Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Odds & Ends

It was bound to happen. Bloggers, like columnists, make errors. And they must be corrected. I guess I owe DSK (Dominique Strauss-Kahn) an apology. Some weeks ago I wrote about his presumed criminal behavior. The case against him fell apart because of the questionable veracity of his accuser. Apparently, the hotel maid was taking advantage of him, as the old phrase goes, rather than the other way around. Sorry, Dom.

Memo: I still think Arnold is a scumbag.

Yesterday the prize for bravest woman went to CNN reporter Sarah Sidner. Outside Gaddafi's compound, while "celebratory" gunfire went off all around her, she continued reporting as if it was nothing more than child's play. The sound of shots grew stronger as she stood her ground. I cringed as I watched, wishing the anchors would tell her take cover. Finally she positioned herself between two walls, taking mere steps away from the action, while cars and trucks rolled by carrying festive rebels. I checked the other networks but she had the scoop. I'd say she's due for a raise.

I'm reading a new hardback novel that I bought at the bookstore, rather than my usual method of getting fresh fiction from the library. It's published by Viking. I've counted three, count 'em, three typos. Millions of unemployed people are looking for a job, while some copy editor at this publishing house is slacking.

I'm debating buying a Kindle or Nook but feel this would be quite a sellout. A coffee mug of mine quotes Thomas Jefferson: "I cannot live without books." I mean "flesh and blood" books, not a plastic screen. It seems tantamount to betraying a lover.

I'm halfway through season four of Battlestar Gallactica and enjoying it tremendously. I'm not typically a sci-fi freak but this show rocks.

Looking forward to Martin Scorsese's "Living in the Material World" documentary about George Harrison.

I must admit I love YouTube's Mishka the talking dog.

The Dolphins will probably have another losing season but I'm gearing up for gridiron anyway.

I'm ready for fall!