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This makes me so very happy.

Yesterday afternoon I posted that everyone should take a quick peek over at my friend Kat’s blog.

This was posted shortly before the crap hit the fan.  Not long after my post it was picked up by Instapundit.  Now, if you use Google Blog Search or Technorati, there are between 65 and 75 blogs posting on the incident and that’s only using the search term JL Kirk and Associates.

I was initially furious when I learned of the incident.  Right now I’m reading in wonder.  Who knew a word could become an Internet verb in less than twenty-four hours?  I spent far too long on the computer yesterday watching in awe as the story was picked up, first by Kat’s friends and then by others who were unimpressed by the actions of JL Kirk and Associates.  This whole thing wouldn’t have even been a blip on Google, but look where it is now.

You see, no one likes a bully, but you know who hates a bully more than anyone else? Nerds and geeks and lookie here, they came onto our playground to harass one of our own.  We’re all grown up now, we have millions with whom we interact and connect with.  We’re no longer relegated to a corner of the cafeteria watching everyone else have fun.  Sure, some of us might still look and feel a little awkward in public, but now we know we’re not alone.

We sure as hell don’t like getting picked on.

I’m watching a fascinating story unfold at my friend’s Kat Coble’s blog.  A few weeks ago she posted about her experience with the company JL Kirk & Associates.

She received a certified letter stating she needed to pull the post or they will be in contact with her ISP.

Go read this now!

This looks like it could blow up big.  First amendment rights and angry bloggers always make for an interesting time.

Ivy and I were nominated for two Blogger Choice awards for co-authored Home Ec 101.

If you are so inclined, we’ve been nominated for:

Best Educational Blog 

Best Blog Design

It does take a moment to register, but it is appreciated.

So yes, I was a slacker and didn’t keep bottled water on hand, so the other day was my fault. However, the only thing more obnoxious than being under a boil advisory is being under a boil advisory with a sick kid and wondering if maybe they had had some of the water before hearing about the warning.

Yes, I’m paranoid, but that’s my job.

Margo and I took the rugrats to Charles Towne Landing on Tuesday.

I’m getting used to the new writing schedule, with both the paper and the new site. Ivy and I are announcing a contest on Monday, so stop on by.

I’m hoping to return to my normal blogging as soon as I finish adjusting.