The new issue of McSweeney's is a veritable work of art. When it comes to anything other than books and albums, I could care less about packaging, but man, when I opened my first issue of my McSweeney's subscription today, I was blown away. On top of that, the stories I've read thus far have been nae shabby.

I think I'm gonna use some of my vacation time, once (or if) I get it, and go up to Uncle Smitty's for a few days. I'll borrow Scott's laptop, buy a case of beer and a few packs of Luckies, and chip in for groceries. I could use a little isolation, as well as my uncle's company.