@lalie (apologetic mess): I'm not sure the fact that there are bomb-sniffing dogs supports your argument that they are the smarter species.

@Gottliebs Cards: City of Thieves by David Benioff is excellent.

It really pissed me off that much of the media so readily bought into arguments that the Democrats should dump her as their leader. She was probably the most successful speaker in decades. And yet there seemed to be little discussion about whether Reid should stay on as majority leader.

Best Day After a Loss to the Packers, ever. My reason to start drinking early today has changed into a celebratory one.

@Always Winning: Granted, I'm not a Raiders fan, but that was totally worth the ejection.

Man, those Vikings receivers need to stop slipping on the ground — they are fucking up Favre's perfect day!

Will they bring Michael Kors on to play the announcer that occasionally makes snarky comments about contestants' answers? Please say yes.

@QoB: Seriously. Once again, I wish I were in better shape so that I could take up distance running. To me, it's the epitome of strength.

Given that we share almost exactly the same taste in teams (except Notre Dame — I'm not that big of a masochist), I literally feel your pain on this one

I can't ever actively root for the Vikes to lose but, given the rumors that Childress might be fired if they lost today, I have never hated Favre more than I hate him at this moment. And that's saying a lot.

@vodkanaut: I never imagined I'd hear of something involving Eli Manning referred to as "delicious".

@vodkanaut: Wouldn't surprise me. I know the "coach has lost the team" is a cliche but I think, in this case, it's an apt one.

@FiddlingWhileJimRomeBurns: Given his track record, that was probably his smartest challenge yet.

@Always Winning: I do believe the term used was "fucking idiot".

I think the Vikings players are now actively trying to get Childress fired.

@ThereIsNoFluffy: Also, thank you for the green tea/garlic/tea tree oil suggestion. I am going to remember that next time I visit family in Minnesota during mosquito season.

@ThereIsNoFluffy: Clusters? I hate to even suggest it but have you checked for bed bugs?

Oops! Carry on, nothing to see here.

@hellosunshine: Congrats! Do you know where? A family member got married at the Bellagio and it was lovely.

@Taegre: The same thing happens to me occasionally, especially after my mother survived a bout with cancer. I don't have any siblings, and I begin to think of it in terms of some day not having any family left (I'm single, no kids at this point). It makes me really hate the fact that I've decided to live somewhere so…