Spooked by a malfunctioning burner, I am suddenly shopping for new range/oven combos. I'm electric and am now a ceramic cooktop convert. Anything outside of Lowe's/HD I should consider?

WWPD: I am wearing a new pair of pants today that I will never wear again. They fit, looked fine when trying on at the store, but they ride up and are generally unflattering for all day wear. Return or donate?

So, I accidentally bought some Old Navy Skinny Jeans. I'm wearing them today, because they were the only clean pants in my suitcase. Not a fan.

So. My BIL got a new job. At a dialysis company. A company for whom I've issued 50 patents. Must now navigate conflict of interest rules. <headdesk>

Gretchen, any spinal surgeon recs in the Tampa area? A good friend got his back broken in a car accident last year and is facing a C5-T5 fusion.

That ford is at my mile 1.5. Eek. Driver unhurt.

photogs--I need help!! My uncle is getting married at the courthouse in 3 weeks and has appointed me as photog. I take well composed snapshots, but could use some pointers on composition and lighting.

actually glad to go back to work tomorrow. J and I hit our Togetherness Limit this morning.

Came home today to Maye not using front right leg. No reports from petsitters, so new today. Not screaming in pain, and can bear at least sitting weight on it.

Happy New Year from the beach! Slept late, made hoppin john and collards, snuggled a baby, and laughed a lot. Good friends, good times.