It's 10 pm, and I'm as busy as a one-legged man at an ass-kicking contest. Sorting clothes, packing, and trying to finish any remaining work before I leave for Dallas tomorrow afternoon. I've just sent my first article to Cyclone Nation, and I thought I'd get a quick shout out to all the Cake-eaters out there (a big 'ol Hee-Haw SAAAA-LUTE to y'all). I'll post my normal articles to CN and link them here, but I told Kathy I'd have special content for all her beloved readers. Consider this additional info to be the "Lifestyles" section of my dispatches. Not to change the subject, but is it just me or would the Oscars be better as a reality show? They should have let "Daily Show"-boy come on stage with a giant "Price Is Right" topic wheel and spin it to determine the topic for the night's awards.

My choice? Westerns. This is a compromise. Alternative lifestyle-afficionados will love the fact that their sheepherder epic will be there in the running, but due to the fact that Hollywood has forgotten how to make good westerns we'll have to hop into the wayback machine to get some movies to work with. And don't think that we're sticklers for form here: I'm more than happy to have a category for "Best Remakes of HIGH NOON Set in Space with Dr. Fronkensteen's Monster, James Bond, and That Woman Who Played Cliff Clavin's Mom On Cheers In The Cast". Sure, it takes away some of the drama, but that's a small price to pay to honor microgenres in the Western format.

"Best Anti-Hero Western"? The Wild Bunch. "Kevin Costner's Best Western Role"? Open Range (this one actually has some competition, remember SILVERADO?). Think about it. What's the worst Western you've ever seen? Well, other than TOMBSTONE.

What? You expected me to stay on topic? Gimme a break, the games haven't started yet, and I'm sitting on my couch right now. If you think I'm off topic now, just wait until I start drinking.

Gotta go. I should finish packing.

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