The current thing is that the state is planning to take over Milwaukee public schools (the “failing” ones) and sell them off to charters.

I would say just be present. Let her know that you are there to be with her and not to try to “make it better” — just affirming that her loss is real and seen can help.

Nice work from that office! Now that is quality health care.

You, my friend, are a real hero. Thank you.

The Polish Moon!

This, a thousand times.

I’d love to get together with your mom and shake our fists at Kids Today over snacks.

It’s a locution used here (the various Gawker sites) often for various groups — the Olds, the Poors, etc.

I read that as “chitlin allergy.” It seemed unusually specific.

That's the thing about Brooks. He starts out with something obvious and self-evident, then reassembles it into the exact opposite of a reasonable conclusion.

We got a tea-for-one set.

That right there is an excellent tagline.

Best wishes to you.

I am not sure “the eBay of prophecy” is what one would want to be were I Mr Strandberg. You’re either “the Five Thirty Eight of prophecy” or you go home.

THERE IS NO HAND

I am having a thermos monogrammed for her as we speak.

Best solution.

I'm really sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace.

I am experiencing a struggle in my heart between utter despondency and red-haze rage. Which will win?

I think this is such an important point and shouldn't be overlooked.