From The Washington Post: Vice President Dick Cheney said Friday he would vote in the Senate to stop filibusters of judicial nominees if given the chance. That means President Bush is breaking his word to stay out of the fight over Senate rules, Democratic leader Harry Reid responded. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., wants to change Senate rules by banning judicial filibusters—a tactic in which opponents can prevent a

For three or four days this week, a crab apple tree in front of the house was in full bloom, our lawn and walkway covered in soft pink petals, a beautiful delicate carpet of fallen crab apple blossoms that completely mesmerized my little boy. But I don’t think that makes him gay.  More curious, I’d guess. Because he’s still kind of new and all. Developing….

From Bloomberg.com President George W. Bush nominated Marine General Peter Pace as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing Air Force General Richard Myers, whose term ends this year. Pace, if confirmed by the Senate, would become the first Marine to serve as chairman, the top military adviser to the president and the defense secretary. “To the American people, Marine is shorthand for can-do, and I’m counting on Pete

Elizabeth:  “Well, what did you expect?  I mean, he is Catholic, isn’t he? “Not that there’s anything wrong with that…”* **** update:  “Kind of off-topic, but Freddy Prinz Jr. once told me that I had nipples like the Pope’s hat.  Whatever that means.”

To Leslie W., for the X-Files: Fight the Future DVD.  I’ll be revisiting this one just as soon as I finish season 4 on DVD.  And speaking of series, “The Office” (BBC) arrived today in all its 4-disc glory, so it looks like I’ve got me some serious couch camping to do. 

Barbra Streisand: “You don’t bring me flowers…” Neil Diamond: “Oh quit your bitching, would you?  You insufferable hag.” **** update:  “I mean, Christ—how did The Main Event not finish you off, anyway?”