THE SUN CAME OUT. Here, Bea Arthur watches it rise with skepticism. It's been away too long. He's lost his ability to trust. His innocence is gone. In other news, this story nearly killed me dead this morning. I especially like the "hi-hi-hi-hi" part, and the part about the tube top.

I forgot how totally traumatizing root canals are. Besides being physically uncomfortable, and at times, painful, watching them go in and out of your mouth with these tiny files like the sharp part of...felt in months. I can't wait. As the adult executive in charge of my life decisions, I'm going to Darrell's to pick up a milkshake for dinner. In other, happier news: centerfold face-off!

I just drooled on my cat by accident.

So vain: I don't stage these,okay? It's just what he likes to do. The fridge repair guy came and the verdict is in: the fridge is out of gas and is beyond repair. I look forward to swift action...laugh so hard I felt sick. Very good light-but-not-vapid summer reading, although there is currently no evidence outside of summer. Whoever thought it was a good idea to make Cockburn a name, anyway

- I have a righteous toothache that will require an expensive root canal. + I have painkillers! + I am going to have a nephew! - It's my Monday... heading back to work for the week. + That means I had the real Monday off! + Sally and I reserved tickets to see Hello Dolly! at this open-air theatre while we are in London. + This guy:

Angel of the Morning , originally uploaded by grammardog . The prettiest little guy.

OMG , originally uploaded by grammardog . I shared. In other news, what is grosser than frat boys drinking from beer bongs? Answer: NOTHING.

Guys, do I have a dog? Because this: And this:

1. Comment when taking. 2. Credit. 3. Enjoy! Gillian Anderson:             Lisa Lampenelli:         Bill Maher:             Jessica Lange:    ...Random: Megan Mullally: Meryl Streep/Lily Tomlin: My resources will be up shortly in the userinfo.    

I've been so busy that I didn't even hear about Bea Arthur's passing on the 25th. I love watching Golden Girls as kid (even though it was in Chinese, it was still very funny) Here's to our beloved Dorothy Zbornak, you've brought so many people joy and laughter, we will miss you.