@jerseybiscuit: I had probs with several versions of the Pill for that reason, but the hormones in the Mirena are the equivalent of a single mini-pill a week. Because the dose is released directly into the uterus, only the tiniest bit is needed... I find it quite stabilizing, much better than letting my own…

It's a rather stumpifying look for Jude. He's like a crazed hobbit. Or are those pants more Smurfy?

So when I lived in Vancouver I heard this terrible rumor that drivers from China avoid looking in their blind spots because in that country you're allegedly only responsible for hitting things you've seen. I don't want to promote a racist rumor that defies credulity, but this seems the time to mention it, and…

For camper vans, tho, a Delica is my pick – it's a 4x4 so up for nearly anything, anywhere...

@InfoMofo: I did not know that about la Julia! I guess that's why she picked French cuisine... This info defo tips the kitchen scales in favor of dropping the grudge. Ahhh, what a relief to suddenly have so many more men for the picking! The world is my oyster! (But can he *have* to like oysters??)

My silly 2001 checklist included "Must like cilantro!" but I go back and forth on whether or not this is actually ridiculous. Guys that don't like cilantro seem to be typically closed-minded and adventure-adverse. But making that kind of "you must like what i like" decree is fascist, right??

2010 was an absolute shit year for me too. But I had no idea O.B. tampons got discontinued, wow! After getting an I.U.D. at my local Planned Parenthood in late 2009, I stopped needing tampons – all I have to do is wear black underwear for a couple of days.

2011 Ford Explorer. But only cos fuel-efficient 4x4 options are so limited in in the US, and ones w stick even more so. (insult to injury)

This is clearly the struggling automaker's attempt to allay sticker shock on upcoming models:

@BlueBomb - that's not rust, it's called patina.: You forgot the turbo-Diesel and manual transmission parts, yo. Far superior for trippin...

Hmmm. So the name needs an update then - 2011 XExplorer?

@FiveSpeed: Sooo true! In this day and age of energy conservation, why not allow people to go back to the basics of fuel efficiency and road grip?

She decided it was a godsend - a passenger who kept her awake on those long commutes, with no need for mindless yapping.

@pauljones: I agree, it's apples and oranges... Orange slice, anyone??

Yeah, the lack of diesels in general here really makes me cry.