Sorry for the delay, folks.

BOO on Memphis' loss tonight. But, Ohio State definitely deserves to be in the Final Four, for sure. Jonathan says that Greg Oden will one day be like Patrick Ewing in fame and reknown. So, at least there's that.

Also of note, my AI favorites have not wavered: girl is still Melinda, although I don't know what modern recording niche she really falls into; boy is still Blake, who seems like a true musician and dedicated worker at getting his desired musical point across. But I must say, my love for either of these contestants by no means competes with my last year's love for Elliott Yamin. Last year's contestants' collective talent does NOT rival this year's group by any means, but it makes the show no less interesting.

This will not become an AI-centered blog, so I shall take a moment to acknowledge that Lost has really stepped it up these past few episodes. I guess JJ Abrams is still [somewhere] at the helm. (Don't want to give away any plot points so I shall stop there with my analysis.)

I love when the dogwoods bloom. It makes up for the cherry trees' short-lived blossoms, which always kind of bum me out when they start turning green. For the rest of the year, it's difficult to remember the light pink glory that overtakes our eyeballs every March.

Happy official Spring!