be still my heart.

The Daily Show apparently plans to release its first-ever DVD compilation of Jon Stewart’s satirical newscasts, including (according to MSNBC) all episodes from the 2004 Republican and Democratic national conventions. The Daily Show Web site says it’ll be available June 28. 🙂

what’s that? a light?

So, as of this morning, I have accumulated 100.5 hours (of the 120 required) towards finishing my practicum. I intend to be done by May 2. Praise Allah. Now, I’m off to work my regular four-hour Monday shift… oh, yippee.

I don’t get it.

Could someone — anyone — please tell me why a rational person, regardless of political party loyalties, would think John Bolton’s nomination to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations should be approved? Anyone?

scary.

I know many people who love to go on cruises, and I will grant you that most stories I hear from those who’ve been on a cruise sounded like potential fun. Still, I read stories like this, and they only really serve to reinforce my sense that being stuck on a boat without any ultimate …

Phantom Monday morning trivia

There’s a lot of great theater going on right now (unfortunately, I haven’t seen ANY of it — grrrrrrrr), so this week’s Monday morning trivia question’s all about my favorite piece of theater: “Phantom of the Opera.” I’ve seen “Phantom” (the Broadway musical) performed four times. The first was probably the best, simply because I’d …

a belated, public “thank you”

I know many were there in spirit, but I wanted to say a very public “thank you” to my friend Patrick, who was the lone soul (amongst those I invited, I mean) who came to BD’s last Tuesday to support the TWU Habitat for Humanity girls in their final fundraiser of the year. Thanks to …

an initial review is in…

Curtis went to see “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead,” and his initial review is just what I expect from someone who’s seen on stage anything Tom Stoppard has written — glowing. YAY! I can’t wait to see this myself. 🙂

back to normal, whatever that means.

So, after a whole week of feeling fuzzy, coughing nonstop, and going through (I’m *not* exaggerating) three whole boxes of Kleenex, today I’m back at work feeling essentially normal. If you’ve felt neglected because I’ve not responded to your e-mails, phone calls, or generally been MIA, that’s why.