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To whoever changes the channel to Food Network at the company gym:

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?

I was there today, toddling away on the stationary bike with about six other employees, and everyone's mouth was watering (except when Paula Deen came on. fried butter balls? come on now) and isn't that NOT THE POINT OF GOING TO THE GYM?

Am I wrong here?

Biscuit: Want a carrot.

Me: Kitties don't eat carrots.

Biscuit: Want a carrot!

Me: No.

Biscuit: OH PLEASE want a carrot!

Me: Kitties don't eat carrots!

Biscuit: CARROT CARROT CARROT! *tries to get into the carrot bag*

Me: Okay, here's one.

Biscuit: ...

...

...Yuck.

Me: *goes back to typing*

Biscuit: Want a carrot.

For the last eight years, as long as I've been married, I've wanted a cat. My own kitty, to purr and sit on my lap. But, husband was allergic, and we lived in an apartment that didn't allow pets, and I thought I'd never have one.

About three weeks ago, husband decided that we'd take the plunge.

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Located a Wii for my dad for Xmas (mom wants to get it for him.) So, Wii-enthusiasts, I'm looking for some Wii game recommendations. Preferably, easy-to-understand party games. Some caveats:

My dad is 64 years old and does not know Mario from Mega Man. So, something like Super Smash Bros. is probably not his deal.

Same goes for anything that requires you to make a Mii, or whose primary attraction is friend codes and online play.

I'm thinking Boom Blox might be a good candidate, as an example. Any other suggestions?

Okay, who else just saw the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade get rickrolled by none other than RICK ASTLEY HIMSELF?

This sets a new standard for video game-oriented skits.

Going home soon to hand out candy to the kiddies. Yay!

I have been watching some of my unfinished anime while working out in the basement. Just got done with FLCL. What the fuck was that all about? I probably ought to watch Outlaw Star now, considering that my BIL only gave it to me three years ago.

Husband and I have been filling in the gaps in Avatar. Something tells me it would take only a small push to get him to agree to dress up as Sokka and Suki for next Halloween or something. He's so cute.

End of an era: when going through the cosplay box in the basement to determine what (if anything) I could wear for our company party, I determined that my shinigami outfit is beyond repair. *cries*

After watching an animated fable for training about how the giraffe and the elephant have trouble working together, and discovering that many companies purchase this fable to illustrate diversity issues, I have come to the conclusion that I am definitely in the wrong business.

It needs to be not-DST any more. Like, three weeks ago.

Sunday will be the first football game I've gone to in a month.

I must be getting old, because I want to get a bird book to see who's been visiting our backyard feeder.

The American version of Life on Mars is entertaining so far.

The writers of House, MD must have gotten together before this season and said, "Let's spend this season poking the shippers, for the lulz." Next up: threesomes?

So what's up with you?

angstymcgoth, you have got to see this.

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EXACTLY WHAT ARE WE AUTOMATING HERE, GUYS? HM? HMMMMM?

Maybe I should do more pipetting!