I’m off to Texas for a couple of days, to do some groundwork for my upcoming gig. I’ll be back here next week. In the meantime, keep yourself busy pondering these important questions:

(1) Are we seeing the second Iranian revolution? And if the mullahs are ousted, do we open another embassy in Tehran?

(2) Will any criminal indictments actually result from the parade of people being dragged to testify before a federal grand jury about the various antics of former governor Mike Easley and gang?

(3) What does it say about me that I can discuss seriously the cultural impact of Lady Gaga?