This is nitpicky, but the Elton John single with Candle in the Wind 1997 was "Something about the way you look tonight," not "You look wonderful tonight." I'm sure Eric Clapton would want that cleared up...

As someone who enjoys both ZINA and Heather Havrilesky's writing on a regular basis, I'll just briefly say what everyone else reading these letters is thinking: "if you don't like it, don't read it, blah, blah, blah."

Reading "I like to watch" is like having a chat with my uber-witty best friend from college. And that's a good thing. I pity the fool who doesn't snort milk out of his nose when reading this -- meat chicklets and all. And I've never even seen half of the shows she talks about.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go watch some more tv (and maybe have a little zina).

By the end of your post, Lynn, you pointed out exactly what I was thinking. Do those of us who think women shouldn't be abused NOT go out on dates?

I, for one, went on more than one date in college to see the Vagina Monologues. Sure, maybe not the most romantic option out there, but one that'll probably get two people talking more than that new Drew Barrymore/ Hugh Grant rom-com.

Can't we all just get along and eat some chocolates?

If only they were speaking of the architect, but, no, this is undoubtedly a reference to Richard Rodgers, the composer. Secrest wrote the 2001 biography of Rodgers, Somewhere for Me.

I'd like to say that this was an interesting interview, but it was so short that it never seemed to go in depth. I could call it tantalizing, but I think a more suitable adjective is unsatisfying.

It's worth noting that the American bald eagle has just been removed from the endangered species list. Whereas there were only 417 nesting pairs in 1963, there are 9,789 nesting pairs as of 2006. Consequence?

I guess I'm the only one who thought that many of those pictures (excepting maybe the creepy ones with guns) were quite beautiful. Doesn't look like rage to me so much as wanting to look like the wedding gown advertisements in the bridal magazines (ads which are increasingly "alternative," not like posed shots).

Donating dresses is, of course, a great idea, but most of these dresses are in great condition after the shoots. That's what dry cleaners are for.

And amen to anonymous above. We criticize brides for being uptight, then criticize them for letting loose? Give me (and them) a break.

This article made me, a former country mouse myself, want to scrounge up some fried clams, a cold beer, and a threadbare copy of "Summer Cooking."

Oh, right, and some seasonal produce for good measure.

I was actually looking forward to this movie... when I thought that it starred Sean Bean. Wishful thinking, I suppose. Am I the only one whose bubble has been burst? He might have saved it for me.

Well worth a view. It can be corny at times, but even that's great to watch. Paul Gross is especially, er, en-grossing (see, corny can be fun!), and it's an added bonus for me that he was the Canadian of my dreams when I was a kid watching "Due South." (Anyone? Anyone?)

I'm confused. The novel the director has longed to adapt is from the 19th century, but he's an 18th century guy all the way. Am I missing something?

Like many I'm sure, I just can't bring myself to read this article. That's probably for the best.

Is it just me, or is this obviously obviously an inside job? The only reason for Palin to have two personal email accounts is because she has one that's for state business and another one that actually IS personal. I think if a hacker was going to do this, that person would hack into the account that was exposed in the past few days, the one suspected of harboring matters of state. Instead, a "hacker" gets into an email account previously unknown to the public with totally innocent material in it. Is this really supposed to get Palin off the hook? Just because one hand is empty doesn't mean that both are.

Everyone knows McCain wouldn't marry Lieberman; he would marry Lindsay Graham!

A "fierce response" to the Tyra interview, eh? Nice work, Sarah.