I had no idea Dean Koontz had that sort of an agenda. How sad. You totally crack me up though with your review! Also, did you know that Anne Rice recently dumped the church again? She's a case.

You do have to be so careful with crystals though, you know. Why, only three weeks ago I bought a pair of earrings with crystals from a paganish crystaly place, and in no time my cat Orlando started raping the hell out of the Dahlia's new Christmas bed! And we can't get him to stop! Good thing he doesn't have opposable thumbs, or I'd have to hide the kitchen utensils!

I'm so glad to hear Haku is improving. Poor little guy. Well, not little, but you know what I mean. They're all "little ones". He's had such a tough go of it that I can't imagine it wouldn't take longer than normal. Being able to put his foot on the floor is a triumph indeed. Healing thoughts beaming his way, still and always from us.

Congrats on being elite! I always rather thought you were, so it's nice to see my thoughts confirmed. Maybe you aren't getting a raise, but it's more stuff for the resume, which is good to keep updated and dusted off even when you're not job hunting.

Hope you keep from freezing all your bits & bobs off. Our temps are dropping too, but not anything like what you guys are getting. I don't mind cold in general, but there are limits!