Congratulations Brian and …


Brian and his new son
Originally uploaded by Matt Stratton.

Big ups to and , who yesterday became first-time parents.

Carrie and I went to go visit them (and their new son, Sammy Ray*) in the hospital tonight. He’s a cute little dude (I mean the kid, not Brian). Well done, guys!

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Enter to win free Joss …

For any of you folks in Chicago who don’t think that Joss Stone sucks, Chicagoist is giving away some free tickets to her May 30 show at the House of Blues.

If Carrie and I were not going to be in Costa Rica that day on a canyoning trip in Arenal, we’d totally be up for it. But for those you who …

For you dog people

via Wise Bread:

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