So sad that people don't give your friend a chance. Has everyone forgotten the old saying "still waters run deep"? I think you'll enjoy the book and get great insights on how to apply some of the concepts at work. Companies need people who can translate those ideas/benefits for them.

That is fascinating! I wonder why that is.

Definitely affirming. It should be required reading!

My mom is a calligrapher and while I've picked up a few flourishes here and there, I've never quite been able to pull it off the way she does. Glad you had a good time at the event!

Do you find yourself bringing it up in conversations all the time? Because I sure do!

Hope you enjoy it, Liz! It's truly worth reading, no matter when you get around to it.

The first two books are already on my To Read list and your third reminded me I've been meaning to read Jennifer Egan. Must remedy soon. My favorite recent read is Sarah Thebarge's lovely memoir The Invisible Girls. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 27 and her story intersects with a Somali refugee family. Beautiful writing, compelling narrative.

Offspring sounds like it's totally up my alley. This is a fun post!

I had no idea so many people would relate to my appointment-making procrastination!

Thanks, Jane! Sorry to hear you've had some health troubles. I hope the shingles and anemia clear up soon and that the haircut lifts your spirits.

An hour is true dedication, my friend.

Thanks, Cara! Have fun scheduling your appointment. :)

Exactly! ;)

Haha. Michelle told me you were on a more long-term plan compared to your husband. :) Thanks for the awesome recommendation! Michelle is a keeper, for sure.

Booking the next appointment while at the current appointment is so the way to go!

Thanks, Jamie! Yeah, the split ends and dryness aren't overly obvious in the picture, which is probably how I justified my procrastination for so long. It didn't look *that* bad to my non-stylist eyes. It is way, way healthier now. I'm hoping to recoup the 4 inches I lost but plan on getting it trimmed regularly in the meantime. My friend Kat works at Zazu Salon. They have quite a few locations in the suburbs and she's now at the Chicago location but might still see clients at the Wheaton location once a week. http://www.zazu.net/

Thanks, Sonja!

That really is a fantastic obituary! Wow. I'm so glad Hyperbole and a Half is back. Definitely the best thing I read this week. I read Amy of Messy Middle's Mother's Day post last year and it so met me where I was at. I've been thrilled to see it recirculating the last week or so! I love my Mom and I'm happy to honor the mothers I know but those church services are some of the most painful ones I've ever experienced.

I switched to Bloglovin' and love it. I needed that Next button, no matter what.

So interesting! Loved his line about "after not getting fired for a few years."

Thank you, Miles! You have a lot of great things going on! I'm sure your dad was thrilled to have so many of his loved ones in the same place.