That's the one I missed! I need to back and look for it.

But it greatly helps his character. So, torn.

Did the president of the American Library Association give you the secret handshake? If not - no dice!

So getting sent to San Francisco is now a euphemism for death? Good to know!

And is now doing web-based cooking episodes available on iTunes in his downtime?

He can do mad, bad things with that book. And worse with a sword in his hands. I'll say no more …

You mean you'd watch The Archivists?

It can sort of be two things?

It's one of the reasons I vastly prefer White Christmas to Holiday Inn (Danny Kaye is another huge reason, not that I dislike Fred Astaire).

Wow. Just wow.

Thank you, Annie! This was a nice write-up. For me, Hallmark Christmas movies are popcorn between the meals of real Christmas classics like Shop Around the Corner and Miracle on 34th Street. Fun, rather forgettable, but not irritating. It's a lark to see yesterday's TV stars still work, and for someone who has rarely…

The Summer Glau one is on tonight (as I write this).

Let's test this. I'll send you tampons, eh?

Knitted lightsabers sound awesome, and I'm over Star Wars. Do you also felt?

You know, that actually looks good. Thanks!

I want healthy and robust independent book stores.

What do you do if you don't want a thing? Or if it takes up too much room, or stops working, or fills you with a blind rage upon seeing it?

Exactly. I got a four-pack of tinned cocoa at a group white elephant exchange, but this is the kind you mix with hot water instead of milk. So, they're getting split up and re-gifted to immediate coworkers, along with gift cards/tins of cookies. Otherwise, if it gets into the pantry, it won't come out until I move or…

Smells like victory, doesn't it?

Aldis Hodge, back on my TV? I'm there, once I find WGN on my cable line-up.