March 18, 2003

Today is the day to regulate your body temperature by sweating through your feet.

Got an umemployment story for me? Tell me, please.

Oh, happy day at Haypenny. The fellas over there are having a chick-o-rama fest, featuring supreme guest editor Sarah Arellano. Read my piece "Earl, the Lonely Lighthouse Keeper Receives His Annual Report."

And now, to today's list...

Dumb Things for Smart People: Useless Items Advertised in The New Yorker

European Beret ($10)

Celebration Bowl

"And the Dish Ran Away from the Spoon" Pin

"When Pigs Fly" Pin or Pendant

"Contented Cat" Pin

The Poke Boat®: It's Everything a Canoe Isn't

Chipofthemonth.com (Potato Chips to Die For)

Hand Woven Dog Collars (www.tailwags.com)

"I <heart> Dull Men" caps (www.dullmen.com)

La Loop: The Patented Necklace for Eyewear

Sundials

The Wrought Iron Courting Candle

Endless Pool (the swimming treadmill)

Romantic Block Set from www.constructiontoys.com

Ankle Pumper™ assist kit

Twin Towers commemorative plate, from the Irish American Fund

Tee PJ's Nightshirts

"Kitty Safari" and "Kitty Safari II," the Videos Cats Want to Watch.