(dc) in the post

the washington post express is a small free publication apparently designed for morning commutes or coffee. this is a good idea, but what's even better is the way it's distributed. they could just dump piles of these things around the city for people to pick up, but instead they have people (usually men) stand by subway entrances and hand them to you directly with a friendly "good morning" and a smile. i think this is a nice touch.

in today's express:

"Other Boston Schools Resent Harvard Even More

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Tim Robbins will be this year's recipients of the annual Hasty Pudding awards, given by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the nation's oldest undergraduate drama troupe. Zeta-Jones will lead a parade through the streets of Harvard Square on Feb. 10 with Harvard students dressed in drag.(AP)"

The caption under the photo of Catherine and Tim reads, "Why can't Cornell or Penn get Catherine Zeta-Jones to lead a drag parade?"

and my daily horoscope:

"Leo (July 23 - Aug.22) You learn what it feels like when it's all your fault. Fortunately, the issue at hand is barely more than trivial. A lesson is learned."

and just for kicks, since i'm on the virgo cusp:

"Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept 22) You may be restless, as you search for something more stable to rely on -- emotionally, domestically or financially."

amen.