Today I learned that people will be sneaky and paranoid even when the law is on their side so how can I possibly expect them to stick their necks out for real legal reform of any kind when actual threats are possible?

I learned today, and a bit too late, that when you place someone above you you've given them the perfect position from which to shit on you.

Today I learned that my husband has a very dirty mind that comes from working in the construction field. He defined "ass-hat" for me in a way I'd never before heard and cannot find validation for his definition yet.

Today I learned that I am a grown-up despite uncertainty I may have had for the last 19 years.

Today I learned that even the purest love can be taken for granted and a heart can be mangled by someone's utter ignorance.

Today I learned the king is dead. Long live the king - it wasn't a dream.

Today I learned that a teenaged girl can be entertained for over an hour with only a dollar purchase. "Noise" (read "fart") Putty does the trick!