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Stop Reminding MeMe: Did you hear

Posted on June 24, 2009
Stop Reminding MeMe: Did you hear that Ed McMahon died?T: Who?Me: Ed McMahon.T: Who's Ed McMahon?

Preserving What Sanity RemainsT

Posted on March 23, 2009
Preserving What Sanity RemainsT and I are in the midst of a much-needed vacation, visiting my sister and her boyfriend in Arizona. There is never a "good time" at work to spend time away from the office, but this trip, planned in late January/early February, came at just the right time...

Text from TYesterday morning, with

Posted on March 18, 2009
Text from TYesterday morning, with no preamble, I received the following text message from my lovely daughter:"Hey, do you think we can spare $3 a week to help rescue Ugandan children that were abducted and turned into child soldiers?"No pressure. Despite that I don't think the subject of abducted Ugandan children is funny, I had to laugh...

9 to 5Why is it a bad idea to be

Posted on February 09, 2009
9 to 5Why is it a bad idea to be working from home after 10pm?* Because opposing counsel might choose that time to send you an email. And that email might contain correspondence with more lame excuses regarding opposing counsel's insufficient discovery responses...

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Where Does the Time Go?I don't

Posted on December 31, 2008
Where Does the Time Go?I don't know where the time goes...and I clearly found none of it in December for blogging. That said, I've stumbled across a rare, precious thing: an extra second. I'm sharing this information with you in the hopes that you will use this gift of time wisely...

It's Only Just BegunT: Why is

Posted on November 30, 2008
It's Only Just BegunT: Why is it so cold in here?K: Because I'm keeping the heat low because I don't have any money. Any other questions?T: (looking at thermostat, groans)K: What's it on?T: 63.K: Excellent.T: I take it it's going to stay that way.

Brought To You By the Letter "A"One

Posted on November 22, 2008
Brought To You By the Letter "A"One day early this week I made a quick stop at the gas station downtown on my way into work. I was in serious "prep" mode for an oral argument and had to grab a few necessities: peanut butter crackers, sunkist (for caffeine), gum, and notecards...

Steer ClearSome people dance to

Posted on November 20, 2008
Steer ClearSome people dance to the beat of their own drum. While driving home about 2 hours ago, I moved from the right lane on the interstate into the middle lane to pass a minivan. As I passed the vehicle, I glanced to my right and was shocked to see that the bearded driver, who was moving along at no less than 55 mph, had his window rolled down and his head outside the window, just like a dog...

2 Steps Forward, 1 Step BackLost

Posted on November 06, 2008
2 Steps Forward, 1 Step BackLost in the historic presidential election news for some were other issues on which voters across the country had their say Tuesday. Voters in California, Arizona, and Florida approved bans on same-sex marriage. Although in general I respect the right of states to govern themselves, I'm disappointed citizens in those states made such an archaic and discriminatory choice...

INDIANA

Posted on November 05, 2008
INDIANA

Election DayVoting early was on

Posted on November 04, 2008
Election DayVoting early was on my list of things to do, but given the length and variety of that list, I never managed to complete that particular task. When I learned yesterday that early voting continued through noon, I walked around to the other side of our "high-rise" office building to take a peek down at the City-County Building...

Another Worthy CauseThose of you

Posted on October 21, 2008
Another Worthy CauseThose of you I know personally have already had to put up with my unsolicited email on this topic, so apologies for the duplication. But a few random strangers happen by here on occasion, and in the event this might move one of them to donate, I'm posting it here...

In MemoryTomorrow I'll be making

Posted on October 18, 2008
In MemoryTomorrow I'll be making up for my lack of work today by working in both the morning and the afternoon. But I will take a break in the middle of the day to participate in the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk. I donate and walk in memory of my Grandma, the beautiful woman pictured below with her brothers many years ago...

Woulda Coulda ShouldaI probably

Posted on September 28, 2008
Woulda Coulda ShouldaI probably should have worn waterproof mascara today. Can you say ragweed? This is day 2 of being back on Claritin, but I'm not sure it's helping much. And the Benadryl I'm about to pop likely won't be conducive to getting work done today...

ContemplationI worked as a labor

Posted on September 24, 2008
ContemplationI worked as a labor and delivery nurse for about three years before I began contemplating a career change, and it turned out to be a rather drastic change. As a law student, I used to joke that I hoped my new career would hold my interest for a little longer before I began looking for a new challenge or direction...

Mini-Movie Reviews from the GilmoresI

Posted on September 23, 2008
Mini-Movie Reviews from the GilmoresI recently attended the annual dinner/auction fundraising event put on by our local bar foundation, on whose board I sit. I set a budget for myself before going, but once I got a look at all the items up for auction, I promptly bid way beyond my self- and reality- imposed budget...

Turning Up the HeatIt was hard

Posted on September 18, 2008
Turning Up the HeatIt was hard not to notice the recent efforts of Citizens Gas at getting out the word about anticipated high gas prices this winter. As T and I drove around tackling errands Saturday, we saw no less than 4 different billboards warning of the expected increase in natural gas prices...

Um, Is Your Mom an Attorney?Early

Posted on September 17, 2008
Um, Is Your Mom an Attorney?Early Sunday, T sent the survey below to several people, including me, as part of an assignment for her Sociology class. I was immediately stumped by the first question, because I have a bad memory for things like "strangest," "ugliest," "funniest," "most" fill-in-the-blank...

Strike a PoseI was walking down

Posted on September 16, 2008
Strike a PoseI was walking down a hallway at work today, and when I saw the outline of my reflection in a piece of art on the wall, I thought to myself: this outfit makes a nice silhouette.Someone has been watching too much Project Runway.

Congressman Lynn WestmorelandI

Posted on September 08, 2008
Congressman Lynn WestmorelandI give you Congressman Lynn Westmoreland of Georgia.His job? To review his campaign literature and not forget what he put in it, to make sure he's doing what he promised he would do in Congress. Apparently he didn't promise much...

This is Not Your Parents' Back

Posted on September 05, 2008
This is Not Your Parents' Back to School NightI attended my last "back to school night" yesterday for this, T's final year of high school. I'd worked a full day, beginning before 7am, including putting out a "fire" that erupted around 2pm, which I just managed to get under control by 6pm...

Drive-by Blog PostThis (long) weekend

Posted on September 01, 2008
Drive-by Blog PostThis (long) weekend included:Cookout hosted by my parents and attended by my Grandpa and two of my uncles, one visiting from California. T's first cheeseburger after ditching the vegetarian scene. Roadtrip to Chicago with T and my sister visiting from Arizona to see my sister J, and her bf J2, who recently moved there together...

Snippet from WorkAt about 6pm this

Posted on August 19, 2008
Snippet from WorkAt about 6pm this evening, I was standing talking to a colleague who is of counsel and who I am assisting with a dispositive motion in district court. He has many times pushed back my "deadline" for completing my portion of the brief, mostly due to my full dance card...

Don't Walk Away Seems most of the

Posted on August 16, 2008
Don't Walk Away Seems most of the pictures I've captured of T recently are of the back of her, walking away from me. That was the case with the photo I took once she passed through airport security, on her way to her gate, when her summer journey began in June...

Happy Anniversary!!!Happy 35th

Posted on August 10, 2008
Happy Anniversary!!!Happy 35th Anniversary to my wonderful parents. My sisters, daughter, and nieces are blessed indeed to have such a wonderful family. I hope you two have a wonderful day - you certainly deserve it!

The Best Laid PlansI have a ridiculous

Posted on August 09, 2008
The Best Laid PlansI have a ridiculous amount of work to do this weekend. This includes "work work," with deadlines, and also packing up my office, because our entire firm is moving to a new building. Despite this, and how behind the ball I am on the whole packing thing, and how incredibly stressed I am about all the things I need to accomplish in the next two or three weeks, I carefully planned my day to allow for 2 hours in the sun...

Creative CompromiseFor several

Posted on July 30, 2008
Creative CompromiseFor several reasons, I decided to catch a quick dinner at the IHOP near my hotel this evening. Sitting near me (the tables are SO close together) was a group of various-aged men talking loudly about the martial arts in which they are involved and some online forum to which they contribute, blah, blah...

Observations (probably more random

Posted on July 29, 2008
Observations (probably more random than the usual random blather)People in Seattle are crazy because they do not get cold. As I sat shivering (teeth chattering!) in class today, where two windows were OPEN, one of the locals actually took off her light jean jacket and seemed quite comfortable in her short-sleeved blouse...

68 Days and 67 NightsMany moons

Posted on July 27, 2008
68 Days and 67 NightsMany moons ago I made T's flight reservations for her anticipated summer trip. When the confirmation popped up on the screen, it noted the length of trip: 68 days and 67 nights. I smiled to myself at the ridiculous notion of such a long trip and figured there had been a mistake...

iPod VictimsYou know who suffers

Posted on July 02, 2008
iPod VictimsYou know who suffers when we enjoy our iPods, don't you? That's right, our innocent pets. At least, my pet does. I went for a walk today (after over an hour at the driving range) and when I returned home, I kept listening to my music, bopping around the house making my dinner and doing various other things, all while belting out the mish mash of songs at the top of my lungs...

SpoiledIt's official. I'm spoiled.

Posted on June 24, 2008
SpoiledIt's official. I'm spoiled. Sunday, during a self-imposed laundry marathon (I have found the bottom of my closet floor and it is a wondrous thing), my washing machine decided to go on strike. No amount of negotiating or load-lightening would coax it back into operation...

Show Us Your MannersT and I had

Posted on June 08, 2008
Show Us Your MannersT and I had a relatively successful shopping trip today. (I don't like to shop, but sometimes it becomes necessary). T needed several things for her upcoming looooong trip to camp, and I needed a dress for a black-tie shindig on Friday...

Crazy KidsMy sis J and her boyfriend

Posted on June 03, 2008
Crazy KidsMy sis J and her boyfriend J2 took off today for a 6 week backpacking trip through Europe. She just called from Newark, NJ, from where I hear something like a gazillion percent of US international flights depart. In less than 2 hours they'll leave lovely Newark and head for Dublin...

Back to the Drawing BoardNot to

Posted on June 01, 2008
Back to the Drawing BoardNot to alarm you, but T was in a car accident several weeks ago. SHE IS FINE, thank heavens. Other than a bruised/scraped/sore knee, some soreness for a couple of days, and some bruises from her seatbelt, she appears to have emerged mostly unscathed...

SnippetT (from upstairs, on the

Posted on May 17, 2008
SnippetT (from upstairs, on the phone with her bf): Mom, who has cooties, boys or girls?Me: Boys.T: Thank you! We've been having an argument.Me: Very intellectual.T: I know, right?Our youth, busy debating those deep unanswered questions plaguing us all.

OuchT (to me): Lucky for you I'm

Posted on May 13, 2008
OuchT (to me): Lucky for you I'm not using you as my driving role model.Kids. What do they know, anyway?

Primary Day

Posted on May 06, 2008
Primary Day

A Pedicure A DayT and I got pedicures

Posted on May 05, 2008
A Pedicure A DayT and I got pedicures yesterday. (I should have been catching up on work after missing so many days, but my toes were in serious need of a touch up). We went to the only place we know for sure is open on Sundays, and to which we have been several times...

Just FabulousI haven't been ignoring

Posted on May 04, 2008
Just FabulousI haven't been ignoring you. T and I returned last night from a 3 night stay at The Breakers in Palm Beach. I was urged to go by one of the partners at my firm for a conference. Truth be told, I was reluctant to go because I wasn't sure how I could both manage the trip and meet my work obligations...

Prom 2008

Posted on April 26, 2008
Prom 2008

Quickie Heat off, windows open.

Posted on April 23, 2008
Quickie Heat off, windows open. I took the cat's favored position yesterday, supine with her legs in the air, as a signal that we could probably turn off the heater for a while:I'm working. And have all but decided to take a quick nap - less than 4 hours - and get back up to continue working...

PerspectiveT's boyfriend arrives

Posted on April 22, 2008
PerspectiveT's boyfriend arrives in town Thursday evening from Seattle. I've never met him. He'll be staying with us for several nights. I warned her some time ago that she had to clean her room before he arrives (not that they'll be spending any time alone together in her room, just on principle)...

Blame It On the EarthquakeLast

Posted on April 18, 2008
Blame It On the EarthquakeLast night T asked me to sign a permission slip in which the teachers were seeking parental blessing to show the students a rated R movie as part of Spanish class. I noted that the date of the letter was March 14, 2008 and it was supposed to be turned in by March 28th...

You know you have writer's block

Posted on April 17, 2008
You know you have writer's block when...you find yourself staring at your office ceiling for the first time in 2 1/2 years, wondering whether you really could get your pencil stuck into one of the ceiling panels by throwing it up there.

Paranoid Much?On my way home from

Posted on April 15, 2008
Paranoid Much?On my way home from work yesterday I spotted a car some distance back in my rearview mirror. It was a dark late model Ford that looked as if it could be an unmarked cop car, so I slowed down a bit and kept my eye on him. Eventually I moved to the right one lane; he followed suit...

Time TravelMy sweet T made it home

Posted on April 14, 2008
Time TravelMy sweet T made it home from her journey safe and sound, for which I am very thankful. She had a good time and took quite a few pictures. At some point one of us will post the pictures to Flickr or some such service and I'll share the link for whoever is interested...

Haunting

Posted on April 13, 2008
Haunting

VW LoveShe got me safely to and

Posted on April 08, 2008
VW LoveShe got me safely to and from Florida again this year. I'm eternally grateful.

Vacation(s)A quick hello from rainy

Posted on April 05, 2008
Vacation(s)A quick hello from rainy New Smyrna Beach, Florida. For the first part of my trip, during which I stayed in Port Orange, Florida, I had a wonderful stay with a long-time family friend. She was a gracious hostess and I appreciate her hospitality...

On Her WayT and the group traveling

Posted on March 31, 2008
On Her WayT and the group traveling to Egypt experienced some hiccups in their travel plans this week. They arrived at the Indianapolis airport by bus on Thursday afternoon, with plans to fly out in the early evening. Their itinerary called for them to leave Indy for Chicago in the early evening, spend many hours in Chicago, and fly through Amman to Cairo...

Three DaysFor many months, I've

Posted on March 24, 2008
Three DaysFor many months, I've been excited about T's spring break plans and have reported them to just about anyone who would listen. Now, her departure is just three days away and I'm getting nervous. I'm taking her to school Thursday morning and dropping her off with all of her luggage and supplies...

Wine WhineBirthday dinner was delicious!

Posted on March 23, 2008
Wine WhineBirthday dinner was delicious! I forwent (is that a word?) the popcorn shrimp, not because of the popcorn connection, but because I was trying not to go too overboard, which is easy to do at my favorite restaurant.Case in point: the waiter enticed my folks into a "wine flight...

Matter of InterpretationAs you

Posted on March 19, 2008
Matter of InterpretationAs you know, I've given up popcorn for Lent, to my great pain.My wonderful parents are taking me and several members of "the fam" out to dinner tonight for my birthday - yay!The dilemma? Do I have to abstain from the Cajun Popcorn Shrimp to maintain my perfect Lenten promise record?I hope not!

Completely Content

Posted on March 16, 2008
Completely Content

Thursday's ConfessionsI have a

Posted on March 13, 2008
Thursday's ConfessionsI have a vague memory of a few installments around here of Thursday's Confessions. Either that, or I'm having bloglucinations. I gave up searching for a past example to link to after about 5 minutes - I got drawn into reading old blog posts, instead - there's a good use of time...

I Think I Can, I Think I CanI've

Posted on March 12, 2008
I Think I Can, I Think I CanI've almost made it to Easter. Did I tell you I gave up popcorn again this year for Lent? Well, I did, whether I told you or not. And last night I had a nightmare that friends were making batch after batch of popcorn and emptying their bowls of it all around me...

Skid MarksAfter filling up the

Posted on March 10, 2008
Skid MarksAfter filling up the tank in my car a few days ago, I took advantage of the gas station's automatic car wash because my poor little car was in desperate need of a wash. My car and I emerged from the garage-turned-car-wash looking and feeling fresh and new...

TidbitA couple of weeks ago, a

Posted on March 03, 2008
TidbitA couple of weeks ago, a partner invited me to attend last night's Pacers game in our firm's suite, at which we hosted a handful of folks who work for one of our firm's clients. (And the Pacers managed to win last night, so he picked a good game)...

It's Not You; It's MeThe elephant

Posted on March 02, 2008
It's Not You; It's MeThe elephant in the blog around here is that there hasn't been any blogging. I half expected some comments about my relatively extended absence to pop up on that poor post from Feb 18th that was tasked with holding down the fort.In 2 days 3 people nudged me a bit about the lack of blogging...

Forward MarchAccording to my Outlook

Posted on March 01, 2008
Forward MarchAccording to my Outlook calendar and my handheld, it appears to be the month of March. This is theoretically good news, because March is my favorite month. It's a great month, bringing us spring, St. Patrick's Day, my birthday, (and Leslie's birthday!), and just in the last few years both of my nieces' birthdays, March Madness, which can be exciting even to those of us who aren't big college basketball fans, and of course, spring...

Working WorldT had her first busy

Posted on February 18, 2008
Working WorldT had her first busy work shift one night last week. She'd eased into her new job with a couple of relatively standard shifts, and then her will to work was tested. She dragged herself up the stairs late that night, and told me she was exhausted...

And, ExhaleI've been freezing all

Posted on February 11, 2008
And, ExhaleI've been freezing all day. My office is super cold, due in part to the windows and in part to the fact that I've had maintenance close my vents because the blasts of air blow papers right off my desk. In an effort to warm up, I'd had 2 cups of hot chocolate by 9am, and I almost never drink anything but water while at work...

Parenting SupportMy sister, to

Posted on February 06, 2008
Parenting SupportMy sister, to almost 3-year-old Anna, who didn't want to settle down and rest while we were gathered to watch the Super Bowl Sunday: I'll give you two choices, you can lay down on the couch, or we can go home and go to bed.Anna: I can't want to...

Happy Birthday, Kelly P!!!

Posted on February 05, 2008
Happy Birthday, Kelly P!!!

Live Blogging the Democratic Debate

Posted on January 31, 2008
Live Blogging the Democratic Debate (by a non-pundit)8:10pm-Barack is a class act, immediately acknowledging John Edwards.-Hillary's opening statement was better: more focused, less rambling.8:14pm-90 day moratorium on foreclosures? How does that work? Can I have a free house, too?8:16pm-It's a Democratic lovefest...

Vacation, All I Ever WantedGod

Posted on January 30, 2008
Vacation, All I Ever WantedGod willing, I'm going to Florida in the spring. T will be away for 2 whole weeks, and I am in serious need of time off and sunshine. And the beach. And a beverage or two.I'm 85% certain I'm going to drive, to save the cost of airfare...

Zzzzzzz...Apparently, campaigning

Posted on January 29, 2008
Zzzzzzz...Apparently, campaigning for a third term as President of the United States is exhausting work.

Walk Like An EgyptianAs some of

Posted on January 24, 2008
Walk Like An EgyptianAs some of you know, T is scheduled to take a 2 week trip to Egypt and Jordan for her spring break, beginning at the end of March. Both excited and nervous, I can't quite wrap my mind around the fact that she has this amazing opportunity at such a young age...

For Pops

Posted on January 22, 2008
For Pops

Unclear on the ConceptI read with

Posted on January 21, 2008
Unclear on the ConceptI read with amazement the comments of a woman from South Carolina, who was discussing Barack Obama and his bid for the Democratic nomination. "He says he's the one, and says 'I have a dream.' But I say to him - you're not Martin Luther King, and it's not your dream...

More Kudos for THope you haven't

Posted on January 15, 2008
More Kudos for THope you haven't yet run out of congratulations for T. We're happy she is about to be gainfully employed, but I am ecstatic that she has just made the honor roll at her very academically challenging high school for the 2nd quarter in a row...

Today's Top TextFriday after work

Posted on January 14, 2008
Today's Top TextFriday after work I was out for drinks to help celebrate one of my friend's birthday. T sometimes gives me a hard time when I'm out and she doesn't have her own plans. As the evening progressed, I sent her an occasional text message to check in and give her an update on where I was and what I was doing...

Happy Birthday, Pops!!!

Posted on January 13, 2008
Happy Birthday, Pops!!!

Down With High-DefT and I were

Posted on January 10, 2008
Down With High-DefT and I were at a stoplight last night, behind a car with a bumper sticker that read "StopHD.org". There was some small print underneath that was illegible to both of us, and I pointed out that the bumper sticker was rather ineffective, given that I had no idea what HD was and why I should want to stop it...

I Cannot AbidePeople, people. Mike

Posted on January 08, 2008
I Cannot AbidePeople, people. Mike Huckabee cannot be my President, he simply cannot.The other day I heard a pundit, or perhaps a reporter, opine about Obama's current popularity and the recent apparent wave of excitement he is riding following the Iowa caucus...

Hope RemainsI'd have a tough time

Posted on January 07, 2008
Hope RemainsI'd have a tough time arguing I'm not a pack rat. In my defense, I don't hoard or collect, I just make piles that I never get around to de-piling, and I have a tough time getting rid of things that have sentimental value to me - including e-mails...

iventureToday I take a musical

Posted on January 06, 2008
iventureToday I take a musical and technological leap into the present. My fantastic parents bought me my first iPod for Christmas. T has volunteered to load my music onto my iPod for me, but because for the most part I only want certain songs from my CDs loaded, I'll probably do the actual loading myself...

We, Tonto?Mom and I went to a lame-ish

Posted on January 05, 2008
We, Tonto?Mom and I went to a lame-ish Home and Garden show downtown today. (We had a good time doing some other things, too, but the actual "event" left a little to be desired - I think she'd agree!) While we were there and looking at one of the displays, she turned to me, looked at my face, and with wide eyes exclaimed, "Wow, we look really sallow!" Mind you, there was no mirror in sight, so the use of "we" was appreciated, but not accurate...

IowaDon't even try to imagine how

Posted on January 04, 2008
IowaDon't even try to imagine how pissed Hillary is today. You can't.**Apologies for the repeat pic, I couldn't help myself. Time to frame it, I'm thinking!

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas

Hoosier HospitalityIn a recent

Posted on December 24, 2007
Hoosier HospitalityIn a recent interview, after being asked whether Indiana has an illegal immigrant problem, Not My Man Mitch discusssed his compassionate, global, forward-thinking idea to "make certain" that English is the official language of Indiana.

Today's Top Text* Me: It is colder

Posted on December 23, 2007
Today's Top Text* Me: It is colder than balls out here.T: Let's don't go there...Me: No worries, I haven't gone there in a VERY long time...*Potentially noteworthy text messages between me and T.

~~~Waves~~~I'm sending waves of

Posted on December 21, 2007
~~~Waves~~~I'm sending waves of strength and support to my dear friend Manda today. You should, too. She deserves and can use the positive energy, and it's likely to result in good karma for you.

More Primary QuestionsSpeaking

Posted on December 19, 2007
More Primary QuestionsSpeaking of questions for the candidates, last night someone asked Hillary what decorating plans she has for the White House should she get elected President. And she simply answered the question, diplomatically complimenting some things Mrs...

Temper, TemperWe watch the CBS

Posted on December 18, 2007
Temper, TemperWe watch the CBS Evening News on weeknights that we are home. (A habit I picked up from my folks when I was little). I still haven't decided if I'm a fan of Katie Couric as my evening news anchor, but we are (well, I am) on a first name basis after all these evenings together...

Today's TidbitsPractice tip: Exhibit

Posted on December 17, 2007
Today's TidbitsPractice tip: Exhibit stickers are no joke. Put one on the corner of your desk "for a minute" and it will not come off in one whole piece - and the furniture gods will frown upon you.Neighborhood associations: God bless mine, and the man with the snowplow who plowed our driveway today and will "invoice" me later...

If You Are So Inclined...It's "Reveal

Posted on December 14, 2007
If You Are So Inclined...It's "Reveal Your Blog Crush Day."Have a ball.

Eye CarambaI've got an issue about

Posted on December 13, 2007
Eye CarambaI've got an issue about which I would like to rant. It's been bugging me for some time, but I haven't found the time or the proper inspiration to do justice to the extent of my outrage, so I've abstained. I've now given up hopes of finding the time and wherewithal to appropriately address the topic and its potential broader implications, so I'm just gonna give you the quick and dirty...

Vitamin DI definitively decided

Posted on December 08, 2007
Vitamin DI definitively decided today that I need a vacation. I need sun and sand. In January. About 10 minutes and several internet searches later, I realized I am not going to get it. Tickets alone to all warm and sunny spots are over $400 each. Sigh...

180T has been driving herself to

Posted on December 05, 2007
180T has been driving herself to school and back for a few months. Based on the weather reports, I gave her plenty of advance notice that I would likely have to take her to school this morning - our first snow was predicted, and she's never driven in the snow...