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A hummingbird's tongue is about twice the length of its beak. That would make it about 1.5 inches, depending on what kind of hummingbird you are talking about.

Today I will be remembering the extraodinary capacity for compassion that lies sleeping in all of us. Also, today is my eldest's wedding anniversary. Happy anniversary, my sweeties.

Sorry. I tend to be pretty direct. And yes, given the subject matter, and what you teach, this is a must read for you.

Well, yeah, but I had a beer too. Beer is like food.

Is viatroy home yet?

Chewy chocolate chip cookie, hawt, with Breyer's vanilla ice cream on top. "A bit of what you like", as the British are wont to say.

This guy's writing is turning me on so hard, to paraphrase J. G. Ballard, I want to fuck his words. Also, after many recommendations from this board, (including admitted Chabon addict, ms yvon) next up: Wonder Boys.

It's probably best that I don't stay up late.

Jah made indeed. Dayam!

I made Brown Betty last night. Now it's all gone. Just sayin'.

Krabby Patty. A lovely glass of white wine.

Perfect for this misty moisty Saturday.

Oh my. That's two known VC associates of mine that have vanished into thin air. I have alibis. Really.

Oh. No. I simply meant that the northern Jersey poet is, um, in northern Jersey. I mean as far as I know...

Is this a trick question?

Happy birthday Dunja! I feel like I know you from all of the wonderful things kidsmoke has said about you.

kissing dream fat raindrop tear slips from the leaf of the oak and slides down the curve of my cheek

Steak fajitas, Mexican rice and Brown Betty Bam A Lam. (That's for you, Bethanydear.)

Put up a feeder. Hummingbirds are far more entertaining than television. They will feed pretty heavily for the next month or so before migration.

While driving Sarah to school this morning: Sarah: Did you pack pizza for my lunch today? Me: Yep, and I gave you a monster piece. Sarah: When I bring pizza for lunch, kids always say, "Why is your pizza green? Is it old?

I just finished sleeping one off.

I feel all hungover just from reading this thread...

But of couse! It would be difficult to describe the deliciousness of that pizza. *swooooon*

Goodnight moon.