Even error messages are humorous over at Orkut…. Bad, bad server. No donut for you Unfortunately, the orkut.com has acted out in an unexpected way. Hopefully, it will return to its helpful self if you try again in a few minutes. It’s likely that the server will behave this way on occasion during the coming months. We apologize for the inconvenience and for our server’s lack of consideration for others. I didn’t do anything to bust it, honest.

Entropy House Productions Presents – Lord of the Peeps Oh, my God, I have to post this on Highla-l right now… the annual Peeps invasion is upon us. Hmm…. I wonder if their next opus will be “Samuel Peeps Diary?”

My friend catsnco reports: No Pants Day is Friday, May 7th! De-baggers, this is your big day!

“It’s 50 degrees!” Since it’s supposed to be nice today, we’re going to the Chicago Botanic Garden just to get out of the house, take some pictures, and enjoy the day. It’s early for there to be much in bloom – still late winter here, though there might be snowdrops or something. “It’s 50 degrees!” I have a co-worker that has some rather odd ideas about “seasonal attire.” I’m actually a little concerned that the weather is warming up, because very soon (much sooner than you would think physically possible), she will start wearing shorts to work. If anyone says…

Thus spake JMS: The only things I can say right now about B5:TMoS is that now that all the correct agreements have been signed, sealed and delivered, the draft has gone in, met with great enthusiasm all around, notes have been received, and the next draft is in process and has to be delievered within two weeks so that certain other steps can be set into motion. I still can’t tell you what it *is* because that has to come from the proper people through the proper channels at the proper time…but I can tell you a few cases of…

My college buddy at the Library of Congress (Hey! Debbie!!!) might need this: Nancy Pearl the Librarian Action Figure (with amazing push-button shushing action!). The figures are sold through Archie McPhee Her book, Book Lust, Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason, looks like a fun read.

Currently making its way around the blogosphere: the Country Quiz. Let’s see: You’re Thailand! Calmer and more staunchly independent than almost all those around you, you have a long history of rising above adversity. Recent adversity has led to questions about your sexual promiscuity and the threat of disease, but you still manage to attract a number of tourists and admirers.  And despite any setbacks, you can really cook a good meal whenever it’s called for. Good enough to make people cry. Take the Country Quiz at the Blue Pyramid Woo-hoo! I have a bit of a rep, but great…