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Like the Phoenix arising from the ashes, Dave's Cool Science page has been brought back to life. He thought a weblog format would encourage him to post more often because he wouldn't have to upload and download and upload again. Soooo...go check it out! And leave a comment!

Yesterday afternoon I was watching WCVB's five o'clock news and they mentioned that the North Shore Toys for Tots program hasn't been getting nearly enough donations for the number of needy kids in the area. Before having Henry I would have thought "Dave and I should go out and buy some toys," but that would be the end of it. Having a kid has, in some sense, made me see beyond the end of my own nose. It also seems to have made me more prone to sobbing uncontrollably over anything even remotely sappy and emotional (Megan had to collect me in a bucket and carry me, sloshing, home to Dave after we saw Brokeback Mountain. Also, thank god they don't make phone ads the way they used to.), but that's another story.

They ran the same news item this evening, only this time the reporter walked into a room that was designated for gifts for boys ages 9-11 and there were only a few toys sitting on a counter; the rest of the room was empty. That pretty much did it for me. As soon as we finished dinner, the three of us got in the car and headed over to Toysrus. There's something to be said for running around a toy store with no list and no idea what kids in the age group you're buying for like. It was basically like shopping for ourselves. We ended up with a cart full of stuff we both wanted. Dave picked out a toy that asks you twenty questions and tries to figure out what you're thinking of. Apparently it works (Dave tested it thoroughly. He's a scientist you know.). I picked out some Spongebob stuff. And Lego's! Wow are there lots of Lego's kits now. It ain't just a box full of colored bricks anymore.

It was a great way to spend the evening.