A friend of ours recently returned from Mexico City and presented us with the figurine you see above.

That’s right. Your eyes do not deceive you. It’s a pig fucking another pig.

We didn’t know what to say, of course, except, “Thanks,” and “Wow! Look at the detailed, intricate artistry,” and “It must have taken forever to carve.”

Our friend laughed.

“What?”

“It’s a pig fucking a pig,” he said, before turning the color of bacon.

He’s going to Egypt next year, wants to visit the pyramids.

We’ll leave a space on our shelf open for the humping dromedaries figurine.

Our gifts to you follow. Have a great weekend.

– Robert Paul Moreira

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Planning Our Escape

Yesterday, we faced the sad realities of the economic downturn.  The news reports are real, and real people are being shat on by declining property values and financial woes.  We are not here to point fingers (okay, we blame everyone), but rather distract you with the riches of the written word. NPR has the true Southern “voice.” Carl Hiassen’s Florida will never go bankrupt, regardless of how formulaic it becomes.  While we’re on the topic of comedy, here’s an anthology of parody. Elsewhere, Don Delillo is at Yankee Stadium, and farming goes gay.  There you have it, buckaroo. Enjoy the wealth while you still can.  –  Andrew Geer