Hermits are fascinating! One of my favorites is Julian of Norwich, a medieval anchoress and Christian mystic most famous for writing the earliest book in the English language known to have been authored by a woman.

oh. my. god.

Encarta Mindmaze!

Your dad sounds like a legend!

As a lover of good Kinja comments, the city of Detroit, and helpful people- I must say that you totally rule.

I love you.

That's what she said!

I thought it was a butt at first!

Thank you- this is very helpful! And I think I can actually manage to do this over a reasonable amount of time if I stop buying nail polish at Duane Reade every time I feel crummy about my life.

What is "enough" for an emergency fund?

It's ugly...but it's kinda neat looking too...I sort of like it?

@____@

I wonder if I can make the time to do this for myself. I'd certainly like to!

Wow! Otherworldly! Thank you for sharing, this is really fantastic.

I'm not big on fireworks but I have to admit...this is very cool.

Reminds me of this, which anyone who made friendship bracelets as a kid will remember!

Why do the best jobs go to the biggest losers?!

Oh my God. You're right.

Agreed- I kind of want to figure out how to do all this stuff just so I can have this, haha.