I've only found your blog within the past year or so, and I am so glad I did. Every time you write about reading and scifi and fantasy and imagination I feel like I'm reading someone telling me what is inside my head, and I love it. All the glorious nerdiness just out there for the world to see. It makes me feel validated and makes me get excited and want to make things! I ignored all my inner voices when I chose my current career path, but reading what you write makes me want to redirect and follow them. And because of what you share I think I can do it. So thanks for the work you do and for being you and for sharing it all with us. Also, Brian Greene has an awesome book and hosted a really interesting PBS special about string theory.

At first I thought, "neat, a mug with those cool jellies," but then you said "Tea, Earl Grey. Hot." and I have never wanted a beverage holder so much in my life. I also appreciate the validation from other commenters for not feeling alone for wanting to talk to the microwave.