The ugliest word for "pretty" ever

Pulchritudinous.

If someone ever tells me I'm pulchritudinous, I think I'd be flattered, though quite curious as to why they reached for the ugliest word for "pretty" in the history of the English language...

Not to get too political, but...

Is anyone else excited about the fact that Raul Castro's first state reception during his tenure was with-- not potential political or economic allies like Latin American leaders or Chinese officials-- but the secretary of state of the Vatican?!?

The Vatican! A traditional opponent of communism, and a critic of Cuba's human rights' track record. Does anyone else smell reform? Or repentance? It's a start, Mr.-Castro-the-younger.

Or, as Kathleen Madigan would say, "You are an idea man, Raul."

Apparently they're all columnists and pets

I just played the "Google need" game. This is how you do it- go to Google and type your first name and the word "needs." Example: Molly needs. Then you hit search and see what's out there for you.

The only things that come up for "Molly needs" are references to Molly Ivans needing special surgery or prayers (she passed away earlier this year. RIP, Ms. Ivans) or various needs of various pets named Molly. All the Internet says that Molly needs are to be spayed, a new home, to be groomed...

There are people out there who share my name, right? Right?

Just a thought after scanning the Sunday paper

What is this morbid fascination with competitive eating? It's not a sport, it's one of the seven deadly sins!

Cripes!

And a fly just drowned in my coffee. (Muttering to self) It's a beautiful morning, it's a beautiful morning, it's a beautiful morning, it's a beautiful morning...