How Do I Know What I Think Until I See What I Say?

1. I got the first season of Everwood on DVD a little while ago and, man, I love that show. I know it was (supposedly) family friendly, or whatever, but it's another fine example of teenage characters done right--sarcastic, self-involved, dramatic, but totally relatable at the same time. (CALL ME EPHRAM!) And I cry at least every third episode.* 2. Dear Winter, if you could pick either rain or snow, I would really appreciate it. Thanks! 3. I have heard the hype about Harry & David pears before, and I always thought "jeez, how good could it be? It's a pear ." Yes, it's a pear and I'm an idiot, because Harry & David pears are The Best Pears I Have Ever Tasted In My Life. If you have the opportunity, try one, but make sure it's ripe.** I ate one before it was ripe, and it was just another pear. But a ripe Harry & David pear? Worth the wait. 4. We had the annual potluck at work last week, and I have to say that the people in my divi