Thanks to Jesse's "Today is the SUCK" article, I just went and paid bills. I am in major debt fear and MUST NOT SPEND MONEY mode. Paying off my credit cards FOR REAL THIS TIME, REALLY! has taken on a crazy level of space on my brain.

Both the cat and the dog like my flashlight game: "Hey, Get The Bug."

I sleep with a pillow on my head, to keep the light out, and when my kitty sleeps on the pillow on my head, it keeps the pillow from shifting, and the evil, sleep-stealing light out.

I think your cat is trying to smother you in your sleep in order to eat your spleen for breakfast. It's literally pushing a pillow onto your face and quite efficiently taking a nap at the same time. You have to admire the combination of laziness and lethality.

I do think it's very likely the cause-and-effect direction is the opposite of "cats promote an unhealthy lifestyle." I don't think the elderly are going to get much benefit from being dragged around and falling while taking Marmaduke-style dogs on walks.

In non-depressing vein, I started the Atkins diet today and then found out that I must have gotten an even more crack-addled version of it several years ago, as grapefruit/grapefruit juice is mentioned nowhere as a vital component of the official plan. This means that I can both:
(1) opt out of starting my mornings with an 8 oz. glass of Satan's fruit juice, and
(2) eat a few of the 8 blood oranges in my fridge over the next couple of weeks (since a cup of citrus juice every day didn't curtail the diet''s weight loss effects when I've tried it previously).

I *love* grapefuit. But of course everyone doesn't.

I'm statistically less likely to die of hanta virus because the presence of cat keeps the vermin away.

I think your cat is trying to smother you in your sleep in order to eat your spleen for breakfast. It's literally pushing a pillow onto your face and quite efficiently taking a nap at the same time. You have to admire the combination of laziness and lethality.

My kitties are smart enough to realize that if I die, the Huge Human Shaped Electric Blanket loses its power.

Besides...spleen? Liver is MUCH tastier. And mine might taste like lime and vodka!

My kitties are smart enough to realize that if I die, the Huge Human Shaped Electric Blanket loses its power.

Yeah, because cats are renowned for their long term strategizing.

Besides...spleen? Liver is MUCH tastier. And mine might taste like lime and vodka!

Now see, you're just encouraging them. Don't be surprised to find they've dragged a wok onto your head pillow tonight, and filled it with cat litter and shoes.

Haven't had a chance to watch this yet...

Sundance 2007: Short Blasts: Sesame Street Is Gay

No sex, no on-screen violence, and only the suggestion of illicit drugs, yet Bertram and Ernest (Sundance 2002) landed itself in the age-restricted area at YouTube. Why? Queer Muppets. Middle America's just not ready for them. The film's a bit talky, but has some great little touches, like the Spartacus poster in the background. I also love that its sponsored by the letter Y. You'll see.

Oh no! HDTV is ruining porn!

High-definition video is embarrassing porn stars. Problems: razor burn, cellulite, wrinkles, pimples, visible veins, fake boobs. Remedies tried so far: diets, exercise, makeup, tanning spray, grooming assistance, cosmetic surgery, softening lights, changing sex positions, and airbrushing. Directors' attitude: HD is cool. Actresses' complaints: 1) The men in the industry are "willing to sacrifice our vanity and imperfections to beat each other" to HD. 2) "I'm having my breasts redone because of HD."