kidsmoke

How incredibly sad. I just saw him on that tour too. Rest in peace, Evan.

I love this book so much.

If you are all as busy as I am, the next couple of days won't allow much time for posting....which is why I want to say now that you are all very dear to me, and counted among my year-end blessings! Please stay safe, as a lot of the country turns into one big ice-rink, and have a peaceful and blessed holiday season! Also, could anyone explain (if I send you an audio tape) this incredibly loud and bizarre noise my washer has just begun making? No? Crap, I need a new washer. I hope you are all snug and safe and happy! Much love, kidsmoke

So sad, Edie. Much love to you & Scott & Jake.

Very cool! What is the spinal-looking thing?

kidsmoke is just fine with this & actually kinda likes the idea as it makes Christmas stretch out a bit longer. So, no worries, secret Santa.

So does the gravy, if you stir it and heat it long enough.

Kauffman nails!!!! Now there's a Christmas gift everyone could use!!!!

Hahahaha, what a great gift, Kate! Tom is also getting one of those for Christmas....it was one of the first Christmas gifts I bought this year. Doesn't that cover picture of Bush just make you want to slap him?

You can't imagine how tempted I am, Jen, but we already have 5 cats, and can't afford another. My husband would have my head on a spike. I hope you are able to find good homes for your babies!

Well, I do have excuses, but none of them good enough for being so late to the party for one of VC's finest! Scott, you deserve every warm wish that's been posted here, and for every good thing to come to you and your lovely family. For now, I can only offer you..... Brownies! From California!! Who knows what might be in them!!! I hope you are nuts! I hope you like nuts! I raise a brew in the honor of you!!!!!!!

Yer too slow, I reported myself as soon as I saw that I had done that. I'm aghast at my behavior! mpolak, I apologize to you and to all the fine denizens of your beloved state. If you'd like to pm me a slap or something, I promise to apply it promptly.

They would be such fools to turn this down! But Mike, may I just say it for you? Stupid West Virginia. Thanks. I was in a snarly mood, and it helps to insult another state.

Stupid California.

Memo to you both: Did you remember to punch airholes? And yes, I loooooove 2-yr-old orange kitties!

I'm sure there are many different approaches they can try. Try not to worry too much, although I know that's so much easier said than done. We love ya, froggie.

Wow, no pun intended, honestly, but that must be unnerving. I hope you see an improvement soon. Do your doctors know what's going on, or are you still in the early stages of various tests? You're in our hearts and thoughts, Mende. Hang in there.

Mende, I hope I don't even have to say that I consider you a god amongst mere mortals. May the heavens come to their senses and restore your world to peace and happiness.

Good lines! I also love Oliver's Army!

I like the way you think. As comfort foods go, nothing can touch a good homemade Mac N Cheese!

Easily one of my all-time favorites. When I saw him at Hollywood High all those years ago, someone lobbed a red high-top sneaker onstage during that song. I always kinda wondered if someone had gone home that night wearing a single shoe, having been caught up in the impulse of the moment. My first Stiff Records purchase was their first release, the quiet little single from Elvis, "Less Than Zero". I was blown away by his talent then, and still am. As a sucker for waltz time, may I offer up the lyrics to "New Amsterdam": you're sending me tulips mistaken for lilies you give me your lip a

A simple dessert: 1 box angel food cake mix 1 20-oz. can crushed pineapple (in its own juice) Cool Whip Mix cake mix, pineapple, and juice together and pour into well-greased 9-by-13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on top. When cool, frost with Cool Whip. Variation: Replace canned pineapple with a 15-oz. can of diced peaches in its own juice. Good luch with your cooking!

That boy makes me yearn. For all kinds of good things in the world. Man, can he sing, and his lyrics are wonderful too. Plus he's flat-out gorgeous. But has a lovely girlfriend, and let's face it, we're off on a tangent here. Seriously, the man is a total sweetheart, and insanely talented. Catch him live if you possibly can. You won't regret it.

Aw, you're sweet. In some things I do, anyway. (I like to think.) These are all great albums. There was so much this year to savor! I'm not one of those who is into obscurity for obscurity's sake.....it makes me crazy that musicians as good as these have to struggle for notice!