If his inappropriate behavior was about bearing his child, I’m guessing he didn’t talk about surrogacy, and probably didn’t ask, either.

Sounds like a plan. Mimi says I can go, as long as I don’t come home with another cat.

SE Valley

I’m in Arizona, too

I didn’t; I’ll have to look for it. I found instructions on Pinterest.

He’s 12. His doctor recommended it for his ADHD and the resulting sleep issues (among other conditions). The math doesn’t bother me. I’ve already done the calculations and will use my kitchen scale for weighing.

I’ll post pics when it’s done. I’m a little apprehensive since I don’t sew much. His doctor recommended it, though, so we’ll see what happens.

Orion and I both say get well soon!

I’m making a weighted blanket for Little Grapes for Christmas. I haven’t started working on it yet, but I got the fabric today.

No one screamed, cried, slammed doors, or left upset before dessert, which is a successful gathering for my family.

I love mixed breed dogs. Orion is a chibulldor (Chihuahua, pit bull, Labrador), possibly more.

Orion is a very good boy, but will let you know if you stopped petting him before he was ready for you to stop.

Exactly. The first year the school did this, they asked for $25 per child. So basically I can write a check for $25 or spend $50+ on stuff I don’t need/ won’t use so the school can get the same $25 (tops) and my kid could get a 10-cent toy? My son is now in middle school in the same district that is not as logical.…

There is only one semi acceptable school fundraiser: the donation drive. At the beginning of the year, my son’s old elementary school would announce an amount they were trying to raise and asked each family to donate. If the goal is met, no product sales that school year.

Orion and Mimi hanging out in the office while I work.

I’m making pie- apple, pumpkin, and pecan. My sister, the hostess, will not let me in her kitchen despite the fact that she hates cooking it and I love it. The only reason she let’s me bring dessert is she knows my dad will never let her hear the end of it if we had store bought pie.

Turkey must be well prepared to be moist. I’ve had too many people who make it way too dry, at which point I skip it.

Is there a certain writer you respond to frequently on Lifehacker? If so, that author may be able to help you. I don’t comment there routinely; it comes and goes in waves. I spent forever in the grays until I commented on one of Jolie Kerr’s cleaning discussions. As soon as I joined that discussion, the Offspring…

If you’re fortunate enough to work for a company that gives annual raises and/or bonuses, save them. It’s money you didn’t spend before, so don’t spend it now.

It’s a separate laptop on the network. I can access files from both, but can’t drag screens to it. I mainly use it for e-mail and not working.