1. I do not have the emotional fortitude to instruct an entire fandom on the difference between alternate universe and alternate history. Therefore, unnamed fandom, SHUT UP with your intense discussions of same. You are giving me a headache.

2. I have a pile of UFOs on my desk. Unfinished objects, that is. Christmas presents for Jane and Mrs. Jane's Mom, a baby shower present for Bryn, a scarf, and a pair of socks. Also a ball of roving attached to to my spinning wheel.

3. Question for MN hiatus!con folk. It's the 27th - 29th, right?