Rachel

Q: Who truly deserves the bat? A: A priest, a baptist minister and a rabbi.

Q: What will Tim need to get into his vehicle when I'm feeling better? A: Pepsi and a highlighter.

Q: Excuse me, but could you tell me where to get some good lemming kabobs? A: Cold medicine and too much time.

I got Elektra. Kara got Jean Grey.

Q: I'm sorry, I missed that. What's the secret ingredient in your brownies? A: Baseball, westerns and one helluva party.

I need to learn to stay out of the political threads, as in not even scan them. I will inevitably find something incredibly ludicrous to my thinking and before I know it, I'm posting. I like to think I'm smarter than to keep making the same mistake over and over again.

I'm not a football fan, but I'm in awe of Brett Favre's first half tonight. A day after the unexpected death of his father. He's the epitome of commitment and excellence under the worst conditions.

I'll check in on a thread, out of curiosity, and notice that there will be a debate (to be generous) going on. Nothing new on these boards. Then I'll see one person go off on a tangent in response to someone else disagreeing with them. This person sees a conspiracy and attributes things to his opponent that have no bearing on what his opponent posting. I will ask how they came to that conclusion and then point out that it really doesn't help their argument if that's all they've got to respond to the opposition. Of course, the person never responds to my question, but will move to the next question that he's taken as a personal attack. Is it because they don't have an answer and know it? Or is it more that they don't want to debate, but want people to agree with them blindly? Or, barring that, they want someone to insult wildly? I really don't know.

Upon returning home, we found out that the Rams have the inside track to home field advantage throughout the play-offs. Kara is now bouncing off the walls. God help us all if the Rams win against the hapless Detroit Lions next week. lol

We just got back from the visitation for our friend's mother. I watched as Kara went to everyone in our friend's family, most of whom she'd never met, and managed to bring a small smile to each of their faces. Just by listening and using her own natural charm and optimism. The funny thing is, I don't think she realized just how much she was helping out.

I think some people have nothing better to do than purposely incite other people. Does that give them a feeling of power? If so, I pity them their smallness of spirit.

I sometimes wonder if people post gay marriage news to the NGD board just to piss me, and other people, off. No offense intended to anyone.

It just occurred to me that pretty much anybody who frequents the NGD boards knows what Kara and I look like, but we have no clue what any of you look like.

Anybody looking at Kara and me, and knowing our personalities, would never pick me as the football widow.

There are times I feel like the only adult on these boards. lol

We just got a call from one of our friends. Her husband, also a close friend of ours, just received word this afternoon that his mother died of a stroke. Death is never easy, I know. It just seems so wrong for it to happen this time of year.

You know, there are times I just reflect on my life, and I just found myself doing it a few minutes ago. I don't know why. I've decided I'm a lucky woman. I'm healthy. I have a beautiful (in every way) wife who loves me dearly, as I do her, and four adorable little girls (I'm biased. ). I'm doing well in my career (youngest person to make VP in my corporation, a week before my 30th birthday.) Kara and I both adore the others' parents and relatives, who get along with each other. We have good friends, online and off. All in all, I can say that even though I'm by no means wealthy, I am one very rich woman in all the ways that count. Sorry for the touchy feely. I know it's more Kara's forte than mine. lol

For such a non-violent, non-confrontational person, Kara is a surprisingly rabid football fan. With the Rams winning the NFC West by beating Seattle today, Kara is in a great mood, excitement just emanating from her. Of course, this is infecting the girls, even though Faith is the only other football fan. The twins are like miniature Kara clones, though, so they're pretty hyper to begin with, so they're picking up on the excitement, too. Erin is oblivious, thankfully. lol Kara's still glued to the TV set, though. There are still NFL games being televised. lol

Q. What did you say your artificial leg was made of? A. A lump of coal and a risque elf costume.

Nobody gets into Christmas like Kara. The house is decorated to the Nth degree. There's constantly either a Christmas movie or show on TV, or Christmas music playing on the stereo. Kara is baking and cooking like crazy, laughing at the "help" she's getting from Katie and Kim, even though it makes the clean up harder. She's got the kids excited to an insane degree. Everything she wears this time of year has a Christmas theme. She can't walk by anyone without wishing them happy holidays and she can't pass by a Salvation Army bell ringer without dropping something in their kettles. She's even humming Christmas songs in her sleep.

Finding a good Batgirl avatar isn't easy. It's tough being the Master of Bat-Fu.

The bitch hit me with a toaster.

Erin, our six month old, loves Kara's pumpkin cheesecake.

Kara makes the best pumpkin cheesecake!

If you're in your car, DRIVE! Do the other stuff when you're not in the car. Please.