Here's a variety of things.

First I have a PSA about email/online etiquette. Unless you're sincerely shocked, angry or joking, never use more than one question mark in a row. It makes casual questions look rude and urgent. Observe:

Did you get my voice mail?

Did you get my voice mail??

Or worse:

Did you get my voice mail????????????????

It should be obvious which of these is the least offensive and impatient-sounding, and yet I encounter multiple question marks on a fairly regular basis, even (especially?) in a professional setting. So do yourself and everyone else a favor and keep it at one. Trust me, you'll get punched less. Make sense??

Okay, I'm not grouchy, I'm just helping! See, smileys --> :) :) :) Do those look like the symbols of a grouchy person? I think not!

Today my friend texted me pictures of her view from a resort in San Diego, while preparing to head out to the pool. Yes, I'm jealous. I actually considered meeting her there (back when she found out about the trip, I mean), but it's a business trip, so the dates weren't flexible, and I'm busy this weekend. You know, Eastering and stuff.

But hey, while she's enjoying palm trees, at least I can enjoy the wind and hail, right? Actually, we've had some really nice (though chilly) days this week, and the hail was just on my lunch break.

I went out and took a few natury photos today. Nothing special, just the ground.











Holidays (and also non-holidays) make me want to bake, and I've been wishing I could make up a big batch of pastel M&M cookies for friends and coworkers. But I don't think that's a very good idea (I'd want to eat half the batch), so my friends should just know I did think of it, and I heard it's the thought that counts. Nothing says "Happy Easter" like the decision not to bake.

I hope to post this weekend, but in case I don't, have a great Easter!