Why does noone believe me this shortbread dough tastes a little odd? It's like the butter was sour or something.

Also, mint shortbread sounds awesome to me. My mother needs to stop being difficult...

My new car - dubbed, apparently, Humphrey Godzilla Mistoffelees.

Don't ask.

It drives really nicely, though, seriously. I like him a great deal.

It was really satisfying to come upstairs to my desk this morning and be noticeably less winded than I have been in the past. Not all the way there - just starting, really - but noticeable progress. Go me.