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People using banners promising bloody death to people who spoil the new Harry Potter book? Check.
People documenting their time in line for books? Check.
People wanking over their inherent superiority for not waiting in line for the books? Check.
People hinting and trying to not get too spoilerly? Check.
Bracing for the shipper/pro-Slytherin wank? What, that doesn't happen already?
More proof that Harry/Ron/Hermione was meant to be? None really, but it's fun to say that.

Me? Meh. I only borrowed the fifth book so I could understand all the references to ships, and stood in line to surprise my youngest sister. I'd get into Pullman and Peake, but I have all these other books to finish. Great world-building, but I just could not get into the writing. Then again, I read tabloids (for the sociology! Really!)

Another perfume review and moving update

Well, we have the truck. However, I am not sure if we will still have it when I get my shit together and get keys for the place. At least my address is changed with the bank and cell phone. Now, health and dental insurance.

I packed all the books and the trinkets. Now, I will need to pack clothing.

I will also review

Absinthe

Fall under the spell of our Green Fairy! An intoxicating blend containing wormwood essence, light mints, cardamom, anise, hyssop, and the barest hint of lemon.

Wet: Wah-hoo, quite a mix. Top notes are lemon and mint, but it is very anise throughout.
On wrists: The lemon and the mint fade into the licorice with herbs scent.
An hour later: I actually like the change. It turns very green and herbal, somewhat woodsy. I am sure that there is floral, like little white wildflowers. Given the drink's infamy, I imagine that the wildflowers contain some psychedelics when made into wine. The scent makes me think of a hike in the woods--if there is one where Current 93 is sung around the campfire.
Looking at the forum posting: Some got licorice, some got lemon, some got woodsy. I think some folks' experiences with the liquor colored some descriptions. Me? I had a few glasses of Charteuse, because I read Poppy Z Brite and thought it would be cool. On one hand, Charteuse was a beautiful color; on the other, the taste reminded me of NyQuil. I drank it anyway, because it got me drunk real fast.
I'll wear this: Bright sunny days where I can walk in nature preserves.