Finished watching the Open. That sure was some tennis.

I've been an official election observer in Mexico.

You've totally got to use that. That's so cool!

I'm beginning to wonder if the new duvet I got for Christmas isn't setting off an allergic sinus reaction, since I seem to be waking up each morning with a nasty headache. Feh.

Also Feh: I have to leave early (like right about now) to take my car to the dealership to get the tire replaced. And then go off to Physical Therapy before I go to work. So double-feh.

Anthony Bourdain critiques the Top Chef contestants.

As much as I hate to admit it, that was pretty much spot on.

ION, the first week of classes is over, which is a relief. But my new computer at work ate a bunch of my files and my internet at home has been spotty at best, which sucks.

I'm beginning to wonder if the new duvet I got for Christmas isn't setting off an allergic sinus reaction, since I seem to be waking up each morning with a nasty headache.

Did you wash it before you put it on the bed, Theo? Could just be some kind of chemical they use on new fabric products.

And the Astro-Boy haircut is a liability in the kitchen--where co-workers and subordinates will identify him as a fucktard from Day One.

God, I love Bourdain.

So, I got here an hour early, and it was completely useless, as predicted. Ah well. Also, now I have two televisions on stands in my (not very big) office, because they had to get out of the board room. Nice.

Ugh. mr. flea got a $140 speeding ticket last night. And I think it requires a court appearance. And he's afraid they could suspend his license - he was going over 20 mjiles over the limit (doing highway speeds on a spur to the highway, and they nabbed him when he sped up to get around a car to let a tailgating cop car pass.)

I am sorry for him, but also very annoyed. It's the first traffic ticket he's gotten in the 11 years I've known him - but! $140 we didn't need to spend! AND he was just in an accident in November. Could he please stop with the stupids? And get a job?

megan - I thought so too. And for me, the interesting thing is that despite the rather nasty stuff he says about Marcel - he also suggests that he needs to go work in the kitchen of an actual Top Chef -- it's like he's seeing good potential there. I really agreed with his assessments.

And the Astro-Boy haircut is a liability in the kitchen--where co-workers and subordinates will identify him as a fucktard from Day One.

God, I love Bourdain.

I'm currrently (finally!) reading Kitchen Confidential, and I can now accurately describe my brother, the chef, to people who ask me what he's like.

He's pretty much Anthony Bourdain, only with even more profanity. Seriously. Reading it is cracking me up, because it is spot-on Bro.

flea, that sucks.

doing highway speeds on a spur to the highway, and they nabbed him when he sped up to get around a car to let a tailgating cop car pass.)

Can he argue that in court, and maybe at least get the fine reduced?