"Return to Sender. Address Unknown."

It's good to see the term "going postal" hasn't yet entered into the world of the passe. It may have cost us a few lives, but hey to make an omelet...you have to be hungry?

The world lost another leader in the ongoing fight for civil rights as Coretta Scott King passed away yesterday. Mrs. King carved out her own niche in history for the grace, poise and determination she showed, seemingly at all times, in the days, weeks, years and decades following the assassination of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In other news Justice Sam Alito was sworn onto the Supreme Court of the United States, thereby giving Mrs. King an early opportunity to spin in her grave.

The Oscar nods came out yesterday as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see the film Crash recognized with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Matt Dillon.

I'll have my Oscar predictions, along with my pick for who should actually win as we get closer to the ceremony.

By the by, I'm currently reading the book "Capote" which is a biography of, appropriately enough, Truman Capote. Capote is my early pick for the big awards, but as I said the full rundown will come later. The real point to this was to tell you I'm reading the book and enjoying it quite a bit. It is far more expansive than the film, which used only a small portion of Capote's life. Do not be intimidated by the book's thickness though, it is, thus far anyway, a very enjoyable read.

Okay, post office murders (check), Mrs. King (check), take another shot at Sammie Alito (check) and Oscars (check).

Well, I'm done for today kids. Just wanted to touch base so that you might know your faithful author has not forsaken you.

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