If ever you need proof that you are awesome...this is it.

Your comment reminded me of the excellent book on the cultural history of the pineapple: King of Fruits by Fran Beauman. A status symbol that's odd, spiny, and delicious? I'm all over it.

Of course you do! The countdown is on.

I've heard good things about LM foundation and concealers too; what a sweet gift for your sister-in-law. Was the highlighter YSL Touche Éclat? It eats dark circles for breakfast.

I am going to attempt (attempt) a Sunday roast with all the trimmings, but without doing a practice run, I'm worried we're going to end up eating beans on toast. Your dinner sounds delish!

Me too. I will definitely make passes at guys who wear glasses.

Atta girl! Hey, maybe I should switch up water for soda instead. Thanks for the inspiration! *clinky*

Got this as a graduation gift. It tastes like sadness. Ah well, bottoms up!

It totally does. Creepy banana is creepy.

I'm afraid so. It's his book, published in 2010.

Cool! I hope you get the chance to go one day; I met the loveliest, warmest people there—with your Swiss roots, I'm sure you'd enjoy it all the more. And it's always safe to be wherever Michele isn't.

I DON'T KNOW. Also, doesn't it look like that banana's about to tap her on the shoulder? I can't unsee it!

Oh, I know! I have very fond memories of Switzerland (unlike Michele?) and just put down the first thing that leapt to mind. Thanks for stumping for the others, though.

Is it raining apples, bananas and tomatoes in that pic? Forgive me, but that's taking "tomatoes are a fruit!" a step too far—you never want tomatoes in your fruit shower.

Accompanied by "get over yourself" in a Swiss German dialect.

They probably thought you was Sarah Palin's cockeyed cousin.

No apologies. Ever. A charming ethos for a charming man.

Oh Lentils, I'm so sorry. I want to give you ALL the hugs. It sounds like you're doing the right thing for your mental and emotional well-being. You deserve so much better than this.

Best of luck (and what a great treat for when you're done).

Pour vous. I'm really enjoying your progress updates; it's fun to see something so iconic through fresh eyes. Onto season four?