Time for the #itsnotaboutyou workout.

Shoot, I'm sorry to hear that nothing's worked. I think you're right: if they don't get used to having their feet and nails handled while they're still a puppy, it's really tough. I hope Puppy Framboise will ease into a nail routine soon, even if she needs some coaxing from a professional first. :)

♫ Callista and Newt, Callista and Newt,

Makes a nice change from the usual showers of bastards.

Joke's over guys, Punk(in)'d is never going to make it as a prank reality show.

As much as I love James Bond, I sincerely hope Skyfall isn't her last movie.

Now I understand why Dances with Wolves beat Goodfellas and Forrest Gump beat Pulp Fiction. My uncles hate potty mouth. And have fucking terrible taste in movies.

I hope they squash the charges, but I have a few seeds of doubt.

Mine was Tim Canterbury from The Office UK, and now it's John Watson from Sherlock, so long story short, I'm in love with Martin Freeman.

And the award for most homogeneous voting panel goes to...

Aw, puppies are so touchy about their nails, aren't they? I use clippers, but I just IM'd a friend who's a groomer, and she says the vibration can really freak dogs out. Will she let you touch her feet with it on, so she can get used to the sensation? Calm voices and treats (after she's been a good girl) as you've…

No apologies necessary, that is a wicked reference!

You're welcome! You sound super-motivated, and the fact that you know what you want is a total asset; you'll be radiating confidence!

Have you seen Brideshead Revisited the ten (or twelve?) part miniseries with Jeremy Irons? The book is wonderful as well.

You mean this isn't Patriarchy: A Huge Conspiracy? What have I been doing with my life?!

Outstanding! I miss having really good college radio around; it definitely beats the humdrum of Top 40.

All fingers and toes crossed for you! Best of luck as the search continues.

Searching for new music; came across a band called Faux Fir and The Fatty Acids. My night is complete. What's the best band name (real or fake) you've ever heard?

Oh man, I feel like that is the one aspect of depression no one ever talks about (and so people don't even know it's a thing). Is your issue moreso the apathy (i.e., you don't want to) or the procrastination (i.e., you want to, just not right now)? I struggle with the latter, and a lot of it is tied to fear of…

So twenty-five buttonholes total? That sounds like a lot of careful needlework! But I'm sure the end result is absolutely beautiful. I so wish I could sew.