Friends and Neighbors

Just a quick word on the other links, which will grow over time to include all kinds of nonsense, I'm sure. For now, though, it's just the essentials -- Andrew Sullivan for politics, Deadspin for sports, Achewood for weird laughs, and a bunch of friends, none of whom, as far as I know, believe they can’t be killed by a dog:

To Say Yes is an artfully designed site that houses the literary analysis, suggestions, and opinions of a remarkably smart Texan. (Not remarkably smart for a Texan, because -- despite five years and counting back in NYC, where it's encouraged -- I don’t traffic in that kind of stereotype. He’s just intimidatingly smart, and would be anywhere.)

eugenemirman.com is named after its creator, a New York comedian of some renown. He will make you laugh. And he once slept with the Shins, no joke. While there, go to the “Ask Eugene” link. Go everywhere, of course, but especially there.

The latest addition is the Humorless Feminist, which is a catchy but somewhat misleading title. The blog is in its infancy, like this one, but so far it's as smart, diversely interested, and yes, humorous as its author.

If you have something to link to that I'm unaware of, please make me aware. And watch out for that quicksand, kids.