Things I Like Vol. 8

Ten People/Places/Things, etc. That Rock My World

1) fireplaces with big crackling fires
2) text messaging
3) friends who are there when you need them
4) No Depression magazine
5) EZ-Pass
6) Marah live at the Marage, 11/26/04
7) Miracle on 34th St. - yeah, I know Christmas is over
8) Turner Classic Movies network
9) Mrs. Miniver - film dir. by William Wyler
10) "Oh My Sweet Carolina" - Ryan Adams - possibly the best
song about missing home and family ever

Hero of the Week:
-(tie) Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) - for standing up and speaking truth to power

Villain of the Week:
-Arturo Gonzales - possibly the scariest person ever to be
nominated for a presidential cabinet