My husband also has double-jointed thumbs! Looks pretty gnarly when he does it.

lol - we joke about what our dog is thinking. She's such a nut!

I'm glad to hear that your MIL was fine. It definitely can cause your mind to worry when you can't get ahold of someone.

The Blacklist will suck you in for sure. My favorite character is Red played by James Spader. I just love the way he delivers his lines & his expressions.

Yes, Tom is an excellent character.

I know what you mean about Liz. I get wrapped up in her emotional storyline though. You'll see what I mean as the seasons unfold.