Are we entering a new golden age of music? For the past 10 years or so, I could count on one new album every 12-18 months that would really, really get me excited. Albums that were new, creative, great, and instantly excellent.

When I hear of a celebrity's texted/twittered penis pic, I usually check it out. Sure, you can call me names, but I think you're probably checking too. Greg Oden, Santonio Holmes, and now Anthony Weiner, covered though it was with stylish drawers. I'm a lightweight-expert at public figures who are just a little too proud of their wangs.

A gross little story about Whole Foods, meats, and the dangers of free samples.

On Sunday morning, I found myself in a half-awake, half-asleep dream. The premise of the dream was that somehow over the years, the traditions associated with Easter and the ones associated with Thanksgiving had become confused. And so I could see it clearly, I was there at Christ's crucifixion.

Funny kid story.

Monday night, I was sitting at a bar with Mrs. theskinnyonbenny. We were around the back side, where staff walked to get back to the kitchen. One of the waiters passed behind us, singing along with the speakers. He clearly reversed the "Everybody have fun tonight" and the "Everybody Wang Chung tonight" lines. It's not like those are unimportant lines. In fact, I couldn't tell you any other line in the song, but I wouldn't botch those.

I'm sure that everyone has had the fantasy of a gadget that would change the traffic lights from red to green as they pulled up to the intersection. I didn't know it until today, but there actually is such a thing.

Friday night, we went to a fundraising event at the Museum of the American Cocktail. Mrs. theskinnyonbenny has been a member of the museum for some time, and I was glad to get a chance to go. On the way in, I asked what the fundraiser was for.

This morning, I blew my nose, and disposed of what came out. Except for one giant booger which hitched itself to the coller of my t-shirt, where I couldn't see it.

So theskinnyonbenny.com hereby declares this a researched and factual statement: Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder eats the flesh of aborted fetuses.

This weekend, we set sail for what is an annual tradition. We get on Velvet Elvis, and cruise for Easter. Where we go is a function of wind and weather. We sometimes anchor and enjoy the solitude of a quiet private marsh; we sometimes tie up in another town and enjoy their hospitality.

This is a rally at the Louisiana State Capitol in support of SB 70, a bill sponsored by Senator Karen Carter Peterson to repeal the creationist Louisiana Science Education Act, which was passed in 2008. Come show your support!