So Upperclassman Guy, the semi-stalker from this post, just sent me a friend request on Facebook.
So you understand the dilemma:
Do I just hit “Ignore,” or do I send him a message explaining why I am so NOT friending his sorry ass?
Discuss.

On the way home last night after seeing “The Dark Night” in IMAX:
R: It’s harder to watch movies like that now, because I have this visceral reaction at seeing children threatened or in danger.
RM: Good.

Remember when I used to write here often? I miss it. I’m still writing, just not here as much. I’ll be back.
Ruth (link below) tagged me for a Presbyterian meme:
In 25 words, give or take:
1) What is your favorite faith-based hymn, song or chorus?
I love “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty,” especially with descant (”let […]

Can I form a coherent thought with Dora the Explorer in the background?
Our vacation was amazing, wonderful, slightly tiring but energizing, and fun. Our brother-in-law has a part-time job at Disney, so he was able to make some “backstage magic” happen a couple of times.
One of my favorite moments, though, was the airport experience […]

It was nice to be (mostly) away from politics while on vacation last week. I did take an occasional gander at the blogs but mainly lived in a bubble with Mickey Mouse and the family.
But I’m back, and am feeling rested and feisty after vacay, so I’m making a prediction about running mate:
Obama/Schweitzer ‘08.

Who?
Brian […]

(We’re back… had a great time. Will post more on the trip later.)
A review for MotherTalk
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X, by James Patterson
This book is part of a project initiated by bestselling author James Patterson. His goal is to encourage the publication of books that will appeal to boys, who are reading less than […]

Gonna go worship at the Church of Disney. See you in a week!

Text message in response to Mamala, who asked how the kids were feeling (they were sick over the weekend):

M back at L’s house.
C better but home today.
J ate a hairball.

I’m sure there’s some decent children’s programming, like, from this century, but we’ve stuck to the oldies but goodies: Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers, and Reading Rainbow. (Why yes, we are raising our kids in the ’70s, why do you ask?)
Maybe we’ve watched too much of the latter…
little she-who-is: Last night I had a dream that […]