Well, I guess...

Jess, after Britney failed to thank her kids during the VMAs last night:
"Well, she gave up custody, so it's not like she really HAS kids anymore, anyway."

I started early

As many of you know, I'm rather fond of sunglasses. Well, I've recently found proof that it's not my fault; it was ingrained in me at an early age by my mother:



I was clearly the coolest infant around.

Things I've always wondered

Don't the people at Apple realize that in the "I'm a Mac-I'm a PC" commercials, PC is the MUCH more likable character? He's funny and self-deprecating, while Mac is an arrogant, condescending ass. Who on Earth do they think we'd rather hang out with?

An endearing moment

There was a delay on the red line Friday evening (shocking!) and the platform at Metro Center was a tad crowded by the time I got there. The conductor of the first train pulled the old "Please don't crowd the train, there's another one right behind this one." When, of course, no train arrived in the next five minutes, the gentleman next to me exclaimed, "That guy said there was another train right behind it!" and looked at me in disbelief. I gently informed him that this is fairly typical for DC, and, distraught, he looked at the empty tracks and said, "He lied to me!"

It took all of my self-control not to say, "You're new to the area, aren't you, sir?"

I LOVE BROADWAY!

Kate and I spent Saturday evening doing karaoke at Savannah's in Kensington while Jess had to work. Now, Savannah's is not the classiest of bars, although it is hardly a dive. But based on the suburban area on Connecticut Ave that surrounds it, and the muliple Budweiser signs in the windows, you'd know right away that the selection isn't going to be extensive. At least, I would hope you would.

Halfway through the night, a young man came in with two women. The girls sat down, and he told them that he was going to the bar "for a pitcher of Stella" (he did have to explain to one of them what "Stella" was short for). Thirty seconds later, he was back at the table: "OK, they only have Budweiser, Miller Lite, and Sierra Nevada."

He was probably disappointed. I, however, was impressed that they have Sierra Nevada on tap. Keep your expectations low, people!

Anyway, I sang four songs last night. In order, they were:

"Kids in America"


"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)"


"You Keep Me Hanging On" (I'm on a Kim Wilde kick, apparently)


And finally, a duet with Kate: "Opposites Attract"

I was concerned!

You may be aware that it rained a bit on the east coast today. I knew that someone in my immediate family was going on a camping trip this weekend, and yesterday I politely inquired about her plans. When I discovered the trip was still on, I let her know that I'd be thinking about her today while I was on my couch, watching TV and drinking coffee.
She is no longer speaking to me.
Some people! I swear! You try to be nice, and what does it get you?

SCONE WATCH: UPDATE

From our anonymous source:
According to "Gloria" at Starbucks HQ, the phone lines have been jammed with people calling about the missing scones. There have been issues with the distributors, but they should be in stores next week.

SCONE WATCH: DAY 12

Friends, I have an important mission for you all. According to an email sent to the Starbucks distribution list*, pumpkin scones were supposed to arrive on Aug. 25th. It is now Sept. 5th, and they are nowhere to be found. I did see that they have the latte in stores now, so what gives? If any of you has any information regarding the whereabouts of the scones, or know anyone who does, please comment.
Thank you.
M Slash

*No, I am not on the Starbucks distribution email list. The person who is, however, would prefer to remain anonymous during this difficult time.

Overheard at Starbucks

Two young, female Democrats, discussing Sarah Palin's speech last night:
"I turned it off midway and DVR'd the rest, because I was like, 'OK, I have to do pilates right now, and I can't deal with this."

Sigh.

Move over, Jack Markell!

I have a new candidate to support for governor of Delaware! Is it too late to re-establish residency for the election?

Dark horse for governor a beer pong king