I am already in vacation mode. Today, I have spent all morning aimlessly moving on the internets highway. Here are some of the stops (in no particular order):

Usually I cringe at some of the videos that people have somehow managed to find of me. Despite the lo-fi audio and kitten ear knit hat, I like this version of Warren Zevon's, "Don't Let Us Get Sick".  Okay, enough about me.

Here is my Christmas song choice of the day: Santa Clause Go Straight to the Ghetto by James Brown.

I also saw this song which was on a continuing list of depressing Christmas songs. Here is "The Christmas Shoes". Proceed with caution.

There is still hope for us all. We can still slack off for a couple more decades. Carmen Herrera sold her first painting five years ago, at the age of 89. And now... she's at MOMA. I love this story.

Rugby star comes out of the closet: Can you imagine if someone, say, like a Tony Romo came out? Do you think it would be harder here? I am interested in reading the new book about evangelicals in the sports world.

Year-end list are pouring in. Here is, from Media Matters, "Misinformer of the Year 2009: Glenn Beck".

I am just getting started.