If I didn't spend so much time compulsively reading other people's blogs, maybe I'd have more of it available to write something in my own, you fiendishly good writers!

Yes, yes, of course I had a frabjous time in northern Cali celebrating the engaged bliss of my beloved Jillybean and the future Brother Ju. I never doubted it -- did you? They and their friends threw a low key but gorgeously perfect little party for them, and we (the rest of the Ju family) got to spend a good bit of time with the wondrous couple themselves over the course of the weekend. Mr. Ju-in-Waiting is absolutely perfect for Jill: He is smart, charming and funny, and he loves and appreciates her smarts, charm, and funniness. Plus! He seems to intuitively (or with her careful training, not sure which) understand when she needs emotional support and/or encouragement, when she needs to be challenged, and when she just needs to be left to her own devices. I can only pray that one day I'll find someone with whom to strike that lucky balance one day, and it makes me down-to-my-toes happy that Jill has found that special someone to share and strengthen her life.

Whew. Now that we're all fverklempt, I just have to tell you that I realized only after my shower today that I neglected to soap up while I was behind the vinyl curtain, as it were. So, basically, my hair is squeaky clean but the rest of me only got a little rinse today. If I happened to be in your vicinity today and you thought you smelled something a little, well, off? Yeah, that was me.

Have a great week, my darlings, and don't forget to lather up!