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Okay, I secretly love the word "zygote".

Gracious Mix from the previous post called this evening and she is on her second round of fertility trials. Mix has always graciously promised that I get to be the default Mad Auntie, in a very Mame kind of way. I reckon this means that she'll ship her progeny off to me when they start getting uppity or I need luggage to be hauled to Morrocco or some such destination. I will dedicate the rest of the week, between bouts with the craigslist and my *%#$@ resume, to the ritual dance for a smooth and productive fertilization process of other people who are really not me . The accessories are being laid in proper order. (Feathery hat, biscotti, fava beans, overdue library book...) Favorite Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark or La Femme Nikita (yes, the original French one) Favorite Food I can't Justify Making for Two Lousy People: Pot Roast. With carrots, onions and potatoes. Can anyone recommend a pressure cooker? Tonight's Eats: Osso Bucco. Braises are like money in the bank, bab