After weeks of drawing a blank on a holiday gift for Dad, I have found a food item that he hasn't had since we moved away from New England and he still talks about missing. (Hint: it's one of my unlinked LJ interests.) Online ordering with FedEx overnight shipping is made of win.

I am thinking get-well soon wishes for Alex Trebek, who suffered a minor heart attack yesterday.

If you're reading this after hearing from me about Troop 737's 100th Eagle celebration next spring, my parents say hi and don't be a stranger!