Ugh

Back home, it's really hot, my suitcases are staring at me accusingly and I've no internet access at home. The last bit is giving me seizures since I've just concluded a week in the land of dial-up. I wanted to drop in with a couple of quick hits:

Re: this:  J-E-T-S, WTF? I am still in shock.

Re: the Olympic opening ceremonies, my jaw is still dropped at these gorgeous shots. (hat tip, Dooce's hubby)

Re: things that make me gag: this commercial (Sorry, blogger is giving me a hard time as I try to embed it). Walmart wants you to know that equipping your daughter with cool tops (which apparently can be found at Walmart; things have changed since I was in high school) is all you need to do to make sure she navigates school with confidence and grace. Gag me.