29th - Good gravy, I haven’t written much in April. I’d better fix that.

28th - Stumbled onto the first episode of Manor House while trying to find acceptable teevee chatter as background to this evening’s workout. It is the unholy union of Upstairs, Dowstairs and reality television. Apparently the higher up you are, the easier it is to justify the hierarchy, and the self-satisfied ignorance of the served is startling. I am completely addicted. I will watch it loyally, always entertaining the hope that the show’s pay-off will be the demotion of the lord and lady of the house to hall boy and scullery maid.

27th - Today it was warm and sunny enough to sit outside by the water for hours and hours, so that’s what I did.

26th - For years now I’ve been planning to buy really, really, really good knives, but I’ve been trapped in Consumer Reports paralysis. Two months ago I was at last ready to commit and ordered a set from Amazon. After stringing me along with Shipment Delayed messages, they finally canceled the order last week. Today – because I had serious chopping to do – I decided to just go buy a set, dammit. Wept with joy when the 10" chef’s knife slid through an eggplant. I can’t believe I’ve been using such crappy knives all these years.

25th - Surprise potluck for S tomorrow night. I was going to make pasta salad with roasted vegetables, but forgot about the whole Atkin’s thing. Must come up with something more interesting than a pile of roasted vegetables…

24th - Posted an entry about my smashed finger.

23rd - Jessica has started her own website! It’s nifty!!

22nd - Posted an entry about spam that’s an awful lot like an earlier entry about junk mail. I wonder if anyone will notice. Considered calling the entry "Epistle-Packing Mama", but that sounds too Biblical.

21st - Tomorrow is Secretaries Day. If only Vanities Day had caught on instead.

20th - Posted an entry about a non-sunrise Easter service.

19th - Spent most of today in a snit. "Snit" sure is a funny word.

18th - Alright, I admit it: I did not have a good time in Florida. I believe this makes me an ungrateful brat, but there it is. I was desperate for some time to myself, and I thought the trip would be perfect for that, but instead it was mostly about Mandatory Socializing. I’m even having difficulty pointing and laughing at the things worth pointing and laughing at, which sucks, because I thought at least I would come back with a tan and some good material. Instead, I am pasty and bitter.

17th - A blur.

16th - The guy on the jetway, into his cell phone: "Somebody’s find themselves getting sued, I mean sued. We’re talking serious litigation. Okay, buddy. Bye, buddy. I’ll see my buddy later."

15th - Grumpy in Florida.

14th - Grumpy in Florida.

13th - Posted an entry announcing I’m in Florida.

12th - 7:45 a.m. flight to Orlando. Blur, blur, blur, shuttle to hotel, hey look - that sign says, "Kissamee Next Right". Ha ha ha. Blur.

11th - Good company, tasty food, hot tub. Happy sigh.

10th - Posted a link from M about Three Letter Acronyms.

9th - Blur.

8th - Posted an entry about a stabby clown.

7th - Posted a quiz.

6th - I am, for some reason, eating something called a Jolly Pop, which I acquired at last night’s party. I’m having a tough time placing its artificial cola flavor. I’ve got it narrowed it down to childhood...oh, yeah: anti-nausea syrup.

5th - Party for C’s 40th birthday. I have configured my Dora the Explorer party hats to look like a double hennin. The Jimmy Neutron napkins attached with toothpicks by J make a good veil. S’s stuffed tomatoes are amazing. The pigs look happy in their blankets.

3rd - Blur.

2nd - Blur.

1st - Posted a link to the Swiss Spaghetti Harvest.