When the Cat's Away...

... the mice will have no fun at all!

I can't believe I felt sorry for Craig, who had to travel to Richmond overnight yesterday for work. Before leaving, he expressed his sadness at having to be away from Hudson, and how he would miss us terribly. I called him at about 9:30 pm to check in and reached him at the Capital Alehouse, where he described the cask-conditioned IPA he was drinking. Moments later I received this photo from his Blackberry...

I know... the suffering!!!

Take That, NBC!

Just received this email and want to spread the word...

Subject: Watch the Darfur Olympics

Dear Friend:

For over five years, the Sudanese government -- backed by China, its closest ally -- has been responsible for the genocide in Darfur that has murdered more than 300,000 people and caused over 2.5 million to flee their homes. As the Beijing Olympics approach, join me in taking action by declaring that we will not forget the people suffering in Darfur.

Join me in watching the Darfur Olympics at http://www.darfurolympics.org/.

To keep the spotlight on Darfur during the Beijing Games, the Dream for Darfur organization is webcasting the Darfur Olympics from August 8 - 15. You'll be able to watch daily alternative programming: exclusive video footage and reports by Mia Farrow from a Darfurian refugee camp, highlighting the desperate need for action. You'll be able to access educational materials about the Darfur crisis -- and take action online.

Watch the Darfur Olympics at http://www.darfurolympics.org/.

To kick off the week of action, Dream for Darfur is airing an "Alternative Opening Ceremony" on August 8 featuring musicians like R.E.M., Talib Kweli, Carly Simon, and many more who have donated music videos to Darfur.

Please join me August 8 - 15 for this alternative programming and send a message to China and the Olympic corporate sponsors that the people of Darfur must not be forgotten.