Al-Jimzeera Talking Points

* I've debated posting this. And, at the risk of being seen as (too much of) an ass-kissing loser, I'd like to take a moment out of poking fun at the lousy things poets do and give credit to those who don't take themselves too seriously. Ron's been very gracious to all my pirate attacks over the years. This letter came in response to sending this painting. Salute their graciousness by shopping for Ronwear (4 items sold!) and now Ashbunny goodies. The gift for people that have everything--including Bollingens.

* My jam? The SNL Chris Parnell/Andy Sandberg "Chronic-(what)-cles of Narnia" rap from Saturday's show. But my TV kicked out during Jack Black's King Kong song. You can see the video at the NBC.com site (although it ain't working for me...goddamed Transit Strike!). Sandberg is quickly becoming my favorite cast member besides Tina Fey. Who is my dream goddess. Cover me in Cool Whip and hit me with her. Ahem.

* Can I just say, although I've never watched a whole episode of "The West Wing" (netflix?) John Spencer was a terrific character actor. I loved him on "LA Law" and I thought he was tremendous in "Presumed Innocent."