Statistics being what they are, we're likely close in age (I am twenty-four and that is about as close as one gets to Jack Bauer, but I have never seen 24 so this joke is terrible). And re: the sexual activity/identity issue going on in the world and this post, I dig! I'm glad what I said resonated with you, it's something I think about a lot and I appreciate knowing it makes sense.

I have one of those Sally Hansen Hard As Nails basecoats, but it chips an awful lot--maybe I should quit doing the dishes.

Your tree sounds lovely. Is there a rhyme or reason to the type of tree you pick? I never thought about the tree shedding needles; that sounds like it could be prickly. Do you put the tree up/take it down at specific times?

Long comments = best!