i escaped for a few hours tonight, thanks to the help of several different people i love...a good conversation with someone i was thrilled to hear from, and a nice little gathering with some boys i love to death. i've never seen such a well thought out ritz-eating competition.

after a few hours out, though, i really just wanted to get back to the news. i noticed that 3 helicopters flew overhead, and i suddenly just wanted to be in front of my tv again.

but, damn - let's hear it for good friends and good times.