OK, one more: I just noticed that Paul Musgrave, besides giving me one of the nicest compliments I've ever gotten (thanks, Paul, and you're right that I don't have a doctorate) recommends the embarassingly excellent Brad DeLong for superstar blogger status. I heartily concur. Just as an example, anyone who appreciates the art of the erudite Andrew Sullivan slam should check this out. There's a great article about Africa as a bonus.

One last thing: Bob Oedenkirk's version of the recommendation letter that Cardinal Law must have written about abusive priest Father Shanley.

I can think of no problem that should be a concern for your diocese, so long as your diocese loves molesting. I can say that dealing with Father Shanley is never dull, and rarely without molestation. So, what are you waiting for? Give him a shot! I even came up with a "rah-rah" rhyme to encourage you further, "If you're lookin' for molestin' the best 'un is a Shanley, so get 'em with some young 'uns and you will find'im handy!"

See you in two weeks.

I'm going off the air for a while. I'm going to Croatia next week for my brother's wedding, and preparing for the time off is going to take too much of my energy. I'll be back in July.

If you have great traveller's tips for Croatia, by all means, email me soon. Meanwhile, check out the wonderful blogs in the left-hand column. Not to single anyone out- you're all beautiful, really- but Avedon Carol and Atrios have been fiesty as hell recently.