You'd think that people would've had enough of silly love songs about Takao, so I'm no longer going to perpetuate such foolishness in public. Just a few brief notes for consideration:

• Please support East Asian Tsunami relief via UNICEF via me. Please. Thanks!
• I'm going to Hong Kong in four days; if anyone's been and wants to recommend restaurants, bars, or places to see, don't hesitate.
• Try explaining the origins of St. Patrick's day to a low level English speaker. Just try it.
• A short list of American (British/Australian): puma (peeyuma) / faucet (tap) / gross (scum) / Nike (rhymes with like) / intervals (fits and starts) / gentle (canny).
• Gosford Park is quite possibly the perfect movie.