I am so bummed to be going back to work today. Don't get me wrong, I've been really lucky. California allows for up to 12 weeks off for the birth of a child (at 55% of your pay) and I took all of it. But I'm going to miss my baby so much!! He's so sweet!!

They were so beautiful, I took a picture!



Don't I have the best boys in the whole world?

...of David Evan Alm!

Sometime between March 15-25, our new baby boy will be born!!

Happy Jewish New Year!! May it be a sweet one.

Article I snagged this pic from is here. A Visit to the Athletes Village to See the (Perhaps Underage) Chinese Gymnasts - 2008 Olympics – Sports and News from China – The New York Times

Chas and I were watching some gymnastics and we were just shocked that they are trying to pass these girls off as 16. There's just no way. The Chinese are obviously big commie liars. And forget...

He would have been 39 today.

...with Elliott Smith. This has been a long kick. There's so much great unreleased stuff all over the internet. As one blog put it, "He's the Tupac of the folk-punk world." Seriously, though, I have a ton of goodies, if anyone wants, just pm me.

This month it's a Elliott Smith kick... it's such a bummer that he passed away. They never did close the investigation regarding cause of death. Did he really stab himself? Seems hard to believe, but it seems worse to think his girlfriend could have done it. Here's a link to the mp3 of "Angel In the Snow".
Elliott Smith - Angel in the Snow - Glorious Noise

I believe you can also listen to the awesomeness that is "Coast to Coast" here:
Elliott Smith – Coast To Coast – Listen free at Last.fm

I have two "best friends", Kate and Kristin. Kate (my best friend from college) lives in Canada and Kristin (my best friend from high school) lives in Utah, so I don't see either of them all that frequently. Although they were both in my wedding.

What can I say about Kate's visit? She came all the way from Canada to visit me and we had an awesome time. I started tearing up when I had to drop her off at the airport yesterday. It's tough to get used to living without...

Chas took Daisy to the "Spaw" to get her Summer buzz cut, and the people who work there told him there's another dog that comes in who looks just like Daisy, and that dog is a Jindo! So we looked it up, and sure enough....

Korea Jindo Dog - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Our dog is totally a Jindo! It's so exciting to know she's an actual breed! Apparently they were only recognized recently as a breed by the AKC, but they are very popular in Korea (they...

...thanks to dsmith2904!!!!

If you're wondering, it's the name of a Tears for Fears song. I have been on *such* a TFF kick lately, I don't know what the deal is. (They're my second favorite band, for those of you who don't know.) Anyway, "Tangerine" has a great hook that's been stuck in my head for days: "When you think it's all over/It's not over..." So good. Seriously, if you missed out on their reunion album, Everybody Loves a Happy Ending, I *highly* recommend putting it on your xmas wish list. ...

Last year was a let-down on the Hickory Farms front, and frankly, since Chanukah was early this year it wasn't that great in general. My mom bought me a tablecloth and matching napkins. But I just wanted to remind everyone that there's still time this year to buy me (or re-gift me) some Hickory Farms...

Who desires life, loves his days and hopes for good, guard your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking falsely. Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.

("Tehilim"/Psalms 34:13-14).

"The Lord! The Lord! A God compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, rich in steadfast kindness, extending kindness to the thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin; yet He does not remit all punishment..." (Exodus 34:6-7).

Ve-al kulam Eloha selichot, selach lanu, mechal lanu, kaper lanu.

For all our sins, may the Force that makes forgiveness possible forgive us, pardon us, and grant us atonement.