Posts from — November 2011

Yeah. Sorry. I was working on the newsletter for KidsOutAndAbout.com tonight while catching up on Parenthood episodes (I think Julia had my most likeable moment ever when she was sitting on the floor drinking wine and fretting that they’d “ruined” their daughter).

Then, it was time to blog, and I had no ideas. Well, I had one idea, which concerned an item of M’s. I’ve been meaning to take a picture of it and share it here on the blog. So, I seriously just crept into my sleeping daughter’s room to find it and take a picture. And I couldn’t find it, so I was ransacking the room in the dim lighting. And I still couldn’t find it, and she started stirring.  So.  .  . that’s it. I’m giving up.

If you entered the Disney on Ice Giveaway before I added the pink update portion, you might want to go back and double check that you actually followed the rules to qualify for the drawing. The deadline is Thursday at 11:59 pm.

So, speaking of tv, anybody watching anything new that I must try? Except, of course, that I don’t have cable, so it has to be network, internet-for-free, or on Netflix? We’ve just caught up with Sons of Anarchy on Netflix, and I’ve heard that Once Upon a Time is supposed to be good. So. . . ? Any favorites?

Yesterday I was running out of time for my grocery shopping trip, and I thought that I’d just go to ShopRite because it is closer to me than my regular big supermarkets. This was a stupid, stupid idea.Which I realized about five minutes into the excursion. I’ve been there so rarely that I spent way too much time wandering around. I walked around not finding essential items while discovering all sorts of things that I didn’t know that I needed until I stumbled across them in my confusion. Until I was freaking out in the checkout line, because the girls were due home from school any minute. Which, okay, is not so awful, since I have delightful neighbors who are willing to be on call in case of emergency. But I just don’t want them to arrive home without me.

So I called. Not home yet. And I finished checking out and called again from the red light, minutes from home. M answered. Yes, they were home; yes, they were fine.

Moments later I walked in with the bags and the girls were sitting at the dining room table eating a snack while M read J a story. This is one of my very favorite things that my children can possibly do. I just said hi and kept unloading groceries because I didn’t want to interrupt their story.  But then I noticed something strange. Strange and wonderful.

First, the lunch boxes and water bottles were on the kitchen counter. Where I always ask the girls to put them, and where they only land maybe 20% of the time, and that only after nagging. Then I realized that the entire floor was clear–the spots that usually hold discarded shoes, socks, backpacks, and papers was just as immaculate as they had been 90 minutes ago. Upon further inspection, I realized that jackets and bags were hanging in the closet, shoes were placed in a row, and the entire closet had been tidied.

Oh, the joy. There was much positive reinforcement for the girls. M explained that I’d sounded a little harassed, so she’d suggested to J that they take it upon themselves to cheer me up. It so worked.

After the girls’ bedtime last night, I went to fold some laundry, and I discovered that M had already folded it. Holy cow. I said before that she’s been helpful lately, but yesterday was unprecedented. And J is following her lead. Apparently they both enjoy gushing praise. And I am happy to deliver.

So, guess what? Disney On Ice is coming to the Times Union Center from December 7th to 11th with their show  Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey.

In Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey, the delightful mouse couple lead you on a journey through four Disney stories:  The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan and Lilo & Stitch.  If you want to get an idea of what the show’s like, click on the link in this paragraph for a little video preview.

I’ve got two family 4-packs of tickets to give away! Both are for the 7 pm performance: one for Thursday, December 8th and one for the Friday, December 9th.

You can buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com, call  1-800-745-3000 or visit the Times Union Box Office.  Ticket prices are $12, $22, $40 for VIP, and $55 for Rinkside.

If you want to save some money (um, duh), more $12 tickets are available for opening night, and I’ve got a coupon code for the shows on Thursday, December 8 at 10:30 am and 7 pm and Saturday, December 10 at 7 pm. The code is MOM2011 to save $4 on the $22 or $12 tickets to these performances.

And if you want to enter to win a family 4-pack, here’s how:

1) Comment on this blog post. In order to count as an entry, you must include: a valid email address (it will auto-fill if you’ve commented before & it’s for my eyes only, don’t worry); whether you’d like to enter to win Thursday, Friday, or either night; and the answer to the question: if you could spend a morning ice skating with one of the characters from these four Disney stories, which character would you choose and why?

2) For those of you who are super-ambitious, if you have successfully followed the instructions above, you may enter the drawing a second time by going to the Capital District Fun Facebook page, “liking” it if you haven’t already, and sharing any link on the page (just click “Share” under the link), along with a comment that says something nice about the blog. Or me. Or both, even.

Some additional rules:

• You may enter between now and Thursday, December 1st at 11:59 pm. The winners will be announced on Friday, December 2nd.
• Quality of comments will not increase your chances of winning. I’m just counting y’all up and doing the randomizer However, other readers and I will appreciate high-quality comments!
• You can only win one family 4-pack. I’ll do a drawing for Friday night first (including only Friday night/either entrants) and then for Thursday night (including only not-yet-winning Thursday night/either entrants).

Hooray for free stuff!

Update: Okay, you people are sort of killing me. No, no, it’s okay, but please:

• Be sure that you include both the answer to the question and the night(s) that work for you in your comment, or you won’t be in the drawing. I’m sorry, but them’s the rules. If you look again and realize that you forgot, then yes, you may comment again and add what you forgot.  And of course your email still needs to be valid, too, but I won’t notice if it’s wrong until I pick you and then email you to tell you that you’re the winner and it bounces back and then you’re sad and someone else is happy.
• If you’re going for that second entry, you’ve got to “Share” a link, not just “Like” it. When you like something, there’s a teensy little note about it that only your stalkers who pay slightly too much attention to your every move will notice. When you share something, you click “Share” and then there’s the opportunity to add your own comment (it says “Say Something” with a little box) and that’s where you say something nice in order for this to count as your second entry. Sharing makes a link that is more noticeable in your friends’ newsfeeds than the “Like,” which is why I asked you to share in the first place. Also because I was blatantly fishing for compliments. But whatever.

Honestly, at this point I’m like, jeez, this is why I never make irritating and complicated rules. I thought that these were relatively easy. But if I’m driving you crazy, can someone please appreciate the fact that I’m not asking you to follow links to the Disney on Ice website and answer a trivia question that can only be answered by watching the complete video? Because people do that stuff, you know. No, seriously: I’ve seen it. I didn’t ask you to Tweet, did I? You’re welcome.

And now I’m done with the updates, so you’re on your own. Good luck!

It’s another one of those listings posts where I run out of energy before I run out of possible events to list. I’ve done what I can.

Because I’m tired out, I feel the need for a minor rant. I don’t like noisy websites. Seriously, people, I do not want a video to play automatically when I go to your site. It’s rude. It’s intrusive. Just put the stupid screen there with a little arrow which I will press if I so choose. Because maybe I’m listening to music already. Or I’m in front of the tv. Or I don’t want my kids to hear about something and ask me about it. I’m sure that there are people who are at work who don’t want a sudden, unexpected video to play, either. Just quit it.

Guess what? Tomorrow I’ll have information on a Disney on Ice Ticket Giveaway!! Yippee!

Here’s what I’ve found for the week. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for random holiday fun, don’t forget to check out *Christmas Fun in the Capital District. And yes, of course, additions are welcome.

All Week:

• The Schenectady JCC is having a Scholastic Book Fair all week from 9 am to 6 pm. It’s open to the public and it’s in the main lobby, so if you’ve never been there, it will be almost impossible to get lost.
• The Addams Family is running from Tuesday the 29th through December 4th at Proctors. It’s recommended for ages 10 and up, and tickets cost $20 to $70.
• The Saratoga Festival of Trees runs from Wednesday the 30th through December 4th. $6/adult, $3/kid under 10.
• The Schenectady County Historical Society‘s Annual Festival of Trees  continues through December 11th.
• The Polar Express continues.
• There are Capital Holiday Lights in Washington Park in Albany.

Monday, November 28th:

• From noon until 3 pm, take a Moreau Overlook Hike.
• The Colonie Town Band is performing a free holiday concert at 7 pm at the Colonie Town Hall.

Tuesday, November 29th:

• Take a Lake Ann Hike from 10 am ’til noon at Lake Moreau.
• There’s a Tree Lighting on Upper Union Street in Schenectady at 6 pm. Santa Claus and a choir at Trustco Bank at 1620; bring a toy for the drive.
• It’s Pajamarama at 7 pm at Bethlehem Public Library.

Wednesday, November 30th:

• At 10:30 am, kids up to age 6 can enjoy Stories and Play at Bethlehem Public Library.
• The Saratoga Springs Christmas Tree Lighting is tonight at 7 pm. Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a snack for kids.
• There’s a Phantoms hockey game at 7 pm at Glens Falls Civic Center. Tickets are $13 and up.

Thursday, December 1st:

• School-age kids can be Afterschool Adventurers at Albany Pine Bush from 3:30-4:30 pm. Free, but pre-registration is required (you can do it online).
• The Rensselaer County Historical Society kicks off their annual Greens Show with a Family Night from 5-8 pm. Free admission, crafts for kids, and photos with Santa. The show continues through the weekend with admission of $7/adult, $3/kids over 4, kids 4 and under 3.
• It’s the 25th  annual Saratoga Springs Victorian Streetwalk from 6 ’til 10 pm. Santa, reindeer, carolers, and more. What’s wrong with me that I can’t hear the name of this event without thinking prostitution? Clearly I have issues.
  

Friday, December 2nd:

• It’s a GE Kids in Free Friday at the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology.
• Take a noon First Friday Hike at Albany Pine Bush. Pre-register.
• At 1 pm it’s the final Stewardship Walk in Clifton Park.
• Once again, Ballston Spa Rocks the Holidays beginning tonight at 5 pm with festivities including a parade and continuing through the weekend.
• There’s a Winter Decorations Workshop from 6-9 pm at Mine Kill State Park. Pre-register; it’s $5.
• The Albany Devils play Friday at 7 pm. Prices are $15 to $30.
• It’s a Jazzy Christmas at the College of St. Rose at 7 pm. Tickets are $20/adult, $10/student, children 6 and under free.

Hey! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We spent yesterday with family, too, and we really enjoyed the weather. The grown-ups spent all day and into the night around an outdoor fire pit drinking wine and continuing to eat too much, while the cousins  constructed a tree fort/pirate ship. Pretty ideal.

Today I went to the Albany Institute of History & Art for their Gift Fair and Family Festival. I was a judge for their Saturday afternoon LEGO® Building Challenge. Last year was the first year, I think, that they combined the Gift Fair and Family Festival, and this year was the first that they’ve tried the building challenge. It seemed like a smashing success to me, and the event continues tomorrow. I think just about any family would enjoy it. But why, you ask?

Not a competition piece: this is a re-enactment of Lego creativity by me because this afternoon I was too busy attempting to determine which structures deserved which award to take photos myself.

Well first, it’s all free.  The permanent exhibitions, if you’ve never seen them, include an assortment of stuff, including sculptures, Hudson River School paintings, colonial artifacts, and the kid-pleasing mummy. One of the current temporary exhibitions is Kid Stuff: Great Toys From Our Childhood, and there are plenty of hands-on opportunities, like playing with cars on a track, pushing a slinky down the stairs, and playing with Legos in the exhibit space. There’s also the enclosed permanent kid-friendly space. Registration for tomorrow’s building challenge has closed, but you can get on a waiting list in case registrants don’t show up, and even if you don’t compete, you can check out a couple of cool Lego demonstrations in the competition space (in fact, if you avoid the 1-3 pm challenge time, your child will hardly know that they’re missing it).

Finally, the gift fair means some great shopping. Their gift shop is always great shopping (I am a sucker for a museum shop, and it’s a good one), and for the event, the space is fairly crowded with vendors. That’s where I have to throw in the “just about any family would enjoy it” disclaimer. Because if you have a fast-moving and handsy toddler or preschooler, it will be too stressful for you. There are just too many lovely, lovely things. Come instead during the week, when the vendors have left and the exhibit space will be quieter so no one will be driven crazy when your child won’t stop playing with the cars.

I brought M along, and she browsed while I judged the builders. She really enjoyed walking around on her own like a grown-up through the galleries. I slipped her some money for the  Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for sale, but little did I know that she’d brought her own cash along. Most of the vendors were very friendly and kind to her, and she ended up getting some paper creations from a nice lady from Stacey.

M purchased this paper barrette while I was off judging. "Lovely," I said. "But please don't wear it in the rain."

We had a great time, and I hope it becomes an annual event.

We’re traveling to visit family for tomorrow and Friday. Then we’ll be back in town on Saturday, in time for me to be the judge at the Albany Institute of History & Art’s LEGO® Building Challenge. I might just slack off and completely skip posting for a few days. Unless I’m inspired.

Tonight I’m decidedly uninspired. I was poking around the internet, looking for something that would put me in the mood to post. . . not much, really.

I did see a link to this book, Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving. I haven’t read it, but I might have to order and/or convince my school librarian to do so.

I also saw information about a video contest for girls and young women, that asks girls to come up with a “Girls’ State of the Union.”  We’d jump all over this if the girls were older. It’s for ages 14 to 22, and the deadline is November 30th.

Beyond that, one of the things I’m thankful for lately is Moe Willems’ Elephant and Piggie Books. They are so easy to read and so funny that J can read them to me and we’ll both be laughing out loud. That’s priceless mother-daughter time, there. I even wrote Moe a thank you note/fan letter, because it is tough to find easy-to-read books that aren’t unbelievably boring.

I’m also thankful because M has been moving into a more thoughtful phase, offering to help me with dinner or carrying things, trying to calm J down when she’s worked herself into a frenzy, and generally being more pleasant to be around than usual. It’s a teensy (and if you ask Cute W, almost undiscernable) change right now, but I will take it and be grateful.

How about you? What are you thankful for? Anything the rest of us should know about?

Before the post, I just wanted to remind everyone that if you’re considering going down to New York City for Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, you should read my post from last year. Anyway. . .

While J was in Disney World, she fell in love. Like many great love stories, it came as a surprise. I never would have predicted that she’d become so enamored with. . .

. . .

A Baby Ewok!

I mean, come on, who even considered that plush baby Ewoks even existed somewhere?

Okay, umm, now I just feel stupid. Because I wrote that last sentence, and then I decided to Google it, and apparently you can go on ebay right now and order up a veritable crapload of baby Ewoks in a variety of colors, styles, and genders.

I stand corrected.

Really, I’ve just never been that interested in Star Wars. I think I saw, oh, I don’t know, maybe the first one growing up, and I was like, whatever. I believe pretty much my entire family had the same reaction, so I’m not sure if it was a nature or nurture issue, but in any case, Star Wars just didn’t rock my world. Grease, on the other hand, made quite an impression (it was also the first movie that I ever watched on a VCR, at my friend Cathy Goldenberg’s house).

After we were married, I tried to be a good sport and learn to appreciate the splendor of Star Wars. Because my husband–in fact, his entire family–loves Star Wars. Very much. I did my best to remain attentive, but my mind would always wander. We sort of gave up. I mustered a bit of enthusiasm years later when Natalie Portman jumped into the mix, but even then. . . eh.

Poor Cute W had screened Star Wars with the girls a while back to a tepid reception. And then. . .

Enter the Baby Ewok.

Of all the choices in all the gift shops in all the many parks of Disney, somehow the Baby Ewok was the one item that J simple Could. Not. Live. Without. We put her off the first time she asked for it, saying that she should wait to consider her options. Days later she was drawing sketches of the elusive Baby Ewok in the hotel room while Grandma planned her quest to obtain her quarry. Finally, J and Baby Ewok were brought together.

J has been lovingly caring for her Baby Ewok ever since.

New babies can shift your whole perspective on the world, can’t they? As a caring adoptive mother, J feels it is important to understand her baby’s birth culture and unique place in the world. That’s right: she arrived home from Disney World yearning to watch Star Wars. Within a week they’d watched Return of the Jedi and The Empire Strikes Back.

Cute W was thrilled. M, less so.

Today J stayed home from school, recovering from a little cold. When I asked her if she’d like to watch a movie, it was an easy choice. She and Baby Ewok wanted to watch The Empire Strikes Back.

I reported her movie choice to Cute W, expecting him to be pleased. His reply?

“She’s watching WITHOUT ME?!?!?!”

When I was pulling together events yesterday, I noticed plenty of events have different prices for members and non-members. It reminded me that I think that I think museum memberships are a great gift request, especially if you have relatives who want to get stuff, stuff, and more stuff.

If you become a member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers, you can get free admission to plenty of other member museums through the Passport Program. We love this! Become a member of, say, CMOST, New York State Museum, or the Schenectady Museum, and you’ll get benefits at museums in Boston, New York City, and plenty of other locations.

I’ve said before that I suggest the Steamer 10 pass, which buys you ten tickets to Steamer 10 shows for $90. You can use them with one huge group at a single show, or break it up and use it for a bunch of shows within a year. They have kids’ shows during the December, February, and spring breaks as well as a variety of other family-friendly shows throughout the year.

We recently started getting New Moon Girls magazine at our house, and I love it. More important, both girls are reading it. Of course I’m a huge fan of their recent Girl-Caught campaign, too.

Of course, if you like to go shopping (which, as you know, I don’t), here are some suggestions:

Head to a local museum. The Albany Institute of History & Art is having their Gift Fair and Family Festival this weekend. The New York State Museum is having its annual Chocolate Expo & Holiday Gift Market next Sunday December 4th.

I love this Better World Shopper that’s been making the rounds on Facebook.

GeekMom has a huge, info-packed post on gift-buying alternatives, local suggestions, and spending guides.

Last year All Over Albany provided a last-minute local shoppers’ guide.  Scroll down to the end, and you’ll see links to several posts about locally-made items for sale on Etsy.

Mamatoga has a holiday and local gift guide.

So, anyone have other gift suggestions? Oh, or here’s a question: for people who have kids younger than yours, what do you wish that you’d gotten years ago? I wish we’d bought a sturdy red wagon. Fun and useful in so many ways.

I started working on my usual post-for-the-week, but it’s kind of a funky week. Not much going on early, then plenty of items that are starting on Friday and heading through the weekend. So I just decided to bust through all the way until Sunday. This also saves me the trouble of posting a weekend post on Thursday. I’ve surely missed some things, especially because people continue to list and advertise until the last minute, so I’m likely to update this post through the week as I hear about more things to do this week and weekend.

Guess what I’m doing this weekend? I’m a judge at the Family Lego Building Challenge at the Albany Institute of History & Art‘s Gift Fair & Family Festival. I’m judging the session on Saturday from 2-4 pm. Come visit and say hello!

Here’s what I’ve found.

Monday, November 21st:

• Kids are invited to Make Your Own Parade Float at 10 am at Bethlehem Public Library.
• At 6:30 pm, it’s What Are You Thankful For? with Dianne Payette at at the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library.
• They’re showing Diary of a Wimpy Kid at 6:30 pm at Bethlehem Public Library.

Tuesday, November 22nd:

• Not a dang thing. There’s always What About TODAY?, but check the links, since it’s a wacky holiday week.

Wednesday, November 23rd:

• There’s a School Break Camp: Musical Madness at CMOST. It runs from 9 am to 4 pm and it’s for kids ages 5 to 11. It’s $55/day for non-members.
• At 10:25 am, Rain or Shine. . . It’s Reading Time at the New York State Museum.

Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 24th:

•  It’s the Troy Turkey Trot this morning, including a grade-school 1-mile run at 9:15 am.

Friday, November 25th:

• At 9:30 am, join a Hudson River Eagle Survey at Moreau Lake State Park.
• It’s a GE Kids in Free Friday at the Children’s Museum of Science and Technology. There’s also a School Break Camp: Potions and Notions at CMOST. It runs from 9 am to 4 pm and it’s for kids ages 5 to 11. It’s $55/day for non-members.
• The Schenectady County Historical Society has its Annual Festival of Trees from 10 am until 4 pm, and it will continue through December 11th.
• The Albany Institute of History & Art‘s Gift Fair & Family Festival kicks off today and continues through the weekend, including  a Family Lego Building Challenge. You can sign up for a Lego-building session from 11 am to 1 pm or 2-4 pm.
• On both Friday and Saturday from 10 am until 4 pm, it’s Thanksgiving at the Farm at the Farmers’ Museum in Cooperstown. Yes, it’s a drive, but I love this museum, and it’s absolutely worth a visit. I wrote a review of it on KidsOutAndAbout.com.
• The Polar Express starts runs today and through the weekend.
• From 11 am ’til 8 pm today and through the weekend, it’s the North Country Festival of Trees. $7/adult, $3/children under 12.
• At 1 pm, there’s a Wildlife Thanksgiving at the Children’s Museum of Science & Technology. It’s for ages 4 and up, pre-register, it’s $2/non-member.
• I originally missed the Albany Pine Bush events because they just updated their website. There’s something each afternoon. Today’s a GPS Adventure.
• Bring your own Thanksgiving leftovers to eat while watching Rio at 1 pm at Bethlehem Public Library.
• From 1-3 pm, it’s ‘Twas  a Month Before Christmas at The Hyde Collection. Take a tour of the Draw Me a Story exhibition and do a craft.
• Proctors is showing A Christmas Story at 3 pm and 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5.
• It’s Troy Night Out from 5-9 pm. Word is, Santa’s gonna be there.
• From 6-8 pm, it’s a Family Fun Fundraiser at TreePaad in Malta. Pay $15 ahead of time, bring food donations to help stock local food pantries.

 Saturday, November 26th:

• The North Country Festival of Trees continues. $7/adult, $3/children under 12.
• Thanksgiving at the Farm at the Farmers’ Museum continues in Cooperstown. Yes, it’s a drive, but I love this museum, and it’s absolutely worth a visit. I wrote a review of it on KidsOutAndAbout.com.
• The Schenectady County Historical Society’s Annual Festival of Trees continues.
• The Albany Institute of History & Art‘s Gift Fair & Family Festival continues including  a Family Lego Building Challenge. You can sign up for a Lego-building session from 11 am to 1 pm or 2-4 pm.
• The Polar Express starts runs today and tomorrow.
• From 10 am ’til 1 pm, it’s a Wreath-Making Workshop at Thacher. Pre-register; it’s an $18 materials fee.
• There’s a Holiday Wreath Making Class at Moreau Lake State Park from 10 am until 12:30 pm. Pre-register; there’s a $20 fee.
• From 1-4 pm it’s the New York State Museum’s 175th Birthday Bash. It’s free.
• I originally missed the Albany Pine Bush events because they just updated their website. There’s something each afternoon. Today’s a Craft.
• At 2 pm, it’s Watchable Wildlife: White-Tailed Deer at Five Rivers.
• The Albany Devils play the Adirondack Phantoms at Glens Falls Civic Center. Tickets are $13 and up.
• The Palace Theater is showing Celtic Thunder Christmas at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $32 to $62.
• At 8 pm, Drumline Live, a marching band celebration, is at Proctors. Tickets are $20 and up.

 Sunday, November 27th:

• The North Country Festival of Trees continues. $7/adult, $3/children under 12.
• The Albany Institute of History & Art‘s Gift Fair & Family Festival continues.
• The Polar Express starts runs today.
• The Schenectady County Historical Society’s Annual Festival of Trees continues.
• At 1 pm, there’s Science Yoga at the Children’s Museum of Science & Technology. It’s for ages 4 to 8, pre-register, it’s $2/non-member.
• I originally missed the Albany Pine Bush events because they just updated their website. There’s something each afternoon. Today’s a Walk.
• From 5-6:30 pm, the Albany Figure Skating Club is having a Winter Ice Show. See details over at Albany Kid.
• At 5 pm there’s a Tree Lighting Ceremony in Glens Falls. If you’re nearby, click the link for more Hometown Holiday celebrations.

We’ve had a low-key weekend. I had a (desperately-needed) girls’ night out on Friday. Today we lounged, and our only outing was to M’s soccer game. This was her third game with this team, and each game they’ve gotten their butts’ kicked, but slightly less than last time. Today’s loss of 5 to 1 felt like a wild success, especially since we had no subs while the opposing team was able to replace their whole line-up, and M’s team even played one girl down for the second half after an injury. The “1″ was their first goal of the season, scored by M! Yay. J’s been fine–perky and not too itchy.

Even though I refuse to allow my children to listen to the Christmas carol station in the car, I figured that some of you might be getting into holiday mode, so I created a page of some of my holiday posts on finding a Christmas tree, holiday lights, crafts, foods, and other fun. If you’re looking for it again, the link will be on the right through the end of the year.