:: Joe the Plumber (before his fame)

Okay, so it's a little ironic that Obama was on his way to the Town Hall style debate with McCain when the video below was shot. ...Ironic because the debate was little more than two stump speeches interrupted by questions from everyday people.

But this is just impressive. Not only did I learn something about Obama's tax plan, but it also shows that Barack really knows his shit. There was no scripting or telepromting involved. As a former Hillary supporter and long-time Obama-skeptic-turned-no-other-choice-but-still-a-little-tentative-supporter, this made my day.

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:: Frothy Coffee

So ranking right up there with the most wonderful things Mr. Galavanting has given me (ya know, other than his undying love and affection) is this...

A coffee frother.

I just zip this sucker around a little in some heated up milk, then pour in coffee.

(He got it at our neighborhood Jewel, but I'm pretty sure you can find an overpriced one at any Williams Sonoma or kitchen store.)

And voila...