"I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma"

I know I've been a real turd about posting on here lately. I could say that I haven't really been in much of a state to reflect on anything lately, that I've been preoccupied with my father's current situation and planning a wedding in a month. I could tell you that I have actually started no less than 3 seperate posts in the past week that I couldn't finish on topics ranging from the mysticism of Teresa of Ávila Vs. Ralph Nader, Josh Wolf's record-breaking jail stint, Jose Bove's bid for the French presidency, and my annoying habit of vocally pointing out what every single new actor (sigh) on "Lost" has also appeared in. Yes, I could say all of these things, but the point is, I am in fact a turd. You knew I was a turd when you met me. So don't start feigning shock when I disappear for a week. Speaking of which, what the fuck is this outrage over Prince's phallic guitar work? It's fucking Prince. The man impregnates women (and men!) with his wee stare. Did you think he was gonna play the "cheers" theme song and hop offstage? idiots. Imagine the shock next year when they discover that Kid Rock, it seems, has a taste for strippers.
Not much to post today because my ipod just erased itself. I don't know what sort of skill that takes, but I've got it in spades. I should look into work destroying the digital databases of foes.
Anyway, there's a good article in the Washington Post yesterday about the effect that Iraq might be affecting the 2008 vote. there isn't much new information there (other than Sununu literally running away from the press- what a dink), but it shows just how desperate politicians in an election year can get. It's interesting to see how many opinions have changed and to what degrees. I feel like we have no indication whatsoever on where these same people will stand a year from now on the issue. Other than Hillary. What the hell does that mean? What does it mean when people don't even want to debate on what to do in Iraq? Should we challenge their patriotism as the people of this country? I seems to be the only way to get shit done around here, so perhaps that's it. I'm gonna start questioning people's patriotism when they won't buy me a beer.
and what's with everyone lefting up their stances lately? Edwards sounds like he's about to nationalize our utilities, and the great blue dog of the north, Tom Vilsack, is talking about defunding the war? What the fuck? I'm almost hoping Nader does run again. I don't know how I feel about that (sure, he probably does siphon votes from the left. but even if he could be allowed in a debate, he would alter the political discourse of this country profoundly), but he feels the exact same way about Hillary as I do.
What else have I missed. Oh, the astronaut thing. I'm sure you know all about it, and frankly I don't understand why it's big news. anyway, read about it in Somethingawful if nowhere else.
I'm not buying comics for a while, which is fine because I need the extra cash, but I just saw that Fell #7, New Avengers #27, and the latest volume of Twisted Toyfare Theatre are all out. Oh well. Anyway, read one of the best TTT strips ever here.

Because of "Extras", this song has been in the background of all of my thoughts for the past few weeks. It's maddening, I tell you.

"Tea for the Tillerman" - Cat Stevens
Buy Tea for the Tillerman here

and the always beautiful and charismatic Eartha Kitt

"C'est Si Bon" - Eartha Kitt
Buy 18 sizzling Tracks here


oh, and I owe Sarah $5.