The crazy cat lady approves of this story. Or, more accurately, the people in the story.

My brother and his fiancee, who may or may not ever actually get around to planning their wedding, have discussed melded names. Which do you like better--Pollstein or Steinpoll?

Off to Ohio in two days. Yay!!! Grandpa is turning 80, and the whole family is gathering to celebrate. It's not the exciting spring break that all of my students are on now, but it'll work.