Flying monkeys of death in purple tiaras and Superman underoos. And some other things.

Okay, I finished Death of a Salesman last night. It was very good, of course. I like dramas; they're such quick reads and good stories to boot! Plus, I'm a fan of dialogue. So it works our well. I'll have to see what other drama I have in the house. Totals for the year are now five novels and three dramas, I believe. Not so bad. Next up, I'm going back to Saul Bellow's Henderson the Rain King. I started it but got distracted by Our Town. I don't think I'm the kind of person who can have two books going at the same time. I blame G.W. Bush for that.

Hey, magdalene1, they had a piece about Howard Dean on NPR's Morning Edition this morning. A lot of good stuff to say about him. I'm reading up a lot on him and some of the other Democratic candidates. (But, really, isn't that picture on the banner of his website a little... doofy?)

Joey Hemlock's Girl Part of the Day is: HIPS! Yay for hips. Caressing hips while spooning. Hips in overalls. Hips are cool. Okay, I'll stop now before I get depressed. Hey! I forgot to take my meds this morning! Oops.

Oh my GOD!

GOP Lawmakers rename French Fries to "Freedom Fries". "This action today is a small but symbolic effort to show the strong displeasure of many on Capitol Hill with the actions of our so-called ally, France," said Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Administration Committee.

No, it's NOT an Onion article.

Better news

Studies show that hugging is good for your health.

I don't want to die! One of you huggy girls had better get here STAT! :)