It is interesting to see how people change. I have a friend who got married a few months ago. When I first met her almost 4 1/2 years ago, she and I had the same view of pregnancy. I still have that view: If someone tells me she is pregnant, my gut reaction is to say "oh I'm so sorry." Of course, I am usually more tactful than that, and instead ask, "Is this good news?" And if it is, I offer my congratulations. But this friend no longer shares this view. She is now looking forward to the pitter patter. I have no problem with this of course, it's just interesting how people change.

Pet Peeve, #376
People, I implore you: Please learn the proper use of the apostrophe. It is not used to make words plural. I understand that people like to use it with acronyms. They prefer to write "CD's" instead of "CDs" for fear that someone will think they're talking about "CDS." What the hell is CDS? I have no idea. But I can understand the good intention. Unfortunately, I see the apostrophe cropping up in all kinds of plural situations, when there is just no excuse... "Look at all those book's over there..."
For the love of all that is good and holy, please stop it!!