Ah, vindication

Just a ploy of the diamond industry." Of course I already knew that jewelry stores prey upon couples with their sentimentalized presentation of sparklies, but I wasn't aware of just how direct it was - first there was no such thing as diamond engagement rings, then, after a clever ad campaign, it became the norm. I'm proud to thumb my nose at it. Thbbbt!

On a serious note, I'm overwhelmed by what's been happening in Iran. Who would have guessed that when they tried to shut down every news outlet, twittering would become the heroic thing to do? I only hope their courage can make a lasting difference. (Though I still dislike Twitter on a general basis...)