Cool new releases:

Amy Sedaris has a cookbook coming out soon! It's called I Like You and it has both recipes and entertaining tips. Her cheeseballs and craft ideas are always so cute on Conan (the "Fuck-it bucket," remember that one? Hee!) I can't wait to see more quirky goodness.

And a new album from The Hold Steady! I had no idea.

TV!

Gilmore Girls
Highlight: Discussion of the implications of a toy rocket gift, which leads to a number of Elton John references and the winning "I'm his rock in the ET, eastern time zone" remark.

The Office
"The Convention" was fantastic. I love the part where Michael Scoon invites the Bus to his shindig, followed by the Blackberry mascot. Krasinki channels Freeman in the moment Jim hears Pam has a date! WTF? Funny with bittersweet moments.

Project Runway
None of my favorites were axed! Now on to Tim Gunn's perspective.

The Office season opener - kind of an oddball episode. There were some pretty funny moments. (The "Queer as ____" part was so Arrested Development.) And plenty of the extra-awkward variety too. The new people are going to take some getting used to. Looking forward to the new season.

Conan and Krasinki talking Dunkin' Donuts coffee on Late Night - lordy!

Currently enjoying:

-Veronica Mars Season 2 - this show is wonderful. Nancy Drew sleuthing + Heathers dark wit + Gilmore Girls one-liners x Stacie being a complete and total dork = Veronica Mars.

-John Hodgman's snazzy tie collection

-Tim Gunn's podcasts - I love that his favorite word seems to be intractable. He is hilarious (especially when annoyed about something) and a great storyteller/rehasher. He can rehash like nobody's business. As much as I love Project Runway, I think I love these podcasts more. Speaking of the show, my pick for the winner is still Michael.