Terrific new product

Can I just tell y'all that it incenses me to spend hours in a doctor's waiting room?! I took the first appointment of the day and left 40 minutes early to leave time for dealing with rush hour traffic. I was still -I thought- cutting it close so I parked in a garage which will cost god knows how much, arrived on time but the doctor was not even here and still is not. I adore my doctor but coming to her office takes as much time as a haircut and highlights. Blarg!!! Anyway, with ample time to read the entirety of the NYT Home section (another of my faves), I discovered this product: the Slobproof Paint Pen (slobproof.com). Basically, it's a hollow paint brush that you fill with your wall color paint. Then you can fix scuffs and mars immediately and with ease. I really think I will have to get one of these, especially as Oliver seems committed to clandestine graffiti as of late.

Climate politics, T-24

The US inaction and complete abdication of any leadership on addressing climate change is beyond shameful. Copenhagen- sad; Durban- pitiful. In many ways, our political leadership is a pathetic shell of what it used to be. Sad! T and I leave for Philly tomorrow morning after bringing the boys to school. I will miss my little buddies, but I am super excited about the eating and sleeping to be done! Aah...

Cookies, compost salad, out to dinner, The Help

T and I watched The Help last night, and I really thought it was good. The acting was superb. Viola Davis deserves an Academy Award- she had such a  beautiful dignity and strength. But really, everyone was excellent- wow, what an ensemble! It is raining cats and dogs today; everything just feels soggy as get out. You can't escape it. It's as if the world is made of dirty caramel. Ah well, we're going to have a cookie-making afternoon over here. I just bought some new holiday cookie cutters, and the butter is softening on the counter. Mr. J went back to school today feeling about 75% and I suspect he'll be totally bushed after pick-up so sitting and icing cookies sounds calm yet fun.

At present, I'm enjoyed a hell of a compost salad- how yummy does this look?! - and am meeting a friend for dinner out tonight which will be nice. T and I are very much looking forward to our getaway to Philly this weekend- you know how I feel about the food scene there. Whoa!!