Awww. Imagine, the economy forcing you to be a rock star

The New York Times would like to tug on your heartstrings again, with this touching, touching, tale about Amy Klein, who, even with a Harvard degree, couldn't get a job at Gourmet magazine (sniffle) and....wait for it....had to join a PUNK ROCK BAND. And, gasp, TOUR. Like, FOR REALS.

Fortunately enough, The New York Times assures us, Amy Klein has a rather "laissez-faire" attitude towards this whole thing. Now, this could be because she's an irresponsible, careless sort of person, or - I'm reaching here, I know - this could be because she's a hardworking part of a band named by Rolling Stone as one of the best new bands of 2010, has appeared on various television shows, and has a fairly solid tour schedule. (If you're curious, Amazon has a free song and some samples here.

Then again, I guess music and the arts don't really "count" as careers, you know, even when you've been successful at them.

(FYI, I'm not disputing the reality that college graduates, like everyone, are having problems finding decent jobs in this economy. I'm just saying that this might not be the best example.)

Caramels!

So, wirewalking's caramels arrived today and OHMIGOD I think she made them with crack. Seriously, you guys, WOW. To the point where I'm not sharing any and if you want any you have to get your own. Ginger caramels are HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended.

In unrelated news my brother is fixing the back door, which has a side effect of driving the Little One crazy. That is, more so than his usual behavior. On the bright side, WORKING BACK DOOR!

(No cat flap, before anyone asks. The Grey One isn't that interested in leaving the house, and although the Little One IS, he's also the sort of cat that would try to run up to an oncoming vehicle to make friends with it, and bring assorted kittens home, so inside they remain.)