No, I agree with you on that. Tuppence, tho…

Tuppence Middleton has to be the most British name I've ever heard.

We’re still working out our holiday menu. For Christmas Eve, we are ordering a ham from Whole Foods, and I think we’re going to make roasted root vegetables and brussel sprouts. I’ll probably put together a salad with toasted
pecans, cranberries, red onions and maple vinaigrette. My mom is bringing her spanakopita and…

The Duchess and I are in the same boat, but by your description I think I could handle it. I'm not big on jump scares.

Happy Birthday! I'll hang out on the lawn with you, as you're only a year younger than me.

Future Islands- “A Song For Our Grandfathers”
The Cure- “Boys Don’t Cry”
The Both- “The Inevitable Shove”
Antony and the Johnsons- “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (possibly the most beautiful Dylan cover I have ever heard)
Divine Fits- “Like Ice Cream”
Alison Krauss w/ Robert Plant- “Rich Woman”
The Walkmen- “Good for You’s…

- Friday was my work holiday party. I organized the whole thing. We had BBQ for lunch, and then held a Paint Nite event in our office. I unfortunately didn't get to have as much fun as the others, as I was running my ass off to make sure everything went smoothly. It went as well as could be expected, though.

See, THIS is a big deal.

Also! Also. I have a serving tray that belonged to Alan Shepard. My mom bought it for me from his estate sale.

Aw man. She taught at my high school (before my time). A very interesting story, but too soon.

I could spin a yarn about Barney and Betty Hill like you wouldn't believe.

Good one!

Thanks for posting this. I'm sorry to hear about that young (so young!) man.

I wish I had gone to see The Both when they played in Boston recently.

Jack White. End of list.

Noooo. Then again, I can't even bring myself to be friends with my co-workers so I guess I'm just less amiable than your average bear.

Talenti's Black Cherry gelato > any other food ever

Holy shit! That looks amazing.

I think most people feel that way.

A "Bad Air Sponge" should get out the ambient stink.