We're taking a much needed weekend getaway trip to Atlanta, GA this weekend with our amigos from Nueva York to catch a Braves/Mets game (in a true north vs. south rivalry), visit the zoo, and eat at The Cafe Tu Tu Tango. The weather, of course, should be crappy:

We're boarding Ani up with non-relatives for the first time, at the appropriately named Posh Pets. Hopefully, she'll want to come home after being exercised 3-4 times a day and getting to sleep peacefully with a water fountain that soothes their overnight guests.

Tickets have been purchased for a flight home for bachelor party and wedding festivities starring my best friend Rusty and his bride-to-be Renae. It's only a month away! You should be nice and get them a gift. After all, Rusty has brought you many a memory, including such Ani-related quotes of the day as:

• I wonder what Ani would be like if she had real owners?
• We should teach Ani how to talk!

And of course, several action shots like this one and of course this one. And besides, you know what Walt has to say about it:

And who can forget this insightful remark:

Me: I like toothpaste. Who doesn't like toothpaste?
Rusty: Communists.
Me: Damn Communists.

So get Rusty and Renae a wedding gift, it's the right thing to do!

I don't think I ever mentioned that the last time I was home (for Lynda's wedding and Brooke's graduation) I got to have a conversation with Miles Hoffman. He's quite a nice fellow! I also made some remark to him about gastrointestinal distress, but I can't remember what it was, which is probably a good thing.

Also, this is great: Real Life: The Full Review, featured on GameSpot, which is a site about all things video game.