--John Kerry has a funny bone. Who knew? [Blue Mass Group]

--A cool history lesson about the old seals of Massachusetts towns. [Third Decade]

--There's been an outbreak of Inexplicable Dread Toward Restaurant Lemon Slices, but a former bartender reassures us that it is most likely okay and that "Purell is not a condiment." [Pax Arcana]

--Miss Von Schtoop articulates why online comment brawls make for such good reading. (Uh, please don't start a comment brawl here, though. We're reasonable people most of the time.--.Ed) [Shamrag]

--Okay, there's very little reason for people in New England to watch "My Big Fat Redneck Wedding," but after reading this post, WE'RE SOLD! [Diverted Motion]