fun day at the office: one of the lawyers just got a new dog. she's fond of west wing president who shares his name with a kind of pear so she decided to name the dog "bartlet." someone queried as to whether she's hinting anything about the sexuality of bartlet's portrayer, martin sheen. "no," she said, "he's not a fruit - but my dog is."

another one of the lawyers brought in a dvd of classic film omega code II, directed by brian trenchard-smith, of leprechauns 3, happy face murders and atomic dog fame. this anti-catholic, anti-EU, anti-UN (the latter two are conspiracies against god) but otherwise good-humored dramatization of Revelations features flickering fireplaces in every other scene illuminating the antichrist (michael york) who rises to the rank of world chancellor and begins armeggedon.

speaking of the end of days, one of the interns came across this charming piece from the detroit free press. Callahan, one candidate, was quoted as saying to the AP, in reference to his opponent, Levin, "I mean, the man has never owned a Christmas tree. He's not a Christian. And I'm thinking, 'Jeez, how can he represent me then?' " he later also refers to Levin as "pro-choice and Hebrew. enough said."

ben's here, keeping me company for a few days, now that my father has disappeared to new mexico. otherwise, now is a great time to come visit -- i can guarantee anyone who wants one a bedroom (complete with bed!)