It never fails. If I come down with some horrible, nasty illness, it happens over the weekend, when I should be enjoying my time off. Then, I get better once the weekend is over. That’s what happened to me this past weekend, and also why my column wasn’t up on Monday. I was in bed or huddled over the toilet for my President’s Day weekend, so this time I’m going to do it right. I trust you’ll be right there with me. If you were busy meeting Wayne Gretzky this week, odds are you missed it.
Every spill has a silver lining
It was reported this week that nearly 60 dead baby dolphins have washed up on the shores of Mississippi and Alabama so far this year. Scientists believe that it has something to do with last year’s oil spill but they’re not certain of the cause. What is clear is that the price of dolphin burgers just crashed. Who’s hungry?
Starting young
Actor David Arquette said that one of his earliest memories was having a beer with his father when he was four years old. He told Oprah that this may have been part of why he began abusing drugs and alcohol. It, however, does not excuse his career. In any case, compared to Arquette, The Guys seem like late bloomers.
Getting friendlier in Hawaii
Hawaii joined a handful of other states this week when a bill legalizing civil unions for same-sex couples was signed into law. Finally, the University of Hawaii at Hilo can go back to being the Little Rainbows.