i never thought i'd hear myself say this...

...but the Pistons may actually win the NBA championship tonight. I normally don't care about such things. But this game could be a proud moment for Detroit, thanks to a bet placed between Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and our beloved California Governor What's-His-Face. As follows:

If the Pistons win, Schwarzenegger must eat:	If the Lakers win, Granholm must eat:
a pasty (pastry with meat, potatoes, and veggies) chocolate-covered cherries a Vernor's (ginger ale)	an In-N-Out burger asparagus strawberries and ice cream Napa wine
...wearing a Pistons jersey	...wearing a Lakers jersey

Truly I'm a winner either way... (The bet does not include a visit from Brad Pitt.)

Of course what proud moment for Detroit would be complete without a riot to celebrate? The last time the Pistons won the championship, eight people died in the ensuing post-game party. So this may be the best headline yet: Detroit Bracing for Pistons Championship Celebration.

Commencement was surreal. White plastic chairs sprouted up across campus like poppies and hordes of parents descended while I wandered about, in Nick's words a "Commencement orphan". More details and photos later...