Today I got a free bottle of mint and lime flavored rum from Maxim Magazine! Don't ask me how. Because the answer is much lamer than whatever you're imagining.

My shmoozing lessons yesterday have left me cautiously optimistic. Now, I just have to put my money where my mouth is (or my hands are, I suppose) and write something that's worthy.

I'm flying to Kansas this weekend for my cousin's Bar Mitzvah, because that's where Bar Mitzvahs are held. Usual rules for flying apply - please wish me luck.