The good news is that on Tuesday I finally figured out what to write for the column (two days late, but no matter). I had a couple ideas brewing, but they weren't being funny. Then I thought of Shazzorthogzealmanonuroth's dilemma, and that made me laugh. So I wrote that. (And I'm pleased with the batch of horoscopes, if I say so myself, particularly Gemini's, because it's mine.)
The most significant event of the last couple days was going to see
And I went the entire time (over an HOUR) without saying the word "Borg." I deserve a medal. ;-)