Northern Noise

Many moons ago I posted about elevator etiquette.  I like to thwart it and make strangers uncomfortable when trapped in a small place with me.  This is another post about etiquette, but this time I'm genuinely perplexed. Here it is.... I work on the 4th floor of a building with one central women's restroom.  Often, when I go into the restroom there are other people in the vicinity.  Sometimes they're going out while I'm going in, which is an easy "Hello!" as I keep walking.  Sometimes they're at the sinks washing their hands and it's a bit more detailed:  "How are you doing? Good! I'm well also," as I walk in to the stall.  So here's the question - what is the etiquette about talking to people while they're (or you're) in the bathroom stall?  Here's an example... the other day I walked in, saw a co-worker washing her hands and said hello.  She said hello. We commented on the weather and I went in to the stall.  While I

I'm reading Jedidiah The Hobbit .  It's an old illustrated edition that was my dad's.  I need to remember how much I love reading to and with my kids.  In fact, as Jed gets older, I should be making a point to read even more.  Because when I read to him,  he still sits on my lap or snuggles. Here's a great list of great books.  Several are books I read as a kid and forgot about! 67 Books to read your child before s/he turns 10