It was a year ago today that I loaded up the mini-van and drove up here from Virginia. Man, I was a mess, after the trauma of leaving the City Paper, but I'm sure glad I came.

Here's a thoughtful critique of Reba McIntyre's new "Duets" album from an amazon reader:

It's lame brained hillbillies like Reba that supported Bush and subsequently created the mess we are in. Let them know there are consequences and DO NOT BUY THIS CD.

But does it have a good beat? Is it easy to dance to? What? No one alive today remembers "American Bandstand"? I don't believe it.