apparently, i'm quite popular in germany... and it's freaking me out

God bless the inventor of the MAP IT widget. Now I can see who's watching me from where. It's like reverse stalking.

So, yes. Germany. I'm a little wierded out. Feeling a little David Hassellhoff. If only I had a lame pop album. This would totally be my chance to say, "I'm huge in Europe."

Not that that would be a bad thing. I love me some Euros. The tiny cars, sexy accents, somber fashion sense, and bleak existential outlook. All so very intriguing.

Anyway.

I haven't written for a while and, honestly, this post isn't exactly dripping off my fingertips. I need a new muse. *Sigh.*

Abrupt change of topic.

If you haven't heard Vampire Weekend yet, download The Kids Don't Stand a Chance. You'll love it. Or hate it. Either way, you'll have something interesting to talk about over dinner or in the cab that has nothing to do with politics. *Hallelujah.* Plus--speaking of Euros--it mentions France. Always a plus. A-Punk is also delightful. I think they sampled it in a recent Volkswagon ad. OMGoodness. Another Euro reference. (They're everywhere.)

I've also been reading Longitudes and Attitudes by T. Friedman. It traces the events leading up to and following 911, with particular attention paid to the traditional Muslim-Arab worldview, then justifies the need for modernization within Islam, including a more cooperative approach to relations with the rest of the world. Very interesting. Read it. Or download it to your iPod and listen while you jog.

(Eruption of hilarious laughter... elective jogging... so, so funny.)

More soon. Maybe. :)