I heartily second the book recommendations of the others. I can also say you might want to add Turgid Rugaas and Dr. Sophia Yin to the list.

Totally not related to the conversation at hand, but is your name a Depeche Mode reference? (Formerly angsty high school Depeche Mode fan.)

It does in a way, you're right. I had the same thought that it sounded vaguely oceanic, sort of like angelic whale song. Weird, because it doesn't really sound like it, it's just reminiscent of it for me. I didn't make the RPG connection, although I am a die hard gamer, but I can see that too.

Well, this sent me down a rabbit hole. I went to listen to the modem and found this. This is actually really (surprisingly) beautiful. Justin Bieber's U Smile slowed down 800%. Oh my God. I think I like a Justin Bieber song now. Please tell me this doesn't actually really count?!?!

You will boo-urn in the ETERnal fars of Hale, Seeay Pank-hum!

You write beautifully. I hope you stick around and continue to comment. I was teary eyed after reading your anecdote. And I love Tracy's quote of there being no peace in pretending to be something other than yourself. Such gentle wisdom.

I feel for you. My younger sister got it at school in high school and passed it on to me. I only ever found one or two nits and was able to treat mine before I felt so much as an itch, but my poor sister ended up with a pretty bad case that took several treatments to get rid of. It seriously traumatized her to the…

Lol! I used to do that years ago in random places sometimes. Like the grocery store, at home, etc. I still use "behind you" even today though. That one's useful.

It has been more than nine blessed years since I've worked in a restaurant and I still have waiting tables nightmares. One of my personal favorites is the one where I'm wearing my uniform shirt, my underwear, and my apron and nothing else. I keep trying to tug my shirt tails down to cover my rear end. And also…

Ok, I cracked up because I am apparently 12 years old. Haha!

I laughed so hard when I saw this video for the first time. I'm delighted you like it!

My dog likes to lay on the couch next to me, but he has to be all covered up by a blanket. One night I was on the phone with my fiance and pup was sleeping under his blanket. All of a sudden he tore out from under the blanket so fast he was practically a blur streaking down the hallway. I had no idea what was going…

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Squee! He is adorable! What a handsome red boy.

OMG, the cuteness!!! Do you stalk them with binoculars and an enormous telephoto lens like paparazzi? I would if they lived near me. Of course from far enough away that I wouldn't disturb them.

I know, right?! There is no such thing as privacy with a cattle dog. My other dog is independent as all get out, but my cattle dog? If he is without me the world is ending. He is such an odd combination of soft and emotional squishiness and tough, hard as nails attitude.

I refer to my cattle dog as my furry tumor. It's rare when I'm at home and he isn't physically touching me at all times. If I'm not sitting, he is still usually within six inches of me, including in the bathroom. He is the snuggliest, huggiest, kissiest, loviest dog I've ever had.

My Australian Cattle Dog likes to lay on the couch next to me covered up with a blanket. He once let a silent-but-deadly out under the cover and gassed himself out. All of a sudden he tore out from under the throw and down the hallway and I had no idea why. 3 seconds later I smelled why. I laughed like crazy and…

Both of mine are farty and yes, they do startle themselves. I particularly find it funny when they will fart, be surprised, and then sniff their own bum. Also, I am 12 years old. You should watch this video!

Toohey? Is that you? Are you using my Android tablet while I'm at work? But you don't have thumbs...