As season finales go, the last episode of "Dexter" was, indeed, a killer. As they offed Dexter's wife. So, it's the second time a cast member has been killed, as they got rid of Doakes earlier. Of course, all the buzz ahead of time was that this episode would be a "game-changer". Let's see if that rings true, it may have only been a "kick to the groin".

I hope now the series goes back to its darker beginnings. I was getting the sense that the marketing of "America's favorite serial killer" was getting the series away from his roots. Dexter and his family were becoming, in essence, a bit too cute. Now we need to get back to the "Dark Passenger" era where he needed to kill to satisfy his bloodlust, not to have his killings serve some other purpose.

A very good ending to what was a rather tepid season.

Meal of Links

How to learn your credit score. I use MyFico, BTW. I think it's a good tool.

Tag Heuer stands by Tiger Woods. Let's face it, you and I are not in their target demo, so who gives a shit. And who wears watches anymore? Even the "Cheaters" guy weighs in on Tiger. And if Ian Baker-Finch comments on Tiger, he's toast.

A lengthy read. But here's how America can keep its edge.

Yep, he's my Congressman. Dennis Kucinich answers online questions.



On the Second Day of Christmas

It looks like Merle Haggard comes on to ruin the Statler Brothers Christmas Special. I love the Hag, but jeezy creezy, why did he decide to pee on everyone's Christmas with this tune? Just to be clear on how shitty things are, my favorite line: "Got laid off down at the factory...". Even Merle gives up, by not even faking his guitar playing about a minute in. The sheep in the audience applaud heartily at the end, probably thankful the song has ended.

"If We Make It Through December"/Merle Haggard



Exercise Yard

Christmas never ends if you go to a bowl game. Look, it's Bowl Game Swag!

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17 Across: Comical character in "Star Wars" films (11 letters) Answer: Jar Jar Binks