valued member of this community.

If you have the patience, this works wonderfully against passive-aggressive types. In my case, it took nearly six months, but it was worth it. 

I wish United had moved her - into a first class seat. Casual bigotry shouldn't be accommodated.

Seriously? A situation went sideways on her (and smells like a damn set-up), and she was alone with a man larger and stronger than her. She did speak up when he hurt her, he didn't seem to care. Way to victim-blame.

Oh God, I still shudder over the witching hour. I suppose I should be grateful my twins melted down at the same time?

I love reading about the kitties 😍

I, too, am petite and love to produce a long, loud burp. I taught my brother how to belch his ABC's. Many years later, I have taught my son's as well, much to their father's chagrin.

Kitties! I have been refreshing all night, even though I have to be up at 4am.

I have moved a LOT because of my dad’s and later my husband’s jobs, so I have learned that for me it works best to target neighborhoods more than houses. If I have walkability, shops, restaurants, transit and school (I FEEL you on the CPS lottery), I can find a house that works and change the less ideal aspects over…

Congratulations! Hoping this is a pathway to a permanent position you enjoy.

Yeah, I'm team That Parent in this instance. You are not overreacting.

I use Clue bc I can track dates, flow, cramps, bloating, etc.

Congratulations! I’m glad everything came together so nicely. The view, and the dress, are lovely.

Congratulations! I’m glad everything came together so nicely. The view, and the dress, are lovely.