Favorite things about Autumn

I know they're still rocking out 100+ degree temps in LA, but for the rest of us, it's pretty much full-on Autumn. This is my favorite season - and there are a lot of reasons why! What are your top 5 favorite things about Autumn?

Websites for Information

Not long ago, we listed the websites we browse when we're looking for a distraction. But where do you go for real information? News, politics, studying... where are the top five websites you go for info you can trust?

Busy?

I don't know 'bout y'all, but I have been crazy busy lately. By Monday night I was ready for the weekend. So, I'm wondering - what're the top five things that are keeping you busy right now?

Covers

John Mayer's gorgeous cover of Tom Petty's Free Fallin' is making me think of some of my favorite covers. Now, I think a good cover brings a little something different to the song - otherwise it's just karaoke, right? But, then there's the tricky business of honoring the first song while, to use the words of the American Idol judges (who frequently merely judge karaoke): "making it their own." Which is to say, artist #2 brings their own unique interpretation of the song. What are your Top Five cover songs?

Websites for Distraction

Nothin' to do? What are your top five websites for distracting yourself?

Here're mine:

1. Salon.com
2. Natalie Dee
3. The Onion
4. NYT arts and books sections
5. Miss Manners

Coming soon: Top 5 Websites for Information

Summer 2008 Playlist

Every summer I make a playlist and then just wear it out until my dear husband's ears are bleading. Is that normal? Anyway, I'm curious (and looking for ideas): What's rocking out the top five spots in your summer playlist this year?

Tom Cruise Movies

Alert cousin CLT sent in the idea to do a Tom Cruise Top Five after the Scientology King paid another visit to Oprah. However mysterious and strange he may appear, that guy has done a bunch of movies - and some of them are even good! So, what're your Top Five Tom Cruise Movies? (visit IMDB if you need a reminder!)