Alright, we’re over hump with this week, and close to my last weekend here in the nation’s capitol . Counting today, I’ve got nine more days to get through before I can pack up my shit and get out of here. I just hope the a/c holds up.

Iraq’s PM was here yesterday, and I guess he told Congress he wants Iraq to help stabilize the Middle East. Um, OK there Nuri (or is it al-Maliki?), we appreciate the thought, but, why don’t you see if you can’t get civilian deaths down below 100 in your own country? You know – you stand up, so we can stand down. That kinda shit.

I also see that a jury has decided Andrea Yates was nutsy-cuckoo when she drowned her kids. Yep, well, those Texas juries really catch on quick, don’t they (to our lurkers from Dallas, Plano, and other parts of the Lone Star state, just kidding). I wonder if this was the first murder conviction appeal based on whether the prosecutor was paying close enough attention to Law & Order?

Speaking of Law & Order, I was watching a rerun of L&O, Criminal Intent on USA last night (because, like, that’s about all there is to do for free, when they aren’t showing any porn), and damned if Stephen Colbert wasn’t in it, playing a forger (and a murderer). Whattya know. At least this summer hasn’t been a total loss.

For those of you out there in Southern California, you’ve got no excuse not to go out and see Marc this weekend, as he’ll be at the Irvine Improv with Louie CK for one show tonight, two shows on Friday, three – count ’em three – shows on Saturday, and one more show on Sunday (Marc’ll be headlining there on Augst 16th, but why wait?). For more information, check out Marc’s myspace page or the Maron Gigs page, both linked over there on the right ? .

Well, I better go check out the History Channel – you never know what might “pop up.” Have a good Thursday.