Here you go:

1. I am *this* close to becoming a Vampire God. Should be one this week.

2. Among the approved treatments for back pain: stretching, check; physical therapy, check; stretching exercises, check; chiropractic, check; medical cannabis...

3. Overheard at the gym:

Guy: I think David Cook will win American Idol.
Girl: You watch that show?
Guy: Yes, I like the dancing.

4. Seth Godin says "Anonymity is the enemy of civility." Problem is I've met plenty of asses before. I prefer "Take care of the present." That's from Gandhi. Not very forward-thinking, but I think we spend too much time worrying about the future. I'm all future-d out.

5. Finally, cool graphics from the NY Times