I never do this, but today’s referral log says that someone found my site by searching “what does a crackhead look like?” I don’t know if I should be proud that my site comes up on the first page of the results. Off to watch Everwood. Why? Because AB hates me and is having me…

Tess tells about her Eddie Izzard adventure, and she mentions me as someone she spotted. I told her it would have been cool if she had come up and said hello, as I love it when my friends realize that “the internet” is full of “real people” who “exist.” [Warning: Eddie Izzard spoilers inside]

Ray writes: [readermail]HOLY SHIT PAM. I JUST GOT A LETTER IN THE MAIL THAT TOLD ME OF A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST PACIFIC BELL AND THEIR SHITTY DSL. WE COULD BE ENTITLED TO $20 (TWENTY AND 00/100 U.S. DOLLARS)!!!!! WHAT ARE YOU GONNA DO WITH YOUR HALF? I USED TO TRY AND PUT A PRICE…

I am writing to ask a favor. I know you reach many people through your journal. I have been reading since Squishy. I missed you while you were gone. I know you helped Allison. I know you helped the libraries with their book shortages. Now, I am asking that you steer some of your readers…

Alexis emailed to say she thought McSweeney’s was biting my style with their open letter to David Blaine. That’s flattering, but I didn’t invent the concept. And some of my stand-up friends do it way better. Which goes back to a conversation I had with Frank the other night: in terms of comedy, can you…

“An independent nutritionist is monitoring Blaine’s urine to ensure that no ‘trickery’ is allowed to take place.” Good to know.

My Gilmore Girls recap is up.

A man brought his catapult. I’d worry about David’s safety if I thought he was actually in that box. [Thanks to Annie for the link]