Dude. No, seriously. I have things to say, and they don’t necessarily go together, but that’s OK. Here, I’ll section them off so you can skip around if you like. ITEM ONE.I have a cold. Or the beginnings of one. I have a proto-cold. I am currently engaged in a steel cage battle-to-the-death with this virus, which Heather very rudely ...

Dear Friends: Since Alex threatened asked me nicely to post a photo of his shooting achievement the other day, here it is: Where did he learn to shoot like this? In ‘Nam. That’s right. Now, back to me. Look closely at this metal chicken, my friends. It is tiny, no? Yes. It is. This miniscule metal chicken? I shot it. ...

To the Residents of San Francisco: If you should be out driving in your fair city, and see a cute greek boy speed by on his bike, giving you the finger because you just cut him off, stop and give him a hug for me, would you? Because that’s Jay, and today is his birthday. Thanks!Jenni

Dear Friends: Alex is arriving in the Twin Cities this very afternoon. We can’t wait to see him again: alex: I really look forward to hanging out with you guysme: you have medical insurance, right? We’re having a big welcome dinner tonight at Chino Latino. 7:30. Stop by if you can. Jenni