At UMKC in the building where my summer writing workshop takes place, they have several vending machines. In the food one, the top two rows are labelled "Better for you." The choices on these rows include trail mix, pretzels, and Andy Capp's Cheddar Fries.

ANDY CAPP'S CHEDDAR FRIES? It's hard to see the fries themselves through the little window, as the grease tends to cling to the plastic. You can practically hear your arteries narrowing just looking at them.

Finally! THE resource for Goth Dolls!

Can someone explain this banner to me? Post your thoughts as a comment below.

The subject of a piece of spam I received today:
Former President Bill Klinton uses Voagra!

Looking for something to do Friday night?

You could go see MAGIC AND BALLOON ARTISTRY BY GENE HERNANDEZ: 6-9 p.m. at Bob Evans Restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas.

You could participate in the BEGINNER CHA CHA AND INTERMEDIATE RUMBA GROUP Dance lesson 7-8 p.m. at Overland Park's Camelot Ballroom.

Or, you could hear STEVE REVARE READ FROM HIS ALMOST-FINISHED NOVEL, BECOMING KRAUTHAMMER.

It's part of the Working Words Series.

When: 7:30 - 8:30, Friday, February 10
Where: Kansas City Public Library’s Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.

There will be two other students reading as well. We will each read for 20 minutes. Come out and hear what I've been working on for the past 18 months.

Steve