It seemed like all the news that was unfit today was sad, sad news.

Bush twins are definitely brats, if not proven evil (yet).

Things have never looked worse Dean-wise (though I'm still hopeful, long time till November).

But mostly I'm sad that Joan Aiken has died. (Link via Jed Hartman.) She was, and her work will remain, a great treasure.

Otherwise, feeling a little better, if still sniffly. Counting the weekdays until the days that are all mine.

earworm: "Fields of Gold," Eva Cassidy cover

random rec: Gavin's Booksense interview with Joan Aiken

namecheck: Mr. Theraflu Man