It's true that blanket statements like "you should always leave the minute he lays a hand on you" can feel soulless and inadequate when you love someone.

@fridaphile is tequila's momma: I think you have pretty hands. Good thumbs. That's important.

@fridaphile is tequila's momma: I creep. It's okay. My mother has exceptionally long fingers. I've stubs to her. Thanks.

@Blodwynn: Fezzes are cool. I went to the renegade craft fair today. I was really disappointed no one was selling fezzes.

Today, I got a bowtie ring. All afternoon I said "bowties are cool."

@Sars Also Misses MizJenkins: Hey Joan, it's cool. Know what I'm thinking? Make-over!

@mordicai: The executive branch has always gobbled up power, FDR and the New Deal? The creation of Medicare and Medicaid and Social Security. Creating jobs through government work. I don't think this is anything new.

@rodmanstreet: Gotcha. I think other people have addressed this, It's uncomfortable all of a sudden to have all the media outlets suddenly pay attention, but that's a two way street. Clinton has made it a point, outside of campaigning for her mother, to stay out of the public life. Chelsea Clinton has chosen to…

@Sars Also Misses MizJenkins: Sorry, I should have included a sarcasm tag. That first part, now that I've reread, didn't come across as I intended. She is a remarkable woman. Like I said, I'd rather ogle her wedding than Katy Perry's. Le sigh, if only gossip columns focused on women like Clinton, rather than…

@rodmanstreet: I'd also like to add that my idea of feminism is one that supports women making choices for themselves. I'm certain, given her pedigree, individual achievements, and Hilary as a mother, that she made the informed decision to have a wedding of this nature. As feminists, we should support that and not…

@Ruby_de_la_Booby: I'm actually really disappointed that there is nary a pin on her ensemble.

@Dalcyanne: She also has two Masters degrees. One in international relations from Oxford, the other in public health from Columbia.

@mordicai: America does not have a separate head of state and symbolic figure head. Our President provides both. The Kennedys were once our "Royalty," today we have the Clintons. I don't see the harm in that.

@rodmanstreet: I can't speak for anyone else, but I did follow Chelsea Clinton. Other than graduating from Stanford, getting two Masters degrees, one at Oxford and the other at Columbia, she really hasn't done much. There was some consulting work, but mainly, she was campaigning for her mother. I am excited that…

@Rosa - que seria de mi?!: Someone came from Alameda, said the traffic was bonkers.

@salthegeek: I haven't hung out in io9 before. I might have to start lurking. It would be great to get Jez, io9, and Gizmodo altogether.

@LibraryChick: Facebook groups or #meetups. This one was in San Francisco.

@Rosa - que seria de mi?!: Yes. Well, Bay Area.

I want her dress. Everyone looks gorgeous and glowing. Can I be a Clinton?

Today, I went to my first ever Jezzie meet-up. If you haven't gone to one, you totally should. We went to a tea house and ate mini-sandwiches, macaroons, petit fours, devonshire cream, scones, and yummy smoked salmon with capers.