I'm Surfeited Once Again
Since my last post, I've received notes from readers. Some were happy that I had written something rather lyrical. Others were glad that I didn't seem to be assimilating into the lifestyle of Washington D.C. But not a few of you expressed concern for my mental state. The actual number of hits to this blog seems to be going up. This despite - like what?- a month of inactivity. My readers are anxious for some word -- some sign of what is happening behind the curtain. Like de Gaulle (one of my predecessors) I say to the gathering throng: Je vous ai compris.
For those concerned about my mental state, I can report to you that things have gotten much, much worse since I last checked in. I've spent weekends just driving up and down Route 95 listening to that extremely maudlin Beck album, Sea Change. I was usually on my way somewhere, but it sometimes felt like I was engaged in mid-20's angst.
What can you expect from the return of Surfeited with Dainties? More personal stories. Important reflections on basketball shorts, and iced tea. Also my adventures along the way to becoming a dandy. In them, the protagonist can be found in a boxing ring, and sitting at a poker table in a casino whilst being called, "suit." Occasionally I may share with you my incredible political insights. Just so you know, secretly I've been giving them all away to Daniel Larison, Matt Yglesias, Ross and Reihan and Ezra Klein. For serious.
Now, if you'll indulge me (this is Surfeited with Dainties, after all.) For purposes of an inside joke (and also to justify the beautiful picture above) I now include four lines from tonight's episode of 30 Rock - exchanged between Alec Baldwin and the lovely, Tina Fey.
Liz Lemon: (shocked) What made you think I was gay?
Jack Donaghy: (coldly) “Your shoes,”
Liz Lemon: Well, I’m straight,
Jack Donaghy: Those shoes are definitely bi-curious.
Michael Brendan Dougherty
in Surfeited With Updates
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