Funny wireless names

http://homeiswherethecarsparked.com/funny-wireless-network-names

Ours is the dull and boring "Gnet". The unsecured network in our building is "sydney". I did see one once called "notforyou" or something like that.

Sign of the times

DH and I watched part of Obama's press conference last night. First time in I don't know how long that I'd even watched a presidential press conference. (Well, I watched as much as I could with an extremely disinterested 6 year old around). I was even surprised that Helen Thomas was still there, still asking questions.

But I must admit, even presidential press conferences look better in HD!

The question of whether to keep a coldy child home from school

A topic of discussion in the NY Times today

I'm dealing with all 3 of us being sick. Me on cold medicine and antibiotics, DH on cold medicine and Alan who won't take medicine - I've tried.

Sigh.

How to talk to a friend who's been laid off

In these recessionary times, this is a skill everyone will have to learn :(